Joe G

Problem solved thanks to Frank!! Cheers Mate

Just wondering if anyone knows the standard size of the speakers in a 98 uk turbo? 5.25inch, 6 inch or 6.5 inch? Being a lazy bugger and cant be bothered taking one out to check Cheers Joe

Good luck andy! Will be keeping an eye on this one! Not always what you know but who you know when it comes to projects like this!

Already had the gearbox and diff uprated from the standard UK turbo model!

Cheers for the info Andy, Probably be looking for around the 350bhp mark as a safe bet. Car was mapped by yourself in April. Will be giving you a shout as soon as i have all my parts together for a map tweak. Cheers Joe

No probs! lol! Always good to get a bit of banter from folk you aint seen in ages!!

Nice one Keira!! Looks mint!

Thats the plan alan, brakes are already done so some whiteline goodies will be next on the cards once the power is sorted. Joe

Cheers for the info grant. Time to start shopping i think

Cheers Grant, What turbo are you running? Thats the sort of power im looking for at the moment until i can afford a forged build. Might have got my hands on a V8 intercooler with undertray. Can get a set of 440cc injectors off a mate but thinking 550cc's is the way to go. Plus just sussed how to change maps on the simtek, had to change maps today to 95ron map as i run out of Vpower. Not so much fun on low boost Joe

Back at ya wilky!

Car has at present, simtek ecu with twin maps, antilag and launch control, full decat afterburner exhaust system with stainless headers and matched up pipe, K&N panel filter (resinator removed), walbro fuel pump, NGK PFR7B plugs, as engine mods. Not sure if i will need to uprate the intercooler too before the next map?? Got a prodrive 3 port boost solenoid to fit prior to mapping to stabilise the boost. So shopping list is 440/550cc injectors and a new turbo so far. Any other ideas? Ciaranrb5 how much you looking for, for the VF23? And what sort of condition is it in? And most importantly will it fit directly onto a 1998 uk turbo (as i know this model varied slightly) Cheers Joe

The engine has been very well maintained with full service history and extra services inbetween. Probably looking to go about 330bhp (ish) so would only need 550cc injectors and a TD05/16g and a map tweak from andy to get it there.

Cheers! I thought i had heard 350 from somewhere, just so i know what turbo to go for. Thinking td05/16g and keep it at a sensible 330ish for a while until the forging begins. Then the fun will start!!

Seeing as i no longer have the spec c and took a p/x on it with a uk turbo. Just wondering what sort of power you can run these at on the standard internals without a big bang?? The car already has andy forrest stage 1 remap with a simtek ecu and launch control and running approx 280bhp. Exedy clutch with wrx/sti gearbox and diff. Got the modding bug again so plan is to up the power Obviously i will not be going mad with the power on standard internals, just wondering what power is safe (350bhp ish???) Cheers Joe

1. STI Pretender and family 2. Richie 3. empty heed 4. big bob 5. scoobysailor and family 6. marky.t.s(old inns) 7. Joe G and family (if I get off the boat on saturday)

I had an astra vxr tailgate me on the way to halfords in aberdeen yesterday! Any closer and he would have been in my boot! Pulled into the car park where he also pulled in. Got out the car and heard a voice from the astra say 'nice turbo lookalike! Shame you couldn't pull away from me! I know its a lookalike as it doesn't sound like a proper scooby'.(40mph zone) My reply was 'turbo lookalike? U really dont have a clue do you!haha! Learn how to drive u fkin pr**k!' Went into halfords got a few bits and bobs, came back out to find him reving his engine haha! 'want a race he shouted'...... 'nah dont want 2embarrass you and all your mates!' needless to say he followed me back to the ferry terminal! If the spec c wasnt sold id have taken him out the twisties and pushed him past his limits till he ended up in a field! Sometimes you just have to laugh!! Haha

Things coming together now then Graeme!! Its a shame you got stung with the import tax all the same! Although i bet you are still smiling haha

Manual DCCD and you have the best of both worlds!!

Know the feeling i paid 630quid fully comp for the Spec C with protected 9 years protected no claims last year and the renewal this year went up to £870. Asked why the insurance was hiked up that much and i was told the "the traffic density on the Isle of Bute has increased so therefore there is a bigger risk of you having an accident". haha!! Couldn't believe the crap they came out with. Anything to get more of your hard earned cash out of you!!

Lucky for some, i just got back on the boat yesterday!!! But on the plus side got 8 weeks off next leave!!! Spent all day riviting new covers on the lifeboats!! Great fun!!!

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If things don't go as planned and everything is taking too long try these guys www.helphire.co.uk . I used them when a third party hit my car a few years ago. They paid for my car to get fixed, gave me a hire car to use while the repair was being done and i had my car back within a week. They did all the dirty work and recovered their costs with the other persons insurance. All for the cost of £10!! May be worth a look.

Will give you a wave next time i see you around!! Only see you the once but was undercover lol. Driving a 206 haha!! Joe

Try Gav on 07770805706. I know he has done a few alarms on here including mine. He will travel to you too. Top knotch bloke, good service and good prices too. He fitted my alarm 2 years ago in braehead carpark. Worth a call. Joe