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Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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14/02/2015 19:27
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fiatphil
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As you can probably tell I'm a bit new to Fiat tuning and I'm interested to hear if there are any cheap mods that free up a couple of horses or improve component longevity. There are a few good ones on various Saab models like heater plate removal, turbo pipe resonator removal, the "bolt mod", fog light air feed, rack clamp packing etc etc...
Let me know if there is anything worth while doing.
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Phil.
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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14/02/2015 19:48
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A live remap with Flea will transform how the car performs, he's only in Bristol so only a quick squirt down the M5. Its 100% on the cards made. Just trying to tie it in with when I'm working down Bristol next. Squadra chip will be for sale soon to.
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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14/02/2015 21:50
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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14/02/2015 22:25
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Is The 16vt OMP one that fits the 20vt (with a little modding) any good? It's only £75 quid.
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15/02/2015 00:24
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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15/02/2015 12:36
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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15/02/2015 17:05
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Is The 16vt OMP one that fits the 20vt (with a little modding) any good? It's only £75 quid. It's better than the Sparco never mind do the job. The standard strut brace has twists and bends in it which defeats the object of the strut brace.
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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15/02/2015 19:58
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K Is The 16vt OMP one that fits the 20vt (with a little modding) any good? It's only £75 quid. It's better than the Sparco never mind do the job. The standard strut brace has twists and bends in it which defeats the object of the strut brace. Interesting.
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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15/02/2015 20:28
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It's better than the Sparco never mind do the job. The standard strut brace has twists and bends in it which defeats the object of the strut brace. so it will do the job then
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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16/02/2015 12:20
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Another good mod that NO-ONE ever does first, is an uprated rear ARB. Might be a bit of a job at the moment given the shortage of them, but it transforms the feel of the car. On a standard Coupé, I think it would make a bigger difference than a strut brace...
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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16/02/2015 14:02
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Another good mod that NO-ONE ever does first, is an uprated rear ARB. Might be a bit of a job at the moment given the shortage of them, but it transforms the feel of the car. On a standard Coupé, I think it would make a bigger difference than a strut brace... Agreed - from all of the handling mods I've had done (and there are lots) the rear ARB made the biggest single difference - made the car turn in much more positively, to the point that it felt almost RWD However, I think it works best in combination with making the front end a bit tighter, via a strut brace and subframe brace, and possibly a bit of extra camber.
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16/02/2015 15:21
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Check that your throttle cable isn't stretched, if it is then adjusting it will be the best and cheapest "mod" you ever do.
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16/02/2015 18:17
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Thanks chaps. Keep em coming. Throttle cable will be checked tomorrow
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Re: Any "must do" cheap mods for the 20vt????
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17/02/2015 10:23
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Throttle cable will be checked tomorrow You can't check visually (at least not easily or accurately) - I can set it up using the code reader when you drop in one weekend Fantastic! Thanks Nigel
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24/02/2015 13:46
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I would thoroughly recommend a Stage 1 Remap with Flea in Bristol. He's just done mine and, along with adjusting the throttle cable which unknown to me had stretched over the years, the remap was like having a 100bhp boost in power! The increase in torque was superb. Totally different car to drive
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24/02/2015 20:14
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I would thoroughly recommend a Stage 1 Remap with Flea in Bristol. He's just done mine and, along with adjusting the throttle cable which unknown to me had stretched over the years, the remap was like having a 100bhp boost in power! The increase in torque was superb. Totally different car to drive That's it then. I'm sold. Calling Flea, you have text.......
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02/03/2015 16:18
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Email Leighton: sales@sabre-tuning.co.uk Leighton is always in demand so don't worry if he doesn't reply straight away
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02/03/2015 21:08
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Ive been in touch with Leighton on the off chance he could do a sunday but understandably he couldnt do it. Ill get round to it soon. Nigel adjusted the throttle cable and it has helped the motor no end. Boost is more stable and looks like its holding onto boost higher up the range. I need to listen again but im sure it growls a bit more too!!!
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06/03/2015 15:52
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sorting out any usual failure points like the yellow connector under the dash is a good cheap mod as this kind of mod wil save you hastle if it was to fail... did mine with some solder, soldering iron and heatsink wrap... this way gets rid of any resistance accross any connector.
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