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    Done some research into the reflectors... found out that the reflective bowl that is fitted within the projector lamps themselves is all it needs... so good bye chrome shrouds!! Started the de chromeing process today!!
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    Great work @KiNK43 ! Do we get a sneak peak vid of her running??
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    Cheers @dr_broon they haven’t come up too bad... but as boss man @Dave stated... a lot more going on here... I have one lamp apart and reflector cut to size to fit the projector in... just to work out how fix it in place, and then to work out the electrics of them. photos to come... on @EmZvr‘s how too he mentions the importance of keeping the reflective shroud pristine... but I powered the projector unit up on its own in front of our beam setter at work, and pattern and intensity seemed perfect... to I actually HAVE to keep the reflective housing chromed up or could I get away with blacking it out??
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    For the mean time, this is happening...
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    Yeah bodywork looks decent mate... need photos of your other mods!!!
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    Thanks for all the info guys... some in depth stuf for me to get thinking about, for the price difference am thinking maybe blox components may suite my needs better, as if they’re not too far off the skunk stuff I’m not to fussed about that and will be quite a saving in comparison. thanks for the link @Gel have messaged the seller ah gearbox’s that’s another story completely haha!!! So the S4c box is basically a S80 box that’s been adjusted for better ratios? That’s what I gather from your post @dogg1210 ?? How exactly with the S4c box change my gear change lengths... so at the moment on the motorway I’m cruising at 70mph and engine is revving it’s nuts off!! Does it give me a longer 5th??
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    Little update, this didn’t happen, and the golf got scrapped!
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    It’s a fair point but if I were to boost.. wouldn’t I want to be doing all of the above as well??
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    That sounds exactly the way I want to go, like you already explained, I just wanted to put it out there for a bit of additional info... for example what the differences are between the different grades of Skunk2 intake mani that fit the b18c4? As there are a few to choose from... obviously more expensive I assume better performance increase but that’s not always the case with some things. but for manifolds it’s obvious that the better air flow provided is where the improvement is, but I lose IABS??? with skunk2 cams what exactly is different to them from stock cams that provides the gain? And why the need to upgrade valve springs? exhaust I already have a decent power flow system from manifold back but I am after an appropriate exhaust manifold to upgrade to, any ideas?? i got a bit of ecu info from Matt at h-tune a couple days ago so I think I’m ok with understanding that aspect... i just like to know exactly why I’m upgrading certain parts... as opposed to when I’m asked, why have you put that on, saying, “I don’t know, that’s what the guys on the forum told me to do” haha!!
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    Yeah from what I’ve researched it stands out that if you want big power then boost is the only way.... but I’m not after mega power, in all honesty I’m just looking for things to tinker with, and if I can scrape a few hp at the same time then I may as well. I desperately don’t want to run the risk of killing the engine so although boost is so damn tempting, I would rather stay n/a.
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    Mega job going on here, the alcantara looks really fresh, great idea!
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    Can’t remember how much I got mine to drop but this is how it sits
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    Oooooooooboooooooost!!!!!
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    Also regards to lowering... I found MG ZS units with a slight fork modification can give you a nice little drop, and comfort will be exactly as the manufacturer intended! Running this on my deck with ZERO problems so far after about a years driving that route is only if you want a cheap uncompromised option... if you got the pennies then a set of meisters if the way forward
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    Dc2 rack

    snakey135 replied to shamz's topic in Chassis

    Topic revival!! Did I read that a mgzs rack goes straight on... can anyone confirm this??? And are ratios the same??
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    Hey guys, long time I know but as soon I get rid of this financed Mercedes I’ll be back on the deck and back here as a regular! in the mean time I’m thinking about my options, I thought I’d post in here so any responses or information that’s given will be there for anyone else scrolling through the engine section. i want to get some gains going on in the bay... so I just wondered if someone could spend a few minutes to explain a bit about the options on all of the following.... cams, throttle bodies, manifolds, ecu’s and anything else sort of related which can acquire improved performance. willing to spend a bit of dough but not after a 2k build otherwise I may as well boost it lol... way out of my budget!! look forward to replies
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    A lot of effort going into this kink, as Gel said, it’s an education reading through this build!
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    What cams did you put in on that setup, are there certain cams I should avoid? And ECU wise what’s generally recommended? I know lots of questions but just trying to get an idea together of what’s worth doing on it for when I manage to give back this Mercedes I’m currently stuck with!
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    But what about the intake... did you lose lower performance because of this.. sure I’ve read that other people have found this?
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    Still nothing going on with this deck yet... at some point I need to get my headlights out or get a second hand set to take to work so I can work on getting the projectors in... a question on minor performance upgrades... I want a little bit extra from the engine without boosting it... what’s people’s thoughts on things like throttle bodies, intakes, manifolds, cams, clutches and ecu’s etc... don’t want to be putting anything on that restricts anything... like I’ve read skunk2 intake manifolds lose the IABS or something?? just after ideas on what setups work really without spending thousands!
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    Hey guys, very long time since I’ve been on here but you’re not forgotten by a long shot!! still got the civic on the drive but I’m after assistance for a mates golf if possible (if there’s a better section for this please advise me) mk4 golf, 1.4, 16v.... wanting to put a new engine in, like for like... does anyone know if it will be just a straight swap, drop in and go... or will there be imobilizer issues or other programming issues to deal with? any help appreciated, thanks guys!
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    Welcome to the forum bud, good things to get done early on, and looks like your progressing pretty fast with it all so good work! i can vouch for the MGZS suspension... adds a bit of low (can modify them for a bit more if wanted, it’s all on the forum somewhere) and is probably the best balance between value and performance... obviously the miester R’s are the ultimate option but are mega bucks lol... good of luck moving forward mate, keep us posted
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    Little boxes came for me recently...
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    Ditto
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    Congrats on the award Maë... well deserved, it sure is one super clean sparkling civic!!
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