The Bug...

[Rdlangy1]

Yeah the measurements didn't match up - so new turbo being dispatched today to me... geo is all done, and yes it will be good to get it out on the road! And Lydden!

I am having trouble sourcing a quieter back box on a 3" though. I don't want to replace centre section and back box, as it would only be swapped out on track days.

Closest I can get is a Hayward and Scott back box that reduces dB by around 4dB.. which isn't enough...

[scotty]

Whats the required db that it needs to be . Is the db when static or moving .

[Rdlangy1]

needs to be below 100dB for Lydden static (no drive by at lydden).

But Brands and the respectable tracks () are 92dB drive by I think (sure someone can correct me - so I need a 10dB reduction, which most back boxes alone aren't going to give me.

[C. J.]

Cobra track version or Revolution round 4" tip

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Cobra track version or Revolution round 4" tip

I've spoke with cobra (as I have a cobra system) and they won't sell just the 3" back box, only the centre and backbox as a combo...

Ryan

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

I've spoke with cobra (as I have a cobra system) and they won't sell just the 3" back box, only the centre and backbox as a combo...

Ryan

Sell yours buy full system and resolve the issue instead of making walls!

[scotty]

This is mine on tick over sitting static and its a full decat 3" hks system just tested it btw 😁😁


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[C. J.]

Mine is 89db at 2/3 throttle on static at Bedford which is a pain of a place for noise

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Sell yours buy full system and resolve the issue instead of making walls!

In an ideal world...

[Rdlangy1]

Well small parcel arrived today....









That along with the replacement proper SC38 that is arriving tomorrow should hopefully see me to where the car should have been 2 months ago...

[555_Si]

Miltek hawkeye 3” rear backbox? I had one which is now on Ginolas car.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by 555_Si

Miltek hawkeye 3” rear backbox? I had one which is now on Ginolas car.

Hmmmm will take a ganders on the web

[Rdlangy1]

Ok so small update.

RCM baffled sump - Installed
Cosworth timing belt kit - installed
RCM 11mm Oil pump - installed
New water pump - installed
Oil & filter - changed
Oil Modine Seal - Replaced
Coolant - changed
Fuel filter - changed
Class 7 plugs - changed
Rear hardrace arms - installed
Geo setup - done

340ltr fuel pump and RCM 850cc injectors - purchased

290ltr pump - going to good home

Map tweak + Anti-lag + Launch control - booked

Pact made that if I don't get 374bhp or more then next years 2.1, MD321v, front mount will be the way forward!!!

[scotty]

Nothing wrong with 360bhp which still makes a quick car .

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by scotty

Nothing wrong with 360bhp which still makes a quick car .

Unless of course to have put the time, money and resources in to getting a better result then that.

I'm sure everything will turn out fine, the bigger fuel pump and injectors is a wise move.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Nothing wrong with 360bhp which still makes a quick car .

Indeed it does make a quick car - but as rob says - if I wanted 360bhp I would have bought an SC36 and wouldn't have bought supporting mods for more

Just want the bang for my buck (pun intended)

[Rdlangy1]

Well after a long long long day the car is ready for some action...

Mr Rob was a good sport and let me stay over his last night and then was a real sport and came with me to Plymouth, leaving at 3am this morning!!! Thanks mate - especially for sharing the driving on the way back and the pizza last night!

(Nobody needs to know how we got my car out from ur flat though!) ha ha ha

New RCM 850cc injectors fitted, and new 340ltr fuel pump also installed.

Remapped and dyno'd and the car is running ok, although still under power for the supposed turbo I have, but will do for now...

Injectors running 60% duty and fuel pump 75% so both very comfortable.

Once again - can't thank my man Rob enough for his help and support today - keeps me sane that lad





Roll on Lydden 16th sept

[scotty]

Thats still a good figure i would be happy with that still be fecking quick on a track .

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Thats still a good figure i would be happy with that still be fecking quick on a track .

[scooby doo]

Least it's all healthy , bet it feels quick on the road , poss worth just for testing swapping the cat back ? See if SC claims back up?

[C. J.]

Good to hear , why so far ?
Looks from the graph that there is more in it.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Good to hear , why so far ?
Looks from the graph that there is more in it.

I hoped there was more in it to Chris but not to be - it hovered around 358-362 for 5 pulls - and squeezed that 369bhp out at the second to last run - 13 runs in total.

I didn't understand most of what Martyn was explaining (nothing new there with me and cars! ) but he was saying the uprated MAP sensor I had fitted wasn't needed as the ECU won't go much past 1.55 anyway (I'm lost now as I type so apologies if I make no sense!) and that the turbo didn't have anymore to give.

I must say I was disappointed - I had hoped the mods I had done would have supported more, but I guess a car is only as good as its weakest bit...

It's running well, and holding nice boost very smoothly and idles lovely so shouldn't complain - just thought I'd have squeezed nearer to the 380 mark...

Next year I will make the decision whether to go full hog and do the engine and another turbo etc but for now - she is running well and I should enjoy her

[C. J.]

Best change your signature then !

[Rdlangy1]

Next job is to go to powerflow exhausts in ashford and have the car measured for a custom track day friendlier back box on Monday 21st

[Granby]

To be honest the difference between 369 & 380 you probably wouldn't feel anyway, what matters is how it drives as peak power is only a figure, if it drives well and feels quick then i wouldn't worry about it

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Granby

To be honest the difference between 369 & 380 you probably wouldn't feel anyway, what matters is how it drives as peak power is only a figure, if it drives well and feels quick then i wouldn't worry about it

Indeed

[Ginola]

I run 1.75 on the standard ecu....just need to re-scale the map sensor accordingly..(and remove the safety cut)

Through the fueling and boost charts up if you have them Ryan, mid range might be able to pick some up with a little bit of extra timing around 4.5/5k but (might cause det too!)

369/350 for that turbo isn't bad considering top mount and not running lots of boost.

[Rdlangy1]

Think it's running 1.5 boost - will check 👍🏻

[Rdlangy1]

Considering swapping my bugeye STi scoop for a blobeye STi scoop... anyone done it? Is it just scoop and scoop undertray needed? Just think my bug needs so height at the front...

[Granby]

If i remember correctly they are different

[Steve_PPP]

You'd have to get an non-genuine STI "style" scoop as the blob ones don't fit on a bug, the footprint is different.

Personally think the genuine bugeye STI scoop is the best looking on the bugs, they're all rounded at the front (bumper, headlamps etc) and the blob style is too angular.

[Banstead Stig]

I agree with Steve.

The bug STi scoop is so good they used it on the FSTi.

[Rdlangy1]

Appreciate all the feedback guys

[Rdlangy1]

Well car passed it's MOT today - few minor advisories but nothing that won't be sorted very shortly - also got down to Zero Exhausts in ashford.

Met Kevin who is a cracking guy, a specialist in fabricating customs exhausts. (He was currently making a Ferrari track system and American hotrod)

Agreed for him to make a custom track day back box for me at a very very reasonable price

[scooby doo]

Zero are very good your on safe hands there . I'm sure il be seeing him soon too

[scotty]

Mmmm custom bling cant beat it baarrp baarrp .

[Rdlangy1]

Well back from Kevin at Zero Exhausts... brilliant guy who knows his stuff!
The car now has a modest 3” tailpipe, and 385mm long 250mm wide baffle in the back section. Still with 3” fitment for easy swapping out on track days.

Gotta say on the drive home, It’s was positively silent!!! At start up there is a little burble, but as soon as you put revs through it, nothing! I would even go as far as to say it’s a nice quiet ride now. Well beside the huge induction and turbo noise I can now hear as I am not be droned out by the exhaust

Quality of the welding and workmanship looks spot on!

[Steve_PPP]

Very nice mate. Underside of your bug looks a lot cleaner than mine!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Very nice mate. Underside of your bug looks a lot cleaner than mine!

Thanks Steve

Although that’s only because you can’t see my rotting u-cradle..

Is nicely made though..

[Granby]

Quiet, whats that , looks a quality bit of kit

[scooby doo]

Good stuff, only heard good things about this guy's work.

[scotty]

Thats some quality of work looks nice too .

[Ginola]

Nice, need to have a listen!

I reckon that's got to sort you for those 95db trackdays!

[Rdlangy1]

Yeah should do... I’ve left it on the car so be on it Sunday...

[ScoobyStu]

Looking good mate

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by ScoobyStu

Looking good mate

Cheers buddy - function first this time - which is so unlike me! Ha ha

[ScoobyStu]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Cheers buddy - function first this time - which is so unlike me! Ha ha

Hahaha, performance improving parts are more fun but the functional bits are just as important. Looking forward to replacing my exhaust at some point but that’s only because I can’t stand the noise!

[Rdlangy1]

Well minor update - as not tracking for a few months I decided to put the old noise maker back on this morning

Got bored of sounding quiet!



No wonder the custom rear section is so much quieter than the cobra... also gave me a chance to properly look over the work done by Kevin at Zero Exhausts. Truely is some top work and amazingly neat welds...

[scooby doo]

I've heard nothing but good things about zero exhausts .

[IBenjieI]

This has been an amazing read

Given me loads of enthusiasm and ideas for my Hawkeye! Good job dude, can't wait to see this in the flesh.