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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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hi people new owner here, what a super car!

just a few question if you would

a) im thinking of fitting a induction kit pref a closed air one and an aftermaket exhasut, what would i get the 0-60 down to and bhp upto? the 0-60 is 5.9 standard?

can anyone recommend any other subtle mods, im onlky interested in performance not sound.

b) i have a s2000 2001 model, will it have the chasis updates etc or will it be the same as the 1999 model

cheers
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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You've opened up a can of worms here
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by adams2000uk,Aug 24 2005, 09:56 PM
im onlky interested in performance not sound.
Unless you are already a very good driver, you'll get much more performance out of driver training.

Intake and exhaust mods will make negligible improvements to acceleration.


2001 is the same as 99 model.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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[QUOTE=euan,Aug 24 2005, 09:13 PM] Unless you are already a very good driver, you'll get much more performance out of driver training.

Intake and exhaust mods will make negligible improvements to
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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This from the man that said that I drive too fast for him to keep up with ...... in my completely stock (except for me Muz mats) S!!


Ooh and Adam welcome aboard!!
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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a) no

b) yes

Welcome along - have a good look round, read the READ THIS FIRST POST and the Tech FAQ
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Don't start spending money on mods. You'll regret it as it's hard to stop
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by S2KayGT,Aug 24 2005, 10:28 PM
This from the man that said that I drive too fast for him to keep up with ...... in my completely stock (except for me Muz mats) S!!


Jamie drives like a nonce
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Kelk,Aug 24 2005, 09:43 PM


Jamie drives like a nonce
do you know what a nonce is Chris?

I doubt if I drive like one
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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