Minor Mods Complete

[BlackConcept]

Finally got our 1.2 TSi SE L Black Edition looking the way we want it. Why can't it come out of the factory like this?

 

Monte Carlo Rear Spoiler

KW ST Coilovers

Wheel Spacers (8mm at front, 16mm at rear)

Yellow Painted Calipers

Supersprint Exhaust with cut bumper

Forge Induction Kit

Forge Blow-off Valve

OSRAM Cool Blue 'Xenon Look' Headlight Bulbs

Interior LED Bulbs

[Damo]

Yes! 

 

Been looking for someone else on this forum who is into modifying!

 

Hows the ride on the coil overs?

 

Car looks great btw

 

[BlackConcept]

Thanks, Damo. Coilovers are mid-drop at the front and full-drop at the rear. The fronts are obviously struts with built-in shock absorbers. The rears came with separate shock absorbers. The ride is 100 times better with the new set-up. In stock form, the car wallowed about like a boat on our poorly maintained country roads but now it's hard, maybe too hard for some. My other car's an Audi S1 so I love it.

 

BTW mods were all done and paid for by our 18 year old son so all credit to him for his choices (although advised by Dad!). And it's hard to find an exhaust for the NJ3 - this Supersprint exhaust came from Italy and was eye wateringly expensive!

[Rooted]

What about the Forge BOV, any advantage other than the noise?

[malcster]

Wow that's nice and low 

 

Is the supersprint overly loud or quite discreet unless driving hard 

 

Had a supersprint on MK1  golf GTi back in the day and thought it was awesome

[BlackConcept]

14 minutes ago, Headinawayoffski said:

What about the Forge BOV, any advantage other than the noise?

The noise is certainly there, headinawayoffski, but the stock Fabia has an annoying habit of revving unpredictably when you try to pull away with minimal throttle (anti-stall mechanism?). I think the Induction Kit / Blow-Off Valve combo has helped with this but I may just be imagining it! All sounds great though!

[BlackConcept]

24 minutes ago, malcster said:

Wow that's nice and low 

 

Is the supersprint overly loud or quite discreet unless driving hard 

 

Had a supersprint on MK1  golf GTi back in the day and thought it was awesome

Exhaust is non-resonated catback with a single tail box, malcster. Lovely warble at idle and quite boomy at lower revs. Seems to peak at 3000-4000 rpm then gets quieter. Loudest around town when backing off for junctions but not intrusive. Not a high rev screamer like the S1.

[Timbo1987]

That looks awesome 

[James777]

Really stunning, it may have been eye wateringly expensive but now the whole thing is mouth wateringly wicked! 

[chieflordy]

Fair play, that looks the business

 

[BlackConcept]

[Rooted]

No cold / clean air feed to the filter?

That is a hot place behind the battery, up above 40*oC sometimes even when not high summer.

[BlackConcept]

Was thinking that, Headinawayoffski, but fitted according to Forge's instructions. So far so good and, at 58 degrees north, we're not too troubled with hot weather!

[Rooted]

It is not going to bother the power much but it can if 'sporting' driving is done, the battery is easy to turn or go into the boot, then a nice cold air feed can go as with a Polo GTI.  Better balance handling wise as well.

Edited 29 October, 2017 by Headinawayoffski

[James777]

On 28/10/2017 at 16:51, BlackConcept said:

Finally got our 1.2 TSi SE L Black Edition looking the way we want it. Why can't it come out of the factory like this?

 

Monte Carlo Rear Spoiler

KW ST Coilovers

Wheel Spacers (8mm at front, 16mm at rear)

Yellow Painted Calipers

Supersprint Exhaust with cut bumper

Forge Induction Kit

Forge Blow-off Valve

OSRAM Cool Blue 'Xenon Look' Headlight Bulbs

Interior LED Bulbs

Is the exhaust 3" twin? Looks spot on!

[Tim1631]

I’d be upgrading those brakes. Not for stopping no power. Just for athetics, they are tiny!

[Recretos]

Wow good job with the mods! Thats a sweet looking ride.

 

What paint did you use for the calipers? Anything special? I was thinking of painting mine aswell.

[Danielpesq]

How did you trim the rear bumper?

 

[georgerendle]

On 28/10/2017 at 16:51, BlackConcept said:

Finally got our 1.2 TSi SE L Black Edition looking the way we want it. Why can't it come out of the factory like this?

 

Monte Carlo Rear Spoiler

KW ST Coilovers

Wheel Spacers (8mm at front, 16mm at rear)

Yellow Painted Calipers

Supersprint Exhaust with cut bumper

Forge Induction Kit

Forge Blow-off Valve

OSRAM Cool Blue 'Xenon Look' Headlight Bulbs

Interior LED Bulbs

Hi mate, just wondering where you got your wheel spacers from?

 

Cheers,

George