Remapped and now turbo has gone

[TheBinarySheep]

32 minutes ago, newbie69 said:

Hehe, this was one of the options I was considering. Very nice and practical package and (as used) not too much more expensive than the Superb (i'm assuming it's the C43 in question here...), depending on the market of-course.

3 things that put me off further consideration, which probably don't apply to everyone else but just for the sake of chatting:

a) My neighboor got one last year so it'd look like I was copying him, I'm more used in setting the example  
b) Can't imagine going back to a car with an analog dash any more, makes it feel as if it's a decade old in my eyes. Obviously not an issue if you don't have a digital dash already (or if not too fond of it as opposed to myself )  and that tablet in the middle of the console just looks wrong.
c) Slower than my Superb currently so there I'd go with tuning and burning cash all over again on top of the purchase cost and I've made it a requirement that if I am spending say another 10K on top of the Superb's current value it'd better be on a car that's at least just as fast in stock form.

But in general it's a very attractive and competitive package (as used)


 

I was considering either a C43, Audi S5 or an Alfa Romeo Guilia Veloce (280hp).

In fairness, none are really that much quicker than my Superb, they're just far better sounding. The Alfa, while it would have less power, is Gorgeous.

[newbie69]

4 minutes ago, TheBinarySheep said:

I was considering either a C43, Audi S5 or an Alfa Romeo Guilia Veloce (280hp).

In fairness, none are really that much quicker than my Superb, they're just far better sounding. The Alfa, while it would have less power, is Gorgeous.

The Giulia is a 2.0 4-pot, think you confused it with the 510bhp QV    and I didn't even think of the Audi as the exhaust note is nothing too special despite the V6 (before it was given that awful TDI motor in 2019)

Both are noticeably slower than a stage 1 280 though (Giulia even more) so you'd be back in the "forbidden" tuning sooner in no time!

The only relevant 3.0 V6 that sounds actually good and goes fast as stock i can think of is the C43.

[TheBinarySheep]

24 minutes ago, newbie69 said:

The Giulia is a 2.0 4-pot, think you confused it with the 510bhp QV    and I didn't even think of the Audi as the exhaust note is nothing too special despite the V6 (before it was given that awful TDI motor in 2019)

Both are noticeably slower than a stage 1 280 though (Giulia even more) so you'd be back in the "forbidden" tuning sooner in no time!

The only relevant 3.0 V6 that sounds actually good and goes fast as stock i can think of is the C43.

 

Yeh the Giulia I'm talking about was the 4 pot 2.0 280hp. The car itself is lovely, and from the reviews it looks an absolute hoot to drive and there is at least some noise from the exhaust.

I've always said, the Superb is a fantastic car apart from two things. Handling and noise. The handling is easily sorted without spoiling the OEM looks, but the exhaust is more difficult. Once the car is back on the road I'm going to ask the specialist what options I have to get a 'little' more noise from the exhaust at high revs. I'm thinking maybe having them install a sport resonator (rather than deleting it completely) to see if that makes a difference as it's cheap to do and cheap to remove if it makes the car worse. I've already opened the flaps and that gives more rumble lower down, but I want something that is quiet when you're driving around, but that puts a smile on your face when you floor it. I keep saying this, but my wife's Mini makes some lovely noises and it's lacking at least 150hp compared to mine, so why shouldn't I have a little noise.

Edited 3 February, 2021 by TheBinarySheep

[newbie69]

10 hours ago, TheBinarySheep said:

 

Yeh the Giulia I'm talking about was the 4 pot 2.0 280hp. The car itself is lovely, and from the reviews it looks an absolute hoot to drive and there is at least some noise from the exhaust.

I've always said, the Superb is a fantastic car apart from two things. Handling and noise. The handling is easily sorted without spoiling the OEM looks, but the exhaust is more difficult. Once the car is back on the road I'm going to ask the specialist what options I have to get a 'little' more noise from the exhaust at high revs. I'm thinking maybe having them install a sport resonator (rather than deleting it completely) to see if that makes a difference as it's cheap to do and cheap to remove if it makes the car worse. I've already opened the flaps and that gives more rumble lower down, but I want something that is quiet when you're driving around, but that puts a smile on your face when you floor it. I keep saying this, but my wife's Mini makes some lovely noises and it's lacking at least 150hp compared to mine, so why shouldn't I have a little noise.

All 3 cars you mention are great looking imo, the S5 and the Giulia a bit more so in my eyes, the C43 is more restrained but it has the more interesting drivetrain out of the three for me.

Improving the exhaust note and keeping the OEM looks is a bit tricky as it'll need to be a custom job, but there is definitely room for improvement judging from upgraded exhaust systems I've heard on other MQB cars.

[TheBinarySheep]

1 hour ago, newbie69 said:

All 3 cars you mention are great looking imo, the S5 and the Giulia a bit more so in my eyes, the C43 is more restrained but it has the more interesting drivetrain out of the three for me.

Improving the exhaust note and keeping the OEM looks is a bit tricky as it'll need to be a custom job, but there is definitely room for improvement judging from upgraded exhaust systems I've heard on other MQB cars.

I'm wondering if an exhaust specialist could open up the OEM baffles at the rear and make some modifications? Alternatively, chop off the tips right where they meet the baffle and weld them onto another back box.

If I'm keeping the car, I need to do something.

[shyVRS245]

How about a rear wheel drive 3.3 litre turbo Kia Stinger GT-S with 365bhp and a very nice exhaust noise. Very reasonable prices for used ones. Tune it to around 450bhp for sideways fun and don't worry about the fuel consumption.

[TheBinarySheep]

1 hour ago, shyVRS245 said:

How about a rear wheel drive 3.3 litre turbo Kia Stinger GT-S with 365bhp and a very nice exhaust noise. Very reasonable prices for used ones. Tune it to around 450bhp for sideways fun and don't worry about the fuel consumption.

 

I don't like the looks, and the handling is meant to be a bit suspect.

[newbie69]

I'd have to agree with @TheBinarySheep on the Kia. It just doesn't feel any special or attractive to me whatsoever, guess it's partly due to the looks which are a weird blend without getting somewhere particular and to my perception of the brand.

The AWD is also such a pig, a whooping 200kg heavier than the Superb which sounds crazy (some people call the Superb a heavy car  ), if i change weight class I'm going down not up!

I don't doubt it should drive well and I've seen a red one in the flesh which looked far better than I thought, just not for me.