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Pete.
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Is there any way I can increase the preformance of my 1.2 without having to do major modifications to it
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Is there a way to increase the power of a 1.2?
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Kev
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Yes there is!
Fit smaller wheels - this will inturn modify your gearing and increase aceleration to rev ratio - this means at 1500 revs where the bravo is soo slugish you will be picking up speed quicker!
Only thing is you have to change gear sooner but oh well!
Lol
No to be serious mate its a 1.2 - all gains will be minimal and relitivelly specialist or expensive!
Companys dont make things 4 small engine cars so any good modifications will be specialist!
Theres the norm - air filter - exhaust - de-cat - then you should look at in my opinion drive train like gear linkages and clutch sytems!
This will bring you quicker off the line and make transtion between gears quicker - hence making your travel faster!
Look at a re-map or turbo etc its silly money!
An engine swap is £2000 +!
The short gear linkages for the bravo r £320 the air filter £100ish and the exhaust £300ish.
This will improve your BHP by about 5 and poss a lil more torque!
THe biggest gain will probably be the linkages making the car feel a lot more sporty - that will give you the feel good factor back and its deff 1 of my next investments!
Kev
Yes there is!
Fit smaller wheels - this will inturn modify your gearing and increase aceleration to rev ratio - this means at 1500 revs where the bravo is soo slugish you will be picking up speed quicker!
Only thing is you have to change gear sooner but oh well!
Lol
No to be serious mate its a 1.2 - all gains will be minimal and relitivelly specialist or expensive!
Companys dont make things 4 small engine cars so any good modifications will be specialist!
Theres the norm - air filter - exhaust - de-cat - then you should look at in my opinion drive train like gear linkages and clutch sytems!
This will bring you quicker off the line and make transtion between gears quicker - hence making your travel faster!
Look at a re-map or turbo etc its silly money!
An engine swap is £2000 +!
The short gear linkages for the bravo r £320 the air filter £100ish and the exhaust £300ish.
This will improve your BHP by about 5 and poss a lil more torque!
THe biggest gain will probably be the linkages making the car feel a lot more sporty - that will give you the feel good factor back and its deff 1 of my next investments!
Kev
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Kevin
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Re: Yes
i've got a 1.2 with air filter and powerflow exhaust and i can't really say i have noticed much difference. sounds great now though! 4 branch manifold and de-cat would be a good bet - then get it superchipped
i've got a 1.2 with air filter and powerflow exhaust and i can't really say i have noticed much difference. sounds great now though! 4 branch manifold and de-cat would be a good bet - then get it superchipped
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Dan
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which air filter have you got?
for your 1.2?
i'm going to be getting one soon, however i'm a bit concerned - does it make petrol consumption worse? i had a corolla with an air filter and definately noticed going through petrol quicker - i guess thats cos of driving the car so that i could hear the noise from the air filter though?
for your 1.2?
i'm going to be getting one soon, however i'm a bit concerned - does it make petrol consumption worse? i had a corolla with an air filter and definately noticed going through petrol quicker - i guess thats cos of driving the car so that i could hear the noise from the air filter though?
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Kevin
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Re: which air filter have you got?
i've got a Greens cotton one. i've not really noticed any difference but like you said you find yourself putting your foot down more so you can hear it! pipercross foam ones are supposed to be better. think you have to get a universal one though
i've got a Greens cotton one. i've not really noticed any difference but like you said you find yourself putting your foot down more so you can hear it! pipercross foam ones are supposed to be better. think you have to get a universal one though
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Dan
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ok...
thank you for that
thank you for that
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Nigel
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Re: Re: which air filter have you got?
Engine Remap (of course!)
1242 16v 8+ BHP and 9lb ft torque ££ ASK ME!££ - but its a lot LESS than you will think and you dont have to change anything and we can put it back to original at any time.
Email or call Andy or Nige [email protected] or 01926 614027
www.angeltuning.co.uk
Nige
Engine Remap (of course!)
1242 16v 8+ BHP and 9lb ft torque ££ ASK ME!££ - but its a lot LESS than you will think and you dont have to change anything and we can put it back to original at any time.
Email or call Andy or Nige [email protected] or 01926 614027
www.angeltuning.co.uk
Nige
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Roger Ramjet
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Re: Re: Re: which air filter have you got?
Buy a 1.6
Buy a 1.6
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Paul Maks
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Re: Re: Re: Re: which air filter have you got?
I dont think someone wanting some improvement tips for his 1.2 is looking for an answer of, 'buy a 1.6'!!
DIsregard that comment mate!
Paul Maks
I dont think someone wanting some improvement tips for his 1.2 is looking for an answer of, 'buy a 1.6'!!
DIsregard that comment mate!
Paul Maks
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Roger Ramjet
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Like it or not, the 1.6 is an improvement over the 1.2 in terms of performance.
Anyway - you should put your tongue in your cheek a little more often!
Like it or not, the 1.6 is an improvement over the 1.2 in terms of performance.
Anyway - you should put your tongue in your cheek a little more often!
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Paul Maks
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A Ferarri is an improvement over a Skoda! It dosent mean we suggest a Skoda owner to buy a Ferarri to increase performance!
I think the guy was looking for tips to improve his 1.2 - not swap the whole thing for a different car!
Dont argue with me! I'll win!
Paul Maks
A Ferarri is an improvement over a Skoda! It dosent mean we suggest a Skoda owner to buy a Ferarri to increase performance!
I think the guy was looking for tips to improve his 1.2 - not swap the whole thing for a different car!
Dont argue with me! I'll win!
Paul Maks
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TOMMY S
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CHIPS
I HAD A CHIPPED 1.2 LAST TIME ROUND AND HAVE GOT A STANDARD ONE (BUT WITH MORE TOYS) THIS TIME ROUND. gOTTA SAY THAT I NOTICE A QUITE CONSIDERABLE DIFFERENCE IN PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THEM, DUNNNO WHO MADE THE CHIP AS IT WAS FITTED BEFORE I BOUGHT IT BUT IT FELT A LOT SPORTIER.
P.S. PROBABLY A GOOD THING THIS ONE AIN'T CHIPPED AS LAST ONE ENDED UP WRAPPED ROUND A CIVIC
I HAD A CHIPPED 1.2 LAST TIME ROUND AND HAVE GOT A STANDARD ONE (BUT WITH MORE TOYS) THIS TIME ROUND. gOTTA SAY THAT I NOTICE A QUITE CONSIDERABLE DIFFERENCE IN PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THEM, DUNNNO WHO MADE THE CHIP AS IT WAS FITTED BEFORE I BOUGHT IT BUT IT FELT A LOT SPORTIER.
P.S. PROBABLY A GOOD THING THIS ONE AIN'T CHIPPED AS LAST ONE ENDED UP WRAPPED ROUND A CIVIC
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Roger Ramjet
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No you wont, Paul.
No you wont, Paul.
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Anonymous
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Yeah........buy an hgt!
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Tom
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Nowt wrong with a 1.6 apart from the insurance and the MPG
Nowt wrong with a 1.6 apart from the insurance and the MPG
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Paul Maks
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Re: Re: Is there a way to increase the power of a 1.2?
Whats wrong with the insurance and MPG on the 1.6! Mine does 100 miles to a £10!
Paul Maks
Whats wrong with the insurance and MPG on the 1.6! Mine does 100 miles to a £10!
Paul Maks
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Tom
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Re: Re: Re: Is there a way to increase the power of a 1.2?
It will be worse than a 1.2, Duh!
It will be worse than a 1.2, Duh!
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Anonymous
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Paul.......
No offence mate really ....but you can be a miserable git sometimes...
I know roger has been a **** in the past but dont have a go at EVERY thing he says theres a good chap ???
You just make your self look a bit petty mate
like i said though ...no offence meant
Paul.......
No offence mate really ....but you can be a miserable git sometimes...
I know roger has been a **** in the past but dont have a go at EVERY thing he says theres a good chap ???
You just make your self look a bit petty mate
like i said though ...no offence meant
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Paul Maks
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Ok Mr 'No Name' Ramjet sucking ass - i'll be a good boy! Pathetic!
Oh Tom, I know its gonna be worse than the 1.2 - lol, i just thought maybe you were hinting at it having a reputation for being a bit thirsty.
Paul Maks
Ok Mr 'No Name' Ramjet sucking ass - i'll be a good boy! Pathetic!
Oh Tom, I know its gonna be worse than the 1.2 - lol, i just thought maybe you were hinting at it having a reputation for being a bit thirsty.
Paul Maks
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Tom
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Mine is, but thats how I drive
Actually, did a run to leeds and back in May and got 40ishMPG out of the dear girl. 240 miles from the first half of the tank.
Mine is, but thats how I drive
Actually, did a run to leeds and back in May and got 40ishMPG out of the dear girl. 240 miles from the first half of the tank.
