Group Buy: Anything from RPW discounted LAST WEEK
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- Richy
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sounds like a very good time to buy....
However, being a novice in cars....i have some questions (sorry if this might not be the right place to ask)..
What do these parts do.. and is it expensive to get them fitted?? do i need to go to a FTO specialist like UAS for the fitting?? (mine is a GPX Tip)
Poly Engine Mounts...
63mm Throttle Body Kit..
Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set...(is it the same thing as the one in the Cam Skill Group Buy??)
RDA Slotted Rotors + Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit + Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore. Would these be better than the UAS brake upgrade?? and are these all i need to upgrade to a good set of brake??
Lightweight Flywheel...(always hear this but never know what it does)
RPW Performance Extractors...(read somewhere here this is one of the easiest and cheapest upgrade other than an induction kit)...could i use this without upgrading the exhaust?? Also what does the ceramic coating do?
sorry to ask so much....but would like to know which of these should i buy in this good buy.....
Thanks very much, guys.
Richy
However, being a novice in cars....i have some questions (sorry if this might not be the right place to ask)..
What do these parts do.. and is it expensive to get them fitted?? do i need to go to a FTO specialist like UAS for the fitting?? (mine is a GPX Tip)
Poly Engine Mounts...
63mm Throttle Body Kit..
Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set...(is it the same thing as the one in the Cam Skill Group Buy??)
RDA Slotted Rotors + Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit + Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore. Would these be better than the UAS brake upgrade?? and are these all i need to upgrade to a good set of brake??
Lightweight Flywheel...(always hear this but never know what it does)
RPW Performance Extractors...(read somewhere here this is one of the easiest and cheapest upgrade other than an induction kit)...could i use this without upgrading the exhaust?? Also what does the ceramic coating do?
sorry to ask so much....but would like to know which of these should i buy in this good buy.....
Thanks very much, guys.
Richy
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Richy wrote:sounds like a very good time to buy....
However, being a novice in cars....i have some questions (sorry if this might not be the right place to ask)..
What do these parts do.. and is it expensive to get them fitted?? do i need to go to a FTO specialist like UAS for the fitting?? (mine is a GPX Tip)
Poly Engine Mounts...
63mm Throttle Body Kit..
Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set...(is it the same thing as the one in the Cam Skill Group Buy??)
RDA Slotted Rotors + Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit + Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore. Would these be better than the UAS brake upgrade?? and are these all i need to upgrade to a good set of brake??
Lightweight Flywheel...(always hear this but never know what it does)
RPW Performance Extractors...(read somewhere here this is one of the easiest and cheapest upgrade other than an induction kit)...could i use this without upgrading the exhaust?? Also what does the ceramic coating do?
sorry to ask so much....but would like to know which of these should i buy in this good buy.....
Thanks very much, guys.
Richy
Okay, i will answer as much as i can, but Ben will hopefully be able to shed some more light:
Poly Engine Mounts...
The standard Rubber engine mounts are renowned for cracking. These poly ones are a lot stronger, which means less engine movement, which i think would improve things such as traction (less hopping), engine wear, etc. (can Ben Verify?) Would have to be fitted by licenced mechanic
63mm Throttle Body Kit..
Great way to improve performance as it increases the intake. I would assume somebody with decent mechanical knowledge could fit these
Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set...(is it the same thing as the one in the Cam Skill Group Buy??)
Yeah same thing from the other group buy. I'm getting mine from here purely because its easier to get everything at once. You can fit these yourself if you are comfortable taking off the intake manifold.
RDA Slotted Rotors + Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit + Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore. Would these be better than the UAS brake upgrade?? and are these all i need to upgrade to a good set of brake??
This kit combined with a good set of pads would be great. (ben? help?)
Lightweight Flywheel...(always hear this but never know what it does)
A lightweight Flywheel helps reduce the weight on the crankshaft. Thus increase torque, power and especially pickup. Engine will rev a lot easier without as much weight on the crank. Needs to be fitted by a mechanic unless you are comfortable taking the gearbox out yourself.
RPW Performance Extractors...(read somewhere here this is one of the easiest and cheapest upgrade other than an induction kit)...could i use this without upgrading the exhaust?? Also what does the ceramic coating do?
This is one of the best ways to get more HP out of your FTO and this set of extractors is found on many many ftos... (i know of at least 6-7 that live near me) Can be fitted by almost any exhaust shop i presume.
The ceramic coating im not sure about. Im assuming it keeps down underbonnet temps and makes them look a lot nicer.
a lot of that stuff im attempting to answer i do not know a heap about.. If im wrong somewhere could someone please correct me.
If you need good deal on photography, let me know.
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Sorry, stupid Q but gotta ask. Are these only for Manual or can it be installed into a Tip??FtoSam wrote:
Lightweight Flywheel...(always hear this but never know what it does)
A lightweight Flywheel helps reduce the weight on the crankshaft. Thus increase torque, power and especially pickup. Engine will rev a lot easier without as much weight on the crank. Needs to be fitted by a mechanic unless you are comfortable taking the gearbox out yourself.
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- FtoSam
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Pretty sure only for a manual...JOeJOe wrote: Sorry, stupid Q but gotta ask. Are these only for Manual or can it be installed into a Tip??
yellowftogpx wrote:how com i can't find details about short shift kit and 63mm throttle body kit on RPW website?
Short Shift Kit:
http://www.rpw.com.au/shop/index.php?pa ... &Itemid=31
TB:
http://www.rpw.com.au/shop/index.php?pa ... &Itemid=31
Ignore the pricing on the site.. most of it is under the RRP.
Some things may have to be exchange items... i.e. pay $100 more and they send u item. then u get the $100 back when u post them back your original.
If you need good deal on photography, let me know.
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Richy wrote:sounds like a very good time to buy....
However, being a novice in cars....i have some questions (sorry if this might not be the right place to ask)..
What do these parts do.. and is it expensive to get them fitted?? do i need to go to a FTO specialist like UAS for the fitting?? (mine is a GPX Tip)
Poly Engine Mounts...
stiffer engine mounting, reduces engine movement, better response
63mm Throttle Body Kit..
better airflow more power? but minimal i would suspect...
Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set...(is it the same thing as the one in the Cam Skill Group Buy??)
better ignition, makes sure all the power goes to the plug
RDA Slotted Rotors + Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit + Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore. Would these be better than the UAS brake upgrade?? and are these all i need to upgrade to a good set of brake??
not better than the uas upgrade, as uas one has bigger rotors and bigger calipers, this setup uses stock calipers and stock rotor size
Lightweight Flywheel...(always hear this but never know what it does)
reduces weight from crank, car will rev up to redline easier and have more torque and power, only for manual
RPW Performance Extractors...(read somewhere here this is one of the easiest and cheapest upgrade other than an induction kit)...could i use this without upgrading the exhaust?? Also what does the ceramic coating do?
extracts exhaust form engine for better flow, more power
sorry to ask so much....but would like to know which of these should i buy in this good buy.....
Thanks very much, guys.
Richy
- Richy
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thanks very much for the info, Sam, and Jono...
would want to get the extractor & the magnecor set then (very scary price for the engine mounts...total $706 RRP for the set... ....are they worth it??)..
Poly Engine Mounts $176 RRP ea (FTO has 4)
-Sam
-Adam
-Supplanter
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Short Shift Kit
- Sam
- Grue
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63mm Throttle Body Kit $240 rrp
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Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set $140 rrp
- Sam
- Grue (GR)
- Richy (GPX)
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Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit $90rrp per side (legal)
-Mr-Charisma
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Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore $160 rrp
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Lightweight Flywheel $650rrp
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RDA Slotted Rotors -$245rrp front pair -$285rrp Rear pair
-Sam (fronts)
-scottlei (front)
- dstocks (front)
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RPW Performance Extractors
-scottlei
-dstocks (interested in knowing how much extra for the coatings...)
-Richy
-eThix (depends when i have to pay for them, so i can get the money)
would want to get the extractor & the magnecor set then (very scary price for the engine mounts...total $706 RRP for the set... ....are they worth it??)..
Poly Engine Mounts $176 RRP ea (FTO has 4)
-Sam
-Adam
-Supplanter
-
Short Shift Kit
- Sam
- Grue
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63mm Throttle Body Kit $240 rrp
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Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set $140 rrp
- Sam
- Grue (GR)
- Richy (GPX)
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Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit $90rrp per side (legal)
-Mr-Charisma
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Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore $160 rrp
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Lightweight Flywheel $650rrp
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RDA Slotted Rotors -$245rrp front pair -$285rrp Rear pair
-Sam (fronts)
-scottlei (front)
- dstocks (front)
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RPW Performance Extractors
-scottlei
-dstocks (interested in knowing how much extra for the coatings...)
-Richy
-eThix (depends when i have to pay for them, so i can get the money)
- FtoSam
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The engine mounts in FTOs need to be replaced at somepoint anyway. They are made of rubber and split and crack. Mine need replacing anyway so this costs only a fraction more but yet last so much longer and help the car perform so much better too... worth the $$ IMO if your car is over 130,000kms.
Updates:
Magnecor leads i probably wont get as michael is doing a GB for a fair amount less.
Poly Engine Mounts $176 RRP ea (FTO has 4)
-Sam
-Adam
-Supplanter
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Short Shift Kit
- Sam
- Grue
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63mm Throttle Body Kit $240 rrp
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Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set $140 rrp
Better off getting these through Michaels Droplink GB at only $104.- Sam
- Grue (GR)
- Richy (GPX)
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Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit $90rrp per side (legal)
-Mr-Charisma
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Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore $160 rrp
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Lightweight Flywheel $650rrp
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RDA Slotted Rotors -$245rrp front pair -$285rrp Rear pair
-Sam (fronts)
-scottlei (front)
- dstocks (front)
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RPW Performance Extractors
-scottlei
-dstocks (interested in knowing how much extra for the coatings...)
-Richy
-eThix (depends when i have to pay for them, so i can get the money)
Updates:
Magnecor leads i probably wont get as michael is doing a GB for a fair amount less.
Poly Engine Mounts $176 RRP ea (FTO has 4)
-Sam
-Adam
-Supplanter
-
Short Shift Kit
- Sam
- Grue
-
-
63mm Throttle Body Kit $240 rrp
-
-
-
Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set $140 rrp
Better off getting these through Michaels Droplink GB at only $104.- Sam
- Grue (GR)
- Richy (GPX)
-
Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit $90rrp per side (legal)
-Mr-Charisma
-
-
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Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore $160 rrp
-
-
-
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Lightweight Flywheel $650rrp
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RDA Slotted Rotors -$245rrp front pair -$285rrp Rear pair
-Sam (fronts)
-scottlei (front)
- dstocks (front)
-
RPW Performance Extractors
-scottlei
-dstocks (interested in knowing how much extra for the coatings...)
-Richy
-eThix (depends when i have to pay for them, so i can get the money)
If you need good deal on photography, let me know.
- FtoSam
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- Grue
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As far as I've read on here, TB's would be best done after you've done all the initial mods - air intake, exhaust, extractors etc... But then you have to start thinking about fuel management.
Think I'll be leaving it at extractors myself. But growing list of things to do before then!
Think I'll be leaving it at extractors myself. But growing list of things to do before then!
If you can't dazzle them with dexterity, baffle them with bull...
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Poly Engine Mounts $176 RRP ea (FTO has 4)
-Sam
-Adam
-Supplanter
-oodLes - Front one
Short Shift Kit
- Sam
- Grue
-
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63mm Throttle Body Kit $240 rrp
-
-
-
Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set $140 rrp
Better off getting these through Michaels Droplink GB at only $104.- Sam
- Grue (GR)
- Richy (GPX)
-
Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit $90rrp per side (legal)
-Mr-Charisma
-
-
-
Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore $160 rrp
-
-
-
-
Lightweight Flywheel $650rrp
-
-
-
-
RDA Slotted Rotors -$245rrp front pair -$285rrp Rear pair
-Sam (fronts)
-scottlei (front)
- dstocks (front)
-
RPW Performance Extractors
-scottlei
-dstocks (interested in knowing how much extra for the coatings...)
-Richy
-eThix (depends when i have to pay for them, so i can get the money)
-Sam
-Adam
-Supplanter
-oodLes - Front one
Short Shift Kit
- Sam
- Grue
-
-
63mm Throttle Body Kit $240 rrp
-
-
-
Magnecor Performance Ignition Lead Set $140 rrp
Better off getting these through Michaels Droplink GB at only $104.- Sam
- Grue (GR)
- Richy (GPX)
-
Stainless steel braided Brake lines front kit $90rrp per side (legal)
-Mr-Charisma
-
-
-
Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade kit 1" Bore $160 rrp
-
-
-
-
Lightweight Flywheel $650rrp
-
-
-
-
RDA Slotted Rotors -$245rrp front pair -$285rrp Rear pair
-Sam (fronts)
-scottlei (front)
- dstocks (front)
-
RPW Performance Extractors
-scottlei
-dstocks (interested in knowing how much extra for the coatings...)
-Richy
-eThix (depends when i have to pay for them, so i can get the money)