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First Cobra! 2003 DSG Vert - What mods next?
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<blockquote data-quote="TerminatoRS" data-source="post: 16307770" data-attributes="member: 195778"><p>Welcome to the community, ey! Bold choice on the convertible in your climate.</p><p></p><p>Most have already touched on the things I noticed, but I at least wanted to comment on the few items that hit home.</p><p></p><p>My car had 4.10's in it when I bought it. Made 457whp then and yours is probably about the same now. I hated the gears so much that I paid a shop to put 3.55's back in it. All I ever did was shift and traction was awful until third gear even on 315 R888's. 3.55's are much more comfortable all around. Unless you're tracking the car, trying to spool turbos faster, or rev to 7500+, I'd steer clear. But, everyone's got their own flavor.</p><p></p><p>I've also got a Spec 3+. I opted for the lighter pedal effort pressure plate and have to admit that it's much nicer than the factory hog. However, first gear and reverse require some added feathering (as you touched on) especially once you've got some heat in it. Could be my own fault for doing their billet flywheel too, but once this one lets go, I don't see myself getting the same one. Nothing puckers my b-hole like being in line at a car event with people all over, cars behind me, and having to stop/start on a hill. </p><p></p><p><em><u>Subframe connectors are a staple.</u></em> Everyone here will support that. Consider some beefier struts/shocks to complement the H&R springs. Many will suggest HD versions of the stock Bilstein's. I run the B8's with the same springs.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy it as is, but don't bother with the ported blower if you eventually decide you want more oomph. Consider the bang for the buck coefficient carefully. You've already got bigger injectors available and a boost-a-pump installed. Sell the blower, TB/plenum, and get on your way to a nice used KB/Whipple/TVS...etc. Based on the mods you've got and the parts that I assume may have come with the car(?), I get the feeling the previous owner came to the same crossroads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerminatoRS, post: 16307770, member: 195778"] Welcome to the community, ey! Bold choice on the convertible in your climate. Most have already touched on the things I noticed, but I at least wanted to comment on the few items that hit home. My car had 4.10's in it when I bought it. Made 457whp then and yours is probably about the same now. I hated the gears so much that I paid a shop to put 3.55's back in it. All I ever did was shift and traction was awful until third gear even on 315 R888's. 3.55's are much more comfortable all around. Unless you're tracking the car, trying to spool turbos faster, or rev to 7500+, I'd steer clear. But, everyone's got their own flavor. I've also got a Spec 3+. I opted for the lighter pedal effort pressure plate and have to admit that it's much nicer than the factory hog. However, first gear and reverse require some added feathering (as you touched on) especially once you've got some heat in it. Could be my own fault for doing their billet flywheel too, but once this one lets go, I don't see myself getting the same one. Nothing puckers my b-hole like being in line at a car event with people all over, cars behind me, and having to stop/start on a hill. [i][U]Subframe connectors are a staple.[/U][/i] Everyone here will support that. Consider some beefier struts/shocks to complement the H&R springs. Many will suggest HD versions of the stock Bilstein's. I run the B8's with the same springs. Enjoy it as is, but don't bother with the ported blower if you eventually decide you want more oomph. Consider the bang for the buck coefficient carefully. You've already got bigger injectors available and a boost-a-pump installed. Sell the blower, TB/plenum, and get on your way to a nice used KB/Whipple/TVS...etc. Based on the mods you've got and the parts that I assume may have come with the car(?), I get the feeling the previous owner came to the same crossroads. [/QUOTE]
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