Turbo Choices for ScoobieWRX

Andy916 · Post by **Andy916** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:46 am

Gerry H wrote:You need to modulate your right foot on the road. Think analogue rather than digital

For sure, and the most exacting teacher of throttle control is a a fast bike, especially a racing one. The reason the racebike comparison sprung to mind is the binary nature of the power delivery. My old 250 had virtually nothing below its 7-10k powerband, so would have been a nightmare on the road however sensitive your right wrist. Andy's 20g scoob isn't quite in the same league, but its midrange didn't feel like the best place to be really (on its GEMS ecu when I drove it). Point I was trying to make is that a standard turbo'd classic has a midrange that's more useful on the road...but then feels like it needs more top end once on the track, eg. VF23 STi4 with no remap, although my new v6 with VF28(?) and remap has more everywhere, mid and top, so am looking forward to a track session with it.

It's all a continuum really. My first scoob (TD04 '95 WRX) felt all-or-nothing compared to my old VR6 Corrado, but felt natural after a while. The 125cc racebike that I once rode was hard work at first (power from 10-11.5k) but then stunningly good within a few laps.

Andy

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:40 pm

Your WRX should have had a TD05 and the v4 a VF22. Not sure about the v6, vf 28s were fitted to P1s & some 22Bs.

It needs a little time to get accustomed to a bit of oomph, especially in a road car and can't be compared to standard set ups. The idea of mods is to get the most out of what's there (as you know) so it should have a more responsive throttle both on and off.

A friend of mine came round in his v4 Type R, the other day. Nice car bog standard and the throttle response is wooly as hell. The sign of a good engine is how sharply the revs rise and fall I.e, throttle response.

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:22 pm

[quote="ScoobieWRX"]That's a distinct possibility...there must be an outlet somewhere willing to do a deal for maybe 5-10 kits.

As Duncan pointed out they are about

ScoobieWRX · Post by **ScoobieWRX** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:24 pm

Actually Gerry i know somewhere that sells the gauge seperate!! Would be cheaper for you :thumb:

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:26 pm

ScoobieWRX wrote:Actually Gerry i know somewhere that sells the gauge seperate!! Would be cheaper for you :thumb:

Yes please

Who?

ScoobieWRX · Post by **ScoobieWRX** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:32 pm

http://www.dataspares.com/acatalog/37.html

I've just checked it an cost is

ScoobieWRX · Post by **ScoobieWRX** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:36 pm

I'd be quite happy for now with just the LC-1 kit that i can plug into my laptop. That's a nice big gauge!!

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:01 pm

Thanks Francis. :thumb:

ScoobieWRX · Post by **ScoobieWRX** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:09 pm

You're welcome Gerry :thumb:

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:06 am

[quote="ScoobieWRX"]http://www.dataspares.com/acatalog/37.html

I've just checked it an cost is