colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I should have started this topic when I got the car but didn’t think I would be doing much to it. Then the modification bug bit… Here’s how it looked the day I got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 The first mod was a simple one, the ST carbon fibre effect gear knob. Not nearly as cold as the original metal/leather one in the winter, nicer looking too 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 The next couple of mods were simple ones, Ford Performance number plate surrounds and chrome exhaust tips (Audi Q7 3.0 from eBay). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Next up was the mod that made the most difference, the mountune m330 remap. What a change in character. As standard it’s by no means slow but after the remap it pulls much more strongly in all gears with only the slightest increase in torque steer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Then came the exhaust. The mountune GPF-back system with carbon fibre effect tips. After bedding in it gave a nice increase in sound with no drone at motorway cruising speeds. The pops & bangs in Sport/Track mod are more pronounced too 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 The mountune billet short-shift arm was fitted next. It was very easy to install as there’s plenty room to work in once the airbox is removed. It’s another small mod that made a big difference. The change feels much better with a nice short throw between the gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Not a mod but a good clean and polish 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Next it was time to replace the brakes. The rear discs were badly corroded and the pads were getting low. The fronts weren’t too bad but I decided to replace the whole lot with mountune/EBC grooved discs and pads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Then came the mountune m365 remap along with the Downpipe/Sports Cat and Sport GPF. Insanely quick in-gear acceleration and still no drone at cruising speeds. Overrun pops & bangs even more pronounced 😎 It was however an absolute nightmare to fit. My local Ford workshop did not do a good job. The nuts/studs at the turbo did not want to be undone. It was returned to me with an exhaust leak at the turbo. It turned out two of the three nuts were not fully tight. I decided to take it to a mate who has his own garage and finally got it fitted properly. One stud had to have it’s thread chased and the other two replaced with bolts after the nuts locked up and pulled the studs out with them. I fitted a new gasket too, just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just last week I fitted a set of Revo RF019 wheels in matte anthracite with Michelin PS4S tyres. Love the way these wheels look. Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs coming soon… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid House 1988 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Some nice mods there... looks great! :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 9 hours ago, Acid House 1988 said: Some nice mods there... looks great! 🙂 Cheers bud 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid House 1988 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 How are you finding the EBC brakes? Have been looking at these with a view to replacing the front discs and pads on my vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Acid House 1988 said: How are you finding the EBC brakes? Have been looking at these with a view to replacing the front discs and pads on my vehicle. They’re really very good. Plenty initial bite and great feel, hardly any extra noise from the grooves and I haven’t managed to get them to fade yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid House 1988 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Thanks, that's reassuring, think I'll be seriously considering these now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs fitted today, -25mm at the back and -20mm at the front. Very happy 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Standard wheels & springs Revo RF019s & Eibach springs My favourite angle 😎 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew McGuinness Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, colinmcg71 said: Standard wheels & springs Revo RF019s & Eibach springs My favourite angle 😎 Looking really good 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Matthew McGuinness said: Looking really good 🙂 Cheers Matthew 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Last week… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 And now the standard wheels are back on with a set of Falken EuroWinter HS01s fitted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Looking very good Colin. I don't know how you manage to keep it clean at this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, unofix said: Looking very good Colin. I don't know how you manage to keep it clean at this time of year. Lol, me neither. I always take a photo or two after a wash to remind me how it can look. Usually it looks like this nowadays 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Upcoming mods are a Velossa Tech wide mouth scoop, Airtec intercooler and an MST induction kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmcg71 Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Scoop and intercooler arrived today, looking forward to getting them fitted 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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