New Kevlar Clutch

CatmanV2

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Paul1982 said:
One thing I know is viewing maps and the 100+ cars Ive personally had mapped I know there are hidden restrictors all over them. So we always go for the cleanest base map (ie the GS map) and start from there. If you had enough time I'm sure u could put the CC Map to the same power - just giving myself a head start ��
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So what are the limiters on the standard 4200 map that aren't on the GS?


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safrane

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As for making the car more appealing to the next owner - i think the reverse is more likely in this brand. Even exhaust tend to restrict the market as the majority of buyers want clean standard cars.
 
zagatoes30

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For everyday road use a few more BHP is going to make next to no difference and IMO would be a negative to a potential buyer. Even on a track those extra horses are worth less than spending time improving the drivers skill.

Still watching how the clutch progresses it is looking good at the moment.
 
Swedish Paul

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V-A-G. I have a 17 year old Audi A4, apart from fading paintwork, is as good as the day I bought it. Coincidently, had a suspension issue at 10 years old, took it to the Audi dealers and they said, yes Audi uprated the parts after a few years of production. They talked to Audi, and replaced the parts for FREE. 7 years out of warranty!!

Sat next to a VW customer relations/servicing boss guy, he reckons if you buy a new Audi, Audi basically take the view that it is unofficially warrantied for life.

I live in Sweden and drive it through the winter, -30 degrees, sits outside all the time because the Maser sits in it's place in the warm garage. Car is worthless, waiting for it to give me a reason to scrap it. Bloody thing will outlive me.

And speaking to the dealers, looks like in Sweden folks want their Masers and Ferraris original, scratches, rust bubbles and all. Was looking at a 575 last year with paint bubbling on the bonnet. And aluminium corrosion is the worst. Still sold.
 
Paul1982

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While your cars are pristine low milers gents mine is a 90k 06 model used every day on the motorway.
Personally a low mileage model I'd never modify as it will devalue her. But I'm in a different boat, I need it to stand out but still look classy and appeal to the younger generation who think more is better. My motivation is to make it faster but reliable with updated parts to cop with it.
 
Swedish Paul

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Couldn't agree more. Over the pond, uprating is part of the fun. Looked at Formula Dynamics. Wish I had the money.....
 
drewf

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As others have said, a remapped Maser is likely to command a decrease in price, not an increase. I probably wouldn't want one that someone else had modified...

The engines run rich to prevent damage from running low quality fuel in hot countries. In the UK there essentially isn't any threat from those risks, so the mixture can be improved to gain power. It needs leaning to achieve a higher exhaust gas temperature, and that's about all the improvement you can make. The torque can be improved slightly lower down - overall it makes it a bit more responsive and nicer to drive. I know exactly how mine has been changed, but any others? Not for me, thanks.
 
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Swedish Paul said:
And speaking to the dealers, looks like in Sweden folks want their Masers and Ferraris original, scratches, rust bubbles and all. Was looking at a 575 last year with paint bubbling on the bonnet. And aluminium corrosion is the worst. Still sold.
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Do you mean Autoropa?..

You seem to be of the few Swedish people who do not have a saab or a volvo. But i agree, Audis are very reliable cars.
 
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