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    Default $$$cheap power gains$$$

    hey, im after a bit more power in the vl and wanted to know wich ones would be the best, its already got a pod but apart from that its standard
    so i know extractors add a few ponies but does anyone actually know how much power gain i should get and what about a computer chip and a xf throttle body???

    I hate standard!!!!!!

    ps. its auto

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    how much did it cost u or did u buy one as is mate?
    if i did it id use a decomp plate and just use the must have turbo parts to get it to run

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    if your pod is just sitting there its doing nothing at all, reason= hot air is bad

    pod in fully closed box with CAI
    exhaust
    extractors
    advance timming
    bigger thorttle body

    all these mods would get you extra power (not much LOL) as suggested already you want power get a turbo

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    Police chip is the go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reaper View Post
    Police chip is the go.

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    i hear there super rare? where did u find urz
    I've driven fast cars I've done stupid shit in them each time i seem to come out on top i love you guardian angel

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    Quote Originally Posted by VryNeat View Post
    i hear there super rare? where did u find urz
    utopia. Common as over there.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reaper View Post
    utopia. Common as over there.....

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    i have to go through the labyrinth first tho don't i, if so i cant be ****ed
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    If you want to get serious about power, get a turbo. If you dont get a turbo and still try chasing power, you may aswell sell it now and cut your losses.
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    id kill myself in a turbo i rekon, id be happy with my car as is now but once you hit 140kmh it takes ages to wind up to 180kmh or so, but i think turbos are unpradictable cause in a turbo it only takes that bit more pedal to hit boost and it could happen in the wet on a bend or anything? im used to v8's were i know whats going on if u kinow what i mean!

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    Quote Originally Posted by treezey View Post
    id kill myself in a turbo i rekon, id be happy with my car as is now but once you hit 140kmh it takes ages to wind up to 180kmh or so, but i think turbos are unpradictable cause in a turbo it only takes that bit more pedal to hit boost and it could happen in the wet on a bend or anything? im used to v8's were i know whats going on if u kinow what i mean!
    Then buy a V8 VL....AND TURBO IT!
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    Quote Originally Posted by treezey View Post
    id kill myself in a turbo i rekon, id be happy with my car as is now but once you hit 140kmh it takes ages to wind up to 180kmh or so, but i think turbos are unpradictable cause in a turbo it only takes that bit more pedal to hit boost and it could happen in the wet on a bend or anything? im used to v8's were i know whats going on if u kinow what i mean!
    keen doing 180km in a vl
    any reason it need to go from 140-180 faster?
    turbos arnt unpredictable, v8s are just as bad...... if not worse because they dont make the power of a turbo...

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    mate life starts at 140kmh+,
    its more peice of mind i guess knowing that if the cops
    got up behind me i could do a bolt, i mean if i had to
    lol

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    cops cant drive 4 sh#t in tassie mate, i lost em in a bluebird wagon with a webber and a blown headgasket

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    Quote Originally Posted by treezey View Post
    id kill myself in a turbo i rekon, id be happy with my car as is now but once you hit 140kmh it takes ages to wind up to 180kmh or so, but i think turbos are unpradictable cause in a turbo it only takes that bit more pedal to hit boost and it could happen in the wet on a bend or anything? im used to v8's were i know whats going on if u kinow what i mean!
    wow u need to do some timing if shes taking that llong to getto 180. thats nothing in my vl ive hit 200 no joke standard ill only do it once.. i want my turbo in
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    well i think a "headjob" would be better than stroking it?

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    is your trans in good condition? a standard vl should hit 170-180 in very good time then slowly upto and beyond 200.
    interestingly the vl auto will hit the same top speed in third and fourth.
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