salvatore Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi guys, Finally got back from sea about 3 weeks ago. Had left me soop with Pete at Thor Racing, for a spanky upgrade - stage 3 hybrids, boost controller, FSE, walbro fuel pump, new turbo timer, e-manage - basically a big ol' wad of upgrades... :D Well, picked up the car and had a chat with Pete about new bits and how to use 'em. I was quite cautious at first, seeing as the waehter was cold and dry, but still quite overcast, so there might've been ice still on the roads. When i finally found a camera-free stretch with no other traffic (the M40:D ), finally squeezed the throttle full open.... BUGGER ME!!!! Talk about urgent!!! Was getting the slip control on until about 90mph (turned it off after that!!), certainley blew the cobwebs out, thats for sure!! When the second turbo spools up, it's like a whole new car:eyebrows: definetley will have to think about getting RLTC fitted now methinks.... Anyway, just leaves me to say how flipping chuffed i am with the job the boys at Thor did, and to applaud their integrity with the job throughout (especially with the duff turbos they sent back 'cos they were'nt up to scratch). See you all soon at a show i guess (or the next SW meet) TTFN Salvatore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Are hybrids the orignal turbos but modified ? If so how much does this cost ? As i want to see if i can upgrade my standard twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Cool, sounds good stuff m8y Coming back to the Ring to show us how they perform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 its a lovely day today down south in southamptonn, sky is blue cant see one cloud in sight, the sun is blinding, id say it was sumer if it wasnt stil a bit chilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 i think ill go out for another little drive me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underworld Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Yea good point, id like to know what hybrids are too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvatore Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hybrids are (correct me if i'm wrong) your old turbos with the scroll chambers, impellers etc enlarged to create more boost. Same turbo - more power:D (noobie answer i know but ) Useful if your soops getting to the age (as mine was) where the oil seals were leaking and on thier way out. Regarding prices, best off talking to Pete at Thor, as each case is different. As a ballpark, i'd put aside about £2000 to cover it. Seems a lot, but you cant just bosh on an uprated tubo and leave everything else standard and expect big power gains... Just do it!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvatore Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 BTW, lockys96, WTF are you on:D :D However, do appreciate the 'stream of conciousness' ramblings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 If you don't mind me asking, but what was the bill for everything (inc labour, setting up etc)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Was it BPU before? i.e. 1.2 bar on stockers with decent IC, etc. We hear lots about the huge difference between BPU and single install, just wondered how Hybrids compare to BPU? PS: Congrats, have fun and stay safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I wish we could track down whoever owns the TDi car with the GT25/28 sequentials... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Salvatore- we'll have to arrange a local meet again, and you can show us how well your new hybrids perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Yeah good plan, give us a shout if you want RLTC, im about 20 miles for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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