FTO AUSTRALIA

Jeff wrote:I`m hoping to do arround 4.0 sec 0 -100.
Jeff

You're going to need a lot of traction for that!

ok ok ... enuf about tip and manual...

so to answer my question some ppl seem to get mid 6s which is pretty decent but no1 has really told me what mods they have had done I assume a fair few..

When it comes to chips...anyone got any good suggestions??

khunjeng wrote: When it comes to chips...anyone got any good suggestions??

2 most common piggy back units used on FTO's are the Type A Unichip & the Perfect Power SMT6 & 7. Results can vary depending on what other mods are done, but you expect to see anywhere from 5-10kw gains.

thanks Bennoz. I"II ask around and see who has a found a decent place to mod chip their FTO here in Melb..FTO388 told me his story and I'm def. not going there!

mr_bishi wrote:

barfy wrote: What mods you got ?

I'm not sure you can see this if you're not a member?.... http://www.ftooc.org/phpbb/garage.php?m ... cle&CID=31

Nah cant read it, can you copy it and paste in here for me hehe

i own a tip gpx
but i have to say manual is much mor ebetter front standing and rolling starts
drivign a manual mivec is jstu complete different feel to driving a tip mivec because with tip, it revs too slow on 3rd but manual goes crazy on 1st 2nd and 3rd!!!

I have also had a 6.49 0-100 on my rev/speed meter.

barfy wrote:

mr_bishi wrote:

barfy wrote: What mods you got ?

I'm not sure you can see this if you're not a member?.... http://www.ftooc.org/phpbb/garage.php?m ... cle&CID=31

Nah cant read it, can you copy it and paste in here for me hehe

Here you go,it's in this thread http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 4&start=20

fto617 wrote:i own a tip gpx
but i have to say manual is much mor ebetter front standing and rolling starts
drivign a manual mivec is jstu complete different feel to driving a tip mivec because with tip, it revs too slow on 3rd but manual goes crazy on 1st 2nd and 3rd!!!

Get the manifold/TB with extractors and you will notice heaps of torque in 3rd gear

heya dood.

quick question I was going to buy a new manifold/TB and wondered what the TB means I have seen this in a few places.

Probably a dumb question but hey..

KJ

Throttle body

hey bennoz, is there only 1 type of Unichip Type A piggyback unit or are there different types for different cars? eg. will a WRX/S13 Type A Unichip be ok for an FTO.

Yes there is only one type of Type A, but do check the serial number as the newer one have better sofware/mapping.

thanks for the info kev

barfy wrote:Throttle body

lol thanks man...I'm gonna get me some of those..

mr bishi you are only bloody crazy man all them mods wow

barfy wrote:

fto617 wrote:i own a tip gpx
but i have to say manual is much mor ebetter front standing and rolling starts
drivign a manual mivec is jstu complete different feel to driving a tip mivec because with tip, it revs too slow on 3rd but manual goes crazy on 1st 2nd and 3rd!!!

Get the manifold/TB with extractors and you will notice heaps of torque in 3rd gear

Mate, 0.5 or more i believe is heaps! Especially when the cars are identical. Even 0.5 down the quarter is heaps! Even a tip with your listed mods i still believe a tip will lose down the quarter! First gears seems not bad ratio wise, but when you got a 2.0L engine which produces its power way high in the rev range, the only thing to expect is sluggish take off. The FTO is not different from most cars, its not something "special", its a 2.0L!! If anymore believes an auto FTO takes off well, they are kidding themselves, i dont care what minor mods you got, FTO has nothing down low. Get a manual in high rpm dump the clutch you'll leave an auto for dead. You may gain a tad on each shift but manual compared to the 4 speed has shorter ratios. Manual is more important in a small CC engine as autos dont give you the abilty to launch! Look in most small CC cars, manuals are substanitally quicker.

If you beat a manual driver in an auto, obviously he does not know how to drive or wasnt trying. Period.