RS8055 Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I've been wanting to fit some Berk HFCs to my accompany my Invidia Gemini Cat back for quite some time now, but the strict regulations over here require that you have a certificate for any upgraded parts fitted to the car in order to pass our equivalent of an MOT. So finally today, I found myself at a local specialist shop for dynos/remaps etc, and asked the question. It seems that over here in Luxembourg, HFCs are forbidden to be fitted onto road legal cars. I knew I was limited with what I could do when I bought the car, but this has really irritated me. On the positive side, I am looking into getting a plenum spacer and a JWT pop charger... any other ideas for relatively cost effective mods would be appreciated for performance gains? I am looking to get a remap done, and would like to know what else might be a good idea to fit prior to this. Quote
RafsZed Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 That's very unfortunate as the Berks HFC's make a noticeable difference. Quote
Kaveney Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Can you not fit them then put the OEM ones back for MOT ? Alan 1 Quote
RS8055 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 I am terrible when it comes to even the simplest of tasks with the Zed! However, that thought did cross my mind! Any other mods that might be a good idea? (preferably subtle that won't be seen - i.e. plenum spacer)? Quote
350zedd Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 As Ekona says in "Are they worth it" - Brakes thread "Good brakes are the single best mod you can do. Stopping quicker lets you go quicker, will make more of a difference than an extra 20bhp would " Best value for money mod IMO Quote
Grundy Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I am terrible when it comes to even the simplest of tasks with the Zed! However, that thought did cross my mind! Any other mods that might be a good idea? (preferably subtle that won't be seen - i.e. plenum spacer)? C'mon, it's been covered a billion times what mods you need for a remap, I'm pretty sure you've asked before If your country is that strict, it's really not worth it. Just focus on handling/suspension. 1 Quote
RS8055 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Posted May 22, 2015 Just thinking I'm gonna go simply with Plenum spacer and then remap. The guys at the garage reckon I will get 30bhp gain but I am not convinced of that. Quote
Kaveney Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 I would say tyres are the best upgrade you can do TBH. Alan Quote
RS8055 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Posted May 22, 2015 Already got some pretty decent tyres on it at the moment :-) Quote
Flex Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 I am terrible when it comes to even the simplest of tasks with the Zed! However, that thought did cross my mind! Any other mods that might be a good idea? (preferably subtle that won't be seen - i.e. plenum spacer)? C'mon, it's been covered a billion times what mods you need for a remap, I'm pretty sure you've asked before If your country is that strict, it's really not worth it. Just focus on handling/suspension. Or move to the UK 2 Quote
KyleR Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Ditch the Popcharger if you're after power gains, just fit a replacement performance filter from the likes of HKS. As for gaining 30bhp after a remap, it's possible. Plenum spacer and exhaust on their own wouldn't add that, but the fact that the car has never been remapped before means that there would be extra HP to gain even if standard. Quote
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