mohitos Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Curious to know what the most popular 3.2 mods are, away from the obvious suspension upgrades. Examples I have read about include: - Blade style fuse box from Classic Retrofit (not sure if others make the same?) - New bulbs behind dials (LED)? - Spacers - Turbo tie rod ends Any other obvious upgrades that are widely pursued by many? Appreciate the feedback in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Don't waste your time with any other fuse box manufacturers than Classic Retrofit. Jonny is a fellow IB owner and we have all been on the journey via this forum as he has developed these. Its a very worth upgrade. In terms of others, proper set up and alignment of your suspension and good tyres are more worthwhile than any trinkets etc (I know you said that was obvious ) buts its that important, I'll say it. Other than that, better dash bulbs - Wevo shifter if its a 915 box - Turbo tie rod ends - Wider Fuchs wheels if budget allows - Blaupunkt SQR46 head unit for that period look - fruitier exhaust? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohitos Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Lesworth said: Don't waste your time with any other fuse box manufacturers than Classic Retrofit. Jonny is a fellow IB owner and we have all been on the journey via this forum as he has developed these. Its a very worth upgrade. In terms of others, proper set up and alignment of your suspension and good tyres are more worthwhile than any trinkets etc (I know you said that was obvious ) buts its that important, I'll say it. Other than that, better dash bulbs - Wevo shifter if its a 915 box - Turbo tie rod ends - Wider Fuchs wheels if budget allows - Blaupunkt SQR46 head unit for that period look - fruitier exhaust? Thank you! You had me at Jonny, certainly seems like the one, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I have the SQR46 fitted. Will also take a look at the Weave shifter, it does look interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Drill/chop your airbox cover, tho ideally do it on a spare airbox cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proporsche Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) besides Steve Wong chip..i do this once an while after just drive the beast. I was hoping to get to 500K miles this year but have to wait Edited October 13, 2022 by proporsche 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omalleym Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 I've done the following mods and haven't regretted any of them: 1. Wevo G50 short shifter and Precision Shift Joint 2. Turbo Thomas exhaust and heat exchangers 3. Poly bushes all round 4. Airbox cut out 5. MPL Tuning slave cylinder (30% reduction in foot force) 6. Bremen SQR46 radio 7. Rennline phone mount 8. DME solid state fuel relay 9. Carbon strut brace 10. LED gauge lights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 A shortshift would be in my top 3, Wevo or Rennshift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Only thing I can think to add is a hi-torque starter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Some nice seats? preferably lightweight like Recaros. Huge weight saving over stock seats, as in half or at least a third lighter depending on seat. I have Recaro Pole Positions in mine (10yrs!) - (Front Recaro seats replacing stock electric - 32kg weight saving!!) but been thinking for a while of getting something more comfy yet still lighter than stock. (Rennsport safari rally or similar) These cars absolutely come alive with a weight reduction program. These are just some of my many mods over the years:- Recaro pole position seats Wevo shifter f/glass ducktail lid nylon bushes - anti-roll bar mounts, (Clubsport) gearbox and engine mounts. Bilstein front dampers & clubsport rear shocks Aftermarket exhaust - in my case full race headers and TT 2-in-2out system Strut brace Re-chip (Steve Wong) Odyssey lightweight racing battery webcam 20/21 cams Engine fruity rebuild by Richard Chamberlain RS carpet set. RS door cards Perspex rear quarter lights (Shark gill) F/glass bonnet F/bumpers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohitos Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 Some excellent suggestions here. As it's a Cab, I'm holding short on the lightweight / RS style mods. Turbo tie rods and solid state DME ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaWayne Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 8 hours ago, mohitos said: Some excellent suggestions here. As it's a Cab, I'm holding short on the lightweight / RS style mods. Turbo tie rods and solid state DME ordered. If it's lower than stock. Bump steer kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Perhaps the first question is what do you want to archive? - better driving dynamics from a "standard car" all the way to modded monster all obviously subject to the budget and return on value! Rather than list my mods, similar ones have been noted above, if you look at the "Build threads" on engines, gearboxes, suspension, Wheels, exterior/interiors sub forums you'll quickly assimilate what the "norm" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Don't get rid of the original seats , especially if sport ones , there's nothing better available for comfort even though they are heavy , do change the fuseboard to a jonny special , do get a steve wong chip ,do upgrade the exhaust inc a bypass pipe ,do go 7" and 8" fuchs , do keep a spare DME , do go turbo tie rods , do go to Centre Gravity to get the suspension set up , as yours is a cab it will already have the clubsport engine mounts , I wouldn't bother with antyhing poly , new rubber ones will be just as good , drive it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 ^^ what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskiedog Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 16 hours ago, TargaWayne said: If it's lower than stock. Bump steer kit. Proper one or just the rack spacers? On 14/10/2022 at 06:06, omalleym said: I've done the following mods and haven't regretted any of them: 1. Wevo G50 short shifter and Precision Shift Joint 2. Turbo Thomas exhaust and heat exchangers 3. Poly bushes all round 4. Airbox cut out 5. MPL Tuning slave cylinder (30% reduction in foot force) 6. Bremen SQR46 radio 7. Rennline phone mount 8. DME solid state fuel relay 9. Carbon strut brace 10. LED gauge lights Did you go for the WEVO PSJ shift coupler? Considering getting one via TwinSpark when they get them back in stock before considering the shifter as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 18 minutes ago, Ruskiedog said: Proper one or just the rack spacers? Did you go for the WEVO PSJ shift coupler? Considering getting one via TwinSpark when they get them back in stock before considering the shifter as well. Just be aware that this type of coupler can transmit more noise into the cabin. I have one of a different brand (same construct as the Wevo) and it’s definitely noisier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskiedog Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Ian Comerford said: Just be aware that this type of coupler can transmit more noise into the cabin. I have one of a different brand (same construct as the Wevo) and it’s definitely noisier. Thanks Ian, aware of that and not too worried, my scart exhaust will compliment! LoL ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omalleym Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Ruskiedog said: Proper one or just the rack spacers? Did you go for the WEVO PSJ shift coupler? Considering getting one via TwinSpark when they get them back in stock before considering the shifter as well. Yes I did and really improves the precision of the changes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 +1 on the hi torque starter. Another suggestion is a bluetooth battery monitor - brilliant little gadget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewaysfun Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 You mentioned about the obvious suspension upgrades. One of the best things I did to mine was replace the old shocks with some box fresh Boge ones. After a alignment setup this transformed my car!! Don't discount just refreshing tired stuff. Another point was to upgrade the rear ARB mounts. Mine had cracked and replaced with some uprated Wevo ones, but think there are other suppliers now. Seats to suit your behind! eg as MarkJ mention, Recaro Pole Position (I absolutely LOVE mine). Get to a shop that stocks seats and try as many as possible, what is comfy for me won't be comfy for you and vice versa. New steering wheel also? Most opt for a Momo prototipo, mines a Nardi classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Recommend 2x DME spares for when you find yourself at the side of the road and the first spare is also faulty. They aren't the most reliable part! Do the headlight relay thing before the stalk contacts get damaged. Clubsport RS steering wheel one of my favorite upgrades. How much is a Centre Gravity set up + turbo tie rods? Been meaning to do that for 12 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Must say after over 16 years and nearly 80k miles of carrying a couple of spare DMEs I've never needed to replace. Have a solid state one installed now and I still have a couple of spare in the glovebox 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Nige said: Must say after over 16 years and nearly 80k miles of carrying a couple of spare DMEs I've never needed to replace. Have a solid state one installed now and I still have a couple of spare in the glovebox 🙄 It’s the day after you take them out of the glove box that you’ll need it 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proporsche Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 interesting all the troubles with DME relays..I have my beast over 25 years and never ever had to replace it;-) Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 18/10/2022 at 21:13, Nige said: Must say after over 16 years and nearly 80k miles of carrying a couple of spare DMEs I've never needed to replace. Have a solid state one installed now and I still have a couple of spare in the glovebox 🙄 Same, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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