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Been wanting to update my review on the ride with proper summer shoes on, but things keep happening, currently dealing with a slow leak on the rear, turned out to be a nail on the sidewall. Talked to tirerack and they didn't have the same tire in stock, but they confirmed I can order any other tire and still get reimbursed!! So..a set of 2 305/35/20 r888r for the rear is on the way. I know the size isn't correct, but that was intentional. They will ariive some time next week and mean while, the leak is slow enough that I will just pump it up every morning.
Also took the chance to weight my custom forged rims, 27.5lb rear 10.5x20, and 26.5lb front 9x20. Not the lightest but much lighter than stock!
1,8 Sec. from 120 to 130 Miles are too long, did you take off the gas from 120 perhaps?
Yes I was in manual mode and didn't time the last shift right, bounced off the redline before shifting. I will do more runs and see if I can get a better time.
Stage 3 VAP tune. The belt slips occasionally but I don't really care... because my main reason for stage 3 was moving the torque curve back as much as possible. I certainly would never be in a situation where that slip would cost me money or pride. Even w slip the car has so much delightful low end grunt.
As far as shiny tail pipes. Mine are gross. My license plate is crooked. My hair is too long. But anything less wouldn't be ferrral. (before you hate on me, I'm really old. I'm entitled to get away with some ****)
I'm confused by the "stages" of tune. I don't recall VAP noting stages. With other vehicles I've seen people talk about stages 1-7, but there wasn't any consensus about what that meant.
I'm confused by the "stages" of tune. I don't recall VAP noting stages. With other vehicles I've seen people talk about stages 1-7, but there wasn't any consensus about what that meant.
Hey lizzardo,
Yeah, I'm not sure there is anywhere that explicitly describes the stages. I've inferred based on the tuning files VAP provides that:
Stage 0 cut a hole in the box
Stage 1 is VAP tune, no other modifications
Stage 2 is VAP tune w lower crank pulley
Stage 3 is VAP tune w both crank and SC pulleys
Stage 5 Profit!
As far as the the Vap upgrades go I have the following 1. Ecu tune 2. Lower crank pulley 3. 200cell cats 4. Race exhaust 5. BMC air filters Everybody on here seems to talk about this car from a standstill which is great and all but for me, this car on a roll from a 40 or 60 punch is unreal. Yesterday I took a Zr1 corvette and a 750whp mustang gt with procharger headers etc. half a cars length minimum on all three pulls. Had the car for 6 months and have only pushed it 3 or 4 times. VAP upgrades are worth it in my opinion. My car is extremely loud on cold starts but it grabs everybody’s attention. Only issue is I wish is wasn’t so raspy with the 200 cell sport. Car was plenty loud with just the addition of the race exhaust. All in all very happy.
Now I'd be harsh with this one, I don't like it. Specifically, I don't like it in combination with the stock muffler assembly and it is NOT the product's fault.
It's noticeably louder at cold start, in fact, I'm very reluctant to start her up after 11pm unless absolutely necessary. The overall tone has become raspier and unrefined as many people here reported. And there is a VERY unpleasant "asthma" like sound from 1-2.5k rev on light throttle and lower speed. This unpleasant sound was present on the stock system, too, but is much amplified with the 200 cell cat.
All that being said, I'd still undoubtedly still go for it, since there are multiple posts saying stage 2 melts stock cat in short order and more power is always better. I would further explore aftermarket muffler options and see if it can get improved in the sound department, but that will be another subject. I know VAP offers one, but it is a bit more than what I'd like to spend.
Interesting note, I ran without the muffler assembly for a while(with stock cat) and noticed a sharp drop in lower end torque, "but you said lower end torque are imperceptible and irrelevant!!??", well, weather was sketchy and that's also why I never had a chance to go full throttle and tell if higher end power was increased. What I gather from it though, is that back pressure is real, and I will never straight pipe this thing.
Guys just a quick update regarding my VAP 200cell cat statement, the unpleasant sound is now gone, after finding out my intake clamps were not fully tightened!!!
If a moderator sees this, please edit my original post so I do not spread wrong info
The VAP upgrades are the best on the market in my opinion when you factor in the service. I have had excellent support/service as I did the install myself. If I end up purchasing a 2020 Vantage this winter I will certainly be doing a stage 2 upgrade with VAP! It completely wakes up these "docile" english cars and turns them into the beasts they are meant to be.
03-25-2021, 10:39 AM
