Brisbane 2007 International Motor Show [56k Extreme Unfriendly]

[lovecolt]

So happen i was in Brissy, hence can't resist the chance to do some practice on my 400D. Nothing fancy....hope you guys wouldn't mind.

Tell me if the pics are too big

http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/AudiTT.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/R8.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/New%20Tiburon.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/Lotus%20Living%20Room.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/MPS.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/Rexy.jpg

Impression: Its definitely not as big as Syd's one and the special performance (live folks music) isn't impressive too. But the good thing is, you can get good shots of the car without too many people in your way.

Since have a few pics more....if people wants to see them.

[lovecolt]

Here's a few pics that RColters will be interested in.

http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/RColtModded.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/RColtModded2.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/BrisbaneTrip/RColtModded3.jpg

The interesting thing about this RColt, is the turbo manifold. Done by C.E.S (Custom Exhaust Specialist). Checked their site, but no mentioning of a system for our car. Might need to ask them directly.

[aby82]

i've emailed C.E.S. about the custom exhaust and am awaiting a reply with cost and any performance gains..

i'll let you know when i hear back!

Andrew

[Chipokae]

Make sure you let us know whats going on andrew. it looks really interesting.

[lovecolt]

I'm just afraid that it might cause another engine light issue with those headers.....damn the rcolt ecu.

[aby82]

Hey heard back from CES today and this is what they said:

"Custom Exhaust Specialists fabricated a custom system - Turbo back exhaust system for the Ralliart Colt... which resulted in an extra 11 kw @ the wheels pick-up..
Turbo manifold picked up 5 kw extra through mid range power.
Boost remained at .7 Bar.

Exhaust includes:
Custom Twin Dump Pipe in Stainless Steel
2 1/2" flex joint, 2 /12" Euro 4 Catalytic Converters,
2 1/2" Resonator
2 1/2" N1 Style polished rear muffler
Fully flanged system - nuts/bolts/gaskets $2740.00

Nb: manifold design is 4 - 2 - 1 [custom] retails $1650.00

We specialise in Performance or problem solving.. Stainless steel or mild steel pipework choice.. depending on what you were interested in.. better sound.. more power.. and any mods? depending on these choices and viewing your vehicle.. we can offer a quotation. Call by anytime, we have a display, many photo's and customer testimonials of our work - and Trevor can further consult you on any needs."

as you can see they were very helpful

[Chipokae]

wow thank you for the info aby. i counldnt find this post, i was looking in the technical section. very informative. bit pricey though in my opinion. what do you think?

[aby82]

yeah chipokae a bit too pricey for my liking too - for a minimal gain...

[Steve-B]

more pics of the back of the colt.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/Tam363/colt.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/Tam363/colt2.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/Tam363/colt3.jpg

[27AME]

yeah chipokae a bit too pricey for my liking too - for a minimal gain...

I wouldn't pay that much for an exhaust, EVER, but that is a HUGE gain for an exhaust system. 16kW at the wheels from full exhaust + manifold is a crazy crazy figure. Don't know how you can call it "minimal".

[lovecolt]

27AME: What aby82 said isn't wrong. IMO, i wouldn't classify that gain as a crazy figure as my ex-200sx can obtain similar gain through just a catback. But what aby82 should say is, the "bang for your buck" factor of CES system isn't worth it.

For 4K++, one can buy a Jap FMIC (2K) + Jap catback (1K) and a ecu flash or tune (1k+), which together will net much more than a mere 16 fwkw.

[27AME]

How can you say "mere 16 fwkw"? 16 kilowatts is a substantial gain. 113kW at the fly standard. Take your car for example lovecolt, 94 fwkW. With that exhaust, it takes it to 110 fwkW. So we can assume, at the fly after that exhaust is fitted, you could have 130kW + at the fly. Hardly mere!!

[lovecolt]

well, in the world of turbo charging, 16 kw at the wheel isn't real big thing at all. But as i said above, if you make good use of the $4k+, one should net more than 16 fwkw.

[Steve-B]

we can put it down to different cars will yeild different results, as you have said before lovecolt, with the exhaust, if it opens up as much power as it claims to, 1. our exhausts standard are quite restrictive and 2. Changing the exhaust will enhance all the other modifications that you have mentioned above. Yes 4g is very expensive, and hopefully we get some jap tuners putting out full systems for our cars soon, but I dont think they also will come out with dyno figures to impress us as much as the current and only system in australia has which wont incure gst, import tax, importers fee's, postage and handling for a full exhaust to aus. As it stands, its expensive, but very attractive. ( to be noted, this is a full nuts and bolts, flanges and fitting of a full system, ie headers, dump pipes, exhaust, cat, resonator, mandrel bends and fully fitted )

[aby82]

if people want to spend this amount of money on a car that is already an outstanding performer.. then go for it, its your money, but i think that the rcolt is awesome in its $30,000 standard form - its already majorly tricked up by ralliart!

[27AME]

lovecolt: I'm going to use your car as an example again.
94 fwkW stock. 110 fwkW with exhaust mod.
Just so you get a grasp of the significance of that figure, that is a 17% increase in power. Doesn't seem so measly now does it? :D

[27AME]

if people want to spend this amount of money on a car that is already an outstanding performer.. then go for it, its your money, but i think that the rcolt is awesome in its $30,000 standard form - its already majorly tricked up by ralliart!

LOL.

RColt is a good car, but there is a lot of things to improve on that's for sure!

[aby82]

you get what u pay for

[27AME]

Indeed, hnce why I'm putting my name down for an EVO X right now :P