Well that’s conclusive - @CRS Performance I’m coming your way
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Figuratively speaking, I hope!
Option 3
Remap and some SoLow springs
Remap and some SoLow springs
Are you trying to start WW3?
Decent suspension, not just shorter springs, as for a remap as was said earlier a van racing looks as cheesy as.
Picture van A is doing 75mph but van B approaching from behind has to get past him as van B has the mighty 204 hp solid chocolate motor so he proceeds to line up for a fly past but van A sees this coming and takes his 102 hp 5 speed to the ragged edge at 80mph... what follows is an arse clenching race to see who bottles it first as Waze says the next gantry has a camera just like the previous bridge had a jam sandwich covering the north bound lanes... or was it a paramedic...
Picture van A is doing 75mph but van B approaching from behind has to get past him as van B has the mighty 204 hp solid chocolate motor so he proceeds to line up for a fly past but van A sees this coming and takes his 102 hp 5 speed to the ragged edge at 80mph... what follows is an arse clenching race to see who bottles it first as Waze says the next gantry has a camera just like the previous bridge had a jam sandwich covering the north bound lanes... or was it a paramedic...
You're not a fan of remaps then?Decent suspension, not just shorter springs, as for a remap as was said earlier a van racing looks as cheesy as.
Picture van A is doing 75mph but van B approaching from behind has to get past him as van B has the mighty 204 hp solid chocolate motor so he proceeds to line up for a fly past but van A sees this coming and takes his 102 hp 5 speed to the ragged edge at 80mph... what follows is an arse clenching race to see who bottles it first as Waze says the next gantry has a camera just like the previous bridge had a jam sandwich covering the north bound lanes... or was it a paramedic...
Seven years ago when we first got our T6 camper conversion I automatically assumed I would need a remap as 102hp on paper wasn't going to set any land speed records.
As it turned out 7 yrs later it's still at 102hp, for various reasons including no badges on the outside to indicate how many thousand horse power it is but Carlos Fandango wheels, H&R coil overs and thicker ARBs send the message that it's obviously got a W12 lump in it.
Factor in most Transporter drivers are a chill lot, you just know some try hard in his tricked out Audi isn't going to wave to another Audi driver but each generation Transporter will acknowledge an earlier or later van... well, apart from the current Transitporter maybe.
As it turned out 7 yrs later it's still at 102hp, for various reasons including no badges on the outside to indicate how many thousand horse power it is but Carlos Fandango wheels, H&R coil overs and thicker ARBs send the message that it's obviously got a W12 lump in it.
Factor in most Transporter drivers are a chill lot, you just know some try hard in his tricked out Audi isn't going to wave to another Audi driver but each generation Transporter will acknowledge an earlier or later van... well, apart from the current Transitporter maybe.
It's not about racing 
I'd just like to be able to maintain speed going up a hill.
Can't remember the last time I had to change down to go up a slight hill
I'd just like to be able to maintain speed going up a hill.
Can't remember the last time I had to change down to go up a slight hill
Yeah mine's a 150 (Bosch) and I want a bit more. Previous T5 had been mapped to 180.
Struggle with these conversations regarding the more powerful models of transporters or people remapping.Would we still be having this conversation about normal cars? Say the golf for instance available in many variants from a small engine to the GTI. Surely it’s everyone’s preference in life what they choose to drive around in?Seven years ago when we first got our T6 camper conversion I automatically assumed I would need a remap as 102hp on paper wasn't going to set any land speed records.
As it turned out 7 yrs later it's still at 102hp, for various reasons including no badges on the outside to indicate how many thousand horse power it is but Carlos Fandango wheels, H&R coil overs and thicker ARBs send the message that it's obviously got a W12 lump in it.
Factor in most Transporter drivers are a chill lot, you just know some try hard in his tricked out Audi isn't going to wave to another Audi driver but each generation Transporter will acknowledge an earlier or later van... well, apart from the current Transitporter maybe.
I have the mighty chocolate 204, just done 260 miles today from God’s own to north Devon towing a trailer. ACC set to 60mph, most of the trip was in 7th gear/1500rpm. Averaging 40mpg. The torque from these engines is impressive.
Good choice folks. Spoke to @CRS Performance a few weeks ago, ran through my options, got advice about tyre sizes, settled on the Definition kit with a 50mm drop. Brilliant company to deal with.
What a transformation! I’m not going to lie and suggest I fully understand why standard suspension with heavy 20” wheels makes the ride crashy, something about unsprung weight…
These are night and day different. I now don’t wince when going over potholes or speed bumps - the suspension just soaks them up. The van now has more of a car feel. Feels better under braking too. Bit of an outlay, but well worth it imo.
What a transformation! I’m not going to lie and suggest I fully understand why standard suspension with heavy 20” wheels makes the ride crashy, something about unsprung weight…
These are night and day different. I now don’t wince when going over potholes or speed bumps - the suspension just soaks them up. The van now has more of a car feel. Feels better under braking too. Bit of an outlay, but well worth it imo.
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Good choice folks. Spoke to @CRS Performance a few weeks ago, ran through my options, got advice about tyre sizes, settled on the Definition kit with a 50mm drip. Brilliant company to deal with.
What a transformation! I’m not going to lie and suggest I fully understand why standard suspension with heavy 20” wheels makes the ride crashy, something about unsprung weight…
These are night and day different. I now don’t wince when going over potholes or speed bumps - the suspension just soaks them up. The van now has more of a car feel. Feels better under braking too. Bit of an outlay, but well worth it imo.
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What's the tyre sizes now?
I’ve not changed the tyres yet but 275/40/20. It was advice only at this stage, I’ve not acted upon it…yet.
Will be going for 245/45/20 103xl soon.
Fancy being the guinea pig? Let me know how you get on
Hopefully it won't be for a while yet haha.Fancy being the guinea pig? Let me know how you get on
You hit the nail on the head, but it’s alright ‘cos they’ve got a squiggly lettered registration plate, the bloke who made it said the cameras don’t like them, that’ll be £80.Decent suspension, not just shorter springs, as for a remap as was said earlier a van racing looks as cheesy as.
Picture van A is doing 75mph but van B approaching from behind has to get past him as van B has the mighty 204 hp solid chocolate motor so he proceeds to line up for a fly past but van A sees this coming and takes his 102 hp 5 speed to the ragged edge at 80mph... what follows is an arse clenching race to see who bottles it first as Waze says the next gantry has a camera just like the previous bridge had a jam sandwich covering the north bound lanes... or was it a paramedic...
Ask yourself what you want it for? Maybe get a car if you want speed. Spend the money on a holiday 
also I think low profile tyres on a van are a silly idea it would be bettter with 18” wheels and some decent tyres. Look at stitches and steel, they swear by 18” on standard suspension.
also I think low profile tyres on a van are a silly idea it would be bettter with 18” wheels and some decent tyres. Look at stitches and steel, they swear by 18” on standard suspension.
Be brave! Get some 255/35/20 fitted, keep the correct rolling radiusFancy being the guinea pig? Let me know how you get on
