Philip_Nell
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Howzit guys.. Im new here! want to join in on some fun. I drive an Astra J OPC 2013 and A 45 AMG 2014.
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Newbie OPC & A45
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Straight six
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Two hatch backs....both 2.0 T,4 cylinders....both very exciting....
But similar cars ey....
Sell one and get a 3.0 T Straight 6 BMW (335I):tiptoe:
Welcome to the forum
But similar cars ey....
Sell one and get a 3.0 T Straight 6 BMW (335I):tiptoe:
Welcome to the forum
that_guy_Ettiene
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Awsm cars you have there buddy!
Wow awesome bud! Welcome and you are more than welcome to join the runs. Although we are biased to BMWs this is a car fanatics forum
Philip_Nell
New member
Thanks gents... The OPC is my toy as basically every stage/ phase tuning has been done on hardware but now internals are limiting me to further tuning... due to Hybrid Turbo giving us decent gains 559WNM. ( car only has 19 000 ODO) -
Currently all internals have now been upgraded / uprated forged and Blueprinted/ balanced...busy with New flanges for Turbonetics T61 and the maping that would support the new upgrades.
As for the A45 this is my reliable car no mods have been done as yet..In the process of installing P&P. The 4 Matic and DCT 7 speed box is awesome as an daily drive...just have to start to figure out how the racestart / Launch control works.
Thanks guys i would like to join in on runs and events.
Currently all internals have now been upgraded / uprated forged and Blueprinted/ balanced...busy with New flanges for Turbonetics T61 and the maping that would support the new upgrades.
As for the A45 this is my reliable car no mods have been done as yet..In the process of installing P&P. The 4 Matic and DCT 7 speed box is awesome as an daily drive...just have to start to figure out how the racestart / Launch control works.
Thanks guys i would like to join in on runs and events.
gumpertapolloss
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Philip_Nell said:
Sounds like the opc is going to be a beast upon finishing it.
Have a soft spot for those arden blue opc's.
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Philip_Nell
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Thanks mate. We have done the first Hybrid OPC J and now we will also be the first Forged and Big turbo OPC J in SA. Im hoping for atleast +330 WKW
Crash_Nemesis
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Nice.
gumpertapolloss
Member
And on the gearbox department? These J's are known for their excellent gearboxes! (Sarcasm) [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]Philip_Nell said:
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Philip_Nell
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Lol!!! Yes you are dead right...im already on my 2nd box...Thats defnintly on the grocery list after BT- will be importing an FMSR f40 stage 2 box from the USA.
I would still agree that the 4Matic is awesome off the line but once the LSD kicks in and we aventualy get some proper grip the A45 will be seeing brake lights
To be honest - i have not raced the OPC against the A45 as yet...only took delivery of the Merc less than 2 months ago...as the OPC was also already at CCD for BT mods etc....Magneto said:
I would still agree that the 4Matic is awesome off the line but once the LSD kicks in and we aventualy get some proper grip the A45 will be seeing brake lights
gumpertapolloss
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Philip_Nell said:Lol!!! Yes you are dead right...im already on my 2nd box...Thats defnintly on the grocery list after BT- will be importing an FMSR f40 stage 2 box from the USA.
To be honest - i have not raced the OPC against the A45 as yet...only took delivery of the Merc less than 2 months ago...as the OPC was also already at CCD for BT mods etc....Magneto said:
I would still agree that the 4Matic is awesome off the line but once the LSD kicks in and we aventualy get some proper grip the A45 will be seeing brake lights
Awesome bud! Best of luck with the BT build. First BT J opc in SA!
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Philip_Nell
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Thanks Bro!!! Its almost done Target was set for the 16th but im not gonna rush an new development.
