Dean;6466 wrote
Nothing to major
I always say that too. Before you know it, it will be rocking new shocks/springs, chassis mods and a fully tuned engine. :-) If you choose to go down that path, I'd get Eibach springs and Bilstein B8's.
Dean;6466 wrote
defiantly a brake upgrade as personally I believe the standard brakes are the weakest part of the T5’s package.
+1. As mentioned, I'd swap them out for the bigger front set that is found in the V50 or Focus. I used to know a guy with that exact same model as you. When we'd go for cruises along the spur, his brakes would be smoking and you could hear the fluid boiling. I've never seen anyone drive a car like he could. It would feel like it was dancing on the road but he was in total control.
Dean;6466 wrote
However, don’t really want to lose the “polestar” on the exhaust tips.
You can get the Milltek system and still retain the tips.
In saying that, it is recommended that if you go a larger diameter exhaust, such as the Milltek at 3inches, then you should also get a tune, as with the stock tune, you'll get boost spikes.
You 'might' be OK though with the Polestar tune and larger exhaust.
Dean;6466 wrote
Been looking at a lot of Elevate parts but alternative suggestions, ideas and advice would be greatly appreciated along with any advice on what to lookout for on these cars.
Elevate products are fantastic and very well built. For some reason, especially amongst the Swedespeed crowd, there is a lot of hate out there for Elevate products. I think it is because of Don, Elevates owner, attitude. He can be a little abrasive at times.
-Their CBV is the best
-Their TCV is the best
-His intake is the best
-His RARB is great, although there is heaps of alternatives
-I have never heard of anyone having issues with an Elevate tune. I have heard of issues with other tunes. The Elevate tune is very safe.
This engine really comes alive with some breathing mods and a tune.
Do88 is another very good alternative to Elevate for parts such as the intercooler and turbo intake pipe.....Especially the turbo intake pipe. This is probably the only Elevate part that I couldn't recommend.
One of the most common mods for the C30 is replacing the rear engine mount. Elevate make a great product, but the Focus E-mount is probably better.
C30 Crew is a great forum for C30 owners. I'd check that out if you haven't already.
As mentioned, because this car shares a chassis with the Focus, you'll find plenty of cheaper parts locally. For example, the Milltek exhaust on my car is the one for the Focus. I saved about $600.
Hope the above has been of some help.
