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[W00kie]

Hey guys,

So ive been getting alot of bonus moneys from work and am wanting to spend it on my forfour 1.3L. Ive been going through the forums but I cant seem to find any engine mods for the 1.3L?
Can I add a turbo to it? Is it possible? Or if naturally asp then what mods can I throw at it to give it more oompf?

Thanks guys and sorry if this has been discussed previously.

PS I tried that sportsmode the 1.3 has and I nearly smashed into the golf in front of me hahah (he was about 100m away) . Totally wicked!

Cheers,
W00kie

[Alex]

I'm afraid engine mods are not available for our 1.3. You can try to find (or make) an undersized pulley to release 1-2hp, and also try a lighter flywheel for a more responsive engine. Other than that, a set of light wheels and tires, and remove the backseat.

To do a turbo conversion you'd need a lot of money, more than the difference in price between yours and a brabus, and you'd end up with nowhere near the power of the brab.

[CrazyG]

I agree with Alex's  comments, but l would say that with so many
constraints on motoring (speed camera's etc) that the next best thing
is improve the handling and braking......and not forgetting a decent ICE.

So.....why not think about the Bilstein coilover suspension, for starters.
As for wheels....there are so many to choose from. Ditto for your ICE.

[Alex]

Do the blistein coilovers work on the non-brabus forfours (do they have the extra mounting point for the anti roll bar links?)

[Brabs]

Yep I agree with the above. Even if a turbo conversion was possible lists not just a question of that. To make the car safe you would need to upgrade the brakes, suspension, wheels. That's why Brabus did all that!
 

[CrazyG]

Do the blistein coilovers work on the non-brabus forfours (do they have the extra mounting point for the anti roll bar links?)

YES and YES. 
Why not combine having them fitted whilst your car is in for a service
as it could possibly save you money rather than 2 separate visits.
Or..you could try doing yourself...but you would need decent spring
compressors and maybe a garage airgun etc to undo the strut top
mounts and the top shock absorber nuts !
Shame in a way that you're round the other side of the world in Oz,
or I could've recommended a good place to have it all done over here. 
 
For wheels...as a suggestion...see if anyone has Colt (2004-2008) alloys
for sale around your area. 16" or 17" diameter.  CZT one's are not bad.

[Problemchild]

Sell the 1.3, add £1k and get a BRABUS - best £ per bhp spend.

They aren't that expensive to insure.

JJ

[Brabs]

Sell the 1.3, add £1k and get a BRABUS - best £ per bhp spend.

They aren't that expensive to insure.

JJ

Absolutely! You don't just get the power increase, you get all the other Braabus goodies too! Bit of a no brainier really. 

 

[W00kie]

Oh wow got a lot of replies.  Thanks guys this was super helpful!

[jnoun]

Yep i agree with others sell your 1.3 and get a brabus if you're not too bothered about no AMT, increased insurance cost/road tax and fuel economy.

that's the best "investment" you can make! As discussed in another post save yourself the trouble and the time to tune-up your 1.3 as it would cost way more than 1k.