MG ZR: Cams & Maps

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Post FCS write up:

Some pre FCS mods were done to try and get every little bit out of her with what time I had such as. 

Fitting rear anti roll bar (think its made a massive difference in reducing the understeer) 
MG TF steering wheel, smaller and "better" grips. Not keen on it tbh so might swap back 
Thermal intake gasket, try and reduce intake temperatures as the metal inlet gets very hot. 
New mintex oem spec front pads. 
and DYNO Resultssssss

With my own developed remap and all the mods etc it pulled 170hp (at fly) . Now dyno results are always going to be a can of worms as everyone has their own thoughts on the matter but if anything the value seems lesser than what others seem to think vvc engines make. As such im happy with it rather than being overly optimistic. 

The dyno was also brilliant at finding the choke points as the first few runs on the stock map saw 145 hp, sacking off the air filter instantly bumped it to the mid 150s so we checked it and found the filter to be dirtier than Dumdums internet search history, the lack of a cold air feed also doesnt help. contacted ITG to source a replacement intake pipe and they wanted £80 for a silicone S bend! They can fk right off the cheeky lady gardens.

Pulling off the dyno we also saw a wet patch! Oh dear slight leakage spotted. Rather than risking it before FCS a new gasket & cambelt was slapped on 

Track time was disappointing however as something in the brakes cocked up and resulted in erratic braking causing me to loose all faith and ended the session a little early. Pulling off track saw red hot wheels and smoke from the pads. However the handling has never been better, understeer was significantly reduced and if I had confidence in the brakes it could have seriously been a threat to other track goes.