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[l0ad3d9]

been a while since i was on here been in yet more developement
i have 10 of these tophats available
they are 100% stainless steel
they come with the stud kit
its a simple bolt on job and replaces the old tophat
it can be down in as little as 5 minutes
everything that is required is included
there are 2 other posts related to these tophats
i can supply reviews if wanted

price wise

we are looking for an order of 10 to be at £75 each unit
postage of £5
and we will include a free stud kit (£3)
i can post to any counrty but of course the price for postage will vary for this
i can add a dv spout to the tophat for a further cost

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this is it fitted to a vx220turbo


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[Duncan VXR]

Is the flange stainless on these ones? Noticed on a few other cars that have these have rusted on the flange area. DG

[l0ad3d9]

yeah these are a laser cut stainless steel flange

[Bobo82]

Is this you then on ebay then?

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...id=p3286.c0.m14


What sort of improvement can we expect to get, or is it just aesthetic?

[Boss VX]

Any chance of some links to the previous threads so we dont have to repeat all the same questions? Look great - will seriously consider.

[markiii]

fitted mine and noticed a huge improvement is spool, 3rd gear is now mental

[l0ad3d9]

yeah that is out one listed on the german ebay
http://www.lotuscarl...o.uk/z20let.htm
for a figure graph from one fitted to a vx220 turbo
http://www.vx220.org...C...l&hl=tophat
thats the link for one of the group buys

Edited by l0ad3d9, 25 August 2009 - 02:33 PM.

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

What's with the extra fitting going onto it?? Is it for aqua misting

Edited by JimmyJamJerusalem, 26 August 2009 - 12:45 PM.

[techieboy]

Dump valve.

[Duncan VXR]

Thats for da boooooost aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[VXTyrant]

Dump valve.

So does a proper dump valve have to be attached here or will this mod produce the same noise effect without buying anything extra? [not technically minded as you can tell, although I do fancy a nice dump valve spit off sound]

EDIT: just answered my own question by visiting the lotus carlton link above. Seems an extra pipe and a dump valve is required (thought so). Anyone fitted a DV then and if so which one, is it a decent sound, what does it require parts-wise and do they present any issues (I know Thorney advise against them: "the VX220 Turbo's Turbocharger has an internal re-circulation valve. Replacing this with an External Dump Valve or VTA Dump Valve drops power and can cause irregular engine firing")

Edited by VXTyrant, 26 August 2009 - 05:51 PM.

[Ben Cole]

Do we state when ordering whether we want the take off pipe? If not how is this closed up?

[P11 COV]

although I do fancy a nice dump valve spit off sound

Oh my goodness

[Zoobeef]

Do we state when ordering whether we want the take off pipe? If not how is this closed up?

By looking at the pics just put your name on the list then say whether you would like one with or without the DV takeoff

[John Faulkner]

I do fancy a nice dump valve spit off sound

bin the standard airbox & fit a K&N or similar, sound better than a DV & wont hurt the engine

[John Boy]

I'll start off then: 1. John Boy - Standard top hat (no take off). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

[Joe-Turbo]

I do fancy a nice dump valve spit off sound

bin the standard airbox & fit a K&N or similar, sound better than a DV & wont hurt the engine

but will kill the AMM

[John Faulkner]

I do fancy a nice dump valve spit off sound

bin the standard airbox & fit a K&N or similar, sound better than a DV & wont hurt the engine

but will kill the AMM

how do you figure that out? mine has run perfectly fine like this for months. the only difference is that it will probably be sending a bit more air through the AMM, can't see how that will kill it really.

[starlight]

how do you figure that out? mine has run perfectly fine like this for months. the only difference is that it will probably be sending a bit more air through the AMM, can't see how that will kill it really.

I think, from what I understand, is that the oil from the filter can kill the AMM - so in theory a dry filter element (eg paper or foam) would not cause any problems

I can only assume that an over oiled filter would cause problems...

Edited by pjohn151, 27 August 2009 - 10:12 AM.

[John Faulkner]

how do you figure that out? mine has run perfectly fine like this for months. the only difference is that it will probably be sending a bit more air through the AMM, can't see how that will kill it really.

I think, from what I understand, is that the oil from the filter can kill the AMM - so in theory a dry filter element (eg paper or foam) would not cause any problems

I can only assume that an over oiled filter would cause problems...

cheers, i suppose that could make sense, if the filter was blathered in oil. mine is oiled and have experienced no problems yet, will see how it goes.........