Hi All!
My Owners club Probe 24v went bang in a very expensive way just before xmas, so I did the prudent thing and bought another 406, but instead of the last one which was an R plate 1.8 petrol (bought locally for £400!) I bought an 02 plate 406 HDI.
I realise going from a 2.5 V6 Probe to a 90 BHP 406 is going to be an experience, but how on earth can I make the thing go just a bit quicker?
I thought it was going to be faster than it actually is, so I suppose it's my fault. I can't fault the car though - lovely, comfy and amazing MPG from it - I got nearly 700 miles from a full tank the other week!
So...in a nutshell....
Happy to be here
Hints and tips well received
A cost effective way to make my car quicker please.....(If you can help with that)
Finally , thanks for having me! (metaphorically speaking!)
Hoots
New to the board - just come from the 24v Probe board!
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Turbolag on here is the expert on these. You can do all sorts of things to it like add an intercooler from a 110bhp engine and a remap. I think you can get up to 120bhp tere. He'll advise on more I am sure -
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Welcome Hoots 
Sorry, no idea about your diesel, I drive a petrol one
The Probe is becoming a bit of a cult classic now isn't it, much like the old [s]Crapee[/s] Capri.
Anyway have fun and enjoy your time with us, they're a good bunch, honest!
Sorry, no idea about your diesel, I drive a petrol one
The Probe is becoming a bit of a cult classic now isn't it, much like the old [s]Crapee[/s] Capri.
Anyway have fun and enjoy your time with us, they're a good bunch, honest!
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Cheers Dai!
I really miss my old Probe - it was low mileage and an real nice black one - no mods, apart from the chip which gave it 187 bhp - almost as quick as a type R civic!
90 BHP in a heavy car...well, I love the savings and the car, but speed.....please anyone with more speed, I'll buy it off you!!!!!
Cheers again Dai!
90 BHP in a heavy car...well, I love the savings and the car, but speed.....please anyone with more speed, I'll buy it off you!!!!!
Cheers again Dai!
welcome hoots
its good to have another north-east member, we got a few now, from memory and i apologise in advance if i forget anyone we got me in south shields and playtime fontaine in ch-le-st and not forgeting(oh how i try) geordieboy in washington only kidding gb no offence meant
its good to have another north-east member, we got a few now, from memory and i apologise in advance if i forget anyone we got me in south shields and playtime fontaine in ch-le-st and not forgeting(oh how i try) geordieboy in washington only kidding gb no offence meant
2004 Iron Grey 407se 136bhp......Written Off
2006 Moonstone blue 407 se 136 bhp.....Written off
2006 silver 407 SW..........replacement
Cheers Trem!
I'm in Cramlington, just moved from Quayside....loved the petrol 1.8 I had before, and on an R plate for £400 it was a bargain.
This is £2999 on an 02 plate but slow as a bus.
This is £2999 on an 02 plate but slow as a bus.