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  • daxyz
    S2Forum Fanatic
    • Apr 2005
    • 80
    • Country: Scotland

    #1

    All Hail - MRC

    Well ladies and gents I’ve been MRC’d………and it’s awesome!!

    I took Doug up on his ‘big turbo kit’ offer and let the guys have my motor for a few days.

    I gave them a ’93 aby which was running pretty well but showing it’s age – they gave me back a ’93 aby that’s still showing it’s age in some ways but BLOODY HELL what have they done to that engine! It’s an absolute beast ………..but only when you want it to be!

    I can totter around in it just like it was my old car – in fact I got the same mpg on the run back up to Glasgow as on the way down and that was cruising at 80-90 pretty much all the way (let’s not discuss what peak velocity was at the moment ).

    However…..

    Press the ‘loud’ pedal and all hell breaks loose! Above about 3½ it’s phenomenal! Pulls like a (big) train till about 5½ wher it takes a small breath before leaping off again all the way to the red line! The guys reckon its realising about 400bhp now – and it feels like it!

    Will try and get some graphs in new year to see what it’s doing but to be honest I don’t care!! Took my brother out in it yesterday – he runs a Maserati Coupe – and he didn’t think there was much in it other than the fact that he cant put the power down in the wet…..guess what – I can!!!

    If you’re looking to get any kind of performance enhancements, tuning remapping and the like then the MRC guys have GOT to be your first port of call.

    BEST XMAS PRESENT I EVER BOUGHT MYSELF!!!

    D.
    '93 ABY by MRC.
  • Jamo
    Retired OG Mod
    • Mar 2004
    • 21750
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #2
    Don't mind me asking how much did it cost you?

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    • Jon441cc
      S2Forum Fiend
      • Dec 2005
      • 2061
      • Country: United Kingdom

      #3
      Sounds like it was worth every penny
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      • Ski
        S2Forum Fiend
        • Jan 2004
        • 2591
        • Home: Poland Current: United Kingdom

        #4
        What is it that u had done? New turbo and remap ?
        ABY Coupe
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        • hiltoa
          S2Forum Extremist
          • Nov 2004
          • 1060
          • Home: United Nations Current: England

          #5
          I too was recently MRC'd - my Passat VR6 can now actually pull the skin off a rice pudding

          Cheers to Doug and Mihnea - top guys!
          Nothing feels fast for long...
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          2000 Audi RS4 - Kingfisher Blue ~+~ 2004 Audi Allroad 2.5 Tdi - Ebony Black Pearl

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          • Mihnea
            S2Forum Extremist
            • Jul 2003
            • 1288
            • Home: Belgium Current: United Kingdom

            #6
            Dereks spec is now:

            RS2 EM
            Marco 3" DP and custom exhaust
            K26/27 Hybrid
            Big injectors
            Hybrid Headgasket
            Bosch Motorsport Fuel Pump
            Custom Remap
            Running 25psi peak

            It did 0.1 seconds slower test time (3600 to 6200 in 3rd) than a 460 bhp RS4. We think it is about 420bhp (it beat my test time - although i had a heavier car and warmer ambient temp)

            It is safe for stock rods - We would not do this on a car with stock brakes!

            PM me if anyone wants the costs for this upgrade
            '98 Silver Grey 2.7T S4, dual 2.75" turbo back exhaust with no cats, FMIC, BIG injectors, 10 Bar motorsport fuel pump, modded RS4 turbos, tubular exhaust manifolds, custom intakes, RS4 MAF, Bilstein PSS9, H&R ARBs, 19" BBS CH, custom remap, 511 BHP/505ft-lbs

            www.MRCTuning.com
            info@MRCTuning.com
            Workshop Directions

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            • daxyz
              S2Forum Fanatic
              • Apr 2005
              • 80
              • Country: Scotland

              #7
              If I can recall all the bits and pieces......

              New turbo and intercooler
              New exhaust manifold
              New injectors
              New exhaust (see previous thread on CRAP exhaust from RMS Eng)
              Full Remap
              New fuel pump
              Put on my nice green Samco turbo hoses while there.

              Head was off so new gasket, bolts and other stuff!

              Also put on braided brake lines and dealt with one or two other minor matters.

              I'm sure the guys at MRC will correct me if I missed anything!!

              Prices????

              Not cheap but WELL worth the cash to get it done RIGHT!!!

              Send me a pm for details - or talk to the guys to MRC!!!!

              Derek.
              '93 ABY by MRC.

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              • Jamo
                Retired OG Mod
                • Mar 2004
                • 21750
                • Country: United Kingdom

                #8
                Another question how much has your insurance gone up by??

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                • daxyz
                  S2Forum Fanatic
                  • Apr 2005
                  • 80
                  • Country: Scotland

                  #9
                  Minhea - you put it SO much better than I did!!!
                  '93 ABY by MRC.

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                  • daxyz
                    S2Forum Fanatic
                    • Apr 2005
                    • 80
                    • Country: Scotland

                    #10
                    Insurance!!!

                    I've just started phoning round and have been pleasantly surprised after owning up to the 'modifications'!!

                    I currently pay £300 and best offer so far for comp ins is from Adrian Flux at £668 !!!- that's what comes of being almost 40 and with 6 years no claims!!

                    I think I'll be taking them up on THAT!!!

                    Derek.
                    '93 ABY by MRC.

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                    • Jamo
                      Retired OG Mod
                      • Mar 2004
                      • 21750
                      • Country: United Kingdom

                      #11
                      Thats more than 50% increase upgrades not for me then

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                      • Martynf
                        S2Forum Extremist
                        • Jul 2003
                        • 1885
                        • Country: United Kingdom

                        #12
                        Nice one Derek!!

                        I like the quotes about the RS4, and even more so this quote, which is superb:

                        "It is safe for stock rods - We would not do this on a car with stock brakes! "


                        Enjoy Derek!! jealous? YES!!!!
                        Martyn
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                        www.vagparts.com

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                        • Fat Audi 80
                          Super Moderator
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 10547
                          • Country: England

                          #13
                          *must stop drooling over threads about turbo upgrades*
                          The Perfectionist
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                          Audi Class Concours winner Stoner Park 2014, ADI Concours D'Elegance Class Winner 2008, Runner up 2014. Winner, S2Forum Show'n'Shine Billing 2006 & 2008.

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                          • Jon441cc
                            S2Forum Fiend
                            • Dec 2005
                            • 2061
                            • Country: United Kingdom

                            #14
                            are there any pics of this fine work
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                            • rotoryboy
                              S2Forum Possessed
                              • May 2004
                              • 3281
                              • Country: United Kingdom

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Fat Audi 80
                              *must stop drooling over threads about turbo upgrades*
                              What the OE king, don't think so
                              Mark

                              Race Clio RS197

                              S2 Coupe ABY (Green) - RIP
                              S2 Coupe ABY (Blue) - Sold

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