What's new

Got my S15 today

P

Paul-S15R

Guest
After what seemed to be the longest week ever. I finally got my S15 today, Wow is all i can say.

This thing is so quick. Currently on 1 bar boost and it feels plenty. Around 300-310hp from what I've been told. Boost comes in quick, no lag and strong. Wide power band from around 4k to 6.5k. Lovely tone from the exhaust. Backend predictably has already come out a few times, but I was prepared for it. Even if it did make my hairs stand on end...

Car does have a few problems though. Strange ticking sound from boost solenoid. Even when i turn the boost controller off its still ticking from the solenoid. I have a Greddy Profec. The handling feels weird and unstable, trackings out for certain and the car is very high at the rear end.

Also, I noticed the power steering fluid was boiling when I checked the oil? Obviously this is not normal.....

Brakes are poor imo. Discs have a lip on them, and i might change the fluid as well to 5.1. Do the S14 brake discs fit this car?

The japanese dvd monitor gives me a headache, no idea how to control it but apparantely it can pick up japanese tv, does this mean it can pick up uk tv? Oh and it swalloed one of my dvds already :confused:

All small problems........ but I love the car. It really is a very quick motor. I didn't think the difference would be this big coming from a 200hp front wheel drive motor but it is.
 
Joined
1 June 2006
Messages
1,254
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Age
40
Location
Kettering
the clicking sound from the boost solenoid is probably more likely the AFM, i've got a clicking sound from mine if i blip the throttle whilst standing near.

the powersteering fluid also isn't boiling, it's circulating... just looks very unsettled.

As nicely has asked though, fueling? has that been sorted? running 1bar withouth, isn't wise at all!!!!
 
P

Paul-S15R

Guest
the clicking sound from the boost solenoid is probably more likely the AFM, i've got a clicking sound from mine if i blip the throttle whilst standing near.

the powersteering fluid also isn't boiling, it's circulating... just looks very unsettled.

As nicely has asked though, fueling? has that been sorted? running 1bar withouth, isn't wise at all!!!!
Hi guys,

Your right, the steering fluid isn't boiling at all lol :eek: , just being pumped round.

Charlie recommended me to check into a tuner about the fuelling side of things. I've done a little research and apparantely the Orient Works ECU can handle upto 1.2 bar but i will get this checked out by Abbey. Until then i think i should turn the boost down til i get used to the car.

I think the S15 gives me better gas mileage then my civic....... How is that possible? :confused: Not that im complaining just seems weird that a mild-moderately tuned turbo car gives more MPG then my standard NA civic.

Nicely, its lowered on HKS coilovers. I think Im going to take it to a suspension specialist to get it to handle how i want it to.
 
Joined
1 June 2006
Messages
1,254
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Age
40
Location
Kettering
i remember charlie talkin' about the one you've purchased when i got mine.... yours was away for SVA when i got mine..... he said about the extra boost making soooo much difference over the standard form...

(which is kinda glad i got mine like i did, cause if i didn't... it'd be big spending to make it quicker (not that it'd need it!))
 

Nicely

Moving on...
Founder of S15OC
Joined
26 October 2005
Messages
8,000
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Website
www.jull.net
Country
The issue isn't with the amount of boost the ECU can handle, its the type of fuel it was mapped for. If it hasn't been mapped in this country, it will be setup for 100RON Jap fuel. Running 1 bar boost on 97/98RON fuel will most likely see you detting. It won't be as bad as th standard ECU, which has a terrible lean patch mid rev range, but its still quite possible.

Can Abbey map that ECU? A word of advice about Abbey. They may be very good, but they are not particularly cheap (as I'm sure you know). If I was in your position, I'd either get a standard ECU and get a Horsham Developments custom mapped chip (?295 for the chip and mapping) or get an A'PEXi PFC and have it mapped by Horsham. Jez at Horsham knows S13, S14 and S15 ECUs inside out and is considerably cheaper than Abbey.

Down to you though. That's my advice based on 4 years experience of S14s and 2 years of S15s. :)

Regarding the handling. I looked back and saw you've got HKS coilovers. Depending on how low its set, the alignment could be miles out if all the other recommended alignment bits aren't fitted. Camber in particular. The S14 and S15 both suffer huge negative camber when lowered. You can sort the front, but not the rear without camber and toe arms. You definitely want to get it checked.

All part and parcel of buying a higher modified S15, I'm afraid. No real guarantee of what you're getting. :(

Fitting a decent set of pads will help your brakes. Ferodo DS2500s or, a lot cheaper and very capable, Porterfield R4S pads.

Fuel economy. A good mapping will generally see a good economy figure. Mine is custom mapped for 1.2 bar and returns around 25mpg at 290bhp at the wheels :)
 
P

Paul-S15R

Guest
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

I will definately get that ECU checked out. I am running on Tesco 99RON, and will probably continue to do so as I live right by one. I've read somewhere in independent testing that it averages around 100RON?

When i get the results of how the engine is running i will probably go with your suggestions if I need to change things. I might go there to get it checked out.

Engine seems to take a while starting tho, i think the plugs might need to be changed.
 
J

japcar_junkie

Guest
Sure seems like Charlie's putting alot of happy faces on the map, is it worth adding his details along with the guys at Torque GT into the Importers thread.
 
P

Paul-S15R

Guest
Yeah definately happy with mine. Highly recommended prodrift uk. He has some nice GTS skylines up there :thumbs:
 
J

japcar_junkie

Guest
Hey, might see you down there then mate, after speakin to Charlie on Sat he thinks mine should be ready for then as well. How you gettin her back over to Ireland cuz i'll be driving back from there to Birmingham, wonderd if u'd be taking the same route up to Liverpool to ship it across.
 
Joined
5 January 2007
Messages
396
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Age
41
Location
Ballymena N.I.
Think im driving all the way to scotland to get the ferry home just heading north :L not really got a route planned yet.Congarts on the purchase by the way lol
 

Topper

Flying Scotsman
Joined
14 November 2005
Messages
4,312
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Scotland
Website
www.s15oc.com
Country
Congratulations, we need a full spec and pics when your free :wave:

The clicking will be the Soleniod :nod:, mine does the same. Its a bit worrying but i've changed the soleniod and the new one does the same :confused:, had no problems with it yet and its been on for around 6+months
 
Joined
5 January 2007
Messages
396
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Age
41
Location
Ballymena N.I.
Had a greddy profec on a glanza the solenoid is meant to click its when it doesn't click the prob is!!As i found out!!
 
J

japcar_junkie

Guest
Robbyp, you still on your way over tomorrow, doesnt look like mines gonna be ready just yet, all thank to the DVLA going on strik last week, seems to have delayed my cars registration. But then with the weather reported to be bad over thursday through to the weekend im not sure when im gonna get chance to pic her up. :(
 
J

japcar_junkie

Guest
Yea mate, picked her up yesterday not long after you'd been there, how did you find the long drive north, more than enough miles to get used to the drive?

You been affected by the snow over there yet. 1st full day of ownership today and had to spend it doing 15 mph all the way to work, but at least its got her the same shape as when it left my drive. :p
 
Joined
1 June 2006
Messages
1,254
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Age
40
Location
Kettering
don't think i'll be movin' mine in the snow! LOL just go a crash the works van instead! lol

take it easy guys, happy safe driving! :D

(i am tempted to go find a big carpark for some fun! ;) :) lol )
 
Top