Del Lardo Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) Sure Hoffmans would love several people calling up all asking the same question on a very speculative basis. This is a community to share information, the question was asked and if no-one knows yet then hopefully one of our more interested members will make the call and share the results. For me it's an interest that I have neither the time not the inclination to follow up on myself as the information is not available after a Google search. Edited April 12, 2018 by Del Lardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I'll try to remember and ask when I go there this morning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Chris isn't there today. It can be done with the NA, but obviously more work is needed. I'll find out though and post here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Registered Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) Thanks. Can you get an approx price from them. Will it be a few £k more or likely double the £6300 cost for S cars. I guess most of us NA owners just need to see if we should simply rule out the idea due to price. Edited April 12, 2018 by Registered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcarter Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 @tim_marra any first impressions to share?? Quote "Simplify, then add lightness” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 2 hours ago, robcarter said: @tim_marra any first impressions to share?? I'm doing it now! mate is driving as I type this. Waiting for him to put his foot down........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcarter Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very generous of you... would want to feel the change all myself! @tim_marra Quote "Simplify, then add lightness” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Long drive home so I have had a go and now it is his turn. I still have 40 miles of twisties once we reach his house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris J Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 17 hours ago, Registered said: Will it be a few £k more or likely double the £6300 cost for S cars. I'll hazard a guess at about the same as part-exing to an S and then getting the swap done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21gg Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Tim, please tell me you've woken up this morning with your face aching from smiling yesterday! Come on, cough, how is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21gg Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Tim, did they manage to keep the engine cover or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcarter Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 @tim_marra unlikely to respond in the next few weeks if he is enjoying the new found power so much!! Quote "Simplify, then add lightness” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21gg Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Yes the sheep his way aren't going to know which way to run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 This has been the case for many a year when they see me approaching Anyway, first impressions are:- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 On 12/04/2018 at 12:05, Registered said: Thanks. Can you get an approx price from them. Will it be a few £k more or likely double the £6300 cost for S cars. I guess most of us NA owners just need to see if we should simply rule out the idea due to price. Based on initial pricing from Hofmann's, due to various additional part needed to convert an NA to this upgrade, the cost over the price to convert an S is north of £6,000. It's not a straight forward job, but SSC has done one in Australia so it is possible. Hofmann's are still on the case so if/when I get more information I will post it here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21gg Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 I knew that would get a response! I look forward to a ride in it mate. Did they manage to refit the engine cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Some pics very kindly supplied by Hofmann's of my upgrade (before and after). And yes, the engine cover still fits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 13, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Wow, a real wolf in sheep's clothing that one! Very nice. I would not go to the cost of converting an NA, I guess it would be £10k at least. I'd trade in for an S and then upgrade the S. Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenoyz Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 How many HP is added to an S? How about for an NA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Amazed the engine cover still fits. nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcarter Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 4 hours ago, tim_marra said: This has been the case for many a year when they see me approaching Anyway, first impressions are:- Good news it has made you happy - what stands out??? Quote "Simplify, then add lightness” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) What stands out? Hmm, the sheer grunt across the rev range in any gear, and the subtle supercharger whine that comes with it is probably the most memorable aspect. Due to the road conditions, and the 340 miles of mostly motorway running we did yesterday there was no real opportunity to explore the geo differences although it is noticeable immediately you get behind the wheel. In short, it is a brilliant upgrade Oh, and Hofmann's have been great throughout. Edited April 13, 2018 by tim_marra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete757 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Very cool mate! I wonder what can they do to an N/A? Your Geo? New Nitron's? Cheers, Pete :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Registered Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 3 hours ago, phenoyz said: How many HP is added to an S? How about for an NA? SSC websites states around 410bhp for the S. Should be the same for the NA I would have thought but will cost around £15k probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenoyz Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 which makes it $21,359.76 US Dollar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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