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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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congrats man! what kit you putting in?
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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that was the big delay...was supposed to be tuned last sat...instead I got it back thursday night with a major oil leak lol.
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Erik-cool, can't wait to see it.

Rick-box is coming along nicely, looked great yesterday.
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Hmmm.......

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Did you pick thoughs up from Dexter?
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Z you superchargered the tC? Wow!
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by highvoltage1
Z you superchargered the tC? Wow!
Yup broke down and did the TRD unit
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Well let us know how it runs! Also ya done anything else to it lately?
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Kanchi
Yup broke down and did the TRD unit
I don'nt know about Broke Down BECAUSE it is REALLY a step UP
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by robbiej
Did you pick thoughs up from Dexter?
From me (Sakada). Dexter hauled them for me.
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
From me (Sakada). Dexter hauled them for me.
Indeed!! thank you so much, got it all installed and works great. The Tanabe's are a little dirty, but over all seem alright, they still compress and rebound, they rebound a little slower than the KYB's did so they might need a rebuild, but nothing appears to be blown

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In case you were curious, the ride height is almost the same as the coil overs, only like 1/4" difference on both front/rear....i think it'll be jusssssst fine when i get the 17's
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by highvoltage1
Well let us know how it runs! Also ya done anything else to it lately?
So far so good! Its low boost and going to stay that way....heard too many horror stories...Other than that no, my parts room is getting full again tho lol.

Originally Posted by lefty29er
I don'nt know about Broke Down BECAUSE it is REALLY a step UP
Yes, that is correct. I was wondering there for a few if it was the right decision but seems to be now...and so far.
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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u gonna get a lightweight pulley for it erik?
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Glad you got it up and working Erik. Even at low boost, I bet it makes a big difference. I can't wait to see it. I know it was an expensive endeavor, even before the troubles you had.

After I installed the turbo, I saw a big difference, specially in gears 3-5) and I'm only running 5 psi and running on stock clutch. I am hoping that if I replace the clutch I will get more (stock clutch slips) and then I can get it professionally tuned to maybe 6 or 7 psi, but nothing higher.
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
From me (Sakada). Dexter hauled them for me.
Ah, OK, I just remember seeing them behind yours and Dex's box. Glad to see you at the event.
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by robbiej
Ah, OK, I just remember seeing them behind yours and Dex's box. Glad to see you at the event.
Great to see you and Shirley too. Hope All was well with her Sunday appt.
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FuGativ3
u gonna get a lightweight pulley for it erik?
Nope, these are already touchy as it is. If I do anything I will updrade the shaft and bearings. Down the road I will look at a fuel rail, fuel pump and intake manifold though hopefully.

Originally Posted by ratcityrain
Glad you got it up and working Erik. Even at low boost, I bet it makes a big difference. I can't wait to see it. I know it was an expensive endeavor, even before the troubles you had.

After I installed the turbo, I saw a big difference, specially in gears 3-5) and I'm only running 5 psi and running on stock clutch. I am hoping that if I replace the clutch I will get more (stock clutch slips) and then I can get it professionally tuned to maybe 6 or 7 psi, but nothing higher.
Agreed. I was never after a monster or high hp with this. I just wanted more than stock with something that was minimally invasive. I <3 it!
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Kanchi
Nope, these are already touchy as it is. If I do anything I will updrade the shaft and bearings. Down the road I will look at a fuel rail, fuel pump and intake manifold though hopefully.



Agreed. I was never after a monster or high hp with this. I just wanted more than stock with something that was minimally invasive. I <3 it!
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
From me (Sakada). Dexter hauled them for me.
oh now i know who you are!!! lol nice ride btw
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by alienvictim
oh now i know who you are!!! lol nice ride btw
Whats up fellow 3rd place winner



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