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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Hey guys, Need a little help from those techies out there.

Ive just ordered the Kamanari CF Reverse Cowle hood, Dezod 3" pipe cat-back exhaust system, and the DME Engine torque dampner.


Anything I should know.... Ive done alot of research on all of the parts, but Im looking for any last-minute advice thats out there.

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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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have fun installing? everything is pretty much straight forward...
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yeah should be pretty simple for the most part if you have the right stuff. I personally have no experience with the TD though
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advice #1. post pics when you're done.
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Also, sorry forgot to mention:

Clutchmasters Stage 3 Clutch, and Lightweight Flywheel.
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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you're installing the new clutch by yourself? gl with that. and the new clutch nd flywheel r going to be a totally different feel from stock, so be prepared. shouldn't take much to get used to it, but it'll definitely be different.
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yeah definetely take it to shop for the clutch and flywheel
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Lol, yeah, not going to touch those without any experience.

Also, good different or different-different? Think it will be a softer quicker throw?
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dunno bout the throw, since throw depends on the shifter... but clutch engages a lot quicker, but you're going to have to rev higher when you start off, because of the decreased inertia of the flywheel. i have a act clutch nd a fidanza flywheel, and the first day, i was so proud that i didnt' stall. a week later i did in the parking lot... but yeah feels a LOT better, but my act is stiffer than stock, but o well.
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Awesome. So stiffer clutch (thats alright) but better quicker engagement. How much higher? I usually get up to about 1500rpm before I let the clutch go.. On street that is... :D
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i'll usually go up to 2000+ revs now. maybe like 1800 on a lucky launch. and engine braking's a lot more significant. love it to scare the tailgaters.
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Lol

Dude, Im soo looking forward to this.

The Richmond Internation Raceway in Richmond VA is having an amature show & race on the 24th of this month... trying to make my black '08 tC in deep sleeper mode dude... Nothing visual, but all muscle. :D
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Dude, Im soo looking forward to this.

The Richmond Internation Raceway in Richmond VA is having an amature show & race on the 24th of this month... trying to make my black '08 tC in deep sleeper mode dude... Nothing visual, but all muscle. :D
make sure to properly break in your clutch before you take it racing. Also (not that I care but) your car will never be "muscle" as that word refers to amrican v-8s. Don't get me wrong, you can make tCs beasts, I'm just sayid be careful cuz American car owners can be ____y
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Lol. My fault, used the wrong terminology.

I meant I want it to surprise people and just throw there heads into a whiplash as I go down the track.
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