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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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what about if i had my FIC plugged in and had all the percentages set to 0 so there would be no added fuel or anything but chagned the injectors to 625?
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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It should start and run good enough to drive it......most piggy backs only tuned open loop anyway so they dont affect the vac. tune anyway. At least as far as I know. I dont know anything about the FIC tho.
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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boost and drop bump with pics!
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 03:39 AM
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Looking forward to seeing it.
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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dam man the boost bug bites hard lol definetly worth it tho
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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right now with the tune i have i'm only at like 5 psi (even though my boost gauge doesn't work) and i'm still in love with it!!!! 3rd gear pulls hold me to the seat like glue! haha
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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also, out of the wastegate, before the nipple that goes to the vacuum block, (the one on the side of the tial 38mm) theres a leak or what seems to be a leak there. is that supposed to be there because i can't tighten my bolt in there any further and the nipple is in there pretty solid with the washer and air is still getting through.
Old May 2, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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kaminari hood update!!!
Old May 2, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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I just bought Stoptech Brake Kit...how you liking it so far?
Old May 3, 2010 | 03:22 AM
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holding up pretty strong. i like em alot. stops good and looks good doing it! haha
Old May 3, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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Is the stop tech brake kit larger in diameter for the calipers? or is it stock sized rotors and just better brake pads. Only reason i ask is i have 15" steelys and my stock set up so like quater inch or less from touching.
Old May 3, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jwallace045
Is the stop tech brake kit larger in diameter for the calipers? or is it stock sized rotors and just better brake pads. Only reason i ask is i have 15" steelys and my stock set up so like quater inch or less from touching.
OEM-Sized Roters....but Drilled or Slotted.

Utilizes the OEM Rotors as well.

Not to mention Steel Braided Brake Lines to boot.
Old May 3, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Yeah its all stock sizes. The only reason I went with it is because I was going to need to rotors and pads when I went to change em. I don't even have dust gaurds on my front tires anymore and there's not a single bit of dust from the brakes either. (The brakes I had before paint my rims gunmetal from all the dust lol)
Old May 3, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Ok awesome, Im also in need of brakes and rotors front and back so ill prob be doing this same set up, prob with slotted rotors though(gotta think winter drive-ability and it doesn't get to hot over here/ i don't push the car so much braking wise)
Old May 3, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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yeah i got slotted and drilled. Quick install even with the lines. everything you need is included.
Old May 5, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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More pics of the engine bay!!!
Old May 6, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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this is like **** for you isn't it paul? haha i'll take some more soon. I gotta finish my intercooler pipes. I don't like the way they sit so i'm going to have to cut stuff then i'll get some more!
Old May 13, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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SPOTTED! 5/12 3:45 PM northbound I-75 near Crooks - Silver Metallic with a carbon hood (I was on the southbound side so I couldn't tell if it was Kaminari) - was that you? If so, car looks gooooood!
Old May 13, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Its going to be a good summer. Turbo tC buddy to cruise with as well as a riding partner.
Old May 13, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Yup that was me! That's my normal route to school. Once it gets nice out I'll take some more pics of it. And once I finish modding for the year. I entered it into a memorial day car show just for laughs becaus e its going to be all old classic cars and mine.

But I can't wait to ride and cruise this summer. I put around 5k on my bike every summer lol

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