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Old 02-07-2008, 06:31 AM
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Default So dealership looked at my Tc....
First off I had a check engine light, dealership told me that since the guy I bought the car from put on a crappy intake system, it fried a sensor, and is causing the car to run lean.

The sensor costs 150 bucks, and then he said I could go with the Trd intake.

Now what is a great intake that doesnt cost 400 dollars?
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Old 02-07-2008, 06:45 AM
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Went with the Injen Intake black from Killertc.com cause they had the best pricing !
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wow that was a fast decision
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The Injen intake is the best. It has the highest reported horsepower boost, and it sounds great (which is all I care about). It will also help out your gas mileage if you drive "normally". I picked up mine for $230 last year. I see them on eBay for $220 right now.

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Old 02-07-2008, 06:52 AM
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Funny, he already decided without our help, but we all said the same thing anyway.
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Ya I looked at the intake comparrison, and injen looked good.
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Old 02-07-2008, 07:29 AM
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Hey I also need to buy tires for the Tc any suggestions ? I am kinda looking for tires that are good but not to pricey!
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kumo ecsta asx
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:35 PM
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Toyo Proxes 4.
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This is why I promised myself to only put products with a reputable brand and good reviews. I know they can be costly in the long run, but I'm more satisfied purchasing these products.
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I had Injen and now I have Fujita. I like Fujita more.
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Originally Posted by RodC
The Injen intake is the best. It has the highest reported horsepower boost, and it sounds great (which is all I care about).
couldn't have said it better. damn it sounds good when you get on it with that intake.
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Originally Posted by maximthegreat
kumho ecsta asx
x2... i've had those on all my cars, they last forever and great traction!! $96 each at tirerack.com
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Hankook Radial K106 $62

Nexen N7000 $56

Which ones are better seems like a hell of a deal let me know guys im buying tires with in 3 weeks heres a link https://www.edgeracing.com/tires/2154517/
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Originally Posted by Zebman
Toyo Proxes 4.
x2 - I love mine - such a smooth ride
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what does a crappy intake system have to do with a bad sensor?

the sensor there talking about should be your MAF and your intake should have nothing to do with frying it.

the dealer just doesnt want to front the money to fix the problem.
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Yeah, the MAF just connects to the CAI or SRI so I don't think it can fry it.
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i think you should try cleaning your maf sensor with the special cleaner.
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Old 02-08-2008, 03:18 PM
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I dont know if it "fried it" but I believe it was dirtied up and was not reading right or something. Can I find the cleaner at schucks or something?
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