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Old May 3, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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I wasnt trying to educate you, i was just asking, from the looks of things im pretty sure you know what your doing. Im running boost as well, not yet, but in 2 weeks i should have my kit. Im using:

Boost
Engine Temp
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure
EGT

The wideband im using is a small display, not another gauge, thats why i asked... Its a little rectangular LCD display that gives me an exact number of how rich and lean my car is running. BTW, interesting gauge setup, i got a major headache figuring mine out, but as soon as i have pictures i will be posting them, to give other ideas.
Old May 3, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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the good thing about my gauge setup, all gauges connect to the Defi Link unit.. then the unit is connected to appropriate places/sensors. So i dont have a wire mess in the gauge pod and under the dash. The only one thats separate is the Innovate wide band , defi didnt make wide band of the same series.
Old May 5, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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NGK makes a nice wideband.
Old May 5, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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i already have Innovate wide band - one of the best, if not THE best.
Old May 29, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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lookin good
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 02:38 AM
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2 more days till you guys see semi-final product.. 2 more days!!
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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2 more days till you guys see semi-final product.. 2 more days!!
i need some good looking wheels though.. damnit.
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 05:56 AM
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Touchscreen monitor close up.




Sub/Amp Box





Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Lookin Good Brother
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:14 AM
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yours looks good too bro.. i wanted to hack your wheels LOL. j/k
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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So here we are.. 11 months later.. And still not complete, but almost there guys.

These were taken last night as we were finishing up. The PC blew up in the process of testing due to technical problems. I picked up a new one today and will install it tomorrow. Also, the Amp cover was done at 3 am last night and I was too tired to take a picture of it, so you'll have to wait till I get around it.
Due to not having internals in the engine yet, we had to retard the timing of the engine to make it safe, right now Dyno showed 145whp, once the engine is done and timing is returned, we anticipate way over 200.
The car drives great, making 25mph turns at 55 with no problem Well anyways im too tired to write all specs here, just give me ur honest opinion.















As you can see we've relocated the original speedo. Couple of reasons why. 1) Odometer 2) just in case something happens to the heads up display, ill have backup.



And thats the boost im running





Well hope you like it, but do share honest thoughts.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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That box looks better than the first on

Yay stuff.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Thanks man. I was right, it was the amp that wasn't working. Actually, it worked for about 5 minutes right before we switched it out lol. Then it started DCing again.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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no more comments?
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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WOW!!! Talk about re-visiting an old project. 1 year in the making and it looks COMPLETELY different than what we originally saw. Im not feeling the blue color on the gauge pod, but the setup is SWEET!!! I think the way you re-did the dash is amazing!! You've put alot of money into the interior of this car and it shows.

145WHP is really good for a turbo setup, how many pounds?? If its 7psi or less than congratulations, thats the number im shooting for. Who made the turbo kit??

You have done a really good job with this xA keep the picture coming, very interesting car!
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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thanks
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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damn bro, looks awsome, great work, i have to agree the blue color on the dash is not doing it for me, but if thats my worst criticism i say you did a great F@#$in job bro.
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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looking at the car for a second time. It looks so subtle and average from the outside, but the inside is INSANE!!
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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wow... im speechless man
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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That is alot of boost for our poor little cars! I'm glad you're pushing it to the limit, you did it well. I love the stealth aspect, "Hey look it's just an xA OH MY GOD!"

Keep going with it, love the pics



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