So guys, im moving onto something more fuel efficient and I need a down payment. Decided to part out Stacey instead of painting the rear bumper and doing the clutch job when the XLR8 mounts arrive. Its been fun and ill be here for a while. Id really like to sell the whole car since its running and will be perfect once these parts go in. (price in my thread)

Ill still be around pounding no0bs and helping people with their swap questions.

link to my partout thread

Im looking at GTi/Forte hatch/MS3/Si Hatch/????

Thanks for the love

 

Edit: i wont be parting out until i have secured my next car.

 

Sucks to see you go, but its good to see you moving on to something better

Are you still planning on going to the nat'l meet next month?

 

probably not. im going to be hoarding money.

 

I wanted to see it at the track and possibly run you.

 

like I said in the other thread

Ms3 cough cough

 

Wow, well hopefully you get what you need man

 

I'm guessing the MS3 would be the quicker car of that bunch. Don't know much about it. But the GTi is very mod friendly. I would be happy with either one. If you get a GTi with a 1.8T and want some advice let me know.

Good Luck!

 

im looking into getting a 2.0T with the TSI engine. but they aint cheap. the hyundai was the surprising one of the bunch, IT IS SO MUCH FUN

 

My best friend just got a MS3 and WOW! If you're looking for fun, that'd be my choice. (He had an r32 first, then we test drove the GTI as well when we were looking for a MS3)

Phee, PMd you as well.

 

If you are into mods, then the 2.0T response very well also. Big gains for cheap! I think they 1.8T and the 2.0T are great engines. I miss my 1.8T.

Here are some of the more reputable tuners for both engines.

http://www.revotechnik.com/ (My personal fav with the SP3 module and a selectable 100 octane tune)

http://www.giacusa.com/

http://www.goapr.com/

When I went to the K04 turbo I used this company for a tune. They are in Germany. Wetterauer Tuning http://www.chip-tuning.com/

On the dyno I have seen the APR put up the best peak numbers.

Just some info for ya.


I would think if your looking for all out power for the lowest $ while maintaing fuel eco then the MS3 might be the way to go. I think they start at like 265 hp. You can get a 2.0T to that power pretty easily, but a 1.8T will need a bigger turbo. At least a K04-001 (bolt on replacment for the factory K03s)and supporting mods.

 

i definitely wont be getting a GTi unless i can find an 08.5 for a decent price. i may even end up getting a civic hatch..

We will see, i still have to drive the fiesta

 

Fiesta? Look for a Suzuki Swift GTi Turbo. Its a bad ass little car!

 

Should drive my 93 Explorer......

Is the car that bad on gas? Doesn't seem like it would be. Most CL/TL's get over 22mpg on average.

 

So a civic, golf, or mazda 3 is better and a move up from acura? I dont see how the cl/tl can be that bad on gas. Should be able to get 25-30mpg.

 

The car isnt bad on gas but a 4 cyl civic/forte with a 6mt is going to be better than my TL any day of the week plus they only require regular.. I dont understand how people claim 30MPG on the highway unless they drive 55-60mph.

In atlanta, 80 is the slowest you can go without getting run off the road. My car avg's about 26mpg mixed which isnt bad, but isnt 30.

 

i never said it was a move up. but keep in mind my car is a 1999 TL and was my first car.

I have an itch for something smaller and less luxurious actually.

 

Get a 1990 lotus elan

 

I was in the same boat as u phee

 

Flipster. How do the numbers look for u? Pm me?

 

Modification wise, yes. $2k into a MS3 or GTI can get you over 300hp. And they would be newer then the TL/CL too.

 

And better gas milage.

 

Found my car! 2011 Golf TDI...Hit me up for parts!

 

Pics or it didnt happen!

 

I just saw ur post Phee I was just about to PM u too!

 

Congrats man...I've been getting the "itch" for a new car, myself.

 

I havent purchased the car yet, im working out the financing terms in car talk- i would appreciate insight from people who have leased before.

PS: the thing isnt as fast as my TL but it definitely has enough oomph to keep me happy

 

TDI = Crazy gas mileage.

<-- Jealous

 

TDI is very nice. My friend has a jetta TDI with DSG tranny its fun to drive not as fast as you want it to be but has enough tq to move it around. It actually has more tq than j32a2 from 2000rpm. 38mpg city/45hwy easy.

 

The TDI golf is way faster than the jetta

 

Damn $4k isn't bad for your car. When you part out interested in selling the front and rear lips? Trying to do a custom kit on my CL... Lmk

 

agree with u 100% but i'm going Turbo soon in the 6

*o shoot did i say that out loud?*

 

you just bought it!

I only have the front lip left.

 

All cosmetic parts/interior parts currently for sale. PM me for details.

currently taking Dib requests/deposits for mechanical/engine related parts.

 

dont try to chip it... my friend did it with his jetta and they lost his ECU and told him to go the dealer it was like a $2000 out of his pocket otherwise he would loose his warranty

so you are parting out ? pics would work well

 

Good luck with your new car!

And I have no idea what you have into your TL, otherwise I might be interested in something

 

all mods are in my garage. i wont be chipping my diesel

 

I know sometime next year I'll do I should be making more money by then

 

partout thread has begun.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...0#post12942140

 

shame to see you go but we all must move on at some point