Hope Systems, Inc.
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Hope Systems, Inc.
This is not news to some but is to most. I know the name is not normal but it has history and meaning for me. OK now, what is it... (mostly a copy and paste for those who have already seen this). 
I know we all have desired certain parts which are not or will not be made for the J32A2 and supporting vehicles. I decided to try and change that and as such have begun organizing a side project which will allow me to supply the IC and e-Manage. But also other items like enhancements to the IMRC and intake tract, etc. In other words, parts specific to our cars for enhanced power, braking and handling.
For example, bringing things like the elusive RES to market. Another planned item and for example, providing electronic items which will provide enhanced shifting on the 5AT. Also traction aiding items such as lower torque arms, etc. The idea will be to look into every aspect of these cars and find ways to improve their performance in a reliable and reasonable manner.
I have mentioned this to a few members and I guess there is no longer a reason to keep it secret:
http://www.hopesystemsinc.com
Just FYI, I've had this corporation for some time and has been used for industrial controls projects. But I decided to expand the scope of the market focus. It is an unusual name for auto parts suppliers.
I know we all have desired certain parts which are not or will not be made for the J32A2 and supporting vehicles. I decided to try and change that and as such have begun organizing a side project which will allow me to supply the IC and e-Manage. But also other items like enhancements to the IMRC and intake tract, etc. In other words, parts specific to our cars for enhanced power, braking and handling.
For example, bringing things like the elusive RES to market. Another planned item and for example, providing electronic items which will provide enhanced shifting on the 5AT. Also traction aiding items such as lower torque arms, etc. The idea will be to look into every aspect of these cars and find ways to improve their performance in a reliable and reasonable manner.
I have mentioned this to a few members and I guess there is no longer a reason to keep it secret:
http://www.hopesystemsinc.com
Just FYI, I've had this corporation for some time and has been used for industrial controls projects. But I decided to expand the scope of the market focus. It is an unusual name for auto parts suppliers.
That's Great! Let us know what we can do to help, up top of buying your products!
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Another of the main objective is to entertain potential projects from you guys. The input of people and what they really want will be heavily weighed upon. I'm not shy about prototyping and testing ideas, just throw them at me. 
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Originally posted by str8acura
awesome! how about making some springs that give an even drop and zero wheel gap?
or some equal-length headers?
awesome! how about making some springs that give an even drop and zero wheel gap?
or some equal-length headers?
But the headers is something I had planned on and will be looking into.
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Originally posted by scalbert
There are too many spring options and I don't want to be an 'also' venture.
But the headers is something I had planned on and will be looking into.
There are too many spring options and I don't want to be an 'also' venture.
But the headers is something I had planned on and will be looking into.
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Originally posted by mattg
i can't wait to add some hope systems parts to my sig.
i can't wait to add some hope systems parts to my sig.
of you to take that on. How about to make a Type HS badge that is the same as the Acura one so its clean and low key You can send it out when people have the CT SC and all your extras
Steve,
Very cool deal. Glad to see someone with your skills coming out with engineered/custom products for our cars!!
FYI, if things get out of hand and you need help with distribution, still, let us know. We've sold items before and made no money, so we'd be happy to help out .
Good luck and can't wait for that RES
Very cool deal. Glad to see someone with your skills coming out with engineered/custom products for our cars!!
FYI, if things get out of hand and you need help with distribution, still, let us know. We've sold items before and made no money, so we'd be happy to help out
.Good luck and can't wait for that RES
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What a name, it gives us all hope that we can finally have more than just the usual bolt ons. I have one question though, will you support Premium owners as well. I have a 99 TL that i purchased way before the S's came out.
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Originally posted by bigman
What a name, it gives us all hope that we can finally have more than just the usual bolt ons. I have one question though, will you support Premium owners as well. I have a 99 TL that i purchased way before the S's came out.
What a name, it gives us all hope that we can finally have more than just the usual bolt ons. I have one question though, will you support Premium owners as well. I have a 99 TL that i purchased way before the S's came out.
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Great idea Steve, You know we will back you 100%.
Not much a 27yr old Funeral Director in PA can do except buy the parts from you... but you know damn well if you need something I can always pull some strings!!..Just let me know.
Not much a 27yr old Funeral Director in PA can do except buy the parts from you... but you know damn well if you need something I can always pull some strings!!..Just let me know.
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Originally posted by scalbert
Yes, in fact that is an area of interest considering the larger market potential.
Yes, in fact that is an area of interest considering the larger market potential.
Wow, this is awesome.
I would love to see a high performance cam made for our cars, along with headers and ECU.
Also, this might be a difficult task, but you could look into the possibility of having a complete conversion kit to swap out the 5A with a T-56 unit, along with the necessary parts and ECU. I would definitely get one of those.
I would love to see a high performance cam made for our cars, along with headers and ECU.
Also, this might be a difficult task, but you could look into the possibility of having a complete conversion kit to swap out the 5A with a T-56 unit, along with the necessary parts and ECU. I would definitely get one of those.
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1. Congrats, Thanks, and continued forutne.
2. YOU ARE THE F#%*&# MAN!
3. I can't wait to see what's coming.
4. I imagine the name HopeSystems vs. AEM, Comptech,Crane, etc., etc will probably get a few snickers until someone gets their a$$ kicked off the line! Maybe it will take on the moinker "better, Hope you don't race a CL/TL.
5. YOU ARE THE F#%*&# MAN!
2. YOU ARE THE F#%*&# MAN!
3. I can't wait to see what's coming.
4. I imagine the name HopeSystems vs. AEM, Comptech,Crane, etc., etc will probably get a few snickers until someone gets their a$$ kicked off the line! Maybe it will take on the moinker "better, Hope you don't race a CL/TL.
5. YOU ARE THE F#%*&# MAN!
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Originally posted by Pure Adrenaline
Also, this might be a difficult task, but you could look into the possibility of having a complete conversion kit to swap out the 5A with a T-56 unit, along with the necessary parts and ECU. I would definitely get one of those.
Also, this might be a difficult task, but you could look into the possibility of having a complete conversion kit to swap out the 5A with a T-56 unit, along with the necessary parts and ECU. I would definitely get one of those.
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Originally posted by JaDia4
4. I imagine the name HopeSystems vs. AEM, Comptech,Crane, etc., etc will probably get a few snickers until someone gets their a$$ kicked off the line! Maybe it will take on the moinker "better, Hope you don't race a CL/TL.
4. I imagine the name HopeSystems vs. AEM, Comptech,Crane, etc., etc will probably get a few snickers until someone gets their a$$ kicked off the line! Maybe it will take on the moinker "better, Hope you don't race a CL/TL.
I'm sure the name won't strike fear in other brands.
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Just a quick update. The IC will go on sale by mid May and will be supporting all J-Series versions. I will update the site after my vacation starting tomorrow (first in two years) to reflect the details. But it will include everything needed for the IC kit and will include instructions. Installation time is expected to be about three hours.
Ordering details will be available later but expect about four to six weeks for delivery. I can't stock them since there will only be a handful who purchases them. Credit cards will be accepted and the target price is still in the $1600 range.
The e-Manage and pulleys will also be available as I expect most who want the IC will also want more boost and the e-Manage is required for more intercooled boost. I will offer it as plug-n-play. But I will need the help of a blown 5AT owner to help get the right map down. I'm willing to work with someone to get this map. I would be willing to fly to your location, help install it and tune it on a local dyno. This would provide greater confidence in the actual 5AT map versus the 6-Speed. The same goes for the AV6/CL3.0 owners.
This will be the first offering for the J-Series from Hope Systems. More will follow in the coming months.
Ordering details will be available later but expect about four to six weeks for delivery. I can't stock them since there will only be a handful who purchases them. Credit cards will be accepted and the target price is still in the $1600 range.
The e-Manage and pulleys will also be available as I expect most who want the IC will also want more boost and the e-Manage is required for more intercooled boost. I will offer it as plug-n-play. But I will need the help of a blown 5AT owner to help get the right map down. I'm willing to work with someone to get this map. I would be willing to fly to your location, help install it and tune it on a local dyno. This would provide greater confidence in the actual 5AT map versus the 6-Speed. The same goes for the AV6/CL3.0 owners.
This will be the first offering for the J-Series from Hope Systems. More will follow in the coming months.
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The following is the intended schedule which should take me out about six months. This will probably be altered based on demend of items and everyones input is desired.
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Item Development Available Intercooler 9/1/2003 5/15/2004 PnP Greddy e-Manage System 11/1/2003 5/15/2004 RES 6/1/2004 8/1/2004 Torque Arms 6/15/2004 7/15/2004 P&P Manifolds 7/1/2004 8/15/2204 Cat-Back Exhaust 7/1/2004 8/1/2204 New CAMs 8/15/2004 10/1/2004 Braking Package 9/15/2004 11/1/2004 J30A1 and J32A1 Intake Enhancments 11/1/2004 1/1/2005
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Originally posted by Zapata
RWD conversion kit plz
RWD conversion kit plz
As a side note I have been looking into a way to make it AWD. But that is a pipe dream and one I would never sell. If I did make an attempt it would be for me only. Too much liability...
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Originally posted by scalbert
The following is the intended schedule which should take me out about six months. This will probably be altered based on demend of items and everyones input is desired.
The following is the intended schedule which should take me out about six months. This will probably be altered based on demend of items and everyones input is desired.
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Item Development Available Intercooler 9/1/2003 5/15/2004 PnP Greddy e-Manage System 11/1/2003 5/15/2004 RES 6/1/2004 8/1/2004 Torque Arms 6/15/2004 7/15/2004 P&P Manifolds 7/1/2004 8/15/2204 Cat-Back Exhaust 7/1/2004 8/1/2204 New CAMs 8/15/2004 10/1/2004 Braking Package 9/15/2004 11/1/2004 J30A1 and J32A1 Intake Enhancments 11/1/2004 1/1/2005
if I'm not mistaken, RES would not be useable with FI/intercooler?
Are the PnP manifolds an FI application as well? I know the turbo kit was hard to sell before. Are your FI applications useable with Turbo?
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steve howabout a real LSD for the autos? something helical gear not clutch..ohhh and add to that a gasket for the upper intake that minimizes heat transfer and maybe even a coating for the upperintake itself that is heat blocking
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Originally posted by JaDia4
And the date for the Turbo kit?
if I'm not mistaken, RES would not be useable with FI/intercooler?
Are the PnP manifolds an FI application as well? I know the turbo kit was hard to sell before. Are your FI applications useable with Turbo?
And the date for the Turbo kit?
if I'm not mistaken, RES would not be useable with FI/intercooler?
Are the PnP manifolds an FI application as well? I know the turbo kit was hard to sell before. Are your FI applications useable with Turbo?
I plan on offering the turbo system Ramanan offers (actually his manifold, etc.), just with the additional items needed. You might notice it is not on the list for development as it will probably not be a hot seller. But as more cars come out of warranty it will be more desirable. As for a date, later this fiscal year.
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Originally posted by typeR
steve howabout a real LSD for the autos? something helical gear not clutch..ohhh and add to that a gasket for the upper intake that minimizes heat transfer and maybe even a coating for the upperintake itself that is heat blocking
steve howabout a real LSD for the autos? something helical gear not clutch..ohhh and add to that a gasket for the upper intake that minimizes heat transfer and maybe even a coating for the upperintake itself that is heat blocking