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Old 04-05-2004, 04:52 AM
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20+ HP for $ Bucks???

SO i have had my 2000 3.2 TL for about 3 weeks now and have been working on it alot. (Mainly installing a full stereo with 2 amps and subs) I have cold air intake and eibach suspension. Im always looking for stuff on ebay and i keep coming across these cheap simple ways to increase HP, Does anyone know if these things work? Has any one tryed them?
Here are some links:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2470657510

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2471188412

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2471971937

Are any of these things worth getting, can they hurt the car?

Ps. If anyone needs help with stereo installation on there 1999-2003 TL i can probably help since i just finished doing everything. E-mail me at simpson975@comcast.net or reply to this post.

Thanks.
Old 04-05-2004, 06:51 AM
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those things are crap, they do nothing and will prolly make your car slower

save your time/money and dont get that shit.


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Old 04-05-2004, 08:43 AM
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Make sure you get the HID blinker fluid too.

Stay away from any claims on Ebay that sound too good to be true.
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You can always add a racing sticker, that is usually good for 10-15 hp :banghead:
Old 04-05-2004, 05:52 PM
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its just a regular resitor, and it does nothing might make you rev differently. in the long run you could damage your ecu
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This gets posted her about once a month, but you'll find no members here who actually own one for one simple reason. Its a resistor that only costs a few cents, that doesnt do squat. It strikcs yoru ECU into thinking the engine is cold. Since our cars typically run a little rich anyway, its just a waste of gas, and could only cause harm.
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remember the old saying u get what u pay for, well that still applies
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hi there! yea you do notice a difference but not much!! i personally wouldnt do that ! i did it to my 99 TL and it worked but later on ... about 6-8 months later it went out!!
and my tranny wasnt shifting properlly untill i took it off!!!
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WHat should i get then?

Thanks for your guys help. But what should i get to add some extra power?

ps. I tried putting on a sticker, i think i can feel a difference
Old 04-08-2004, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Simpson975
Thanks for your guys help. But what should i get to add some extra power?

ps. I tried putting on a sticker, i think i can feel a difference
lol..
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Originally Posted by Simpson975
Thanks for your guys help. But what should i get to add some extra power?

ps. I tried putting on a sticker, i think i can feel a difference
.. I assume you are joking and tried to make a funny? Anyhow, add I/H/E and you'll see some gains..
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so how much faster does the sticker make you go?LOLOLO j.k!
hey first i would get an..... wait ,you pretty much have everything installed i would have done!!! great job!!!
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engine stuff casts too much!

I think ill spend my money on chrome 18'' or 19'' and a body kit. Just put neons on...only cost 58 bucks.
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thats tight! i got neon lights too! but in california you get pulled over for anything!!! and i meen ANYTHING!! as far as rims go,... have you thought about gun-metal???
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Ya i dont think ill drive with them on to often, i leave them on when i park some times. I thought about gun metal and it would be cheaper but i just dont think its the look i want. Im not going for a tuner racing look, i want a pimp cruizing look. Can you see the neon tubes themselves on your car?
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