Gettin used to the car?
#1
Burning Brakes
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Gettin used to the car?
I have had my type-s for 7 months now. How many of you have just gotten used to your cars power? Car was fast as hell it seemed when I got it, but now its so so. I dont think its anything wrong with the car since I have no check engine light and am getting great gas milege. I am at the point I am looking to do some upgrades to get the feeling back. Anyone in the same situation?
#2
Suzuka Master
I am. I went from a 140hp Dodge Spirit that I had since I was 16 to the TL-P with 225Hp. Now it feels like I need to add some bolt-ons since I've gotten used to it. I've had my TL for about 6mos now.
#3
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by mcflyguy24
I am. I went from a 140hp Dodge Spirit that I had since I was 16 to the TL-P with 225Hp. Now it feels like I need to add some bolt-ons since I've gotten used to it. I've had my TL for about 6mos now.
I didnt have that extreme of a change. I went from a 200 hp maxima 5speed to this. Have you gotten any upgrades yet?
#4
-Arsenic-
I was starting to get used to my Type-S, so I did the Injen CAI and now it feels better. But now Im want even more power after seeing what the intake did, so now after my Tein SS is installed I'm gonna have to buy pullies, headers, exhaust, thermoblock spacers and an APEXi NEO. lol
#6
Just chillen..
I agree, the power is there, I just dont feel the "push back" no more.. But I'm bone stock, with some heavy ass 18"s, but I'm going to upgrade to lightweight 18's soon..
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Just chillen..
^^ I know, Im getting some 18's that are about 20 LBS, and Im bone stock as of right now. I made mistakes when it came to modding the car, but I have learned.
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Doesn't feel all that fast, 1st gear still seems to pull pretty well, but thats it. However, when I drive in other peoples cars, they usually feel rather slow...
#10
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Originally Posted by 02type-s
I was starting to get used to my Type-S, so I did the Injen CAI and now it feels better. But now Im want even more power after seeing what the intake did, so now after my Tein SS is installed I'm gonna have to buy pullies, headers, exhaust, thermoblock spacers and an APEXi NEO. lol
#11
I noticed another thread where OP races the car often- a seafoam treatment and new set of NGK Iridium spark plugs if the car has over 50k miles on it- will restore lost power
#12
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
I noticed another thread where OP races the car often- a seafoam treatment and new set of NGK Iridium spark plugs if the car has over 50k miles on it- will restore lost power
I put in the iridiums about 3k miles ago and also did a seafoam treatment right befor that. Did help with response and smoothness. Not so much with added power.
#13
How often can you really push the car to its full potential for any great length? If you wanna have some fun throw it into SS mode and hold the shift a little longer. Or tack it around turns. There's plenty of room of that. Just don't go driving off into a ditch.
Other than getting headers, pulley, and spacers I am going to focus on suspension/handling work since I realize that this car isn't a 1/4 mile beast. (Yea yea, dirtyjohn and his bored out juiced up car :P hehe) Then sell it, ha.
Other than getting headers, pulley, and spacers I am going to focus on suspension/handling work since I realize that this car isn't a 1/4 mile beast. (Yea yea, dirtyjohn and his bored out juiced up car :P hehe) Then sell it, ha.
#14
A 2nd seafoam treatment is suggested at 3000 miles after the first one to do a little more cleaning
Toss a full can- I mean empty contents of 1 pint can seafoam into 1/4 tank of gas to scrub injector spray pattern
Toss a full can- I mean empty contents of 1 pint can seafoam into 1/4 tank of gas to scrub injector spray pattern
#15
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by jayunsplanet
How often can you really push the car to its full potential for any great length? If you wanna have some fun throw it into SS mode and hold the shift a little longer. Or tack it around turns. There's plenty of room of that. Just don't go driving off into a ditch.
Other than getting headers, pulley, and spacers I am going to focus on suspension/handling work since I realize that this car isn't a 1/4 mile beast. (Yea yea, dirtyjohn and his bored out juiced up car :P hehe) Then sell it, ha.
Other than getting headers, pulley, and spacers I am going to focus on suspension/handling work since I realize that this car isn't a 1/4 mile beast. (Yea yea, dirtyjohn and his bored out juiced up car :P hehe) Then sell it, ha.
#16
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I've had my TL-S for over 6 yrs now (when it came out) ... I guess I'm "used" to it. LOL.
I will advise anyone ... upgrade the suspension ... sways will add a new dimension to the car. Springs / shocks / coilovers may help a bit (especially nose dive with heavier braking) but sways, by far ... best handling mod to the car.
I will advise anyone ... upgrade the suspension ... sways will add a new dimension to the car. Springs / shocks / coilovers may help a bit (especially nose dive with heavier braking) but sways, by far ... best handling mod to the car.
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