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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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So how many supercharged cu2s are driving around these days?
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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So how many supercharged cu2s are driving around these days?
</p><p>So I really only know of like 6..&nbsp;</p><p>1. Me (ssjoeboe9)</p><p>2. You (iselfdevi)</p><p>3. Obert</p><p>4. TrendyTSX (Alani)</p><p>5. Full Mugen TSX (i don't remember his name)</p><p>6.The original CTE test car</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Im guessing there are a few more, but Im pretty sure Im the only one to have gone stage 2 for the CU2. I'd like to claim Im the fastest 2nd gen supercharged in the nation haha</p><p>... and also got another speeding ticket today SMH... so dumb.</p>
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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Sounds like an exclusive club
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 05:14 AM
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Hopefully if all goes well I'll be on that list too
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Old Aug 27, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
<p></p><p>So I really only know of like 6..&nbsp;</p><p>1. Me (ssjoeboe9)</p><p>2. You (iselfdevi)</p><p>3. Obert</p><p>4. TrendyTSX (Alani)</p><p>5. Full Mugen TSX (i don't remember his name)</p><p>6.The original CTE test car</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Im guessing there are a few more, but Im pretty sure Im the only one to have gone stage 2 for the CU2. I'd like to claim Im the fastest 2nd gen supercharged in the nation haha</p><p>... and also got another speeding ticket today SMH... so dumb.</p>
Anyone you know has it done on an Auto....Always wonder, since I always see 'em on stick..and of course mine isn't manual
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Old Aug 27, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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didnt realize there was that many
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Old Aug 27, 2015 | 09:10 PM
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Ok well how many 11-14 tsx are supercharged??
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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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Anyone you know has it done on an Auto....Always wonder, since I always see 'em on stick..and of course mine isn't manual <img alt="" src="images/smilies/whyme.gif" title="Why Me" />
</p><p>uhmm actually I think there is one, I forgot about him. &nbsp;He is on the cu2 Facebook page. So that makes 7 of us.</p><p>iselfdevi, pretty sure you're the only one with supercharged 2011+</p>
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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 06:42 PM
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I feel soooo speshuuul
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 01:05 PM
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<p>Went down to Mexico this past weekend.</p><p>Did a rolling 3rd gear pull with my buddies new (to him) 2011 WRX stage 1 intake +Access Port</p><p>It was really really close, I pulled on him for a little while (about 4-5 feet ahead), but had to shift into 4th and lost the upper hand. We were pretty much neck and neck until 100mph when we let off. Really great run. The 5spd WRX had that longer 3rd gear advantage. Anyways.. thought I would share my experience.</p>
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 01:16 PM
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<p>So... more reason that you're gonna part out and leave the CU2 crew and get a Subie? </p>
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 02:46 PM
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</p><p>So... more reason that you're gonna part out and leave the CU2 crew and get a Subie? <img alt="" src="images/smilies/whyme.gif" title="Why Me" /></p><p>
</p><p>My wife literally freaked out when she saw the listing on FB/Instagram for my car at $14k... looks like I'll be in the TSX for a little bit longer. She is all about the &quot;saving-for-the-house&quot; at the moment. But yeah... still want that STi haha... or maybe quietly build stage 3 <img alt="" src="images/smilies/ninja.gif" title="Ninja" /></p>
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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Houses are a ton of money. You should have some in reserve because everything will break and you will also need a bunch of household things/equipment/furniture.
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 03:17 PM
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house < going fast
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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You can always sleep in your car.

Houses don't pull for squat in the quarter mile...

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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 04:36 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
<p></p><p>My wife literally freaked out when she saw the listing on FB/Instagram for my car at $14k... looks like I'll be in the TSX for a little bit longer. She is all about the &quot;saving-for-the-house&quot; at the moment. But yeah... still want that STi haha... or maybe quietly build stage 3 <img alt="" src="images/smilies/ninja.gif" title="Ninja" /></p>
Don't hide anything from you new wife she will find out, just be upfront and tell her that you are thinking about doing stage three and it cost $130.00
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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hahaha I'll keep that in mind!
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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Only bad thing about having sooooo much power... is keeping it to the ground! (VSA vs. NO VSA)

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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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lol damn. What tires are on there?
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by iCrap
lol damn. What tires are on there?
Michelin pilot sport +.. all seasons. About 7/32" left of tread. It just doesn't gain traction in 2nd gear with full throttle. This was on completely dry pavement too. I love it.. but don't at the same time. FWD problems hahaha
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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Get some slicks.
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by opboarding
Get some slicks.
Or a subaru...
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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Or a subaru...
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 09:13 AM
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Get proper tires Joe! Probably the most important performance "mod". If all you care about is dry grip, then I suggest some Hankook RS3s. I love my Michelin PSS because they're quite grippy in the dry, but are fantastic in the rain as well. Gotta put that power down!
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 10:17 AM
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yeah super sports are the best. get some wide ass wheels / widest super sport you can get on there. it'll still probably spin though. dat FWD open diff life.
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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Open diff? Joe you didn't do an MFactory LSD or equivalent? That shoulda been done when you got your clutch changed!
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xtcnrice
Open diff? Joe you didn't do an MFactory LSD or equivalent? That shoulda been done when you got your clutch changed!
I looked at doing that.. I wanted to do that.. but the cost was like $800 more for the LSD, and I was already spending $1500 on clutch components plus labor. It was just too much money to spend at the time (I was still paying shelling out money for the wedding too)

And I read a lot over on the civic forums that they were still having slip problems even with LSD, so I just didn't do it.

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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
I looked at doing that.. I wanted to do that.. but the cost was like $800 more for the LSD, and I had already spent close $1500 on clutch components plus labor. It was just too much money to spend at the time (I was still paying shelling out money for the wedding too)

And I read a lot over on the civic forums that they were still having slip problems even with LSD, so I just didn't do it.
Ohhh well, now you have an excuse for pre-mature wear on your clutch jk.. I know, that's not exactly chump change either.

But maybe now that you're working FT at Honda, you can cut down on some labour costs I guess I was confusing you with optimus. I believe he went MFactory LSD. Would probably be worth getting his opinion on LSD vs stock since he's done it on the CU2 chassis.
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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^ optimus said the difference was massive but that he did spend a crazy amount on it.
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Originally Posted by xakeo
Anyone you know has it done on an Auto....Always wonder, since I always see 'em on stick..and of course mine isn't manual

Count me in on the test car. =)
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by hoangtanle
Count me in on the test car. =)
Are you going supercharged??
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
Are you going supercharged??
He bought the original CT-E test car from the dealer in Oregon or Washington that volunteered to be the test car.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 04:58 PM
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He bought the original CT-E test car from the dealer in Oregon or Washington that volunteered to be the test car.
ahhhh yessss. I was very excited when I saw those pics those many years ago!
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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So my breather hose from my valve cover to my OEM intake hose started cracking due to dry rot. It created a non optimal vacuum situation, so I first tried to buy a used OEM one on ebay for $20, but it didn't happen. Soooooo I ended up getting an injen intake to replace my rotting OEM intake. Surprisingly, it's actually quieter than stock intake (with resonator removed). I can hear the SC whine more prominantly now, so I think it was a win-win overall.

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Old Jun 27, 2016 | 04:02 PM
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Nice. No need for re-tune right?
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Old Jun 27, 2016 | 05:28 PM
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Nice. No need for re-tune right?
Yeah I talked to VIT and he was like Nahhh you're fine.. which I expected. I believe the OEM (without resonator) is just as good of SRI as any other aftermarket one. If aftermarket is any better, then I would imagine it's very minimal. I did however notice that when using cruise control, the throttle is much smoother when using the steering wheel buttons than before.
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 10:41 PM
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Looks much better I'm supersized it's not louder than the OE box
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 08:03 AM
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I spy some left over oem intake parts that you haven't removed.
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 11:47 AM
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Very Nice !
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