The 3G Ramblings & General Discussion Thread (V)
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You've echoed my thoughts exactly.
There was a time when it could make sense to go FI... But now it's a 14 year old platform. Why dump that much money into a car that isn't worth as much as the investment needed to go FI, doesn't net the greatest results (unless you're rich), and wasn't known to be reliable (unless you're very rich). At that point, you can choose MUCH better platforms with MUCH better aftermarket support and MUCH more knowledge on going FI in general.
There was a time when it could make sense to go FI... But now it's a 14 year old platform. Why dump that much money into a car that isn't worth as much as the investment needed to go FI, doesn't net the greatest results (unless you're rich), and wasn't known to be reliable (unless you're very rich). At that point, you can choose MUCH better platforms with MUCH better aftermarket support and MUCH more knowledge on going FI in general.
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I totally agree, I only said supercharger as its just another option for him. But yea fuck doing all that to a TL.
Gus seemed to have fairly good success with his 04 WDP though!
Gus seemed to have fairly good success with his 04 WDP though!
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Also..
I love the supercharger! The whine is addicting. Now, asking about if it was worth the money plus the additional mods to support it, I would say no. After thinking about it, the best way to go, is buy a vehicle already boosted from factory. That why it's tuned and done 100% right with warranty. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to say don't do it. It's nice to be one of the few that have it and the amount of attention you get is priceless. The power gains vary based on the extras done. You do get the most amount of HP/TQ gains in by doing a supercharger vs intake, exhaust, ect. I've had the TL since 2007, and plan on keep it for a long time still. I did it so I can enjoy it and want to enjoy it. I wasn't chasing numbers with the blower.
You live once, so if you're interested in doing this make sure your TL is up to the task of going force induction. Like always maintenance over mods 1st. There's a lot of valuable threads made by some OG members about the supercharger. I would read up as much as possible before pulling the trigger. As for the roof, it's vinyl wrapped. There was a thread I made a few years back about vinyl wrapping the roof. It was a pretty popular thread. This is my 2nd wrap on the roof. The vinyl will start showing wear and need replacing at the 2 year mark. I'm almost due for another replacement and just because the vinyl has a lot of swirls.
You live once, so if you're interested in doing this make sure your TL is up to the task of going force induction. Like always maintenance over mods 1st. There's a lot of valuable threads made by some OG members about the supercharger. I would read up as much as possible before pulling the trigger. As for the roof, it's vinyl wrapped. There was a thread I made a few years back about vinyl wrapping the roof. It was a pretty popular thread. This is my 2nd wrap on the roof. The vinyl will start showing wear and need replacing at the 2 year mark. I'm almost due for another replacement and just because the vinyl has a lot of swirls.
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That's so Orlando Brown cuhh!!
Who didn't want to suck on dem joints.. Shiet..
Who didn't want to suck on dem joints.. Shiet..
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I miss Gus
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he sure did...
he's a classy dude.
he's a classy dude.
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1 year went by fast! did he Just get married?
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I am not turboing/supercharging anything. Ain't no body got time for that! (or money) Makes me want my 87 fox body back and build a stroker for it.... I need to win the lottery so I can build my weekend hot rod.
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J.. when I put one of my dogs down, I let the other(s) see our pup at peace.
Some get depressed (or not ), it's closure.
I'll still say stuff like.. go get (pup's name) to see if they still remember.. they do.
Some get depressed (or not ), it's closure.
I'll still say stuff like.. go get (pup's name) to see if they still remember.. they do.
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Yeah, I brought the shirt I was wearing and hugging Annie with home and took it off and let the girls smell it.
Cleaned up her bowl and put it away...gave them a little extra love yesterday too.
Don't be shy about your dog's names...we all know you named one Peter Pan and the other one Jiff.
Cleaned up her bowl and put it away...gave them a little extra love yesterday too.
Don't be shy about your dog's names...we all know you named one Peter Pan and the other one Jiff.
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it's my password tho..
coxndix
coxndix
I would love to be there when you go to the dog park and they aren't listening to you and you have to yell for them!
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Get over here coxndix!
Stop slobbing on that girl coxndix!
Sure you can pet coxndix
I like to let coxndix run around and be free
Stop slobbing on that girl coxndix!
Sure you can pet coxndix
I like to let coxndix run around and be free
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Coxndix loves a good rub down
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my dog's name is stains
come stains, come here!
come stains, come here!
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This gave me a sad yesterday and it's still sad.
I'll be back later when drunk.
I'll be back later when drunk.
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rockstar143 (10-04-2016)
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MAj, that offer still good on the 105k service with Grey Goose and Pizza?!?! lol.
I feel like i want to take the time to do it myself....
I feel like i want to take the time to do it myself....
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Do it AltarBoi.. we'll guide you.
First get DeWalt 899B and Lisle 77080 19 mm Harmonic Balancer Socket
First get DeWalt 899B and Lisle 77080 19 mm Harmonic Balancer Socket
I had a good time with that gun and my cuzzo's GTI on sunday...installed some H&R springs. I'm surprised at how nimble and fun that little 2.0T is to drive...handles great, feels solid, seats hug you real good...Damn nice.
we did springs, washed and waxed it and my bud sanded and 2k cleared his headlights. car looks like a new car.
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we did springs, washed and waxed it and my bud sanded and 2k cleared his headlights. car looks like a new car.
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I love you Cujo
Right in the feels, man...sorry for emotionally ejaculating in here...just felt like since I had already shared the beginning of the story in the morning, y'all deserved to get the follow up. Definitely not my typical whore piece look at me moments.
Right in the feels, man...sorry for emotionally ejaculating in here...just felt like since I had already shared the beginning of the story in the morning, y'all deserved to get the follow up. Definitely not my typical whore piece look at me moments.
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I shamed ladiboi, he no return
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his lame bus to buttfuckville one way ticket
no vas
no vas
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who knows though.. with that socket.. might still work.
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probably not..
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You can always pop that bitch open like a real man..
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If you die tryin, we'll pour liquor out into fuckjoe's mouth..
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i called a local recommendation from Travis (NBP Baller) and the dude says $85 an hour labor. so gonna price it out and see how it compares to the other shop i was using. i might just use him for valve adjustment at least.
i really wanna send the wife and kiddos to grandmas in houston for a week and just potter around on the car....mid life crisis i guess....turning 35 will do that! lol! just kidding, id miss my family too much! after 1 day id be like screw it, go buy a ton of hotwheels and drive to Houston!
i really wanna send the wife and kiddos to grandmas in houston for a week and just potter around on the car....mid life crisis i guess....turning 35 will do that! lol! just kidding, id miss my family too much! after 1 day id be like screw it, go buy a ton of hotwheels and drive to Houston!
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