First, red lug nuts, now the new performance mod (Updated 8/17/11)
08-17-2011, 06:23 PM
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Congrats once again Steven!
08-17-2011, 06:47 PM
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take it for a drive already and do the coolant bypass mod
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08-17-2011, 06:55 PM
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^^^ I will buddy-thanks again for doing this for me. When you get back, let's do the coolant bypass.
08-17-2011, 10:19 PM
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I took this picture off of jptl04 so that you could see the correct install.
I don't think that it will make much of a difference but I figure that you should know
I only know this because I just did mine last week.
08-17-2011, 11:27 PM
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We actually installed it that way specifically, in case the NOS opening gave us trouble (they've been known to whistle). But thanks for looking out for this!
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08-18-2011, 01:28 AM
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How does the spacer increase hp & torque exactly?
08-18-2011, 08:56 AM
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It's most temperature control...
08-18-2011, 12:42 PM
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Congrats Steven!! So.....how does the car feel now?? Big difference??? Should I add this to my list??
08-18-2011, 01:59 PM
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PZ, I just got back from lunch, which is the first time I took it out. If does feel good, more torque, smooth shifting-not as wild and it seems more responsive.
Plus, it's a relatively inexpensive mod and easy to put on!
Plus, it's a relatively inexpensive mod and easy to put on!
08-18-2011, 02:57 PM
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Thank you sir...Enjoy!!
08-20-2011, 01:11 PM
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Yea TLove, I said the same thing....this is a real sickness.
Thanks Rened. When Swoosh was over to help me install the TBS, his girlfriend suggested that I pinstripe the chrome door handle channels that are currently installed. They will match the extra Type S badging above the sidemarkers along with the tails.
I might try that, since it's removable pinstripping and see what everybody thinks.
08-21-2011, 03:59 PM
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Also, correct me if I'm wrong, it swirls the air for better atomization in the combustion chamber.
08-22-2011, 10:27 AM
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^^^ never heard about that....
The spacer just pushed the throttle body away from the manifold....the manifold gets plenty HOT and it turn the TB hot (by contact + the coolant
) the temp sensor in the manifold get hot and hence the ECU retards the timing....overall you loose low end power....
this mod in conjunction to the P2R TB thermal gaskets + coolant bypass helps the sensor stay cool.....
this mod wont yeild you 103445hp but every time i spend a time on the car (even lug nuts) my buttometer says damn i feel so much power
The spacer just pushed the throttle body away from the manifold....the manifold gets plenty HOT and it turn the TB hot (by contact + the coolant
) the temp sensor in the manifold get hot and hence the ECU retards the timing....overall you loose low end power....this mod in conjunction to the P2R TB thermal gaskets + coolant bypass helps the sensor stay cool.....
this mod wont yeild you 103445hp but every time i spend a time on the car (even lug nuts) my buttometer says damn i feel so much power
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08-22-2011, 10:31 AM
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^Now that makes sense. Thanks for the info.
08-22-2011, 11:28 PM
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Guys, I just got back from a 2 hour trip to see my girlfriend. It's a nice mod, you can feel a little power boost. Glad I did it!
I'll be doing the coolant bypass mod tomorrow.
I'll be doing the coolant bypass mod tomorrow.
08-23-2011, 10:37 AM
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Nice mod Steven, i may have to do this mod. I just got back from a long trip and it prolly would have helped.
08-23-2011, 11:08 AM
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Your welcome
Holler if you need me....am working from home
Yeah you should look into it....I have mine for sale, so let me know if you want a deal on it
08-23-2011, 09:39 PM
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08-24-2011, 05:17 PM
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Yeah looks good Steve! Ive been wanting to do the TB as well. I might try to get Sir Swoosh A'lot to help me also. I put my black lug nuts on the other day, looks awesome.
08-24-2011, 06:57 PM
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08-24-2011, 10:43 PM
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Steven I've been considering the black lugs but I don't want to lose my wheel locks 
I know my A-Specs aren't the hottest wheels out there but considering how much of a headache I had with having them powdercoating and such, it would kill me if they were stolen. Plus when I'm at school next semester, my car won't be garaged.
I know my A-Specs aren't the hottest wheels out there but considering how much of a headache I had with having them powdercoating and such, it would kill me if they were stolen. Plus when I'm at school next semester, my car won't be garaged.
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Steve....I can drop by at noon-ish to get the coolant bypass done
08-25-2011, 03:12 AM
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i heard this mod actually doesnt increase but rather decreases power on our cars. Don't aske me how...i just heard its worth nothing for power thats why i chose not to do it. I am still waiting for a clear answer on if this thing actually benefits performance in any way.
BUT on a positive note i love the bling and how it looks. Makes the engine bay look cooler lol
BUT on a positive note i love the bling and how it looks. Makes the engine bay look cooler lol
08-25-2011, 04:58 AM
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Steven I've been considering the black lugs but I don't want to lose my wheel locks
I know my A-Specs aren't the hottest wheels out there but considering how much of a headache I had with having them powdercoating and such, it would kill me if they were stolen. Plus when I'm at school next semester, my car won't be garaged.
I know my A-Specs aren't the hottest wheels out there but considering how much of a headache I had with having them powdercoating and such, it would kill me if they were stolen. Plus when I'm at school next semester, my car won't be garaged.
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They're holding up great! Yes, they've chipped some, but they still look good.
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