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you wont be laughing when this happens to you
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xp6qJ7LZNlg
and why are the pictures all tiny now? i want a wallpaper dammit. what the hell george
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xp6qJ7LZNlg
and why are the pictures all tiny now? i want a wallpaper dammit. what the hell george
#1205
Originally Posted by Razzi
yes that interior is sexy, and that grill is hotness. but it cant compare to this!!!!!!!!!!!!
K20A EG Hatch!!!!!!!!!!!!
K20A EG Hatch!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why the hell did someone put a lawnboy motor into a car?
#1207
140,000 miles young
definitely suspension. I'm not entirely familiar with the J-pipe upgrade for the 3g what kind of gains does it give you? Is it the type-s j-pipe?
#1208
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it's the aftermarket J-pipe for the 3g...if i'm not mistaken it give about 7-10whp and 10-15 lb-ft torque on a stock TL. It's priced @ $344 shipped. seems like a damn good price. I'm looking at the Aspec because i dont want to end up needing a camber kit in long run.
#1209
140,000 miles young
Cool. I'd still do suspension first. If you don't feel like shelling out for the A Spec there are aftermarket suspensions you can run without needing a camber kit. Tein H-Tech comes to mind for springs - it will give about a 1 inch drop all around and will likely be cheaper than the A spec.
#1210
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The Teins might even give you the same ride quality as the A-Spec.
Dan and I are finding out pretty quickly that even if you add HP, you may not be able to use it very well. Neither of us can really get the tires to hook up when we try to launch. My car spins the tires in 3rd gear.
Dan and I are finding out pretty quickly that even if you add HP, you may not be able to use it very well. Neither of us can really get the tires to hook up when we try to launch. My car spins the tires in 3rd gear.
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Originally Posted by ls1sizzledizzle
Why the hell did someone put a lawnboy motor into a car?
it's a k20a off of an rsx type-s swapped into a 2000 pound honda hatch the pinnacle of the import scene, shitty shell, tiny motor and weedwhacker sound
#1213
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Originally Posted by asujosh1
The Teins might even give you the same ride quality as the A-Spec.
Dan and I are finding out pretty quickly that even if you add HP, you may not be able to use it very well. Neither of us can really get the tires to hook up when we try to launch. My car spins the tires in 3rd gear.
Dan and I are finding out pretty quickly that even if you add HP, you may not be able to use it very well. Neither of us can really get the tires to hook up when we try to launch. My car spins the tires in 3rd gear.
I was thinking about doing the Innovative engine mounts, at least the front and side. People are saying they help a ton with wheel hop and getting the power down. Pricey though, but it might be worth it.
#1214
Originally Posted by Razzi
http://youtube.com/watch?v=x_MNSCSYowc
it's a k20a off of an rsx type-s swapped into a 2000 pound honda hatch the pinnacle of the import scene, shitty shell, tiny motor and weedwhacker sound
it's a k20a off of an rsx type-s swapped into a 2000 pound honda hatch the pinnacle of the import scene, shitty shell, tiny motor and weedwhacker sound
#1217
Don't feed the...WTF?
I dunno if I completely buy the vid. Somethings up if you ask me. Either he is underestimating his car, overestimating his buddies cars, or they went easy on him.
203whp 151tq Civic vs 400whp supra (and smokes him) vs 380hp Evo (barely gets a car length on him) vs 240hp 240sx (and barely gets a car on him too).
Then there is the trans-am. That one was expected that he was gonna win. Those damn cars are slow.
So why is this car with supposedly 203 hp smoking a supra, when it can barely keep up with a 240sx? The cars can't be that much difference in weight (although his little matchbox civic can't weight more than the engine and tranny itself).
Not that I would ever strip all of the luxury out of my car for some weight reduction - but I wonder what I could do to make my exhaust sound like that? Just wondering - cause then I know what not to do.
203whp 151tq Civic vs 400whp supra (and smokes him) vs 380hp Evo (barely gets a car length on him) vs 240hp 240sx (and barely gets a car on him too).
Then there is the trans-am. That one was expected that he was gonna win. Those damn cars are slow.
So why is this car with supposedly 203 hp smoking a supra, when it can barely keep up with a 240sx? The cars can't be that much difference in weight (although his little matchbox civic can't weight more than the engine and tranny itself).
Not that I would ever strip all of the luxury out of my car for some weight reduction - but I wonder what I could do to make my exhaust sound like that? Just wondering - cause then I know what not to do.
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hey i wasnt trying to convert any of you guys into k20 addicts lol. just showing what the other side of the pond can do with their econocars. and yeah, i wouldnt ever want my shit sounding like that.
luke, you're coming to the dyno on saturday? i gotta see your beast
luke, you're coming to the dyno on saturday? i gotta see your beast
#1220
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Originally Posted by GLowrdr
I wonder what I could do to make my exhaust sound like that? Just wondering - cause then I know what not to do.
#1221
Don't feed the...WTF?
Originally Posted by Razzi
luke, you're coming to the dyno on saturday? i gotta see your beast
I asked him that, and he is getting his car painted this weekend. Although, I think he is just worried now - since we saw the video and know whats up with Trans Ams.
#1222
Originally Posted by Razzi
you wont be laughing when this happens to you
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xp6qJ7LZNlg
and why are the pictures all tiny now? i want a wallpaper dammit. what the hell george
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xp6qJ7LZNlg
and why are the pictures all tiny now? i want a wallpaper dammit. what the hell george
#1223
Originally Posted by ls1sizzledizzle
13.4 lol
#1227
Don't feed the...WTF?
I think I'm gonna pass this round - Little tight on money, and I haven't done enough to my car to justify "seeing" the extra few ponies under the hood from the intake.
Unless something changes - I will just be along for the ride.
Hey Luke - where do you have to drop your car off to get painted? It's your college buddy isn't it? Let me know if you're bored this weekend and maybe we can get together. Maybe we can dyno your Blazer - see what that 6" exhaust is doing for you. Maybe that will be my next mod...lol
Unless something changes - I will just be along for the ride.
Hey Luke - where do you have to drop your car off to get painted? It's your college buddy isn't it? Let me know if you're bored this weekend and maybe we can get together. Maybe we can dyno your Blazer - see what that 6" exhaust is doing for you. Maybe that will be my next mod...lol
#1228
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Thanks Jermaine (sp?), appreciate that...
Glow, what's up? You were going to buy a $3500 supercharger but can't swing a $50 dyno run? Come on, at the very least you will get a good baseline for when you start adding shit on!
Glow, what's up? You were going to buy a $3500 supercharger but can't swing a $50 dyno run? Come on, at the very least you will get a good baseline for when you start adding shit on!
#1229
Don't feed the...WTF?
Originally Posted by asujosh1
Thanks Jermaine (sp?), appreciate that...
Glow, what's up? You were going to buy a $3500 supercharger but can't swing a $50 dyno run? Come on, at the very least you will get a good baseline for when you start adding shit on!
Glow, what's up? You were going to buy a $3500 supercharger but can't swing a $50 dyno run? Come on, at the very least you will get a good baseline for when you start adding shit on!
True True (listen for the sound of budweiser frogs... you hear em?)
Yeah, I probably will. That was my weak ass attempt at not spending any money. So where are we all going out to eat anyways? I'm not sure of anything in the Elk River area (Since you have to go through Coon Rapids to get to elk river - I usually just pick a place that's close to home)
#1231
Don't feed the...WTF?
I think it should be OK. I wonder though how many people goto these things? It says there has to be more than 25, but 40 max. This doesn't seem to be that much of a margin if you ask me.
Looking at the web site, they have a picture of the dyno stall - and the car in there definately don't look american to me. Think it's a supra maybe?
Looking at the web site, they have a picture of the dyno stall - and the car in there definately don't look american to me. Think it's a supra maybe?
#1233
140,000 miles young
Originally Posted by GLowrdr
I think it should be OK. I wonder though how many people goto these things? It says there has to be more than 25, but 40 max. This doesn't seem to be that much of a margin if you ask me.
Looking at the web site, they have a picture of the dyno stall - and the car in there definately don't look american to me. Think it's a supra maybe?
Looking at the web site, they have a picture of the dyno stall - and the car in there definately don't look american to me. Think it's a supra maybe?
#1234
Don't feed the...WTF?
Anyone have any idear where this place is? I know it's on 10, and in Elk River - but I'm not familiar with it. Heck - I've probably driven by it a hundred times. Maybe I'll have to look a little closer tomorrow when I goto Becker in search of a not-3000k message chair for my house.
HOM left me with a scared wallet when I was there. I figure Becker can console it a bit. Not to mention I already have a Becker card from when I bought my furniture last time. Much faster to look up my card number than it is to sign up for financing again.
P.S. - No smartass comments about how I should use my GPS too. It would be like me telling you guys someplace that was on University. Big road, and find the right reference point - I'm sure I could find it with my eyes closed (or use GPS.... damn you guys)
HOM left me with a scared wallet when I was there. I figure Becker can console it a bit. Not to mention I already have a Becker card from when I bought my furniture last time. Much faster to look up my card number than it is to sign up for financing again.
P.S. - No smartass comments about how I should use my GPS too. It would be like me telling you guys someplace that was on University. Big road, and find the right reference point - I'm sure I could find it with my eyes closed (or use GPS.... damn you guys)
#1235
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If you are referring to the yellow car, I believe that it is a Supra. The Rx-7 had pop-up headlights.
If you are talking about the white truck, then it is a Chevy 1500 step side.
If you are talking about the white truck, then it is a Chevy 1500 step side.
#1236
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Originally Posted by GLowrdr
Anyone have any idear where this place is? I know it's on 10, and in Elk River - but I'm not familiar with it. Heck - I've probably driven by it a hundred times. Maybe I'll have to look a little closer tomorrow when I goto Becker in search of a not-3000k message chair for my house.
HOM left me with a scared wallet when I was there. I figure Becker can console it a bit. Not to mention I already have a Becker card from when I bought my furniture last time. Much faster to look up my card number than it is to sign up for financing again.
P.S. - No smartass comments about how I should use my GPS too. It would be like me telling you guys someplace that was on University. Big road, and find the right reference point - I'm sure I could find it with my eyes closed (or use GPS.... damn you guys)
HOM left me with a scared wallet when I was there. I figure Becker can console it a bit. Not to mention I already have a Becker card from when I bought my furniture last time. Much faster to look up my card number than it is to sign up for financing again.
P.S. - No smartass comments about how I should use my GPS too. It would be like me telling you guys someplace that was on University. Big road, and find the right reference point - I'm sure I could find it with my eyes closed (or use GPS.... damn you guys)
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doubt it man, i'm friggin exhausted.
and that's at rx-7 with retrofit headlights
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=481791
yes i did scour the web just to prove josh wrong
and that's at rx-7 with retrofit headlights
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=481791
yes i did scour the web just to prove josh wrong