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

underst8

Josh's painted interior is sexy. Check out my freshly painted grill piece for those who haven't seen it. Also sexy.

Razzi

yes that interior is sexy, and that grill is hotness. but it cant compare to this!!!!!!!!!!!!

K20A EG Hatch!!!!!!!!!!!!

asujosh1

Yeah, but Dan and I OWN our hotness!

ls1sizzledizzle

Why the hell did someone put a lawnboy motor into a car?

nitropwd

Hey what do you guys think i should do next after the CAI? J-Pipe or Aspec Suspension?

underst8

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?

nitropwd

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.

underst8

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.

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.

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

asujosh1

...and a shitty driver that likes to replace clutches...

underst8

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.

ls1sizzledizzle

13.4 lol

asujosh1

He got down to a 13.05 with a 2L 4 banger, I would have to color myself impressed.

Razzi

that's before any mods too lol. just a straight k20 swap

GLowrdr

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.

BlackuraTL

Im with GLow on that vid

Razzi

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

asujosh1

Don't buy a muffler at autozone or a gas station for starters.

GLowrdr

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.

Takata 18

Quit complaining Young Blood. Next time you bring the camera next meet.

Takata 18

Yes it looks like all he has is the milk crate he is sitting on. I had a 1986 Supra and I garantee you he would not smoke a supra, unless he is on nitris.So the theory is if you take enough weight of and do simple mods like exhauts which you can hear in the video. You could be fast but then againt your car does not have even a cigarette lighter because of the weight to speed ratio

Takata 18

Problem with my internet at home so I will be checking from work. If anyone needs to get in touch in the evenings call me.

asujosh1

Dyno is in Elk River and goes from 1-4 on Saturday the 19th. No more asking me where this place is!!!

nitropwd

Josh....where is this place again?

GLowrdr

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

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!

GLowrdr

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)

underst8

Has anyone checked on this Dyno Day to see if a bunch of acuras showing up to a domestic muscle shop's dyno day is going to go over well?

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?

phitech

lol hmmm i guess i live clostest to the dyno place. ill take a drive on friday up there to see where its at.

underst8

I see that now, good stuff. Looks like an RX7 maybe. Josh? Let's play name that car!

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)

asujosh1

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.

asujosh1

did someone pee in your cheerios this morning?

GLowrdr

Nah - just figured I'd head off the flames before someone said the inevitable.

asujosh1

I just picked up my copy of GT5 Prologue, Razzi you down for some gaming tonight?

Razzi

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

underst8

points for dan!