I would urge you to stay away from the 3G FB page actually.

 

+1 (Even though I'm on it )

But I'd take any info on/from there with less than a grain of salt.

 

Why, they got the best camberbangang in the 3G world

 

Bro...that 3G group and their posts is enough to make you wanna fucking sell the 3G so you don't have to be associated!

 

haha thats great

So thats what you did right?

We need to get that WTF 3G FB thread back. That was money!

 

LMAO, not sure I've ever seen that...
that is what I did.

 

How do you not remember that thread? it got taken down in a few days but you posted in it FOR SURE

 

To be honest I don't think I would have gone as far with the car if it weren't for some of the hating ass morons on that page. But yeah those same people kept quiet once they started seeing results. This Sunday I may break into another 13 second pass (possibly 13.8) because it's going to be almost in the 50s.

 

What about welding in a cutout? Activate it at high rpm? Cheap, keep low end tq.

 

Cheap if I did it myself but an exhaust shop would charge me 350 if they supplied it AND welded it in

 

Here's the video. lol at my reaction. Also has video from a run I did earlier in the day which almost made me mad enough to leave.

 

And he started another thread instead of updating an old 1

 

 

congrats OP!

 

Thanks Wish my trap speed was at least as high as my 13.9 was though but I'll get there soon. Tire pressure was 25 front and 37 rear. Next time I'm doing 24 front and 40 rear.

 

Holy shit

 

Congrats man. What do you think is the lowest you'll eventually get?

 

I don't mean to be an a$$, but since when is breaking the 14 second barrier considered impressive? For a terribly slow car, sure.

For cars in general? Get outta here. A few more thousand dollars and you might make it to 13.6 seconds!

 

mods!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

he's just enthusiastic about what his car is doing relative to the platform and he's put in a ton of work.

it's not a route for me but i give him props for being motivated, having a goal, and documenting on the forum (even though he does have like 15 threads haha).

 

are they sleeping on the job or something!????

 

don't forget about all the facebook group posts...

 

 

13.6 @ 104-105 is very possible if I remove a bit more weight and run on slicks. I'm still on stock width street tires.

 

Well actually the trap would be lower on slicks. I'm guessing 13.6 @ 100mph

 

Hey man, I merged the threads. I don't think we'd need a new thread every time you make a pass or break another tenth, no matter how impressive.
Great job though! That is a very impressive number in a TL. Makes me wonder what my blue TL would have done on good tires and with someone that knows how to drive and could get a decent 60' in a FWD manual.

I tried to change the thread title to reflect the new time, but I'm not certain how to do that. I believe you can only merge the newer thread onto the older one too, or I would have done that.

Cheers!

 

Thanks man. My issue is I get too damn excited and act before I think LOL I gotta stop making so many threads. NO MORE LOL

 

Whew!
I didnt want to be the one to consolidate your dreams and goals into one spot.
BUTT, glad J did!

 

also removed some other items. AC Blower motor under passenger side and also passenger side air bag, and some random air ducting

 

Weight Saved:

Hood Insulation (2lbs)
Sound System Amplifier (3lbs)
Shifter Column Top Plate/Friction Strip (.5lbs)
Center Console Bracket (.5lbs)
AC Blower Cover (.75lbs)
AC Controls + Navi Screen (4lbs)
AC Top Vent + Clock (1.5 lbs)
AC Blower Motor + Filter (6lbs)
AC Rear Routed Air Ducting (1lb)
Driver/Passenger Air Vent + Trim (2lbs)
Leftover Carpeting (.25lbs)
Engine Bay Grill Cover (1lb)
Trunk Vibration Dampener (1lb)
Stock Airbox Replaced w/ CAI (8lbs)
Weather Strip (above hood) (2lbs)
Engine Bay Covers (6lbs)
Spare Tire (36lbs)
Rear Floor Mats (6lbs)
Rear Seat (46lbs)
Drivers/Passengers Seat Kick Panels (10lbs)
E-Brake Hand Assembly (5.5lbs)
Rear Window Light Cover (.5lbs)
Interior Carpeting + Insulation (25lbs)
Door and Center Console Trim (10lbs)
Front Floor Mats (5lbs)
Glove Box (9lbs)
Glove Box Mounting Beam (.5lbs)
Trunk Insulation (23lbs)
Lighter Exhaust Parts (30lbs)
Lighter Intake Manifold (8lbs)
Passenger Air Bag (13lbs)
Side Air Bags (10lbs)
Air Bag Trim Pieces (4lbs)
UR Lightweight Underdrive Crank Pulley (7lbs static, 21lbs dynamic)
Headliner and Plastic Bracket (6lbs)
Rear Door Panels (14lbs)
Center Console (13lbs)
Rear Speaker + Rear Sub (8lbs)
Center Speaker (.5 lbs)
Drivers/Passengers Side Tweeters (1lb)
Rear Seat Belts (6lbs)
Rear Speaker Cover (5lbs)
Foot Rest Plate (1.2lbs)
Partial Firewall Insulation (9lbs)
Radio Delete (6.5lbs)
Metal Front/Rear Door Accent Trim (2lbs)
Front Door Panels and Front Speakers (22.5lbs)
DVD Drive + Touch Sensor + Buttons (5.5lbs)
Rear Wheel Well Insulation (3lbs)
Sun Visors (2.5lbs)
XM Antenna (.5lb)
Front bumper vibration damper and support (26lbs)
Motegi TrakLite V2 Wheels (55lbs static, 108lbs dynamic)
Full exhaust heat shield delete (3lbs)

Official scale weight: 3082lbs (possibly much less)

 

I wish I had good news for you guys but some real bad shit happened to me. One of which is cracked windshield that I can't afford to fix. I will let this link explain everything. I think my days are seriously numbered.

Send this to everyone you know.

https://www.gofundme.com/save-the-project

 

All good, man! I can understand getting excited!
I have read that even removing the front strut bar can result in a cracked windshield...i wonder what you removed that finally did you in!
and @ gofundme! Good luck!

 

a bunch of tools fell out my my box on top of my car and wacked the window on the way down

 

 

Theres more weight reduction! Plexiglass that bisch!

 

I hope you get back on your feet honestly. But despite some sound advice from people here you kept pouring money into this car. You even threw out the parts you gutted instead of selling them. You need a life style change and need to prioritise things.
I have a lot of respect for anyone with a passion for cars which you have. But if you can't afford a windshield, you should not be modding anything. You should sell the TL, grab a beater civic and get out of debt by working your ass off, not by asking for handouts. Best of luck to you.

 

possibly putting it together first

 

okay, so I wasn't the only one that said WTF with the gofundme.
I know I'm getting old but there's a huge gap between the younger generation's frame of mind, methinks.
Although just looked and OP is not much younger than me!

 

I dont understand, mang.

we all need monies. we ALL are struggling. you didnt describe what happened to you, only that you are in debt.
mufucka, we ALL are in debt. WE ALL have mufuckin' problems. I understand if you need help for food or a place to stay, but a car? I'm not trying to be a hater to your situation but it just sounds like you need to make better decisions.

 

Fuck it, I WANT a new CTS-V.
bout to get on this dudes level and create a gofundme