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10-13-2011, 01:56 PM
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10-13-2011, 01:58 PM
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I'm out of here at 3:30 (which can't come soon enough), so I can be there around 4:00 or so. Really not trying to kill time, so not coming at 5:00.
No porter review...all still sitting in the boxes on my counter. They aren't in the way, so I've just left them. I had planned to chill them over night and crack them tomorrow.
I did pass the Troegs along, though. I reiterated that yours were only available in PA and that she owes you an equivalent, not some crap you can get at the store.
No porter review...all still sitting in the boxes on my counter. They aren't in the way, so I've just left them. I had planned to chill them over night and crack them tomorrow.
I did pass the Troegs along, though. I reiterated that yours were only available in PA and that she owes you an equivalent, not some crap you can get at the store.
Damn you on no porter review. I am going to have to come still one it seems if I want a review.
Hopefully you were kind when stating that cause I don't want to sound like a dick lol.
10-13-2011, 02:05 PM
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So which is quicker?
THe first one with sc, jpipe, exhaust, with driver only.
Or the second one with sc, exhaust, intercooler, improper tune, AND a passenger.
?!?!
THe first one with sc, jpipe, exhaust, with driver only.
Or the second one with sc, exhaust, intercooler, improper tune, AND a passenger.
?!?!
10-13-2011, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Damn you on no porter review. I am going to have to come still one it seems if I want a review.
Hopefully you were kind when stating that cause I don't want to sound like a dick lol.
Hopefully you were kind when stating that cause I don't want to sound like a dick lol.
I'll go out on a limb...it's good 
She asked about the availability, so I answered...and reminded her that the ones she gave were easily bought at HT. She laughed
. I'll get her to get something useful eventually...it might just not be until she goes back to Wisconsin.
10-13-2011, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
THe first one with sc, jpipe, exhaust, with driver only.
Or the second one with sc, exhaust, intercooler, improper tune, AND a passenger.
Or the second one with sc, exhaust, intercooler, improper tune, AND a passenger.
10-13-2011, 02:13 PM
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Well since I cant see your speedo I can't tell how quickly it jumps. Also your car could just be faster due to the more than 100lbs of weight savings you have from having a gutted interior. I bet actually it is probably 200lbs+ of savings. However that said if you dynoed both cars I bet I would be my money that he makes more power.
Saying your car is faster means nothing if your car is built half accessed and the driver doesn't care that it is.
Saying your car is faster means nothing if your car is built half accessed and the driver doesn't care that it is.
10-13-2011, 02:17 PM
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The first one has much closer to a proper tune since the Comptech charger plugin is based on the thought that the owner will have intake and exhaust.
Where as Eric has an intercooler, a 3in exhuast, a factory restrictive jpipe, with cat deletes causing all sorts of crazy fluctuating air pressures that the little plugin box definitely was not tuned for. The intercooler alone is the main reason it needs a tune. I still stand by my statement that if you dyno the car with the intercooler and then without it will make more power without in its current state.
Where as Eric has an intercooler, a 3in exhuast, a factory restrictive jpipe, with cat deletes causing all sorts of crazy fluctuating air pressures that the little plugin box definitely was not tuned for. The intercooler alone is the main reason it needs a tune. I still stand by my statement that if you dyno the car with the intercooler and then without it will make more power without in its current state.
10-13-2011, 02:17 PM
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is there a local another local supercharged TL at all?
10-13-2011, 02:18 PM
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LOL!
well..
I have never blown up a J series motor.
But...
David did.
And... my TL is definitely in one piece right now. Sooo... lol. Go wrench on that tsx a little bit and come holler back at your 'half assed TL putter together guy'
well..
I have never blown up a J series motor.
But...
David did.
And... my TL is definitely in one piece right now. Sooo... lol. Go wrench on that tsx a little bit and come holler back at your 'half assed TL putter together guy'
10-13-2011, 02:23 PM
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Well since I cant see your speedo I can't tell how quickly it jumps. Also your car could just be faster due to the more than 100lbs of weight savings you have from having a gutted interior. I bet actually it is probably 200lbs+ of savings. However that said if you dynoed both cars I bet I would be my money that he makes more power.
Saying your car is faster means nothing if your car is built half accessed and the driver doesn't care that it is.
Saying your car is faster means nothing if your car is built half accessed and the driver doesn't care that it is.
When Tyler boasts out...OMFG, that means we have gone all the way through 4th gear at that point.
10-13-2011, 02:24 PM
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10-13-2011, 02:34 PM
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'do it right the first time TSX guy' will start wrenching on the TSX again as soon as all the parts come in to do the job right. Go big or go home the first time even if it means taking a little longer to do it. When my TSX comes back out it should even smoke the TL
Yes you read that correctly 
10-13-2011, 02:35 PM
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10-13-2011, 02:35 PM
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We can continue this debate at TMac good sir I will see you there.
10-13-2011, 02:57 PM
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I feel like no one answered the simple question as to which TL is quicker?!
It doesn't really matter how much power each one makes. Which TL out of the two videos appears to be quicker?!
It doesn't really matter how much power each one makes. Which TL out of the two videos appears to be quicker?!
10-13-2011, 03:14 PM
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Yeah ok well with the proper gauges and monitoring along with a professional tune the J series will not blow up. You can argue that all you want but it is the truth.
'do it right the first time TSX guy' will start wrenching on the TSX again as soon as all the parts come in to do the job right. Go big or go home the first time even if it means taking a little longer to do it. When my TSX comes back out it should even smoke the TL Yes you read that correctly
'do it right the first time TSX guy' will start wrenching on the TSX again as soon as all the parts come in to do the job right. Go big or go home the first time even if it means taking a little longer to do it. When my TSX comes back out it should even smoke the TL
Yes you read that correctly So you're saying that your TSX is going to be faster than your IS-F!? Because my TL is faster than your IS-F, so in order for your TSX to SMOKE my TL would mean that little bitch is gonna be super modified. Damn i can't wait to see this!
10-13-2011, 03:15 PM
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10-13-2011, 03:47 PM
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10-13-2011, 04:27 PM
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mmm i can taste the boardwalk billies chicken tenders with honey mustard in my mouth already. I can't wait! 
10-13-2011, 05:13 PM
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Yeah ok well with the proper gauges and monitoring along with a professional tune the J series will not blow up. You can argue that all you want but it is the truth.
'do it right the first time TSX guy' will start wrenching on the TSX again as soon as all the parts come in to do the job right. Go big or go home the first time even if it means taking a little longer to do it. When my TSX comes back out it should even smoke the TL Yes you read that correctly
'do it right the first time TSX guy' will start wrenching on the TSX again as soon as all the parts come in to do the job right. Go big or go home the first time even if it means taking a little longer to do it. When my TSX comes back out it should even smoke the TL
Yes you read that correctly 
10-13-2011, 08:15 PM
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And cars can't SEEM faster; they either are or they aren't. Line 'em up or STFU.
10-13-2011, 08:17 PM
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You have so lost your way. TM > BB, all day. And that's just comparing the chicken tenders, which isn't why you'd go to either place. Quit f-n around...show up at TM and fix the TL. Neither of these is a hard concept to grasp.
10-13-2011, 09:07 PM
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10-14-2011, 12:53 AM
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As for fixing the TL...it's good. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.
10-14-2011, 12:55 AM
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10-14-2011, 06:58 AM
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Well apparently someone got the wrong idea from the postings in this thread last night 
Pretty sure those involved in the conversation above know I do not really believe Eric's car is half assed. The car is pretty amazing. Just trying to push him to make it insane like I know he can
Pretty sure those involved in the conversation above know I do not really believe Eric's car is half assed. The car is pretty amazing. Just trying to push him to make it insane like I know he can
10-14-2011, 10:45 AM
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Whatever, man. I'm just trying to do for you what you've done for so many people on this forum. I remember how you used to talk about the TL, the plans you had. And here you are, so close. Like Jason said, just trying to get you there.
10-14-2011, 11:56 AM
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You used to have such passion for working on the TL and that has disappeared. I understand a lot of that went to LEGOs but it doesn't mean you have to give up on your first one either. Just saying
10-14-2011, 08:31 PM
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On Dream Weaver #2...it's probably the best wheat beer I've ever had. Still has that crappy wheat beer taste; it's just minimal. Pouring it per the instructions helps. I'll get through them.
10-15-2011, 02:37 AM
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Just recently discovered this amazing videographer that's been covering a lot of the events this year..
http://vimeo.com/26410261
http://vimeo.com/26410261
10-15-2011, 03:09 AM
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Why don't you go order a set of aftermarket wheels for your car.
10-15-2011, 10:46 AM
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1) I have a set of aftermarket wheels for my car.
2) I see what you're doing, but it's apples and oranges. Nice try, though.
Also, since it's obvious you don't care, I was letting it go. You should do the same.
2) I see what you're doing, but it's apples and oranges. Nice try, though.
Also, since it's obvious you don't care, I was letting it go. You should do the same.
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