Any Dallas area meets? - July 22 (Thread Retired)
08-24-2003, 10:09 AM
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Having driven both the Evo and the STi, the STi is a lot more of a street car--less twitchy & darty and more smooth & even. This is true for both handling and the power train.
I had originally wanted to Evo because it was amazing to drive, but having read so much about the clutch being bad and having the test car have trouble with engaging 5th gear after 4,000+ miles, I couldn't get comfortable. Plus the dealer was real leary about aftermarket items and kept saying, I don't think that would be allowed by the warranty.
In contrast, the two Subaru owners talked to me personally (David Thomas and Phil somebody) and told me they had a great relationship with Cobb Tuning and were working on becoming an authorized installer/tuner. And still honor the warranty if they installed the parts!
I had originally wanted to Evo because it was amazing to drive, but having read so much about the clutch being bad and having the test car have trouble with engaging 5th gear after 4,000+ miles, I couldn't get comfortable. Plus the dealer was real leary about aftermarket items and kept saying, I don't think that would be allowed by the warranty.
In contrast, the two Subaru owners talked to me personally (David Thomas and Phil somebody) and told me they had a great relationship with Cobb Tuning and were working on becoming an authorized installer/tuner. And still honor the warranty if they installed the parts!
08-24-2003, 10:36 AM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
And Bluesman, smoother, higher top end was the same thing I got from my headers. If it feels smoother and longer, either you had something enlarged OR you are getting more horses! Cheers...
And Bluesman, smoother, higher top end was the same thing I got from my headers. If it feels smoother and longer, either you had something enlarged OR you are getting more horses! Cheers...
Just what are you implying? "Smoother, longer" I think thats what she said at the picnick !! As far as enlargments I just haven't had that many complants.
08-24-2003, 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
In contrast, the two Subaru owners talked to me personally (David Thomas and Phil somebody) and told me they had a great relationship with Cobb Tuning and were working on becoming an authorized installer/tuner. And still honor the warranty if they installed the parts!
In contrast, the two Subaru owners talked to me personally (David Thomas and Phil somebody) and told me they had a great relationship with Cobb Tuning and were working on becoming an authorized installer/tuner. And still honor the warranty if they installed the parts!
08-24-2003, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
Mantis, how does your roomie still like his STi? Inquiring minds like to know...
Mantis, how does your roomie still like his STi? Inquiring minds like to know...
Its in an offsite garage. Maybe he'll read this thread and provide some comments.
08-24-2003, 09:12 PM
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Originally posted by mantis23
Umm, I think he likes it. He hasn't really driven it in a few weeks. It still has less than 400 miles on it I believe.
Its in an offsite garage. Maybe he'll read this thread and provide some comments.
Umm, I think he likes it. He hasn't really driven it in a few weeks. It still has less than 400 miles on it I believe.
Its in an offsite garage. Maybe he'll read this thread and provide some comments.
something is wrong with Ben. I got to ride in a broken in STI when I was in CA. Peiqinglong took me to Berkley and I met his friend with a blue STI. He didn't even red line it but the instant power was awesome. Every shift would push me hard into the seat. Congrats Inferno!
08-24-2003, 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by DeezNutz
First I applied 3 layers of Zaino.
Then I headed up to volleyball.
Then it rained on my car.
First I applied 3 layers of Zaino.
Then I headed up to volleyball.
Then it rained on my car.
08-25-2003, 04:28 AM
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Well first off, congrats to Bluesman and Inferno. I require rides in both! 
As far as that G35 is concerned... all I can say is
That ProCharger souded so damn beautiful I was about to die. The only thing I didn't like is that at 6psi it only put down 302hp/275tq, but that is truely a 75-80 hp increase to the wheels. It has a custom FMIC with a 3 pulley system to minimize slipping. It is a V1 style supercharger. The car had custom 3" exhaust that sounded kinda funny at high rpms. Funny part is that our good 'ol buddies from LoneStar Performance were the guys to dyno the ride. One of the head guys for the G35 Owners Club of Dallas is an ex-Mustang driver and was good friends with one of the guys up there. Pics to come!
As far as that G35 is concerned... all I can say is
That ProCharger souded so damn beautiful I was about to die. The only thing I didn't like is that at 6psi it only put down 302hp/275tq, but that is truely a 75-80 hp increase to the wheels. It has a custom FMIC with a 3 pulley system to minimize slipping. It is a V1 style supercharger. The car had custom 3" exhaust that sounded kinda funny at high rpms. Funny part is that our good 'ol buddies from LoneStar Performance were the guys to dyno the ride. One of the head guys for the G35 Owners Club of Dallas is an ex-Mustang driver and was good friends with one of the guys up there. Pics to come!
08-25-2003, 06:20 PM
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Originally posted by CasperTL
Well first off, congrats to Bluesman and Inferno. I require rides in both!
Well first off, congrats to Bluesman and Inferno. I require rides in both!
08-25-2003, 06:44 PM
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Hey, what do you guys think about the extended warranties? Is it worth $1,500 to $2,000 to get a 7yr/100,000 full extended warranty? My thought is that I am going to be using the STi as it was designed and that the extended warranty would be a very good idea. Anybody have any thoughts on the matter?
08-25-2003, 06:57 PM
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Here's some pics from the Sac twisties meet.
08-25-2003, 07:00 PM
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Hey Casper, you may enjoy this.
My brother may now be eligible to be a member of DNE. We're gonna go look at a 97 Maxima 5 spd tomorrow. It sounds like a nice car, I hope it turns out to be. 
My brother may now be eligible to be a member of DNE.
We're gonna go look at a 97 Maxima 5 spd tomorrow. It sounds like a nice car, I hope it turns out to be.
awesome! How do they feel?? How'd the installs go?
08-25-2003, 07:14 PM
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they feel great... the install was a bitch b/c all the coverings had to be taken off for the intake to be mounted. The sways took a long time just b/c I had a hard time pulling them out and fitting the new ones into the correct position. I got to test it all out weaving through traffic at 110+ MPH to upwards of 140 and 150. That's a whole 'nother story though.
140-150!
08-25-2003, 08:49 PM
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Originally posted by AztecRol
AztecRol says HELLO!! from sunny CALI!!!
AztecRol says HELLO!! from sunny CALI!!!
that's my favorite pic cause I didn't actually see what I was shooting. So when I started looking thru my pics I got that surprise.
08-25-2003, 08:54 PM
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Originally posted by DuckBlue
danny, how was the bmw? sorry i couldnt make it, didnt check the msg till 2
danny, how was the bmw? sorry i couldnt make it, didnt check the msg till 2
I drove the hell out of a 745, 540 wagon, 530, 330ci, 330ci vert, 325xi stick, and 3.0 Z4. I drove the Z4 twice and the 325 stick twice cause they were the most fun. The 3.0 Z4 had some nice power, and the 325 was fun cause it was the only stick. I can see how a 330 with a stick could really give us a run for our money, the 5 spd makes a world of difference. But my car is definitely quicker than a 330 auto.
08-25-2003, 09:18 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
actually that TL wasn't at the meet. Peiqinglong took me to his house to see his new car, the STI.
actually that TL wasn't at the meet. Peiqinglong took me to his house to see his new car, the STI.
08-26-2003, 12:17 AM
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Originally posted by civic4982
sways and intake are ON!
sways and intake are ON!
08-26-2003, 12:21 AM
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Originally posted by mantis23
Umm, I think he likes it. He hasn't really driven it in a few weeks. It still has less than 400 miles on it I believe.
Its in an offsite garage. Maybe he'll read this thread and provide some comments.
Umm, I think he likes it. He hasn't really driven it in a few weeks. It still has less than 400 miles on it I believe.
Its in an offsite garage. Maybe he'll read this thread and provide some comments.
08-26-2003, 12:39 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
Here's some pics from the Sac twisties meet.
Here's some pics from the Sac twisties meet.
Is that the Comptech headquarters? Did you go inside? To me, that is holy ground...
Looks really, really great: now that is a meet (great cars, even better roads)!!!
It looks like they treated you right, Danny.
