Mods you regret?
#52
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Originally posted by pp13bnos
I should have bought a single turbo kit, vs building my own. Lots of headaches, and little if any $$ savings. CJ
I should have bought a single turbo kit, vs building my own. Lots of headaches, and little if any $$ savings. CJ
Really? Where do you miss out? I saved a LOT! Just curious.. I thought it was normally a great deal cheaper.. Then again, judging by your sig, you did buy the good stuff.
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Kaaz...I ****-in' hate mine. My FD sounds like it's falling apart.
Momo shift ****, because I can't purchase the screws from Home Depot or any other hardware store.
TwinTurboTeddy...I regret ever sending my engine parts to him to polish and chrome. He took many months and I was promised 2 weeks.
Momo shift ****, because I can't purchase the screws from Home Depot or any other hardware store.
TwinTurboTeddy...I regret ever sending my engine parts to him to polish and chrome. He took many months and I was promised 2 weeks.
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TurboTimer. Removed it 2 months ago and just sold it.
A/F gauge. Removed it and trying to sell it.
I regret not getting the DP ceramic coated and an EGT bung welded on. Now I will have to remove it and do that, or buy another pipe that is set, and sell the old one.
A/F gauge. Removed it and trying to sell it.
I regret not getting the DP ceramic coated and an EGT bung welded on. Now I will have to remove it and do that, or buy another pipe that is set, and sell the old one.
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Originally posted by wiblergt
i regret that i can give in to people that can "SELL" me on all these mods.
we get caught up in making these things SUPER fast, when realistically the only thing it does for us is make us $ BROKE $ and have more points on our licenses.
i regret that i can give in to people that can "SELL" me on all these mods.
we get caught up in making these things SUPER fast, when realistically the only thing it does for us is make us $ BROKE $ and have more points on our licenses.
It is all foolishness! (but It continues...).
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Originally posted by wiblergt
i regret that i can give in to people that can "SELL" me on all these mods.
we get caught up in making these things SUPER fast, when realistically the only thing it does for us is make us $ BROKE $ and have more points on our licenses.
i regret that i can give in to people that can "SELL" me on all these mods.
we get caught up in making these things SUPER fast, when realistically the only thing it does for us is make us $ BROKE $ and have more points on our licenses.
It is all foolishness! (but It continues...).
#57
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This is a great thread. Fresh change of pace to actually admit that one made a mistake with certain mods.
I was sold on the tranny brace, but when I went to install it, not all the holes aligned well, so I sent it back to A-spec.
I do have an ETB and rear diff brace, so the tranny brace would have been extraneous LOL
I was sold on the tranny brace, but when I went to install it, not all the holes aligned well, so I sent it back to A-spec.
I do have an ETB and rear diff brace, so the tranny brace would have been extraneous LOL
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Originally posted by PVerdieck
TurboTimer. Removed it 2 months ago and just sold it.
A/F gauge. Removed it and trying to sell it.
TurboTimer. Removed it 2 months ago and just sold it.
A/F gauge. Removed it and trying to sell it.
Oh I forgot.. The two mods on my old car that I hated...
I also hated when I removed my airpump, but I hate the airpump so I guess I can't win.
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1. Smart Tyre monitor ($200 shekels wasted).
2. Autometer "A/F" Gauge (Knight Ryder wannabe waste of money especially since I now have a real AF system) ($75)
3. Apexi Turbo Timer. ($150.00)
4. Not so crazy about the 17 inch wheel/tyre "upgrade" ($800).
5. Aftermarket Strut tower brace, useless but cutsie in a ricer sort of way ($65) at least I didn't blow $200 on a real R1 brace.
2. Autometer "A/F" Gauge (Knight Ryder wannabe waste of money especially since I now have a real AF system) ($75)
3. Apexi Turbo Timer. ($150.00)
4. Not so crazy about the 17 inch wheel/tyre "upgrade" ($800).
5. Aftermarket Strut tower brace, useless but cutsie in a ricer sort of way ($65) at least I didn't blow $200 on a real R1 brace.
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#60
No it's not Turbo'd
Originally posted by black99
Oh I forgot.. The two mods on my old car that I hated...
I also hated when I removed my airpump, but I hate the airpump so I guess I can't win.
Oh I forgot.. The two mods on my old car that I hated...
I also hated when I removed my airpump, but I hate the airpump so I guess I can't win.
Not that I disagree, but can you ellaborate on what you hated with it on, and with it off...
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6 puck clutch....pain in the a$$ sometimes
midpipe....to loud, make cops look at me more, so I took it off and will save it for the track
and I agree this thread is a good change from the ordinary...
midpipe....to loud, make cops look at me more, so I took it off and will save it for the track
and I agree this thread is a good change from the ordinary...
#63
built my own engine
i regret buying into the hype and sending my engine to the "current best builder"
i regretted buying the torque brace, it sat on a shelf, but then i took it off and used it when i busted a motor mount
i regret taking out the a/c, totally not worth it in georgia
i regretted buying the torque brace, it sat on a shelf, but then i took it off and used it when i busted a motor mount
i regret taking out the a/c, totally not worth it in georgia
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Originally posted by adam c
I have argued with so many people about that. I keep telling them that it is a complete waste of time, space, and money
I have argued with so many people about that. I keep telling them that it is a complete waste of time, space, and money
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I second that ACT 6 puck clutch.
They are POS. And almost left me stranded at race track.
They are POS. And almost left me stranded at race track.
Originally posted by rdavidsrx7
6 puck clutch....pain in the a$$ sometimes
midpipe....to loud, make cops look at me more, so I took it off and will save it for the track
and I agree this thread is a good change from the ordinary...
6 puck clutch....pain in the a$$ sometimes
midpipe....to loud, make cops look at me more, so I took it off and will save it for the track
and I agree this thread is a good change from the ordinary...
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I hated my HKS Hyper exhaust for the FD, I think I must have lost some hearing for that week. Yeap, only had it for a week.
I also hated my six puck ceramic clutch with Mazdaspeed presure plate. I had that on my FC T2 for about 3 months.
Open wastegate on a single turbo gets old in about a week also.
I also hated my six puck ceramic clutch with Mazdaspeed presure plate. I had that on my FC T2 for about 3 months.
Open wastegate on a single turbo gets old in about a week also.
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Originally posted by DCrosby
Not that I disagree, but can you ellaborate on what you hated with it on, and with it off...
Not that I disagree, but can you ellaborate on what you hated with it on, and with it off...
Turbo Timer: Basically does the job of you sitting there letting the car idle before you shut if off. Which is cool if you're in a hurry to get into work, etc but sometimes it's a pain in the butt. I.E. When you just started the car up for a second, and forgot you had to run back into do something before you leave. Then you shut the car off, it plays it's funny song/counts numbers and finally you just hit the off button to turn it off because it's so annoying. And IMO other stuff I'd rather spend $100.00+ on.
A/F Gauge: Most of the time was way off. Basically as said useless unless you like looking at blinking lights going back and forth or like other people looking at them. Everyone at the stop light will think you have a race car because you have one but unless it's a wideband IMO it's not much use.
Smog Pump: Causes a drop in idle when you remove it which is no big deal to be able to get it out of the engine bay but my car ran really rich with it off which I didn't like. Don't like it on because it's such a PITA to work around the turbo area with it on.
This was all with my last FD. You live and learn and which is why my new FD doesn't have TT or a/f gauge. Can't complain about my other mods like diff. brace, exhaust, short shifter, etc because I like them. However I make it a point to research parts a little now before investing in them to try and make me more happier with my purchases.
Last edited by black99; 04-15-04 at 04:37 PM.
#70
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ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
I regret upgrading to the ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate. The clutch pedal pressure is about twice that of stock. I now have severe tendinitis in my left soleus calf muscle from the clutch actuations during my daily commute over the 5 years I've had the ACT HD pressure plate. FWIW I counted 100 clutch actuations per day round trip. Sadly the HD pressure plate is a must for transmitting 400+ flywheel hp to the driveline...so I guess it's not so much my regret, more than my wishing I had a daily driver instead of my "monster hp" FD as a daily driver LOL
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Re: ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
Originally posted by SleepR1
I regret upgrading to the ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate. I have severe tendinitis in my left soleus calf muscle from the constant clutch actuations during my daily commute (I counted 100 clutch actuations per day round trip). Sadly the HD pressure plate is a must for transmitting 400+ flywheel hp to the driveline...so I guess it's not so much my regret, more than my wishing I had a daily driver instead of my "monster hp" FD as a daily driver LOL
I regret upgrading to the ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate. I have severe tendinitis in my left soleus calf muscle from the constant clutch actuations during my daily commute (I counted 100 clutch actuations per day round trip). Sadly the HD pressure plate is a must for transmitting 400+ flywheel hp to the driveline...so I guess it's not so much my regret, more than my wishing I had a daily driver instead of my "monster hp" FD as a daily driver LOL
Actually I make over 400rwhp and use a Spec clutch and it feel pretty much like stock. For your next clutch you should consider getting one. Matter of fact when I called them they told me they have a new version of mine that hold 500rwtq and still has the same petal feel as the one I have (which again, feels about like the stocker). I think mine is rated for 425rwtq or about that anyway.
STEPHEN
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Re: Re: ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
What's a "Spec" clutch? Info? Pricing? Maybe it's time to switch?
Originally posted by SPOautos
Actually I make over 400rwhp and use a Spec clutch and it feel pretty much like stock. For your next clutch you should consider getting one. Matter of fact when I called them they told me they have a new version of mine that hold 500rwtq and still has the same petal feel as the one I have (which again, feels about like the stocker). I think mine is rated for 425rwtq or about that anyway.
STEPHEN
Actually I make over 400rwhp and use a Spec clutch and it feel pretty much like stock. For your next clutch you should consider getting one. Matter of fact when I called them they told me they have a new version of mine that hold 500rwtq and still has the same petal feel as the one I have (which again, feels about like the stocker). I think mine is rated for 425rwtq or about that anyway.
STEPHEN
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Originally posted by reza
I second that ACT 6 puck clutch.
They are POS. And almost left me stranded at race track.
I second that ACT 6 puck clutch.
They are POS. And almost left me stranded at race track.
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Re: Re: Re: ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
Originally posted by SleepR1
What's a "Spec" clutch? Info? Pricing? Maybe it's time to switch?
What's a "Spec" clutch? Info? Pricing? Maybe it's time to switch?
Its Star Spec preformance clutches. They are based out of Birmingham, Al (where I live) which is how I know of them. They are very popular in the V8 scene however most people dont know they sell FD clutches. The owners son-in-law works there and is a ex-FD road racer so they developed a clutch based on his car.
Anyway, I got mine from Bryan at BNR. Thats how I found out about the SPEC clutches. Also, you can upgrade them and replace the pads cheap whenever they wear out. I've got 12K miles on mine and it looks brand new
STEPHEN
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