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darkpuppet,Apr 25 2006, 11:56 AM Wrote:lookin' good... turbos do rock..
but I'd buy a different bumper. I'm not a big fan of bumper covers that don't cover the bumper tho..
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I'll be glassin another 1" or 2 so that doesnt look so out of place. But I agree, whoever made the kit was an idiot to leave that much bumper crash bar showing....
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Correct me if i'm wrong...
But wouldnt it be dangerous to hit a speed limiter with a turbo installed.
Doesnt the govenor just cut off fuel. couldnt that lead do engine damage?
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scoobasteve,Apr 25 2006, 12:18 PM Wrote:Correct me if i'm wrong...
But wouldnt it be dangerous to hit a speed limiter with a turbo installed.
Doesnt the govenor just cut off fuel. couldnt that lead do engine damage?
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Ya it did cut off my fuel!!! Scared the s*** out of me I though my car died! But, I won't go to that speed again without getting a o2 sensor in there.
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you have a speed limiter?
how responsible!
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scoobasteve,Apr 25 2006, 12:18 PM Wrote:Correct me if i'm wrong...
But wouldnt it be dangerous to hit a speed limiter with a turbo installed.
Doesnt the govenor just cut off fuel. couldnt that lead do engine damage?
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I think when it cuts fuel it also cuts the spark....so it wont' go uber lean and deto....
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darkpuppet,Apr 25 2006, 06:11 PM Wrote:you have a speed limiter?
how responsible!
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ROUSCH is responsible ;) :lol:
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Though you can outblaze a Caravan upto 170ish...that's when it will pass you....lol I HATE that!
Looks good man
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Rousch made a good tune. I betcha Eric is out there now beating the snot out of it. :D
Glad you got everything checked out....and didnt do like me: Hit the track, then check your tune. :lol:
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Anyways nice looking car, engine needs a cleaning
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Phantom,Apr 27 2006, 02:34 PM Wrote:Anyways nice looking car, engine needs a cleaning
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Ya I know....I need to clean that up...
Flo was right I just came back from driving! lol...Since monday night...I spend 85$ in gas! lol!!!!
I have a heavy foot!!!
Next thing on my list is RACE FLO!!!!! :D
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focusonthis_88,Apr 27 2006, 04:04 PM Wrote:Phantom,Apr 27 2006, 02:34 PM Wrote:Anyways nice looking car, engine needs a cleaning
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Ya I know....I need to clean that up...
Flo was right I just came back from driving! lol...Since monday night...I spend 85$ in gas! lol!!!!
I have a heavy foot!!!
Next thing on my list is RACE FLO!!!!! :D
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Well i can't blame ya for having a heavy foot. I'd be the same way if i had a turbo focus. I'm sure after a lil while the heavy foot will go away............some of the time.
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focusonthis_88,Apr 27 2006, 04:04 PM Wrote:Next thing on my list is RACE FLO!!!!! :D
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:lol:
You know it!!!
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Flofocus,Apr 27 2006, 04:11 PM Wrote:focusonthis_88,Apr 27 2006, 04:04 PM Wrote:Next thing on my list is RACE FLO!!!!! :D
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:lol:
You know it!!!
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We would need to video tape it!!! LOL!!!! And if I win, I could prove it!!! LOL :D:D
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Flofocus,Apr 27 2006, 02:39 PM Wrote:IF
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haha that's a big IF
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Flofocus,Apr 27 2006, 04:39 PM Wrote:IF
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:D
Let's get my cat and flex pipe first ok! lol
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Definately wanna see a vid of the race if you guys ever do race.
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Race vid would be awesome do it up hardcore
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race on the track right?......
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ZX5focused,Apr 27 2006, 07:44 PM Wrote:race on the track right?......
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Ya, me and flo are responsable people... :unsure: :D
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