08-29-2011, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: bloomington, in
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almost done!
we put the IPD plenum and 75mm throttle body on late last week. i only had a chance to drive it to the post office and back, maybe 7 or 8 miles total, before going to MotoGP for the weekend. thankfully that 7-8 miles is very familiar, very smooth, very twisty two-lane backroad!
initial impression was underwhelm, honestly. the sound is better, with a more noticeable growl to the intake even at idle. (granted, the idle since install has been higher and hovering, yet to settle down.) just dipping in to the throttle a bit elicits a throaty rasp through the EVOM filter....it DEFINITELY sounds meaner and balances out the burble at the back from the headers and exhaust.
the combination of underdrive pulley, headers and exhaust produced more apparent gains than the new plenum and throttle body throughout the rev range, especially down low where it used to fall into a hole created when the EVOM went on years ago. the biggest improvement felt was in third gear, proving to be much more eager to rip toward the redline than before.
driving in this morning to have the ROW M030 installed and a 4-wheel alignment, i was happily surprised at how quickly it zipped up to an indicated 80mph getting on to the highway, spinning up the rear tires a bit through first.
i caught every stop light on the way in, and as usual, every one in the opposite lane wanted to race (older mustang GT, duramax with exhaust and gauge pillar, mitsubishi ecllipse turbo) but i didn't play along, just let them launch and then accelerated smoothly and quickly up to 70mph behind them.
the whole time, i'm thinking to myself, THIS is how this car is supposed to feel and sound!
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08-30-2011, 06:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Philly
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Im Jealous. I want and plan to have the exact same mods you have. It will take me time though.
Did you notice any problems in the underdrive pulley in terms of A/C power, dying battery, dimmer lights, or weakened power steering?
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08-30-2011, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Florida
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You have to ...
... give the ECU some time to adapt to the bigger rush of air.
It can take between 35 and 100 miles.
But, to get the MOST out of your ad-ons you should get the ECU remapped.
That's what will blow you away.
Contact me directly if you need more info.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
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08-30-2011, 09:39 AM
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Location: bloomington, in
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picked the car up yesterday evening after ROW M030 installation and alignment and drove it home after yoga....which does not lead to an explosive driving experience.
still, it does feel like the computer is catching up a bit now and it seems to be running more smoothly, willingly and strongly.
the suspension shop did not install either the cv joint covers or the thinner spring spacer/cushion thingies for the rear that allow it to drop a few mm lower. they also did not change the rear setting because the data i faxed them only included front. oops. i should have gone over it all with them ahead of time instead of assuming they would figure it out.
any suggestions on where to find more data on the proper alignment numbers for the rear?
thanks
matt
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08-30-2011, 10:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: canada
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What headers and exhaust do you have?
Do you have any pictures or videos with your new addition?
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08-30-2011, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: bloomington, in
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can't recall brand name of either, but they are the ubiquitous models available on ebay from various sellers.
the exhaust drones horribly with top up at highway speed but is great fun with top down. thankfully i almost never drive with top up or on the highway!
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09-14-2011, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: bloomington, in
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well, i hate to say i'm complete with this car, but......
i'm complete with this car!
installed the softronic tuning today (after buying it in january of 2009 and keeping it unopened in box until yesterday).
wow. what an improvement!
no more CEL, no more high idle, no more stalling or popping or burping either.
just smooth, linear power all the way from the bottom to redline.
truly feels like a completely different automobile now. it feels FAST. it hugs the road and responds RIGHT NOW to input. LOVE IT!
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09-14-2011, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sacramento
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by matty-matt
well, i hate to say i'm complete with this car, but......
i'm complete with this car!
installed the softronic tuning today (after buying it in january of 2009 and keeping it unopened in box until yesterday).
wow. what an improvement!
no more CEL, no more high idle, no more stalling or popping or burping either.
just smooth, linear power all the way from the bottom to redline.
truly feels like a completely different automobile now. it feels FAST. it hugs the road and responds RIGHT NOW to input. LOVE IT!
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Enjoy that feeling cause in 6 months you'll already want more.
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