What did you do to your ride today?

[pirate steve]

Pulled the bumper off and realigned the bracket near the fender after getting backed into last night.

[SnailSpeed3]

Originally Posted by MS3Shadow I would recommend the Aquamist primarily. As that is the one I'll getting as well. It would include everything you would need. Coolingmist is also good too. sent from my Nexus 6P

Originally Posted by PurplFox id definitely go cooling over DO and Aqua Over all if the budget allows

Hmmm not fans of DO I see... Is that primarily due to the lack of a failsafe feature with the DO kit or do you know of other reasons why it should be avoided?

I was looking into the coolingmist kit as I do like their failsafe design and eventually I do plan on BT so I would be using meth for fueling as well as cooling and at that point a failsafe will definitely be necessary... Most likely will be going with 100% meth as well so that puts the AEM and Snow kits out of the running since their flow gauges can't handle 100% meth from what I have read.

Do you guys know what the best place is to pick one of those kits up is? (preferred vendor or direct from manufacturer?)

Thanks for the input by the way!

[Gunslinger]

Installed my CBE. Not gonna lie though, it was quite a headache especially with my crappy ramps....those exhaust hangers were a friggin bitch...jesus christ and muhammad!!!

[csmaan12]

I'm flipping a coin daily trying to figure out if I should buy an FMIC kit from RPMStore, or a 3" intake first. I have a quest to fulfill after reading up on the BNR S4 and I've set that as my goal.

[sh4d0w]

I would go for 3.5 inch straight away cause bigger is better.

[csmaan12]

Originally Posted by sh4d0w I would go for 3.5 inch straight away cause bigger is better.

Well 3.5" running on my K04 until I'm ready for a BNR S4 is kind of overkill no? Either way I'll have to get re-tuned but it's gonna be on there for a while before the S4 gets bought. Plus I'm not planning on building the block unless it decides to ZZB itself. That's why I was thinking 3" as a happy medium.

[sh4d0w]

No not overkill. Your are just better of buying the intake that will get you to where you want to go and then some right off the bat.

[csmaan12]

Originally Posted by sh4d0w No not overkill. Your are just better of buying the intake that will get you to where you want to go and then some right off the bat.

Ok I'm convinced, 3.5" it is.

[sh4d0w]

We joined same month ..

[csmaan12]

Originally Posted by sh4d0w We joined same month ..

I took that into consideration while I was being convinced.

[sheston]

Don't wimp out. I've got a 4 in intake on the stock K04 :-)

Waiting to grow up

[666barry]

Pulled out the rear interior and laid down sound deadening. Still need to pull off my bumpers. Bah


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[SnailSpeed3]

Oil change and new plugs yesterday...

Stock plugs cam out after ~30k miles total and all looked okay as far as I could tell (light tan on the ceramic at the tip), except the #3 cylinder plug had some weird deposits, like little pieces of carbon or something on the tip (pic attached), but none of the other plugs had any sign of these deposits... Anyone know what that might mean in terms of engine health or stuff like that? The car has been running strong for as long as I can remember so I don't think its anything major to worry about, just curious what might cause those deposits.

[666barry]

No idea on your carbon, but your #3 looks better than mine lol
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[PurplFox]

DO controller seems to be the weak link. I cant recall any issues right off hand with the rest of the hardware.

[xfeejayx]

Mocked a bunch of racecar parts, then stared at a leak for hours. PS cooler installed. Race stripes applied.

DD got Halfway used Hawk HPS replaced with new Hawk HPS. Who would have thought a bunch of severe heat cycles makes HPS pads squeal?

[PurplFox]

Originally Posted by SnailSpeed3 Oil change and new plugs yesterday... Stock plugs cam out after ~30k miles total and all looked okay as far as I could tell (light tan on the ceramic at the tip), except the #3 cylinder plug had some weird deposits, like little pieces of carbon or something on the tip (pic attached), but none of the other plugs had any sign of these deposits

That is at this view a little on the clean side. Butt, Really looks good. if i was to be reading for post log run, Id want the motor killed at top of run. But we have logging for that so not necessary.

That other plug looks like he's a little rich.

[MS3Shadow]

I passed my inspection and I didn't need to stock out anything.

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[Arkangel77]

I put my Car back to Stage Zero (stock tune) Fuel Economy is Killing me, Gona see what this does if anything to help.

[MS3Shadow]

Originally Posted by Arkangel77 I put my Car back to Stage Zero (stock tune) Fuel Economy is Killing me, Gona see what this dose if anything to help.

How bad was it getting?

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[Arkangel77]

Originally Posted by MS3Shadow How bad was it getting? sent from my Nexus 6P

With me driving regular (75 on interstate and light acceleration threw the gears) I was getting 22.5 MPG consistently.

With me granny shifting and cursing on the interstate @ 65 MPG I was bouncing around 26 MPG.

we will see how it does with stage zero tune and me still driving carefully.

[sheston]

I took my car to the inspection station about a month ago, really thinking I would just get feedback on how much I had to put back to pass inspection. I passed as well. Tx apparently allows one not ready (EGR) and everything else passed

[MS3Shadow]

Originally Posted by Arkangel77 With me driving regular (75 on interstate and light acceleration threw the gears) I was getting 22.5 MPG consistently. With me granny shifting and cursing on the interstate @ 65 MPG I was bouncing around 26 MPG. we will see how it does with stage zero tune and me still driving carefully.

I get around 25MPG and more if I cruise more often.

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Originally Posted by sheston I took my car to the inspection station about a month ago, really thinking I would just get feedback on how much I had to put back to pass inspection. I passed as well. Tx apparently allows one not ready (EGR) and everything else passed

Well I have no EGR, VTCS, or no cats.

The inspection person really liked my car and was showing off my engine bay to another worker. And I didn't have to pay the $7 inspection fee either.

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[Arkangel77]

well - I will see what happens with the stock tune in there. My buddy I got the car from said he would get like 27 to 30 depending on how he drove. Not sure how real those numbers are but we will see

[sheston]

@MS3Shadow; I'm in the same type position. No cats, VTCS, EGR, muffler, Meth in tank and spraying, Most everything behind the front seats removed and then some, .... I got some thumbs up

[666barry]

Cleaned my MAF sensor hoping it might cure my rough idle... Nope lol.
And I'm thinking I should go back to no tune from my OTS Cobb one. I get about 17mpg. Pretty much all city and I drive like an ass. But still noticed a dip since installing the OTS map


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[sh4d0w]

cobb ots tune is probly better than the stock one. Reason you are using more gas is cause like you said you are driving like an ass with more HP on the cobb tune then on the stock tune. If you drove normal you might even save on gas.

Also what idle issue? Check for leaks... when is the last time you changed the plugs?

Do you have an AP? Might want to post a log.

[ToyCop]

Originally Posted by Arkangel77 With me driving regular (75 on interstate and light acceleration threw the gears) I was getting 22.5 MPG consistently. With me granny shifting and cursing on the interstate @ 65 MPG I was bouncing around 26 MPG. we will see how it does with stage zero tune and me still driving carefully.

I pretty much drive 85 on the interstate. I average 21-22mpg. Not great, but better than the 14 I used to get in my Jeep.

[Cmfk]

I am not physically with my car at the moment, but I will be in a few months. But while I have been overseas I've been ordering some parts I ordered a Snow performance Meth kit, Cobb downpipe, cx racing intercooler piping along with a tr8 front mount, I have a 3inch HTP intake, and I also ordered a Cobb intake box to try to mitigate the heat soak. Pretty excited to get back home a put all these parts on.

[SnailSpeed3]

Originally Posted by PurplFox That is at this view a little on the clean side. Butt, Really looks good. if i was to be reading for post log run, Id want the motor killed at top of run. But we have logging for that so not necessary. That other plug looks like he's a little rich.

Thank for your input, I was just curious really if anyone could identify the little specks of stuff. The car is running just fine, so I don't think there's actually anything wrong, just thought it was odd to see those little specks of stuff on this plug, but none of the others...

Originally Posted by 666barry No idea on your carbon, but your looks better than mine lol] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lol, I won't argue with that!

[SnailSpeed3]

Originally Posted by PurplFox DO controller seems to be the weak link. I cant recall any issues right off hand with the rest of the hardware.

Yeah I had seen a few issue pop up related to the controller more recently so I am a little wary of that... I've been considering just biting the bullet and going with one of the aqua kits, since they have the ability to trigger a fault condition and drop boost pressure to save the engine in the event of an issue so I wouldn't need something like the GA in the future when meth is used for fueling with a BT... I'm pretty torn though because it's basically twice as much as the DO kit I was looking at originally lol

[knocturnal]

Originally Posted by Cmfk I am not physically with my car at the moment, but I will be in a few months. But while I have been overseas I've been ordering some parts I ordered a Snow performance Meth kit, Cobb downpipe, cx racing intercooler piping along with a tr8 front mount, I have a 3inch HTP intake, and I also ordered a Cobb intake box to try to mitigate the heat soak. Pretty excited to get back home a put all these parts on.

I am in the same boat...out to sea though. Just purchased the JBR FMIC piping, JBR meth injection spacer, TR6 intercooler, Wilwood BBK, Matt Damond PCV plate, Stratified Guardian Angel V3

[PurplFox]

Those specks could be carbon burning off in the chamber or in some cases signs of knock. noting that when i tune a carb bike. i would either pull a deg of timing or add fuel. With our ecu i wouldn't be concerned unless your seeing something in your logs.
@SnailSpeed3;
For the cost its hard to beat the DO, worst case upgrade the controller if you have any issues.

[Cmfk]

Originally Posted by knocturnal I am in the same boat...out to sea though. Just purchased the JBR FMIC piping, JBR meth injection spacer, TR6 intercooler, Wilwood BBK, Matt Damond PCV plate, Stratified Guardian Angel V3

Yeah I got the jmf plate for the injection.
What is the pcv plate for? And I was looking the JBR piping but I saw a video of it flexing under boost so I opted for an aluminum piping

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[SnailSpeed3]

Originally Posted by PurplFox Those specks could be carbon burning off in the chamber or in some cases signs of knock. noting that when i tune a carb bike. i would either pull a deg of timing or add fuel. With our ecu i wouldn't be concerned unless your seeing something in your logs. @SnailSpeed3; For the cost its hard to beat the DO, worst case upgrade the controller if you have any issues.

Thanks for the info, I'm gonna be emailing my tuner to see what he thinks as well, so if it's an issue I'm sure he can tweak whatever necessary to avoid the issue...

As far as meth goes, that kind of where I'm stuck haha... Do I go full out and get the expensive kit with the bells and whistles or do I go bare bones and upgrade as needed... Decisions, decisions lol

[MS3Shadow]

Originally Posted by SnailSpeed3 As far as meth goes, that kind of where I'm stuck haha... Do I go full out and get the expensive kit with the bells and whistles or do I go bare bones and upgrade as needed... Decisions, decisions lol

Usually the devil's own doesn't fit into a Meth throttle plate. You'll have to grind it down to fit.

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[texasboy21]

A little late to post, but I finished up my install posted about two weeks ago. I went from stock to the mods in my sig. Still on the base map from Freektune, but its already a bit quicker than stock + an OTS Cobb stage1 map.

[PurplFox]

Originally Posted by MS3Shadow Usually the devil's own doesn't fit into a Meth throttle plate. You'll have to grind it down to fit. sent from my Nexus 6P

After reading Dales info, throttle plat is out the window for me. Seems to be better off pre throttle or multi-port. Unless i was monster turbo ill keep the pre TB

[MS3Shadow]

Originally Posted by PurplFox After reading Dales info, throttle plat is out the window for me. Seems to be better off pre throttle or multi-port. Unless i was monster turbo ill keep the pre TB

Actually the cold pipe is currently the best and simple for meth.

Muti-port also might not work well with snow performance as stated by dale's new info.

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[g00s3y]

Purchased Snow Performance Stage 2 Boost VC-50 Water/Methanol kit... Thank you @RPM;