any turbo regrets?
02-01-2007, 02:49 PM
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Re: (civicjdmb16a)
Yeah, I regret not having dirt on Mr. Honda so i could have blackmailed him into making all hondas RWD, closed deck iron blocks with an extra litre FTMFW 
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02-01-2007, 03:34 PM
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Re: any turbo regrets? (JmurGSR98)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JmurGSR98 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I regret not going turbo sooner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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02-01-2007, 03:43 PM
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Re: any turbo regrets? (prelittlelude)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by prelittlelude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes that every frigin summer 93 octane gets close to 4$ a gallon</TD></TR></TABLE>
hi comp na need premium fuel too so you have nothing to regret
hi comp na need premium fuel too so you have nothing to regret
02-01-2007, 04:04 PM
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yea, not doing it right the first time. buying cheaper **** for a "budget build" cause when it all comes down to it everyone wants beter parts for a beter build later on.
02-01-2007, 04:22 PM
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yeah not building my engine the first time around so I could turn up the boost.
9psi still owns any N/A honda and most cars in my city
Turbo FTMFW
9psi still owns any N/A honda and most cars in my city
Turbo FTMFW
02-01-2007, 04:33 PM
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Re: any turbo regrets? (CXtypeR)
ya...i'm so addicted to it i spend every penny i make on it...
sleeved block, top mount, 4'' dp.........so much more to spend
sleeved block, top mount, 4'' dp.........so much more to spend
02-01-2007, 09:01 PM
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Re: any turbo regrets? (CivicVX94)
i regret selling my set up and now building a new motor and new set up.. now i cant boost around town anymore and smash on evos and sti...
02-01-2007, 09:51 PM
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i regret not doing things the way i wanted to, but rather cutting some corners....i had to redo everything i tried to skimp on....my 3" exhaust for that matter...i opted for a 2.5, but i'm now i'm upgrading anyway
02-01-2007, 10:10 PM
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none. if done right its the best feeling in the world
my only and most important piece of advice. well two pieces
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, dont cheap out. by quality parts and take your time installing everything
BUILD IT FOR YOURSELF dont let others tell you how to build your car... advice on what turbo to use, etc is all good. but dont let them TELL you what to do. the whole part of building a car is personal taste.
my only and most important piece of advice. well two pieces
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, dont cheap out. by quality parts and take your time installing everything
BUILD IT FOR YOURSELF dont let others tell you how to build your car... advice on what turbo to use, etc is all good. but dont let them TELL you what to do. the whole part of building a car is personal taste.
02-01-2007, 10:15 PM
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Re: any turbo regrets? (GimpyAccord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GimpyAccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes.
every 1987 DX Civic in town trying to street race me
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Whats funny is nobody would even rev at my 4dr EF (boosted), but always tried to race my EG coupe (stock NA). People would **** their pants when the 4dr took off, then noticed I still had power windows when I'd slow down to give them **** (no weight reduction in the least).
My only regrets are not doing it sooner, and taking so much time. But 90% of my time was doing things right. I can't complain, as I had zero problems from day one. Do it right, or not at all!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iBrandon »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How bout regretting spending all that money...when you coulda bought a brand new EVO, S2k, 350z or Lexus or yeh..u get the point! haha</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was perfectly comfortable even in an EF w/all power options, but spent less on the entire car than I'd have spent to lease any of those cars for a year. Not to mention of all those listed, I *have* taken from a dig...with an EF 4-door. Its b/h/k series that feel like dumping cash down the drain.
every 1987 DX Civic in town trying to street race me
</TD></TR></TABLE>Whats funny is nobody would even rev at my 4dr EF (boosted), but always tried to race my EG coupe (stock NA). People would **** their pants when the 4dr took off, then noticed I still had power windows when I'd slow down to give them **** (no weight reduction in the least).
My only regrets are not doing it sooner, and taking so much time. But 90% of my time was doing things right. I can't complain, as I had zero problems from day one.
Do it right, or not at all!<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iBrandon »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How bout regretting spending all that money...when you coulda bought a brand new EVO, S2k, 350z or Lexus or yeh..u get the point! haha</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was perfectly comfortable even in an EF w/all power options, but spent less on the entire car than I'd have spent to lease any of those cars for a year. Not to mention of all those listed, I *have* taken from a dig...with an EF 4-door. Its b/h/k series that feel like dumping cash down the drain.
thanks to my brother for smacking the stupid off me
02-02-2007, 06:11 AM
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I can't believe the OP threw the same thread in both the AM and FI forums. What answers do you expect to get man? FI is going to say FI and NA is going to say NA.
02-02-2007, 09:53 AM
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Regret not having better traction on the streets. BFGs, progressive elect. boost controller, better mounts, etc. help but tires still spin - kinda fun though!
02-02-2007, 09:59 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, dont cheap out. by quality parts and take your time installing everything
BUILD IT FOR YOURSELF dont let others tell you how to build your car... advice on what turbo to use, etc is all good. but dont let them TELL you what to do. the whole part of building a car is personal taste. </TD></TR></TABLE>
that's some good advice right there.....
BUILD IT FOR YOURSELF dont let others tell you how to build your car... advice on what turbo to use, etc is all good. but dont let them TELL you what to do. the whole part of building a car is personal taste. </TD></TR></TABLE>
that's some good advice right there.....
