Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off??
 

I dunno if it's just me or what, but it does seem like other turbo folks I talk to still get the giddy feeling in the pit of their stomachs when they get on the throttle.. have I lost that loving feeling? Does anybody else get, well, 'bored'??? I mean I love turbo life and I certianly don't wanna go back to the snail pace of NA, but It just seems like I get used to boost quickly, even turning up the boost only provides a short relif...

Boost bretheren, tell me I'm gonna be ok!? Your thoughts.. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1//smile/emcrook.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emcocktl.gif

I think you can speak for everyone.

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (VTC_CiViC)
 

I think your body/mind will eventually adjust to any situation. I doubt I would go back to n/a if I got used to boost. Heck I like driving anything turbocharged including cars, tractors, and trucks.

Try driving a slow POS daily driver.
Driving my slow Focus helps keep me happy with my boosted Civic https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

i wish i had the feeling of boost period.
cant wait to find a kit for my dseries.

Re: (USDMDC2)
 

you eventually get used to the feeling and lose some of the rush, i always have used that as a guide to know when its time to upgrade some more. a buddy told me once " if you're not scared to go wot, its time to spend more money"

Re: (ProEater)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProEater &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a buddy told me once " if you're not scared to go wot, its time to spend more money"</TD></TR></TABLE>

I like the way your buddy thinks https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif Face it man its time to go a little bigger and faster https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (VTC_CiViC)
 

When you start down the slippery slope of actually adding HP to your engine, it is like trying crack for the first time. The added rush feels awesome, but soon enough you will get used to that dosage, and the amount must be upped. Then it feels good again, this time before you know it you're already thinking of how to get more. Then you have gandiose designs in your head about how to get a huge amount at one time to satisfy you for a long time. Enough to frighten you should hold you over for a while you think to yourself. The you actually pull it off. You get that big score. Your car is frighteningly fast. you realize that a FWD car with stock brakes, and suspension, and a chassis designed to handle 1/4 of the power you are making is just not a good idea. You know these things must be upgraded. Then you look at you account statements. Where'd my money go? You get to a point where MAJOR things will have to be done to extract more power. Then you realize your addicted. By then it's to late. You can't look at a car without forming a list of satged mods in your head. It's a disease. A horrible one, because it's so damn expensive. Then you have to take a step back before you sink more money into your car and make decisions. Then the affliction gets the best of you. I know I'll get a car that has a turbo on it from the factory, and isn't FWD. Because you know it will be much easier to make more power. But, you say to yourself, I won't do anything to it right away because it's under warranty, or you dan't have the money, but whatever you say doesn't matter. After the first drive that voice in the back of your head is telling you that you need more boost... then your back online doing research on what to do next. You're a dedicated car nut. There is no cure, because if you can just walk away, you were never a car nut to begin with!

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (JalopySiR)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JalopySiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When you start down the slippery slope of actually adding HP to your engine, it is like trying crack for the first time. The added rush feels awesome, but soon enough you will get used to that dosage, and the amount must be upped. Then it feels good again, this time before you know it you're already thinking of how to get more. Then you have gandiose designs in your head about how to get a huge amount at one time to satisfy you for a long time. Enough to frighten you should hold you over for a while you think to yourself. The you actually pull it off. You get that big score. Your car is frighteningly fast. you realize that a FWD car with stock brakes, and suspension, and a chassis designed to handle 1/4 of the power you are making is just not a good idea. You know these things must be upgraded. Then you look at you account statements. Where'd my money go? You get to a point where MAJOR things will have to be done to extract more power. Then you realize your addicted. By then it's to late. You can't look at a car without forming a list of satged mods in your head. It's a disease. A horrible one, because it's so damn expensive. Then you have to take a step back before you sink more money into your car and make decisions. Then the affliction gets the best of you. I know I'll get a car that has a turbo on it from the factory, and isn't FWD. Because you know it will be much easier to make more power. But, you say to yourself, I won't do anything to it right away because it's under warranty, or you dan't have the money, but whatever you say doesn't matter. After the first drive that voice in the back of your head is telling you that you need more boost... then your back online doing research on what to do next. You're a dedicated car nut. There is no cure, because if you can just walk away, you were never a car nut to begin with!</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (VTC_CiViC)
 

yep when riding in my car when i boost i dont even really feel it push me back anymore... but its great to see the passengers neck snap back and holding on for their life https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: (ProEater)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProEater &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you eventually get used to the feeling and lose some of the rush, i always have used that as a guide to know when its time to upgrade some more. a buddy told me once " if you're not scared to go wot, its time to spend more money"</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif Im at that point right now, time for more power.

Re: (quikB18B)
 

I remember the first time i rode in a turbo civic...It was like 260whp...it felt soo damn good. I got addicted to this car shit so fast. I purchased a 99gsr swap , and got some 84mm cp https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif pistons and manley rods https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif ...I plan on having my motor sleeved by benson really soon... God I https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emlove.gif boost https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif

Re: (Silverhatch)
 

i guess it'll probably wear out when u realize u are making too much power to go anywhere on the street... You can only turn the boost up so much before u realize u are doing burnouts in every gear... i think the only way u never get tired of the power is if u have a rwd turbo or an awd turbo...so at least u dont sit there and spin for hours

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (VTC_CiViC)
 

Once you start down the path of the Dark Side, forever will it dominate your destiny.

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (JalopySiR)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JalopySiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When you start down the slippery slope of actually adding HP to your engine, it is like trying crack for the first time. The added rush feels awesome, but soon enough you will get used to that dosage, and the amount must be upped. Then it feels good again, this time before you know it you're already thinking of how to get more. Then you have gandiose designs in your head about how to get a huge amount at one time to satisfy you for a long time. Enough to frighten you should hold you over for a while you think to yourself. The you actually pull it off. You get that big score. Your car is frighteningly fast. you realize that a FWD car with stock brakes, and suspension, and a chassis designed to handle 1/4 of the power you are making is just not a good idea. You know these things must be upgraded. Then you look at you account statements. Where'd my money go? You get to a point where MAJOR things will have to be done to extract more power. Then you realize your addicted. By then it's to late. You can't look at a car without forming a list of satged mods in your head. It's a disease. A horrible one, because it's so damn expensive. Then you have to take a step back before you sink more money into your car and make decisions. Then the affliction gets the best of you. I know I'll get a car that has a turbo on it from the factory, and isn't FWD. Because you know it will be much easier to make more power. But, you say to yourself, I won't do anything to it right away because it's under warranty, or you dan't have the money, but whatever you say doesn't matter. After the first drive that voice in the back of your head is telling you that you need more boost... then your back online doing research on what to do next. You're a dedicated car nut. There is no cure, because if you can just walk away, you were never a car nut to begin with!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Got chillbumps reading that. Now, could you put that into terms my wife would understand https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (b18cx)
 

I drive lots of other cars so mine feels great every time to me. I just did a 3 hr trip in a 99 subaru forester with the 'big' 2.5L. Man did my car feel fast after that... I agree with getting used to the pull, but you can't deny that the speedo needle is cruising compared to a regular car.

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (Bailhatch)
 

it never wears off, you just get used to it and want more, you ALWAYS WANT MORE!~

Re: (USDMDC2)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by USDMDC2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i wish i had the feeling of boost period.
cant wait to find a kit for my dseries.</TD></TR></TABLE>

excpt I have a b series good luck

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (Bailhatch)
 

Dive another car for a day, then drive yours....

Hey it's cheaper than uppin the boost!

At least for me...

Boost is like cocaine. Have one taste feel the rush, and you'll keep coming back.

Just wait until your boosted cars breaks down and you drive a POS beater.

THEN it will come back to you.

when i feel like i need more power, i drive my explorer....hop back in the sol, its like holy shit! the little d16 kicks ass!

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (VTC_CiViC)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTC_CiViC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dunno if it's just me or what, but it does seem like other turbo folks I talk to still get the giddy feeling in the pit of their stomachs when they get on the throttle.. have I lost that loving feeling? Does anybody else get, well, 'bored'??? I mean I love turbo life and I certianly don't wanna go back to the snail pace of NA, but It just seems like I get used to boost quickly, even turning up the boost only provides a short relif...

Boost bretheren, tell me I'm gonna be ok!? Your thoughts.. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1//smile/emcrook.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emcocktl.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>You pretty much said it right there. I like looking for narrow enclosed roads where you can really feel how fast you are acclerating, just to get the feeling back. But then again I only have 215whp in a 2500lb car, I imagine 300whp gets a little more getting used to https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (turbozxi)
 

I really don't spend much time in boost. Daily driving doesn't really allow for it without doing something stupid. And now being winter about the only time I've seen boost is about 1/2 throttle merging onto the interstate.

I am used to my car, but just stay low in the RPM range for a couple days and then have some fun and you will realize how much fun it still is. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif

Endless Motorsports!

Too much is never enough.

Re: (psi420)
 

i am constantly in different turbocharged cars spending time working on upgrades.. it's definately smiles with each car, to feel the differences in power from each, power from upgrades.. etc!

I could never be desensitised to boost https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: Turbo'd folks..... when does the "boost" novelty wear off?? (JalopySiR)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JalopySiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When you start down the slippery slope of actually adding HP to your engine, it is like trying crack for the first time. The added rush feels awesome, but soon enough you will get used to that dosage, and the amount must be upped. Then it feels good again, this time before you know it you're already thinking of how to get more. Then you have gandiose designs in your head about how to get a huge amount at one time to satisfy you for a long time. Enough to frighten you should hold you over for a while you think to yourself. The you actually pull it off. You get that big score. Your car is frighteningly fast. you realize that a FWD car with stock brakes, and suspension, and a chassis designed to handle 1/4 of the power you are making is just not a good idea. You know these things must be upgraded. Then you look at you account statements. Where'd my money go? You get to a point where MAJOR things will have to be done to extract more power. Then you realize your addicted. By then it's to late. You can't look at a car without forming a list of satged mods in your head. It's a disease. A horrible one, because it's so damn expensive. Then you have to take a step back before you sink more money into your car and make decisions. Then the affliction gets the best of you. I know I'll get a car that has a turbo on it from the factory, and isn't FWD. Because you know it will be much easier to make more power. But, you say to yourself, I won't do anything to it right away because it's under warranty, or you dan't have the money, but whatever you say doesn't matter. After the first drive that voice in the back of your head is telling you that you need more boost... then your back online doing research on what to do next. You're a dedicated car nut. There is no cure, because if you can just walk away, you were never a car nut to begin with!</TD></TR></TABLE>

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