Forged 07 STI debate

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  1. J_P

    J_P I like pudding pops
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    I've been running the RCE T2s for just over 2 yrs with no complaints.
     
  2. BrianGT

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    I highly disagree on the Moton rebuild intervals. I bought my set used for the BMW, and they were used for 2 seasons, and I had them torn down for a rebuld with I received them, and there were no issues, aside from the canisters getting damaged during shipment (not packed correctly).

    My friend ran 2 seasons on his autocross car, hitting up about 70 events and putting 20k miles on them. He took them to get rebuild, and there were no issues with them.

    On the other hand, those KW V3 shocks that I picked used from Doug and ran a season badly needed a rebuild after we put 3/4 a season on them. (2 were leaking and cavitating)

    I am a huge fan of Moton due to their high quality and tight manufacturing tolerances. I would not hesitate to get another set for the next car that we build up.
     
  3. Cicio@TopSpeed

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    JRZ would be my choice, and the guys over at Forged sell alot of them, so they should be able to get you a deal. The lead suspension engineer and head of JRZ USA is actually in town tonight and tomorrow, I am having dinner with him tonight. The customer service that you get from JRZ from what we have experienced far exceeds anything we have gotten from other competing companies. Thats why we keep going back to them.

    I think any of the choices listed would be just fine though.
     
  4. slowwrx

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    Or you could buy them from Topspeed....
     
  5. WJM

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    :keke:

    FTW.
     
  6. slowwrx

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    I laughed about this all day to day....best line ever
     
  7. Alex

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    Knock it off.

    If you want to discuss the build, then discuss the build. Take the "grippes" to OT or the telephone.
     
  8. b reel

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    I'm thinking... DEVO... now for some reason
     
  9. WJM

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    But we have not even got to the merge yet.

    We are. This is the "debate" thread.

    *fixed for you* Fine. http://wrxatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27665
     
  10. wrxin8or

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  11. WJM

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    nothing to see here...
     
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  12. Matt

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    Will...

    Chill out. Seriously

    Drew made a thread in supporting members forum that was titled Grippes...it's stuck ever since.
     
  13. Alex

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    I know how to spell, thank you :)
     
  14. Cool_____

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    :rofl::rofl:
     
  15. Bug-Rex

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    in...:keke:

    These threads are a good read for making your own opinions about different performance aspects of a built car. You get to see different view points from different people who know what they are talking about when it comes to these types of machines.

    Oh yeah, and whenever I post on a thread it usually dies so... here you go.:rofl:
     
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  16. nicad

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    twunt? matt shiring steals yet another phrase from me :keke:
     
  17. Matt

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    :rofl:

    cuz you're the first person I've known to use that word. :p
     
  18. nicad

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    I was, in fact.
     
  19. lobelsteve

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    Things should pick back up on this thread tomorrow. Car is getting strapped down sometime on Wed 3/31/10.
     
  20. Cool_____

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    yep. I'll post the graph later today.

    :)
     
  24. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    Did graphs get posted somewhere and I missed it?
     
  25. integroid

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    Must have been an April Fool's joke.
     
  26. Decker@Forged

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    no no. I didn't get a chance. been stupid slammed here. I'll get them soon.
     
  27. Cool_____

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    Come on. 5 Mins is all it takes.
     
  28. Mike@TTR

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    Requires a couple days of preparation....helps build the anticipation!
     
  29. Decker@Forged

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    Well yeah ... 5 minutes when the dyno isn't being used. Between me being slammed and tuning being pretty booked, it makes it a bit harder than 'just 5 minutes' ;)

    I'll see if Sharif will pull the graph for me when he's finished with his tune.
     
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  31. lobelsteve

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    Made it home. Pulls harder than the 35R. Louder with a short ram.
     
  32. 07Ltd#767

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    most anti-climatic thread ever...
     
  33. lobelsteve

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    539whp. 4500-7500 powerband range. 28psi.

    I can stop by topspeed and dyno tomorrow if they have time.
    Forged will schedule the drag day in next 3 weeks so I can have a 10 sec run.
     
  34. Mike@TTR

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    So the new turbo got ya an extra 29 hp....does it spool faster than the old one? Any comparison of the graphs?
     
  35. integroid

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    05/02/2010 in Reynolds.

    If not, let me know where you plan on running the car.
     
  36. yerrow

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    line 'em up!!!
     
  37. b reel

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    I think the first Friday Night drag at AMS would be a good test as well. Cheaper, closer, and less BS to deal with
     
  38. lobelsteve

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    I was going to bring it to Caffeine and Octane this Sunday, but with Easter being this Sunday- the meet is next Sunday. Someone let Mrs. Sharif know that.
     
  39. Mike@TTR

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    Still would like to see a graph. Oh well. I was just curious to see how the 62 performed on a stroked 2.5 liter. What time are you planning to head over to topspeed?
     
  40. slowwrx

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    Can't wait to see this on a dynojet
     
  41. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    No time to do it today... I have 3 tunes, but for sure some other time we can put it on the dyno and see.
     
  42. lobelsteve

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    I was in the neighborhood and stopped by. Red Evo on dyno. Shop looks busy. Nice meeting Cicio. I'll swing by in the next few weeks.
     
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    Very nice too meet you too Steve. Good to put a face with the name!

    Look forward to seeing you next Sunday, coffee is on me :) (I mean we can't drink beer at 8am)
     
  44. wrxin8or

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    says who?
     
  45. Mike@TTR

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    obviously never been to an early Georgia game, lol.
     
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    Damn...its like that....ok ok ok :)
     
  47. nicad

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    or a georgia tech game where you start drinking the day before
     
  48. lobelsteve

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    Car is going back to the shop soon. Needs RCE T2 upgrade.
    Idle is smooth and starts right up. I need the AC idle bumped up on the map, but other than that it feels like stock until boost hits. Banshee noises.

    Decker is supposed to post some pics and graphs and stuff... the car is sweet.
    My kids like to go zooming, but it is scary fast for me so I take it easy on them.
     
  49. Mike@TTR

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    Awesome. Glad it is going well for you. It is going to be a nice car when you are all done.
     
  50. lobelsteve

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    iPhone pic. It isn't that red in the box.
     

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