More Info on KLEEMANN K23 Tunning Kit Needed
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
tommy, that's freakin' ridiculous, man! OMG, never knew anybody that ever had that many shift knob changes! 
Erik - I might have pics of most of em, of course I've been through several hosting sites, so might not have access any more.
That spoiler does look good, from the limited pics I can see. Get that mystery mod installed - +5hp!
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Originally Posted by tommy
Oh, that's right - you have an automatic - you wouldn't understand.
Hey, just remember, that was out of consideration of family. So despite my personal wishes (originally, I was going to order a manual tranny), I compromised for selfless reasons
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Originally Posted by tommy
Oh, that's right - you have an automatic - you wouldn't understand.
Erik - I might have pics of most of em, of course I've been through several hosting sites, so might not have access any more.
That spoiler does look good, from the limited pics I can see. Get that mystery mod installed - +5hp!
Erik - I might have pics of most of em, of course I've been through several hosting sites, so might not have access any more.
That spoiler does look good, from the limited pics I can see. Get that mystery mod installed - +5hp!
Let me know about the pics.
Thanks,
Erik
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Erik, I'll see what I can do - maybe will put up a shiftknob timeline. 
Drex, I know how you love to be reminded. Oh, picking up my Ultraleggeras tomorrow at lunchtime from the powdercoaters.
Now waiting on the tires - should be early next week when they're on, and I can have fun with the car again. 
Drex, I know how you love to be reminded. Oh, picking up my Ultraleggeras tomorrow at lunchtime from the powdercoaters.
Now waiting on the tires - should be early next week when they're on, and I can have fun with the car again.
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Originally Posted by jtC320
i like that spoiler!
Just picked up my newest mod....
I'm going to put them on in 2 weeks...just in time for the NJ meet. WooHoo!
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Originally Posted by tommy
Drex, I know how you love to be reminded. Oh, picking up my Ultraleggeras tomorrow at lunchtime from the powdercoaters. Now waiting on the tires - should be early next week when they're on, and I can have fun with the car again.
Now waiting on the tires - should be early next week when they're on, and I can have fun with the car again. 
, when I think about what it would be like to have a manual on my car instead. Well, at leas That's awesome, bro! Didn't know you were getting them powdercoated! That's even better sounding. Can't wait to see them. Hopefully, if everything goes as planned (knock on wood), I'll have some pics of mine on Sunday!
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Thanks.
Just picked up my newest mod....
I'm going to put them on in 2 weeks...just in time for the NJ meet. WooHoo!
Erik
Just picked up my newest mod....
I'm going to put them on in 2 weeks...just in time for the NJ meet. WooHoo!
Erik
You just didn't stop with the mods, did you! These will go pretty darn well with your car.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Erik,
You just didn't stop with the mods, did you! These will go pretty darn well with your car.
You just didn't stop with the mods, did you! These will go pretty darn well with your car.
Like I said, after this, I'm done...well except for the shift knob...and the AVIC-Z1 if it's hackable.
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
...Like I said, after this, I'm done...
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
I've said the same thing after every mod I've done...
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
...Thankfully, unlike Hondas and such, the amount and frequency of aftermarket parts (new ones) isn't as great so I won't be tempted too often...
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Totally true, man. AND another thing is that the aftermarket goods that we would end up buying for this car are twice as expensive as other cars, which sometimes makes it harder to justify the purchase. Either way, I think you're good with what you've gotten the past month or so. Did you put Kleeman badges on?
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Is it jsut me or is this thread upstaging the infamous Saprissa coupe thread? Haven't seen a coupe get this much attention for a long time.
Whatever happend to those dyno charts
?
Whatever happend to those dyno charts
?
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Originally Posted by r3v1ls
Is it jsut me or is this thread upstaging the infamous Saprissa coupe thread? Haven't seen a coupe get this much attention for a long time.
Whatever happend to those dyno charts ?
Whatever happend to those dyno charts
?I think I missed the Saprissa coupe thread during my hiatus...maybe I'll look it up.
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Yeah, very little self control. I'm going to need to sell my silver ones after I get the black ones.
Like I said, after this, I'm done...well except for the shift knob...and the AVIC-Z1 if it's hackable.
Erik
Like I said, after this, I'm done...well except for the shift knob...and the AVIC-Z1 if it's hackable.
Erik
youre a liar ... and you know it
keep us posted
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Rims are on:
And because you people wouldn't leave me alone...
As I'm told, you lose 30% from flywheel to wheel.
If the stock 189 is correct, then you should see around 132 on the dyno.
I pulled 153 on the dyno, which is about 219 corrected.
219 - 189 = +30 HP.
I was told I should get around +40, but if you figure I lost about 2-3 on the dyno for my heavier, larger rims, and 2-3 due to the RENNtech IC...it seems alright. This is all assuming the factory 189 was true to my car, which we have no idea if it is or isn't.
Torque was nearly perfect for the +40 they claimed.
If the stock 192 torque is correct, then it should be 134 on the dyno.
I pulled 162 on the dyno, which is about 231 corrected.
231-192 = +39 ftlbs torque.
Overall, I'm very happy with the setup and everything.
Erik
And because you people wouldn't leave me alone...
As I'm told, you lose 30% from flywheel to wheel.
If the stock 189 is correct, then you should see around 132 on the dyno.
I pulled 153 on the dyno, which is about 219 corrected.
219 - 189 = +30 HP.
I was told I should get around +40, but if you figure I lost about 2-3 on the dyno for my heavier, larger rims, and 2-3 due to the RENNtech IC...it seems alright. This is all assuming the factory 189 was true to my car, which we have no idea if it is or isn't.
Torque was nearly perfect for the +40 they claimed.
If the stock 192 torque is correct, then it should be 134 on the dyno.
I pulled 162 on the dyno, which is about 231 corrected.
231-192 = +39 ftlbs torque.
Overall, I'm very happy with the setup and everything.
Erik
Last edited by tifosiv122; Apr 7, 2006 at 09:46 PM.
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
please tell me you are not rocking 2 front stars.
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Rims are on:
And because you people wouldn't leave me alone...
As I'm told, you lose 30% from flywheel to wheel.
If the stock 189 is correct, then you should see around 132 on the dyno.
I pulled 153 on the dyno, which is about 219 corrected.
219 - 189 = +30 HP.
I was told I should get around +40, but if you figure I lost about 2-3 on the dyno for my heavier, larger rims, and 2-3 due to the RENNtech IC...it seems alright. This is all assuming the factory 189 was true to my car, which we have no idea if it is or isn't.
Torque was nearly perfect for the +40 they claimed.
If the stock 192 torque is correct, then it should be 134 on the dyno.
I pulled 162 on the dyno, which is about 231 corrected.
231-192 = +39 ftlbs torque.
Overall, I'm very happy with the setup and everything.
Erik
And because you people wouldn't leave me alone...
As I'm told, you lose 30% from flywheel to wheel.
If the stock 189 is correct, then you should see around 132 on the dyno.
I pulled 153 on the dyno, which is about 219 corrected.
219 - 189 = +30 HP.
I was told I should get around +40, but if you figure I lost about 2-3 on the dyno for my heavier, larger rims, and 2-3 due to the RENNtech IC...it seems alright. This is all assuming the factory 189 was true to my car, which we have no idea if it is or isn't.
Torque was nearly perfect for the +40 they claimed.
If the stock 192 torque is correct, then it should be 134 on the dyno.
I pulled 162 on the dyno, which is about 231 corrected.
231-192 = +39 ftlbs torque.
Overall, I'm very happy with the setup and everything.
Erik
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Originally Posted by pugguy2001
Did Kleemann do an ECU upgrade on your car? Some guy from another message board gave Kleemann his car to work on for the header and an ECU upgrade so you can get better performance from the header. Either way if you did or didnt can you fell the difference when you take off? I would rather have more torque this is why I am asking. I will have my Kleemann header installed as soon as they relealse it. I wasnt aware that they released the head yet. Well anyway you car looks hot and keep up the mods!
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Here's my dyno for comparison - though obviously my hardware is 1/2 different (heh) from Eriks. Alas, I too suffer the heavy wheel loss
. The before dyno was w/ just the Kleemann pulley kit, the after dyno w/ prototype CarLAB headers.
Last edited by mig888; Apr 8, 2006 at 05:30 PM.
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Ahh, cant believe I missed replies to this one.
pugguy2001 - yes, I can feel the power off the line. I felt more off the line power before the headers, with the headers I feel more power from 3-5K.
mig888 - I was told Mustang dynos show lower #s then Dynojet one's.
Outland - I'm only going by what i was told.
c230 o5 - Did you get the black centercaps or the silver B's? My ebay seller said he ran out of black stars and sent Bs and would send black stars when he gets more in stock. I didn't want to roll with Bs and I didn't want to have to remove my rims just to put the centers in and I didn't want to go without centers so I had the body shop paint the silver ones. It cost me $40 extra, but I had peace of mind.
Erik
pugguy2001 - yes, I can feel the power off the line. I felt more off the line power before the headers, with the headers I feel more power from 3-5K.
mig888 - I was told Mustang dynos show lower #s then Dynojet one's.
Outland - I'm only going by what i was told.
c230 o5 - Did you get the black centercaps or the silver B's? My ebay seller said he ran out of black stars and sent Bs and would send black stars when he gets more in stock. I didn't want to roll with Bs and I didn't want to have to remove my rims just to put the centers in and I didn't want to go without centers so I had the body shop paint the silver ones. It cost me $40 extra, but I had peace of mind.
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
I am until I find something better...NJ requires a front plate so I have a bracket, MI doesn't so I removed the plate, but I still have the bracket. My dealer only had the plate with the star...if you have any suggestions I'd be up for it because I haven't had a chance to find something else. Just the bracket alone looks even worse, trust me.
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