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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Hi new to the forum. I just pick up a 2002 c230 coupe with a couple of minor issues that are being work on . I want to make this my DD and let my SRT4 rest in the garage.

Here goes a pic after re doing all the SC pluming and new IC. Now I'm waiting on the new TB so the car could hit the road.

Next buy is 18x8.5 f +33 18x9.5 b +35 MB split rims, lower on H&R and projector headlights.. can't wait





Here is a pic of my Stance SRT4

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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Odd parts to need to replace. Whats the story behind that?
Originally Posted by XxXavierPRxXx
Hi new to the forum. I just pick up a 2002 c230 coupe with a couple of minor issues that are being work on . I want to make this my DD and let my SRT4 rest in the garage.

Here goes a pic after re doing all the SC pluming and new IC. Now I'm waiting on the new TB so the car could hit the road.

Next buy is 18x8.5 f +33 18x9.5 b +35 MB split rims, lower on H&R and projector headlights.. can't wait

Here is a pic of my Stance SRT4
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Id go +25 front and +30 rear
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Odd parts to need to replace. Whats the story behind that?
From what I could tell.. it got a minor hit on the front and the cold side pipe had a really big crack and the TB plug was toasted. I will see next week when I put her all together. Hopefully that will clear all the fault code and start seen some boost .

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Id go +25 front and +30 rear
Running what size of tires? I see you rocking some CCW
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 01:07 AM
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Another coupe owner is always good, Welcome to the forum!
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 most go with 225/40/18 and 255/335/18
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Another coupe owner is always good, Welcome to the forum!



Originally Posted by phister
for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 most go with 225/40/18 and 255/335/18

Thanks for the advice definitely going to take that route
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Yes no more check engine light and the car is seen 5lbs of boost now moving to wheels and suspesion .
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Welcome to the coupe forum (sedan owners think it's their forum too, but it really isn't). 5 lbs is a bit low on boost - make sure everything's working well. When stock, I had about 7.5 or so.

I'm assuming you're in Puerto Rico?

If you're really looking for performance improvements, a new supercharger pulley and tune are the best bets.

When you're looking at wheels, don't forget to check weights - some of the options can get really piggy.
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Welcome to the coupe forum (sedan owners think it's their forum too, but it really isn't). 5 lbs is a bit low on boost - make sure everything's working well. When stock, I had about 7.5 or so.

I'm assuming you're in Puerto Rico?

If you're really looking for performance improvements, a new supercharger pulley and tune are the best bets.

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What is stock stock boost?

I'm reading out of Torque droid app going to the ODBII. I need to connect to one of the vacuum line to get a tru reading but the firewall look pretty tight to get a vacuum line. I going to do a boost leak see what I find but boost is holding up good and is pretty quick (loud SC whine)

Yes I'm from PR but at California (Army )

Im going with monoblock VI 18s 8.5 and 9.5
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