EVO vs K2?
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EVO vs K2?
I am about to pull the plug and dive in on modding this thing and I wanted to take a little survey as to which tuner route and why people prefer??
I am not ready to open up the motor yet, but I want the pullies, ECU flash, headers, rotors, wheels, etc.
Stricktly performance. I want to boost power (always) and drop some weight in the spinning parts.
Also, I may be confused on who is a tuner and who is a sponsor, so sorry.
I am not ready to open up the motor yet, but I want the pullies, ECU flash, headers, rotors, wheels, etc.
Stricktly performance. I want to boost power (always) and drop some weight in the spinning parts.
Also, I may be confused on who is a tuner and who is a sponsor, so sorry.
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Originally Posted by jangy
I am about to pull the plug and dive in on modding this thing and I wanted to take a little survey as to which tuner route and why people prefer??
I am not ready to open up the motor yet, but I want the pullies, ECU flash, headers, rotors, wheels, etc.
Stricktly performance. I want to boost power (always) and drop some weight in the spinning parts.
Also, I may be confused on who is a tuner and who is a sponsor, so sorry.
I am not ready to open up the motor yet, but I want the pullies, ECU flash, headers, rotors, wheels, etc.
Stricktly performance. I want to boost power (always) and drop some weight in the spinning parts.
Also, I may be confused on who is a tuner and who is a sponsor, so sorry.
C2Designs doing my work. I have since sent the car back for even MORE upgrades and am 100% happy with the customer service!
Pick the one you are most comfortable with!
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I'd like to get opinions on Renntech too with the others !!! stage for stage...I read a ton about Kleeman and they are excellent by all accounts...what about Renntech ?
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Originally Posted by jangy
I am about to pull the plug and dive in on modding this thing and I wanted to take a little survey as to which tuner route and why people prefer??
I am not ready to open up the motor yet, but I want the pullies, ECU flash, headers, rotors, wheels, etc.
Stricktly performance. I want to boost power (always) and drop some weight in the spinning parts.
Also, I may be confused on who is a tuner and who is a sponsor, so sorry.
I am not ready to open up the motor yet, but I want the pullies, ECU flash, headers, rotors, wheels, etc.
Stricktly performance. I want to boost power (always) and drop some weight in the spinning parts.
Also, I may be confused on who is a tuner and who is a sponsor, so sorry.
Vic and I will both be at the August meet with our fully modified Evo cars and I will take you for a test drive. Just bring a change of boxer shorts.
Evosport is located in Huntington Beach. If you don't want to go with their product they are an authorized Kleeman dealer. The company is owned by two cool honest guys. Give Simon a call. He is also coming to the BBQ.
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Originally Posted by BENZGal
Jangy,
Vic and I will both be at the August meet with our fully modified Evo cars and I will take you for a test drive. Just bring a change of boxer shorts.
Evosport is located in Huntington Beach. If you don't want to go with their product they are an authorized Kleeman dealer. The company is owned by two cool honest guys. Give Simon a call. He is also coming to the BBQ.
Vic and I will both be at the August meet with our fully modified Evo cars and I will take you for a test drive. Just bring a change of boxer shorts.
Evosport is located in Huntington Beach. If you don't want to go with their product they are an authorized Kleeman dealer. The company is owned by two cool honest guys. Give Simon a call. He is also coming to the BBQ.
On the other hand, Kleeman has a pretty strong rep of dedication to the 55 kompressor.
I would LOVE a ride in your cars, and I will look to see if I can find ANY boxers at all. I can't remember the last time a girl made me shiat my pants!!
Thanks again
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Hey Jangy,
I think the shop might be more important then the brand. I can't imagine that the difference between the packages can be that great. I would look for a shop that you trusted and look hard at what they are authorized to do. EVO/Kleemann/RENNtech all make great products and should stand behind them, I would be more worried about making sure they were installed correctly and that my car wasn't damaged in the process. We have all read the horror stories posted on this board but in my opinion they where all based on the installer and not the manufacturer. Just my $.02 .
I think the shop might be more important then the brand. I can't imagine that the difference between the packages can be that great. I would look for a shop that you trusted and look hard at what they are authorized to do. EVO/Kleemann/RENNtech all make great products and should stand behind them, I would be more worried about making sure they were installed correctly and that my car wasn't damaged in the process. We have all read the horror stories posted on this board but in my opinion they where all based on the installer and not the manufacturer. Just my $.02 .
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Originally Posted by catalystkid
Hey Jangy,
I think the shop might be more important then the brand. I can't imagine that the difference between the packages can be that great. I would look for a shop that you trusted and look hard at what they are authorized to do. EVO/Kleemann/RENNtech all make great products and should stand behind them, I would be more worried about making sure they were installed correctly and that my car wasn't damaged in the process. We have all read the horror stories posted on this board but in my opinion they where all based on the installer and not the manufacturer. Just my $.02 .
I think the shop might be more important then the brand. I can't imagine that the difference between the packages can be that great. I would look for a shop that you trusted and look hard at what they are authorized to do. EVO/Kleemann/RENNtech all make great products and should stand behind them, I would be more worried about making sure they were installed correctly and that my car wasn't damaged in the process. We have all read the horror stories posted on this board but in my opinion they where all based on the installer and not the manufacturer. Just my $.02 .
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Originally Posted by catalystkid
Hey Jangy,
I think the shop might be more important then the brand. I can't imagine that the difference between the packages can be that great. I would look for a shop that you trusted and look hard at what they are authorized to do. EVO/Kleemann/RENNtech all make great products and should stand behind them, I would be more worried about making sure they were installed correctly and that my car wasn't damaged in the process. We have all read the horror stories posted on this board but in my opinion they where all based on the installer and not the manufacturer. Just my $.02 .
I think the shop might be more important then the brand. I can't imagine that the difference between the packages can be that great. I would look for a shop that you trusted and look hard at what they are authorized to do. EVO/Kleemann/RENNtech all make great products and should stand behind them, I would be more worried about making sure they were installed correctly and that my car wasn't damaged in the process. We have all read the horror stories posted on this board but in my opinion they where all based on the installer and not the manufacturer. Just my $.02 .
Right now with all the ECU reprogramming/recall issues with modded cars, its nice to know that I can just drop my car off and get the programming done in one day instead of having to overnight the ECU across the country. Luckily for me I have not needed to reprogram the ECU but just in case I know it will be a quick turnaround. With parts being equal, it boils down to logistics and service. This is not a knock on any non local tuner but a praise to the one who has taken care of me over the past 2 years.
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Originally Posted by vader
Great for you left coasters but Chicago boys have less choices and we don't have Evo
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Originally Posted by 2K6E55
LOCAL, SERVICE and TURN AROUND TIME...
Jangy, just like we bought the E55 locally at Hoehn instead of MBSB or Laguna Nigel!
Jangy, just like we bought the E55 locally at Hoehn instead of MBSB or Laguna Nigel!
I am definitely down to be a bit cutting edge and working with someone on developing new and improved mods, as I am sure you have done with them. Just curious.
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Originally Posted by jangy
Yup yup...I am impressed with how Kleeman is handling all the ECu issues, etc. But I think the local advantage is a biggy. Hey VIC55, I know you've been treated well, but is that a function of your relationship or simply how EVO works?
I am definitely down to be a bit cutting edge and working with someone on developing new and improved mods, as I am sure you have done with them. Just curious.
I am definitely down to be a bit cutting edge and working with someone on developing new and improved mods, as I am sure you have done with them. Just curious.
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Vic I think there are a few shown on Kleeman USA...one may be a dealer...the other I am pretty sure I read a crappy review on here...and the last one may be good but I would love to here some pro comments on Renntech too since MY dealer will do the install for me....
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Originally Posted by vader
Vic I think there are a few shown on Kleeman USA...one may be a dealer...the other I am pretty sure I read a crappy review on here...and the last one may be good but I would love to here some pro comments on Renntech too since MY dealer will do the install for me....
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Originally Posted by vader
Vic I think there are a few shown on Kleeman USA...one may be a dealer...the other I am pretty sure I read a crappy review on here...and the last one may be good but I would love to here some pro comments on Renntech too since MY dealer will do the install for me....
I am near Chicago as well and have been looking into this. We have Knauz which is a MB dealer and Kleemann said they are the most experienced but their labor rates are high and they are the ones who did Stiff1's install and look at all the trouble he is having. There is Willow in Chicago but they are the ones who have had negative things written about them. I am probably going to visit Chicago Performance in Melrose Park, Marcus Frost says they are excellent.
I know Naperville MB is a RENNtech shop but $5K for pulleys and an ECU seems high. They want $5K for headers and almost $4K for an airbox?!?
Seems out of line compared to what others are charging.
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Just my input ... great service and support from renntech.
Renntech might be a tad more expensive but I found it to be worth it. (I don't see a lot a people having problems with Renntech)
Renntech might be a tad more expensive but I found it to be worth it. (I don't see a lot a people having problems with Renntech)
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Originally Posted by vader
I know Renntech Pulley/ECU is 5k...but what I am not really clear on is what does the Klee Pulley/ECU run ? Its hard to figure out all the K1 thru K ? stuff....
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That is quite a big difference...if thats installed then Kleeman will get the nod....5k for the Renntech is without the install I think. Have to wait and see what the outcome is with the ECU problems.
