Well, advice needed, show or go?
06-06-2007, 03:11 AM
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Well, advice needed, show or go?
Well I've been doing some looking around for what to do next. I was posed this question by "the King" after Norwalk and I told him, I don' t know....and I didn't. I don't have the Prettiest or fastest but looking for help.....
The looking I've been doing is track time and my car. To be honest (and Vain) I got a good running car. Its an auto and IMO mildly modded. No headers, no duals, no DR's, still has cats, nothing F/I or Nitrous yet and its a V6....lol. Other than Boss 244 there is currently no one faster (N/A 4.0...sorry Nick you'll beat me soon, I know you will).
My questions to ALL OF YOU is what do I do. Do I try to hit 14.2's or lower or do I start adding mods for show....LOOKS?
I will never have Scrmins car or Rygens/Flapjacks power but I can do other things to my ride but I don't know what. Maybe chin spoiler (others say no to low) I will stay V6 through and through no new facias. Maybe Stripes Silver of course or I got a quote for ghost flames on the hood....thoughts?
Or do I go for the speed and try to hit the 13.9 mark N/A, Alum D/S, Panhard, Duals?
My concern is the WIFE is getting less mod acceptant( hear that Marty and Jim)...lol I only got a left few in me. I can only hide so much. Please chime in and let me know what YOUR thoughts are!
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The looking I've been doing is track time and my car. To be honest (and Vain) I got a good running car. Its an auto and IMO mildly modded. No headers, no duals, no DR's, still has cats, nothing F/I or Nitrous yet and its a V6....lol. Other than Boss 244 there is currently no one faster (N/A 4.0...sorry Nick you'll beat me soon, I know you will).
My questions to ALL OF YOU is what do I do. Do I try to hit 14.2's or lower or do I start adding mods for show....LOOKS?
I will never have Scrmins car or Rygens/Flapjacks power but I can do other things to my ride but I don't know what. Maybe chin spoiler (others say no to low) I will stay V6 through and through no new facias. Maybe Stripes Silver of course or I got a quote for ghost flames on the hood....thoughts?
Or do I go for the speed and try to hit the 13.9 mark N/A, Alum D/S, Panhard, Duals?
My concern is the WIFE is getting less mod acceptant( hear that Marty and Jim)...lol I only got a left few in me. I can only hide so much. Please chime in and let me know what YOUR thoughts are!
RON[/align]
06-06-2007, 03:54 AM
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RE: Well, advice needed, show or go?
Youre car looks great so I say do some performance mods like you said the alum. driveshaft would probably be a good one or other small performance things like udp's (unless you already have that). I really like that rocker stripe you have, where'd you get that?
06-06-2007, 04:29 AM
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RE: Well, advice needed, show or go?
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Youre car looks great so I say do some performance mods like you said the alum. driveshaft would probably be a good one or other small performance things like udp's (unless you already have that). I really like that rocker stripe you have, where'd you get that?
Youre car looks great so I say do some performance mods like you said the alum. driveshaft would probably be a good one or other small performance things like udp's (unless you already have that). I really like that rocker stripe you have, where'd you get that?
and Rico did the headers do anything for you?
06-06-2007, 02:46 PM
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RE: Well, advice needed, show or go?
Ron -How many times do I need to tell you this? You currently are the 2nd quickest N/A 4.0Lat 14.4xx, but you are not the 2nd fastest at 95.0mph. Although you have a quicker ET, I'm faster than you at 95.7mph
Or are you strictly talking about 4.0L's in Michigan??? 
In terms of performance mods, a PH driveshaft would be "safer" when you are screaming down the track with your 3.73's. You can sell your wife on that one cuz it really is an improvement in safety for anyone inside the car (and it reduces rotational mass). A port & polish will be harder to sell...
I'm not huge on appearance mods, but you have an infinite number of changes you can make to your TG coupe. Rather than go haphazard, establish your overall goal for the car (i.e. looking for a mag feature, snagging a best of show trophy, designing a look that sets you apart, etc). Once you have a goal in mind, then you can find the mods that will give you a balanced look to achieve that.
Or are you strictly talking about 4.0L's in Michigan??? In terms of performance mods, a PH driveshaft would be "safer" when you are screaming down the track with your 3.73's. You can sell your wife on that one cuz it really is an improvement in safety for anyone inside the car (and it reduces rotational mass). A port & polish will be harder to sell...
I'm not huge on appearance mods, but you have an infinite number of changes you can make to your TG coupe. Rather than go haphazard, establish your overall goal for the car (i.e. looking for a mag feature, snagging a best of show trophy, designing a look that sets you apart, etc). Once you have a goal in mind, then you can find the mods that will give you a balanced look to achieve that.
06-06-2007, 02:57 PM
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RE: Well, advice needed, show or go?
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Ron -How many times do I need to tell you this? You currently are the 2nd quickest N/A 4.0Lat 14.4xx, but you are not the 2nd fastest at 95.0mph. Although you have a quicker ET, I'm faster than you at 95.7mph Or are you strictly talking about 4.0L's in Michigan???
In terms of performance mods, a PH driveshaft would be "safer" when you are screaming down the track with your 3.73's. You can sell your wife on that one cuz it really is an improvement in safety for anyone inside the car (and it reduces rotational mass). A port & polish will be harder to sell...
I'm not huge on appearance mods, but you have an infinite number of changes you can make to your TG coupe. Rather than go haphazard, establish your overall goal for the car (i.e. looking for a mag feature, snagging a best of show trophy, designing a look that sets you apart, etc). Once you have a goal in mind, then you can find the mods that will give you a balanced look to achieve that.
Ron -How many times do I need to tell you this? You currently are the 2nd quickest N/A 4.0Lat 14.4xx, but you are not the 2nd fastest at 95.0mph. Although you have a quicker ET, I'm faster than you at 95.7mph
Or are you strictly talking about 4.0L's in Michigan??? In terms of performance mods, a PH driveshaft would be "safer" when you are screaming down the track with your 3.73's. You can sell your wife on that one cuz it really is an improvement in safety for anyone inside the car (and it reduces rotational mass). A port & polish will be harder to sell...
I'm not huge on appearance mods, but you have an infinite number of changes you can make to your TG coupe. Rather than go haphazard, establish your overall goal for the car (i.e. looking for a mag feature, snagging a best of show trophy, designing a look that sets you apart, etc). Once you have a goal in mind, then you can find the mods that will give you a balanced look to achieve that.
As for looks I'm just looking to make my car stand out more, speed is always a concern.
Talk to you soon, let me know on the D/S
06-06-2007, 06:08 PM
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RE: Well, advice needed, show or go?
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LOL you kill me, thanks for the advice but I think I'm going with the D/S I just ordered one if intrested let me know I got a sweet deal on a custom shaft. They are building it today and I should have it ready by Tuesday next week. If not sooner. Yes you are faster but have DR's too cheater.....lol
As for looks I'm just looking to make my car stand out more, speed is always a concern.
Talk to you soon, let me know on the D/S
LOL you kill me, thanks for the advice but I think I'm going with the D/S I just ordered one if intrested let me know I got a sweet deal on a custom shaft. They are building it today and I should have it ready by Tuesday next week. If not sooner. Yes you are faster but have DR's too cheater.....lol
As for looks I'm just looking to make my car stand out more, speed is always a concern.
Talk to you soon, let me know on the D/S
A new driveshaft should be a nice improvement for you in both safety and performance. I installed my PH driveshaft and safety loop at the same time as my gears/LSD, so the change to my car was dramatic. I think you'll be pleased...
