Day trip to Brenspeed
10-04-2013, 07:17 AM
#6
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MI
Posts: 124
I'm getting used to my car all over again.
One of my favoritest things to do is to pull onto a road slightly faster than the traction control can deal with. A little kick of the rear end, a little chirping, and then the rush of acceleration. It was easy enough to do before. First time I tried that with new gear and tune I fish-tailed and spun tires a lot more than usual. It was fun, but unexpected.
Then yesterday, with fresh rain on the road, I wasn't pushing at all, but I spun tires and fish-tailed from a stop. It was kind of embarrassing.
I don't know how much I can count on traction control any more. I'll have to cool it until I get used to her. Don't want to wreck it.
On dry road she sticks quite well and makes a very satisfying roar. And goes like hell compared to before.
5.0/4.10 guys will be unimpressed, but I'm quite happy with my still-frugal, still comfy cruiser little beast
One of my favoritest things to do is to pull onto a road slightly faster than the traction control can deal with. A little kick of the rear end, a little chirping, and then the rush of acceleration. It was easy enough to do before. First time I tried that with new gear and tune I fish-tailed and spun tires a lot more than usual. It was fun, but unexpected.
Then yesterday, with fresh rain on the road, I wasn't pushing at all, but I spun tires and fish-tailed from a stop. It was kind of embarrassing.
I don't know how much I can count on traction control any more. I'll have to cool it until I get used to her. Don't want to wreck it.
On dry road she sticks quite well and makes a very satisfying roar. And goes like hell compared to before.
5.0/4.10 guys will be unimpressed, but I'm quite happy with my still-frugal, still comfy cruiser little beast
10-04-2013, 11:00 AM
#7
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Acworth, GA
Posts: 3,666
I'm getting used to my car all over again.
One of my favoritest things to do is to pull onto a road slightly faster than the traction control can deal with. A little kick of the rear end, a little chirping, and then the rush of acceleration. It was easy enough to do before. First time I tried that with new gear and tune I fish-tailed and spun tires a lot more than usual. It was fun, but unexpected.
Then yesterday, with fresh rain on the road, I wasn't pushing at all, but I spun tires and fish-tailed from a stop. It was kind of embarrassing.
I don't know how much I can count on traction control any more. I'll have to cool it until I get used to her. Don't want to wreck it.
On dry road she sticks quite well and makes a very satisfying roar. And goes like hell compared to before.
5.0/4.10 guys will be unimpressed, but I'm quite happy with my still-frugal, still comfy cruiser little beast
One of my favoritest things to do is to pull onto a road slightly faster than the traction control can deal with. A little kick of the rear end, a little chirping, and then the rush of acceleration. It was easy enough to do before. First time I tried that with new gear and tune I fish-tailed and spun tires a lot more than usual. It was fun, but unexpected.
Then yesterday, with fresh rain on the road, I wasn't pushing at all, but I spun tires and fish-tailed from a stop. It was kind of embarrassing.
I don't know how much I can count on traction control any more. I'll have to cool it until I get used to her. Don't want to wreck it.
On dry road she sticks quite well and makes a very satisfying roar. And goes like hell compared to before.
5.0/4.10 guys will be unimpressed, but I'm quite happy with my still-frugal, still comfy cruiser little beast
Did you get a cold air intake (CAI) too?
I remember the day I uploaded my Brenspeed custom tune. It was also rainy and real slick on the roads. I fish tailed out of my neighborhood and almost went sideways. I had the biggest grin on my face! After my first test ride with the custom tune, I ran into the house and told my wife she had to test drive it as well. I heard her squeeling tire as she left the neighborhood and said she about went sideways too. LOL
It will take some time getting used to the new added power.
Gotta love technology these days!
Be careful and have fun!
Last edited by kevinmalec; 10-04-2013 at 11:11 AM.
10-07-2013, 08:47 AM
#9
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Acworth, GA
Posts: 3,666
Enjoy your newly added power! =)
10-07-2013, 04:00 PM
#10
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Acworth, GA
Posts: 12,260
I was just curious. I've read that the stock airboxes on the 2011+ are more efficient than the (2005-2010) models and adding a CAI doesn't really add much performance gains. Hence, the reason why Brenspeed may not have recommended a CAI.
Enjoy your newly added power! =)
Enjoy your newly added power! =)
