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Old 03-27-2009, 11:46 AM
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put on a boost gauge and just make sure yer not overboosting or something.
Old 03-27-2009, 12:08 PM
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I think when you get on the boost, the rear squats and the tires bite in...the Hyundai's front lifts and he'll get wheelspin, losing traction, losing a race with you.

Plus the Hyundai is a girl's car.
Old 03-27-2009, 12:13 PM
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just wait until you go up against a genesis V6 coupe...300HP, RWD...
Old 03-27-2009, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Keithr726
I'd get a boost gauge and wideband to start. Open up the DME and KLR and find out what chips you have. Post some pictures and let us see if we spot anything.
I am a first Porsche owner- 87 944 turbo

I know for a fact mine is not stock all the way around.

This is a noob question but what is and where are the DME and KLR???
Old 03-27-2009, 12:47 PM
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DME is the engine computer in control of fueling and timing, KLR is the knock management system that can alter timing and boost levels to protect the motor.
Old 03-27-2009, 02:15 PM
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and they're under the passenger footwell under the dash behind a piece of wood.
Old 03-27-2009, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by harrisonrick
I think when you get on the boost, the rear squats and the tires bite in...the Hyundai's front lifts and he'll get wheelspin, losing traction, losing a race with you.

Plus the Hyundai is a girl's car.
I recently had a s/c tib in my shop and was very impressed with build quality and fit/finish. With the s/c it was a fairly fun ride, although traction was a serious problem. I never ran a race simulation as its never good to beat a customer...and losing sucks too. I have to say, everyone who rides in my car comes away surprised.
Old 03-27-2009, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 944obscene
How much of a factor is weight, from 60-120ish? Just curious.
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Old 03-27-2009, 06:25 PM
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lol^
Old 03-27-2009, 09:12 PM
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Look what i ran across http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjVd6...eature=related
If he had a better start.......
Old 03-27-2009, 09:20 PM
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^^ if he did have a better start ..... i agree lol nice video.
Old 03-27-2009, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by V2Rocket_aka944
lol^
I figured you'd appreciate that.

Old 03-27-2009, 09:58 PM
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i need to figure a way out to balance light weight modifications with comfort..ive removed some ancillary systems because i dont need them (ac, ps, pr, rear seatback) but will be adding alot of weight at the same time (SC/IC/plumbing, lots and lots of sound deadening when i do carpet, stereo type stuff). id like to get my car around 2500lbs.
Old 03-27-2009, 11:06 PM
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I've already taken parts off the car to replace with aftermarket parts. A baseline will be pushed aside. Guess I will have to speculate on where it stands before the mods.
Old 03-28-2009, 01:01 PM
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Since setting the koni yellows on my daily driver to fully firm i've redefined the word "Comfort" because I've found that i"m now totally "comfortable" with the bone jarring ride and increased rattles because damnit its the most fun i've had without involving body fluids.



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