993tt and kinesis wheels
12-15-2003, 05:33 AM
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ROFL you guys... Actually here are a couple of my favorite latest shots then...
I left my car at Bob's for a few adjustments and when I came to pick it up it was all carbon fibre-fied Fast & Furious style.
I left my car at Bob's for a few adjustments and when I came to pick it up it was all carbon fibre-fied Fast & Furious style.
12-15-2003, 05:37 AM
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Then again these wheels and brakes are a nice combo
PS Kevin what's the record for eating RaMen? I think I can take it... Come on man the California sun is waiting and I am bored working on video cards. How about making me do a turbo uninstall or somethign fun like that!
PS Kevin what's the record for eating RaMen? I think I can take it... Come on man the California sun is waiting and I am bored working on video cards. How about making me do a turbo uninstall or somethign fun like that!
12-15-2003, 05:45 AM
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Originally posted by ca993twin
VB,
How many Beanie Babies for Alex's K18 wheels? If we put 4 space-saver spares on in their place, how long before he'd notice?
Pokemon cards. I also have my kids Pokemon cards to use as currency.
Can you shoot a picture of those wheels and post it? Oh... I suppose I could go to the Kinesis site and find them.
I'm looking forward to the total, wallet-emptying, Viperbob treatment next weekend.
VB,
How many Beanie Babies for Alex's K18 wheels? If we put 4 space-saver spares on in their place, how long before he'd notice?
Pokemon cards. I also have my kids Pokemon cards to use as currency.
Can you shoot a picture of those wheels and post it? Oh... I suppose I could go to the Kinesis site and find them.
I'm looking forward to the total, wallet-emptying, Viperbob treatment next weekend.
I guess I've always liked the Kinesis stuff and when we were down in LA, I was picking up some parts from a Porsche race shop/body shop and there were so many race cars that had Kinesis wheels on them. That has to say something for their strength and weight. Plus they look great.
I just sold my K58s
12-15-2003, 09:50 AM
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Steve, info about your mechanical boost gauge
Steve,
I interested because my boost gauge acts flakey (car runs great). Why are you installing a mechanical boost gauge? Are you going to install the gauge in the clock hole in the dash (replacing the clock like in the older turbos)? Please send parts info ($) and pictures of install (path for boost sensor hose routing).
I did buy a new boost sensor with last years pca coupon, I will try to install the new sensor next time I have the intercooler out. Maybe that will fix my boost bauge.
I still perfer the look of the boost gauge in the clock hole location (older cars), to me it it sex "turbo" more than the computer display location.
Jon
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I interested because my boost gauge acts flakey (car runs great). Why are you installing a mechanical boost gauge? Are you going to install the gauge in the clock hole in the dash (replacing the clock like in the older turbos)? Please send parts info ($) and pictures of install (path for boost sensor hose routing).
I did buy a new boost sensor with last years pca coupon, I will try to install the new sensor next time I have the intercooler out. Maybe that will fix my boost bauge.
I still perfer the look of the boost gauge in the clock hole location (older cars), to me it it sex "turbo" more than the computer display location.
Jon
Albuquerque
12-15-2003, 09:50 AM
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Originally posted by TB993tt
Is this similar to the one Fabspeed does for the N/A 993 ? If yes then it will almost certainly lose you power by sucking in warmer air from the engine compartment - you are better off putting the old box back on and reconnecting the snorkel to the I/C housing to get that cold air back in. For levels of tune under 450HP the stock air box is not restrictive ( a BMC/K&N filter element may help) hence the factory left alone at these levels.
Is this similar to the one Fabspeed does for the N/A 993 ? If yes then it will almost certainly lose you power by sucking in warmer air from the engine compartment - you are better off putting the old box back on and reconnecting the snorkel to the I/C housing to get that cold air back in. For levels of tune under 450HP the stock air box is not restrictive ( a BMC/K&N filter element may help) hence the factory left alone at these levels.
12-15-2003, 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by ca993twin
Indykid,
No, I've never dyno'd my car. The Gemballa ECU is advertised at 450HP, and it does seem to make the boost earlier. I have a mechanical boost gauge, but it's not plumbed yet (next weekend at viperbobs!) so that may tell me something. I also recommend that RS short shifter... helps with those long, VW-bus-like throws.
Indykid,
No, I've never dyno'd my car. The Gemballa ECU is advertised at 450HP, and it does seem to make the boost earlier. I have a mechanical boost gauge, but it's not plumbed yet (next weekend at viperbobs!) so that may tell me something. I also recommend that RS short shifter... helps with those long, VW-bus-like throws.
12-15-2003, 10:10 AM
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The stock digital boost guage is next to useless and definately useless if you run over 0.8bar.
Whilst I agree the clock installation is a nice solution, only Ruf offers one which retains the analogue clock and warning lights and that is in that Ruf green background colour + costs around$700US
Here is my electrical ricer guage - possibly the worst installation ever - but it is easy to see
The stock digital boost guage is next to useless and definately useless if you run over 0.8bar.
Whilst I agree the clock installation is a nice solution, only Ruf offers one which retains the analogue clock and warning lights and that is in that Ruf green background colour + costs around$700US
Here is my electrical ricer guage - possibly the worst installation ever - but it is easy to see
12-15-2003, 12:33 PM
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My mechanical boost gauge replaces the left hand A/C duct. The duct is still (somewhat) functional, and the installation looks very factory. This gauge was a gift from a fellow Rennlister, so I don't have any info on it. Andial? I dunno. Now that I have a new digital camera, I have no excuses for not posting a picture. Soon...
