Installed UMW Stage2A.. the fun has begun
#1
Installed UMW Stage2A.. the fun has begun
It all started with an ECU tune. I was going to keep it simple. I didn’t want to go down that same slippery slope all my cars are victim of. But things don’t always go to plan. When Kevin from UMW sold me his ECU tune.. he said, “enjoy the appetizer!”
Knowing that every call, email and text are responded to immediately at ALL hours of the day and night is a service that is hard to explain and impossible to duplicate.
I ended up with his Stage 2a package. In short, it’s a K16/997GT2 Hybrid Zero Clearance turbo. Through the help of my great friend Eric, we lifted the car up on jack stands and did the install in my garage within a day. FYI.. once you get that rear bumper off, this car is relatively easy to work on. This is coming from a guy that didn’t know a wrench from a ratchet.. Ask Kevin.. he swung by and I could tell he was nervous I was doing the install. Priceless moment!
So after the repulsive and agonizing break in period of 250 miles.. the car just rips! I’m talking about 1st gear is useless, 2nd gear smokes up the tires/oh **** watch out your gonna hit the rev limiter, 3rd gear pull is unreal, 4th gear your trying to remember if the volume is up on the radar detector and why do these brakes suck *** all of a sudden. It is an experience I have never had in another car before. Unbelievable power.. torque at all revs.. It rips from 2K and upwards. There is no comparison from an ECU tune to a Turbo upgrade.
I took my brother in law out for a spin.. hearing him squeal in the passenger seat is a precious moment I will never forget. It’s the true indicator of your car being bad ***. This package is awesome. The ride is as smooth as stock., idle is perfect. I’m also equipped with a Europipe Loud exhaust…. The sound is nasty!!! Intoxicating..
I drive my car in the rain.. hell I’d drive it in the snow if my tires allowed. Its got 67,000 miles and counting.. and it drives better now than it did before. Awesome stuff to anyone that is on the fence.
I will post some 60-130 stats soon..
Knowing that every call, email and text are responded to immediately at ALL hours of the day and night is a service that is hard to explain and impossible to duplicate.
I ended up with his Stage 2a package. In short, it’s a K16/997GT2 Hybrid Zero Clearance turbo. Through the help of my great friend Eric, we lifted the car up on jack stands and did the install in my garage within a day. FYI.. once you get that rear bumper off, this car is relatively easy to work on. This is coming from a guy that didn’t know a wrench from a ratchet.. Ask Kevin.. he swung by and I could tell he was nervous I was doing the install. Priceless moment!
So after the repulsive and agonizing break in period of 250 miles.. the car just rips! I’m talking about 1st gear is useless, 2nd gear smokes up the tires/oh **** watch out your gonna hit the rev limiter, 3rd gear pull is unreal, 4th gear your trying to remember if the volume is up on the radar detector and why do these brakes suck *** all of a sudden. It is an experience I have never had in another car before. Unbelievable power.. torque at all revs.. It rips from 2K and upwards. There is no comparison from an ECU tune to a Turbo upgrade.
I took my brother in law out for a spin.. hearing him squeal in the passenger seat is a precious moment I will never forget. It’s the true indicator of your car being bad ***. This package is awesome. The ride is as smooth as stock., idle is perfect. I’m also equipped with a Europipe Loud exhaust…. The sound is nasty!!! Intoxicating..
I drive my car in the rain.. hell I’d drive it in the snow if my tires allowed. Its got 67,000 miles and counting.. and it drives better now than it did before. Awesome stuff to anyone that is on the fence.
I will post some 60-130 stats soon..
Last edited by Seattle996; 12-22-2010 at 04:15 AM. Reason: exhaust name
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For me, I haven't been down that path yet and while my wallet dreads that call, I can't wait to hook up with Kevin and **** off my wallet
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#8
I'm buying Kevins ECU tune, wastegate kit and diverter valve upgrade in the spring (I'm in Canada--the baby is asleep in storage until April). Prices he quoted me are excellent. I'm really looking forward to the extra boost.
Just so I know how much I'm in for ahead of time-what is the stage 2 turbo upgrade gonna set me back? (I know myself enough to say that it will be ordered sooner or later...)
Just so I know how much I'm in for ahead of time-what is the stage 2 turbo upgrade gonna set me back? (I know myself enough to say that it will be ordered sooner or later...)
#9
I'm buying Kevins ECU tune, wastegate kit and diverter valve upgrade in the spring (I'm in Canada--the baby is asleep in storage until April). Prices he quoted me are excellent. I'm really looking forward to the extra boost.
Just so I know how much I'm in for ahead of time-what is the stage 2 turbo upgrade gonna set me back? (I know myself enough to say that it will be ordered sooner or later...)
Just so I know how much I'm in for ahead of time-what is the stage 2 turbo upgrade gonna set me back? (I know myself enough to say that it will be ordered sooner or later...)
#10
These should look familiar..
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...otorwerks.html
Pricing for the Stage 2A is $5,895.00
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...otorwerks.html
Pricing for the Stage 2A is $5,895.00
#11
Dell, I can't wait...
Park, you'll get thru the break in period with no problem.. If you can't keep your foot out of it I can write you a break-in file. With Seattle (Bojan) he just couldn't get out and drive the car, we had snow, and then rain/flooding.
Fastboy, call me anytime. If the car is laid up, you can remove your actuators and get the wastegate kit installed.
Polar (Steven) Thanks for the call today!
Park, you'll get thru the break in period with no problem.. If you can't keep your foot out of it I can write you a break-in file. With Seattle (Bojan) he just couldn't get out and drive the car, we had snow, and then rain/flooding.
Fastboy, call me anytime. If the car is laid up, you can remove your actuators and get the wastegate kit installed.
Polar (Steven) Thanks for the call today!
#13
I am willing to make a ruling on the field and declare that anything Dell buys from Kevin is classified as 996Turbo "jewelry" and is therefore considered cosmedic and therefore a 'non mod'.
Dell's wallet is therefore placed on the 1 yard line, first and goal to go.
Signed,
Santa
Dell's wallet is therefore placed on the 1 yard line, first and goal to go.
Signed,
Santa
#14
In related news......
An unidentified man getting out of a slate grey non-modded Turbo was spotted climbing in to the cockpit of a F-14 and could be heard saying "Santa must die........"
An unidentified man getting out of a slate grey non-modded Turbo was spotted climbing in to the cockpit of a F-14 and could be heard saying "Santa must die........"
#15
Resistance is futile. Surely you knew this going in.
It takes a rare breed of individual to actually own a non mod garage queen ... OK perhaps an odd individual
Go ahead, go for the Kevin 'bling'
It takes a rare breed of individual to actually own a non mod garage queen ... OK perhaps an odd individual
Go ahead, go for the Kevin 'bling'