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Old 05-24-2012, 10:56 PM
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that's not a lot at all.Any KR? I'm currently running 25% E85 and hit 22*
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None of what any of you siad sounds like your cars are running good. That's why I said what I said. If you have to constantly monkey with it that's not a "solid" tune. I'm not ******* on your set-ups, but if you can't add boost, get a tune and drive then that's too much of a hassle.

If a tune was available that allowed me to turn on my car and drive it reliably without forever having to dick with it I'd do it. That's what I meant. Nobody has the magic tune that works everytime.
Old 05-25-2012, 01:22 AM
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my only option was trifecta i an 05. but i think my tune is pretty solid. and thanks for the feedback on the lowering i wanna bring my sportlines a tad lower but dont wanna have a nasty ride where every bump is brutal
Old 05-25-2012, 02:16 AM
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I talked about turbo kit vs my other plan mentioned. He agreed I should forget the turbo idea, even though he'd like me to keep up with him. He's got a 2008 Volvo S60 T5 over 315whp with just a tune, that thing hauls ass.
Old 05-25-2012, 02:24 AM
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Once I go HPT(very soon)My tune will be solid and i'll never have to touch tuning again unless I turbo swap or some other stupid shenanigans.But I am hungry for a Coyote 5.0 and I get mad discounts on fords lol
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Originally Posted by Jookycola
The dirty little secret about 2.2/2.4 - turbo or SC builds is nobody has a solid tune for it. Spend some more time on the 2.2 forums of this site and you see a pattern of shitty running cobalts.
I dont really agree with this. yes, there are some that have attempted to boost their 2.2/2.4 and been unsuccessful, BUT I think the ones that do run great definitely out number the ones that dont. in the past two years, i've turbo'd & SC'd two different 2.2s, both of which run amazing.


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Easy killer.I think mine runs purty dam good.Base model almost hitting 12's in the 1/4 mile isn't too shabby.Stock interal'd gen2 L61 too.
i'm curious as to my 1/4 mile, but I want to drive it normal for a while before trying although, i was at the track last night and it was VERY tempting, but i didnt lol


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my AFR are all over
you and me freaking both. but my datalogs look fine apparently. mine are like anywhere from 10 to 17 sometimes at idle, which is obviously NOT good. but cruising & under boost, they're spot on, until i let off the gas and like coast, in which case, it drops to like 11 and i get dashes, then when i get back on the gas it goes from 17 back down to normal at cruise. idfk. i e-mailed vince about it last night so we'll see what he says.

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Old 05-25-2012, 05:39 PM
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mine does the exact same thing lol..also update on wheels..talked to kruman customs.. i have to pack these up and have em sent tuesday (damn holiday) then they will ship mine. hes trying to get a credit for me but if not he will sell me a bunch a stuff at cost for him for the inconvinace.. springs might come today yet atleast i hope.. if not a weekend of cleaning and cruising
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atleast they are taking care of you though
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Last if parts finally coming in. Made appt to get new wheels, big boy brakes, rear drum swap, and new 5 lug bearings in. Will be already for CED shens!!!!
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Last if parts finally coming in. Made appt to get new wheels, big boy brakes, rear drum swap, and new 5 lug bearings in. Will be already for CED shens!!!!
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Just a question here about sidkesirts. How many have installed them? How did you do it? Drill the holes or just use double sided tape and the clips on the ends and bottom?
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double sided tape and clips on bottom and ends. 2 winters with no problems
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Originally Posted by Synergy1415P3
Just a question here about sidkesirts. How many have installed them? How did you do it? Drill the holes or just use double sided tape and the clips on the ends and bottom?
i lined them up how i wanted them. used chalk string and snapped it against the line where the clips would go. put some paint on the clips and pressed them against the body of the car. that showed me where to drill. Then i drilled holes and installed. pretty easy really
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yea i have clips on bottem and none on top gonn fix that this weeknd and put clips on ends up top to secure them
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how secure are the skirts with only bottoms?
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the top are the crucial clips. those are what hold it in place firmly up against the bod of the car
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Originally Posted by Synergy1415P3
Just a question here about sidkesirts. How many have installed them? How did you do it? Drill the holes or just use double sided tape and the clips on the ends and bottom?
lolz this has come up so many times... Drilled holes here.
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they arent gonna fall off.. but the ends on top sag with double sided tape.. this weekend im gonna clean inside and out realt good..clean engine bay up de tint taillights since i can professionly have em done tuseday for 40.. next week SHOULD be good.. rims lower and dope tail lights
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2 years here with no sags. Keep in mind most of the people who promote drilling arent in wintery areas. Winter+salt= bad news
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drilled holes
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Originally Posted by 07blackg5
2 years here with no sags. Keep in mind most of the people who promote drilling arent in wintery areas. Winter+salt= bad news
Exactly, thats what I'm worried about.
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i have winter here.. oh well **** it lol
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Originally Posted by znew
i lined them up how i wanted them. used chalk string and snapped it against the line where the clips would go. put some paint on the clips and pressed them against the body of the car. that showed me where to drill. Then i drilled holes and installed. pretty easy really
This is what I did...


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i have winter here.. oh well **** it lol
Me too but mine doesn't see that kinda weather, I put it away the end of October
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I live in Nebraska... we have snow.. Drill the hole, then spray with rusteloum undercoating.. problem solved.
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