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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 4g63smokinall4s
No regrets Joe

i always do thorough research before purchasing

keep em coming guys this is a good thread! Interesting
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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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I regret my AEM Tru boost it wont let me boost over 15psi when it is set at 24psi and my boost limiter is set at 25psi. my car starts stuttering when i strt to boost 2much and wont let me go ne fastr. and its not a boost leak. cant figure it out so im gon take it out and do ECU boost.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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i hate my act clutch
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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by allison
the only thing i regret about my cluth is sitting in damn traffic. i bought a competition stage 2 clutch and let me tell you when you sit in stop and go traffic for 2 hours be prepared to want to break your left leg off
Why? because the stage 2 cci clutch is stiff?
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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I HATE my APR carbon fiber mirrors. I live here in Ohio and the sale rusted the metal. That and the paint flakes off. Its a pain in the *** always having to repaint them.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Forgot another regretful buy....

Getting rexpeed's CF ganador copy mirrors.
Saved a few hundred over getting real ganadors, and now wasted that few hundred trying to fix them up, and it won't even fix properly because the CF and clear coat was just that badly done!

and also the wiring.... omgg.... its like they got some old used wire to wire up the electronic part of it since it sometimes works, sometimes doesn't...
and the mirror part... omgg.... it doesn't sit flush with the mirror, and it's like they took it found mirrors at the local scrapyard, cut the shape they needed, then put it on.

Thats one of the biggest regret.... dunno how i forgot about that one >< ><
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Old May 18, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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tuner problems, need tuner in Queens or long island

This is my first thread. i have read many but I am looking for help. I have made many modifications and regret the results. I put in what I was told a stage 2 clutch. I can not get it into gear easily on occasion. My tune shop says it is the transmission. It happened exactly at the time of installation. i have the HKS booster and am not certain of what boost I should set it at. Dangerous I know. I have a blow off valve I hate. First it was too noisy, not I keep blowing a hose off and can not get it to stay on.
I get a loud pop at take off but sometimes at times I am not using the clutch. I don't know what it is. Dealer says everything is the clutch. they are no help.
I need a new tuner. Are there any in the new york (queens area) that can be recommend. i will keep reading till then.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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I'm sry guys but this site won't let me post threadds cuz im new but I just have a quick question for my evo9Mr. I just bought set of HKS 272 camshafts, hks Cam Gears, and methane injection. and im going to get a tune after all this is installed. Im bout to buy a big intercooler and also im looking at the green performance turbo but i cant find any information about the turbo so i was depending on you..if anyone has just a little time to explain this to me i would greatly appreciate it. cell (901) 201 0430 email: tbryant0226@yahoo.com
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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This thread is the reason i got my exedy twin, so manny people are hating on their first clutch choice and end up getting the twin in the end. My only reget is my QTP cutout, the quality is top notch but its way to loud when opened. I had no idea how loud it was actually going to be.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by boostincincy
I bought my evo 3 weeks before the financial collapse, so I'm pretty much stuck with it right now. I love it to death, but I just stare at it in the garage every day and every night just wanting to rip it apart, cage it, build it up....anything.


I regret getting a IX SE with 6k on it, instead of getting an VIII, maybe a salvaged one that I could've had a fun project car with. My EVO's too perfect to rip apart.
I agree with you 100% if I got a lightly modded 8 I'd have the extra $ to have some fun with it and make it the way I want it.
But now with the IX, I love it, but it's not how I want it to be.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by funks
Why? because the stage 2 cci clutch is stiff?
when its brand new and your stuck in traffic, id say so haha
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Old May 20, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SavEVOIX
I have a Competition Clutch Stage 3.5 and it SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS.

By FAR the worst clutch I have EVER used. The damn thing engages at the very top of the clutch. Adjusting pedal position does not change crap. After numerous calls to Competition Clutch they told me "yup, that's how it is".

SUCKS. DO NOT BUY.
the stage 2 does the same. it sucks
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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I dont regret much i did or got for the car cuz I do a ton of research. i do regret a few mods the prev owner did though that I have had to fix or in the process of fixing:

1. ACT clutch. I hate this thing with a passion as the concesus has already said. so I will leave my opinions to myself
2. Forge Motorsports BOV. On a replacement from them and problem still with surging
3. EBC red pads. . . killing my rotors
4. Perrin short antenna. . . doesnt pick up radio stations worth a ****
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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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4. Perrin short antenna. . . doesnt pick up radio stations worth a ****
glad I saw this I was about to get one!!
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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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^^^ lol i want a shorty antenna, after seeing all these lightning storms this last week, im trying not to get hit... i saw a pole get split in half by martinlutherking blvd, right off i-95 f*** that...
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