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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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I regret going with a big turbo. Car pulls like crazy once it hits, but its no fun on the street and I dont even attempt to compete in auto-x. To make it even worse, the only dragstrip in Maine is an 1/8 mile.

Next regret is Seibon CF!
I have a Seibon CF Hood, fits like a glove.

What size turbo? Im on a 35r, and yes it may not be the best for autox, but perfectly fine for street. I do get great mileage with it, and i love how it sucks you back to the seat.

I personally hate the maintenance on my CF parts on the car (clear coat oxidation) since i have no garage, and resand/re-clear this stuff every year ;(
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig King
The majority of ACT clutch users that experience lock-out, installed the clutch themselves....
I use ACT HDSS, and i have experienced lockout, but have since adjusted the clutch about two times and have no seen the lockout since.
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 04:07 AM
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tein coilovers and a weapon-r intake manifold.Teins are the worst ever driven on an evo
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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I am very tempted to add my g'damn QuarterMaster 8Leg to this list. There is NO WAY to drive this summa***** normally without looking like I have no clue how to drive standard or wheel hopping like mad.

SO AGGRAVATING.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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For me i would have to say. Torque Solution motor mounts and Exedy Triple. Makes the clutch that much noisier. Not to mention the cams add to the noise. All the parts are great but i dont recommend for DD what so ever.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Exedy twin and ksport coilover. I recently bought a quartermaster clutch to replace the exedy twin, feels way better, and does not slip like the exedy twin hd - rebuilding it almost every 10-12k miles was not fun either.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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I regret not reading this thread 40k miles ago! Great idea to start it! At this point i don't regret mods i made, only those i spent the money on and not installed yet. That'll change soon though :-D
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 05:17 AM
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Autometer lower console gauge pod

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-20029/?rtype=10


It fits fine, but it places the gauges awfully close to your knuckles for the 2-3 and 4-5 shifts.

I swapped it for the 42 Draft Designs one. Other than that, no modification regrets.
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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I regret ever modifying my car in the first place... the driveability is so much worse than stock.

You really have to look at where you are in your life though. If you don't mind the way a modded car drives then go for it... I guess I'm just venting, but I really think that cars should be kept stock. I'll probably going back to stock soon... even though I really want to build the car up. Maybe one day I'll own a 1000 horsepower evo
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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I regret the act clutch as well as not recirculating the bov
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 01:27 AM
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kinda regret getting the injen intake and intercooler kit. running those with the ets 4inch intercooler. shoulda just wait to order the whole ets intercooler and piping kit.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Wow...this is one of the most eye opening threads I've ever seen......now all the for sale threads with certain items listed so cheap, make sense.......I think I'm going to start a trend (If not already done) called Factory/Stock/Clean FSC....very glad I came across this thread & OP kudos for starting it... saved me & likely tons of other people countless wasted dollars in unnecessary mods..
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Besides the clutch any other regrets or problem?
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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yea I regret changing out the oem ADVANS. Haha, I got pretty good tires now but really what can compare?
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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I regret the clutch. Way to aggressive for my taste
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