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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:44 am
by Ozie
stage 1 was Gauges.
ok so your new brakes will be going on, thats it... stage 2.
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:44 am
by Phoenix
Oooooh.... lol. You should have said that then
I'll probably wait until I have enough $ for the full upgrade. (2nd, with calipers of course). the first is using your stock calipers, they are only 1 piston. Not much power. But, if you have an N/A car, it'll be plenty, with just ceramic pads, and rotors. brake lines would help even more.
and btw Josh, I wouldnt recommend going Tein springs. springs alone are just for looks, they offer minimal at best, handling improvement. If you want proper suspension, get Koni Adjustables, or TEIN Coil Overs. None of that spring alone or Megan crap. Megan are ok.... but they are more of a budget range then actual quality stuff. And if you're looking at spending that much already, might as well add the extra and get proper suspension. Koni's or Tein's will run you $1,500 to $1,800, the Megans are only $1,000 about's, delivered (based on current exchange rates).
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:46 am
by Phoenix
Ozie wrote:stage 1 was Gauges.
ok so your new brakes will be going on, thats it... stage 2.
nah, the way I see it...
stage 1 - 200+ whp
stage 2 - 260+ whp
stage 3 - 300+ whp
stage 4 - 340+ whp
stage 5 (end) - 360whp (overall stable tuned ride)
gauges and all that are just accessories
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 2:01 am
by Josh_Emerton
When do you plan to have stage 5 done?
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 2:04 am
by Phoenix
before 09 ends hopefully or early 2010. tuning is a long process, to get it perfect. will get to 300 by mid 2009
i'll take things slow. not 100% concerned on pure horsepower, i'm also looking at perfecting the other aspects along the way. as far as body exterior goes, i'm pretty much done, only a wheel change when these tyres die, for some proper Enkei's and tyres.
and... the diffuser from Shadows, if he ever ends up making it. everything else stays standard.
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 2:20 am
by Josh_Emerton
Stick with the VR-X spoiler then?
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:29 am
by Phoenix
yes
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:46 pm
by Phoenix
ahh... the age old "why don't you just buy a ____"
why buy an evo x? why not buy a GTR instead? oh wait, what about a Porsche GT3? at the end of the day, it's my money, and my car. besides, I like my CJ. You're effectively telling everyone that has ever thought of modding a cheap car as a hobby, that it is pointless because "you could get ____" instead.
The stock 5 speed has already proved to handle over 500whp. All you will really need to change is the clutch. I suggest you do some research before posting personal opinions.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:05 am
by Ozie
+1 phoenix...
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:34 pm
by bigdave_1988
Well said phoenix
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:14 am
by Ozie
Josh_Emerton wrote:Stick with the VR-X spoiler then?
Phoenix i really think you should consider getting the Evo X wing buddy...
after you do your Turbo...of course...
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:42 am
by Phoenix
^ nope. last body mod, diffuser.
everything else after that is engine bay + handling work. my personal opinion, no point spending too much on the body when all it really is is looks.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:19 pm
by Ozie
that rear diffuser will be an awesome addition... i want one bad too.
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:52 pm
by Lancerlot
i feel sorry for you phoenix, another non believer!!
hey ryan, his car is a VRX debadged for a start, not an ES.
but that dont mean shit anyway, why are you dissing his ride..
i can't work you out dude. who honestly cares that it aint going to be an evo x. awd blah blah,
and what do you mean there is no point? he can change his front axle to a racing one,
Its a Modified CJ Turbo FWD, thats all its ever going to be.....so more power to you phoenix,
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:58 am
by Ozie
+1 Lancerlot.
you know how i feel about your engine mods phoenix.
pshhhh all the way buddy.