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Old 06-11-2013, 02:31 AM
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Wait a sec... These guys just strapped a rocket to a roller skate and people are complaining about the intake? Sheesh I get it, but dang there really isn't a whole lot of room in there now. It would be kind of hard to route it any differently. Looks awesome in my opinion. Put some methanol injection on that thing and cool the air charge a bit
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Most of the weight gain is in the trans. We're working on a new intake design as we speak
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Originally Posted by highlanderd
Most of the weight gain is in the trans. We're working on a new intake design as we speak
Sad that it's not much lighter than a 'vette

Still can't wait to find a BR-Z w/ blown engine for cheap soon.
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Originally Posted by ryridesmotox
Wait a sec... These guys just strapped a rocket to a roller skate and people are complaining about the intake? Sheesh I get it, but dang there really isn't a whole lot of room in there now. It would be kind of hard to route it any differently. Looks awesome in my opinion. Put some methanol injection on that thing and cool the air charge a bit
Packaging is important. Who wants an engine which sucks up a bunch of hot air? Or a car where the weight distribution is all fucked up?
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How are the handling characteristics with the added weight?

Do you have any more pics of it?
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Originally Posted by rotor vs. piston
Sad that it's not much lighter than a 'vette

Still can't wait to find a BR-Z w/ blown engine for cheap soon.
Prob be a lot longer than soon New car is still new.
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was that your brz at the wbm?
Old 06-13-2013, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ramairetransam
was that your brz at the wbm?
Yes it was :-D I'd be worried if there were two of them out there haha...
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Originally Posted by Tig
How are the handling characteristics with the added weight?

Do you have any more pics of it?
There are tons of pics on the Weapons Grade Performance facebook page!

I think we've dialed in the handling to be like stock with the addition of the KW3 coils with custom spring rates, and fully adjustable rear suspension :-D
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where can i order one? haha
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Originally Posted by Jadedbird
where can i order one? haha
inbox me
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Originally Posted by highlanderd
inbox me
lol i wouldnt be able to afford one haha
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Finally!
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*takes a bow*

check out the write up on LSX-TV
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Originally Posted by BoostinIx
Prob be a lot longer than soon New car is still new.
We've had 2 so far with blown motors, one with 12k miles the other with 5800miles, both had broken exhaust valves, one auto one manual, so it took the over rev theory out, might see more with blown motors, toyota sent complete motors to replace them, and get this just the motor alone was 25k which makes no sense when the entire car is 24k.
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Originally Posted by BoostinIx
Prob be a lot longer than soon New car is still new.
and a NEW batch of idiots get their driver's licenses every single day.....
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Wow... way to go Toyobaru... way to shove a crappy underpowered engine into a capable car. LS, yes please.
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Gotta have some crazy $ to engine swap a brand new car...
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well, this blows the TRD supercharger out of the water. lol
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We got the tach and power steering working today :-D. video on our Instagram @wgperformance


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