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Old 11-10-2008, 11:03 AM
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Default Finally got into it.

But did not last long. I switched out my map sensors and the car fired right up so I guess the map was bad or not on the correct setting for my tune. So anyways I decided to take it out and log it.

So I got on it, the tires let go, car was spooling, got to about 5lbs and then BOOOOOOMMMMMM.

My tire exploded. I was a little upset because it is a brand new tire. But was glad that it was not the motor. Felt great to finally get into it.

I am also showing an oil leak around the filter area, I think it is from the distributor block that I have the turbo oil lines tapped to. I will check that out on monday.
Old 11-10-2008, 11:05 AM
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Damn, but like you said, at least it was just a tire.
Old 11-10-2008, 11:23 AM
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Man, you scared me with the BOOM, lol, I recognize that sound/feeling. Glad it was only a tire!
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So was I, I had the controller at the lowest setting... I am very impressed with how the car resoponded, I think it got to 5lbs by 3400 rpms But not sure I will have to review the short log
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It'll rock even better once you hit high boost, the more boost you make, the more exhaust energy comes out the pipe and spools the turbo quicker! >=)
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Man, you scared me after all you've been through. I'm glad it was only a tire. I can only imagin how good it feels to finally put the pedal down. I'm hoping it will be soon for me as well.
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need a update
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have a tire coming tomorrow, so hope to drive it again this weekend. I am doing a lot of reading on efi live trying to learn everything. I am hoping early January to have a full complete tune on the car.... They are kind of expensive....



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