My buddies VR-4 part II
12-21-2005, 08:26 AM
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I'll bet the weight is still holing him back with those #s. Remember I'm weighing 200lbs less to run mid-high 12s. I'm guessing, but not sure. It also could be the turbo spooling to much as well. I'll bet my turbo helps me alot better in the 1/4 in comparison. Once you slap a big turbo on, 1/4 is difficult to run unless you pick the right one. Normally you get top end or 1/4 power, there's no real mid pack turbo.
12-21-2005, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DannoWS6
I was guessing those times. I have a friend with an STI approx 280AWHP, running mid-high 12's. Figured another 100hp, would get you there. The AWD sucks for the top end though.
12-21-2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackss99
Nice looking car and i'm sure it performs well.My ? is why do all the imports feel the need to show off on this forum?
12-21-2005, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MaSTi
I'll bet the weight is still holing him back with those #s. Remember I'm weighing 200lbs less to run mid-high 12s. I'm guessing, but not sure. It also could be the turbo spooling to much as well. I'll bet my turbo helps me alot better in the 1/4 in comparison. Once you slap a big turbo on, 1/4 is difficult to run unless you pick the right one. Normally you get top end or 1/4 power, there's no real mid pack turbo.
12-22-2005, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackss99
Nice looking car and i'm sure it performs well.My ? is why do all the imports feel the need to show off on this forum?
We come on here to make you guys ask rediculous questions like that. I don't think anyone was trying to impress people. Just showing off a nice car, is that so bad?
white- I know what your saying. The geraing makes a huge difference. I feel like I'm rowing for dear life in my car. I'd love to see that thing in person. Running two 15g spool definatly isn't the problem. I was assuming he was on something like a 20g or 49SZ.
12-22-2005, 10:53 PM
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Not really sure about your question, but many members on here have seen my photography work and I just wanted to show off my new shots and a friends very respectable car. The owner of the car is very passive and humble actually.
12-23-2005, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackss99
First off I said it is a nice car. I also think the photo's are quality.I just don't see posting it on an f-body forum.I'm not a hater i would feel the same if someone posted an f-body on an import forum.Just my opinion.
12-23-2005, 09:22 AM
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cool car. maybe you can tell us in person why the hood isnt painted? i myself own one of thoes things and culdnt stand having the hood in a different color.
about 1/4 mile performace. these cars are easy to get to low 13's/high 12's but after that it cost huge ammounts of money to get it faster.
the impreza has other gears than the VR4 and ist lighter. the gearing is totaly different. the vr4 is doing 178kph in 3 gear while the impreza gets about 142in 3rd
about 1/4 mile performace. these cars are easy to get to low 13's/high 12's but after that it cost huge ammounts of money to get it faster.
the impreza has other gears than the VR4 and ist lighter. the gearing is totaly different. the vr4 is doing 178kph in 3 gear while the impreza gets about 142in 3rd
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12-23-2005, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by old and good
cool car. maybe you can tell us in person why the hood isnt painted? i myself own one of thoes things and culdnt stand having the hood in a different color.
about 1/4 mile performace. these cars are easy to get to low 13's/high 12's but after that it cost huge ammounts of money to get it faster.
the impreza has other gears than the VR4 and ist lighter. the gearing is totaly different. the vr4 is doing 178kph in 3 gear while the impreza gets about 142in 3rd
about 1/4 mile performace. these cars are easy to get to low 13's/high 12's but after that it cost huge ammounts of money to get it faster.
the impreza has other gears than the VR4 and ist lighter. the gearing is totaly different. the vr4 is doing 178kph in 3 gear while the impreza gets about 142in 3rd
Nevermind, according to his shift **** he already has a 6th gear.
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12-23-2005, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rollinna65
He could always swap in a 6 speed tranny if he wanted closer gearing. That car is faster than high, I've seen it first hand against my buddies 4.10 SS.
Nevermind, according to his shift **** he already has a 6th gear.
Nevermind, according to his shift **** he already has a 6th gear.
12-23-2005, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteSSP
I asked him if there was anything he could to do get shorter gearing out of it. He basically said that he would need a JDM MR rear end, and a USDM 1st Gen transfer case or something or the other. Basically it was alot of **** for a marginal increase in gearing.
12-24-2005, 10:57 AM
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there is no differance if i remember correcly beetween a 5 gear and a 6 gear getrag transmission.the 6 gear tranny was added when the 2 gen came and was just one extra gear to keep the MPG up cus thoes cars use more gas than an full size SUV.
12-24-2005, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by old and good
there is no differance if i remember correcly beetween a 5 gear and a 6 gear getrag transmission.the 6 gear tranny was added when the 2 gen came and was just one extra gear to keep the MPG up cus thoes cars use more gas than an full size SUV.