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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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didnt know where to post this, i just wanna see peoples opinions

should i keep my 02 ws6 which would have to remain stock basically

or should i go w/ a turbocharged car and upgrade it

or should i get a non turbo, like a rsx-s, and put a turbo in it
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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I really hope you aren't comparing a RSX to your current WS6.

In my opinion:
If it's your only car, put a mild cam in it with the bolt-ons.
Otherwise, slap a turbo on it. There are many turbo-kits out there now a days and you will see some crazy power.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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does this help your decision?

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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Turbo the WS6, problem solved. You're welcome
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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i would keep the ws6 i dunno how i could keep my pride driving around in a honduh or some other jap crap?
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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Buy a $1,500 - $3,000 3rd gen z28 beater or whatever, and keep your nice ride for the weekends.

I do that with my Firehawk and over the 2.5 years I've owned it adding parts from the sale section here, it's turned into a BEAST!!!

It stays special because it's rarely driven and " I " personally couldn't get that kind of satisfaction with the baddest of imports--- not even a TT Supra.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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Dear jwhert

I am from the Middle East kingdom of Bahrain to be exact
As a car freak I love American cars long before I passed my license test
10 years a go and was amazed of the amount of tune ability and versatility of
Most U.S belt cars.
And I have bought 2 cars from the states (Austin TX)
One is a show car 66mustang and a 400rwh 2001 T/A
And I’ve gone to much trouble of finding the $$ and agony
Of waiting for them to arrive.

My advice to you is
Drive a ricer to a car meet or in the street and see how people
Look at you I am shore that u will keep you’re WS6 or at lest
Find some one to care for one of legends of America.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Keep the 'bird. The longevity of a modded 'bird will be much greater than an rsx.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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i have had a ricer before
i think it was almost more fun to drive, i could go through the gears getting on it w/ out being over the speed limit coming out of 2nd, better gas mileage too

...but also, i just got back from driving my car, and there is no way i could part w/ it
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jwhert
...but also, i just got back from driving my car, and there is no way i could part w/ it
Now that's what I like to hear
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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temporary insanity or something like that, back to normal now
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jwhert
temporary insanity or something like that, back to normal now
Although we will have to keep an eye on you........................
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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There shouldn't even be a comparison between these 2 cars.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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I get depressed about my car at times.(I never drive it.) Since it's in the garage and I never lay eyes on it for weeks at a time I lose interest sometimes.

I even put it up for sale recently!

I drove the car a few days ago for some heavy 1,2,3,4th gear runs and I have since removed the add from the Auto Trader. That Firehawk will sit in my garage for a loooooonnng time.
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