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Quote: Originally Posted by Divexxtreme Mike - The stock twists are still stock. Haven't painted them. Thanks for the input, guys. It's helpful. I powdercoated mine satin black for track wheels. There are many debates on whether it's better to paint or powder coat. Common consensus is powder coat.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chuck Jones I know the exhaust can be pretty restrictive, but just exactly how restrictive is a boost hose? I see guys going to the SAMPCOs but until you get up around 600 HP, I'm not really convinced that the OEM hoses wont' be sufficient. For the Stage 1 setups it seems to be the spiffy colors and bling factor rather than a performance issue. was a typo i meant inlet hoses fresh air to turbos

Quote: Originally Posted by lig I'm partial to the black w/ polished lips. On a white car for some reason I'm thinking old school white centers/polished lips would be fun. If you go all black - a white pinstripe would set them off and help you avoid the rattle can junkyard look alluded to earlier. Thanks for the input, Lig. Your car looks really good, by the way.

its also a matter of cost too. 18g's can be done for under 10K. To do a proper 20g setup takes about 20K.

Quote: Originally Posted by user_name Negative. The '02 Z06 is mine. It is a stock motor with a mild cam, headers, and an A&A Vortech T-trim kit. It makes just under 700rwhp. I had a lot of fun out there. Track prep was great. I didn't plan on running the 1/4, but when I saw I could get a hint of traction in first I went for it. Damn, my bad. We're you the one I ran on 99? This ad is not displayed to registered and...

Quote: Originally Posted by jamie furman Well I actually don't have a kit, it has the stock turbo's with the evo actuators and a GIAC tune, I adjusted the actuators to get the 1.2 bar. As far as the Carrera I have read 131 never anything higher, maybe you have? I don't doubt you. As far as 7.2 to 7.6 I can't really speak on that subject because I have never measured it, but I feel confident if a stock Carrera was next to...

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Unless your clutch is slipping or the clutch slave is leaking, the accumulator is all you need to change.

ok Nick get this done already! Its a so called extra long weekend! i'd be hitting every possible place right now to find a race!

Quote: Originally Posted by 911GT700 I'm in the process of buying a set of 543 hre in 18/11.5 18/9 and was wondering if they fit the Brembo Lemans gtr brakes? Thanks for your time. Most 18" wheels will work if they have the correct offset, etc. to clear the extra wide calipers like the Lemans style caliper. If you can give me the specs of your wheel I can check to see if they will clear. I used 18's and I have the Lemans...