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Forum: Forced Induction 08-10-2016, 11:27 PM
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Posted By Winjr
I still have my original v. 1 kit and even though...

I still have my original v. 1 kit and even though I don't use it much, I love having it available when I need it. And then once a month or so I just kick it out on a favorite back road to make sure...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-06-2016, 02:51 PM
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Views: 358,463
Posted By Winjr
Another Powersonic. $49, plus about $10...

Another Powersonic. $49, plus about $10 shipping. Installed the new one this morning and I'm back in business.

Probably not excessive heat cycling - I don't actually engage the ESC very often. ...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-06-2016, 11:02 AM
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Posted By Winjr
Starter Battery

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/4/9/0/0/3/webimg/909526841_o.jpg

Was having problems starting the car, started about a week ago. Finally had to jump it, and this is how I found the starter...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-10-2016, 11:59 AM
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Posted By Winjr
Just checking in. In a few days I'll be a two...

Just checking in. In a few days I'll be a two year owner of the ESC.

Runs just as flawlessly as day one. I don't engage it often - every once in a while just to make sure it's still functional...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-08-2015, 12:54 PM
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Posted By Winjr
The one that Moto-East put together for use with...

The one that Moto-East put together for use with the Ecutek software.
Forum: Forced Induction 12-07-2015, 12:14 PM
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Posted By Winjr
Just thought I'd check in. In a few months...

Just thought I'd check in.

In a few months I'll have been an ESC owner for two years. The kit has worked flawlessly for me. I still have the basic setup (no upgrades whatsoever), but it's all...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-20-2015, 11:08 PM
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Posted By Winjr
Installed a flex fuel kit, had ecutek reflashed...

Installed a flex fuel kit, had ecutek reflashed accordingly.

ESC boost + e85 = Wheeeeeeeeee!

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/4/9/0/0/3/webimg/835208094_o.jpg
Forum: Forced Induction 02-27-2015, 02:03 PM
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Posted By Winjr
Arrrrgghhh, this weather is KILLING me. I've had...

Arrrrgghhh, this weather is KILLING me. I've had the BRZ mothballed since December, driving a 100 (heck, maybe 80?) horsepower Mazda Protege with snow tires, just waiting for the weather to break...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-23-2015, 12:00 PM
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Posted By Winjr
Fender, hood and bumper were replaced, passenger...

Fender, hood and bumper were replaced, passenger door was repaired. I agree - crack prices. Just the slightest of dings to the hood and passenger door. Repair shop paid $90 to buy and replace one...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-22-2015, 11:07 AM
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Posted By Winjr
Several months ago I was a test guinea pig for...

Several months ago I was a test guinea pig for how the ESC will stand up to a collision. In the city, a deer ran out between 2 parked cars and slammed my front passenger side fender. My thoughts,...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-15-2015, 01:01 PM
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Views: 358,463
Posted By Winjr
Correct. That's what I did and the starter...

Correct. That's what I did and the starter battery handles my upgraded amp and subwoofer amp with ease.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-15-2015, 12:49 PM
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Views: 358,463
Posted By Winjr
Updated the spreadsheet for my data.

Updated the spreadsheet for my data.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-12-2015, 03:04 PM
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Posted By Winjr
I believe that to be the case. I contacted Rob...

I believe that to be the case. I contacted Rob via his website, not through this thread.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-20-2014, 12:25 PM
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Views: 3,413,538
Posted By Winjr
Yes, this should give you a pretty good idea. I...

Yes, this should give you a pretty good idea. I bought one a while back when I thought I was having battery issues (I wasn't), Pep Boys, around $12 I think.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-19-2014, 03:51 PM
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Posted By Winjr
Mine has been 28.4, then levels off at 28.8,...

Mine has been 28.4, then levels off at 28.8, sometimes 28.9.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-14-2014, 11:01 AM
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Posted By Winjr
Yes. I went with an Ecutek custom tune and still...

Yes. I went with an Ecutek custom tune and still had the tuner "dial back" the horsepower gains a bit, just for my own peace of mind. Glad I did. The car has been running like a dream.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-05-2014, 02:56 PM
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Posted By Winjr
Looks terrific, Fenton. Is there any chance...

Looks terrific, Fenton.

Is there any chance for us "green light display" guys to purchase from Rob an orange/red light display? Perhaps the entire harness assembly? I could actually do just with...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-17-2014, 11:07 AM
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Posted By Winjr
Yeah, it blends in nice with the rest of the...

Yeah, it blends in nice with the rest of the dash.

On the other hand, the green stands out and whenever anybody rides in the car with me, they usually ask "what's that green thing?" And then I...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-14-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11,295
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Posted By Winjr
Not using e85, but my experience is similar...

Not using e85, but my experience is similar insofar as my driving style includes WOT (on ramp, lane changing city traffic requires a fair amount of this), and the transition to ESC "on" sometimes...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-02-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11,295
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Posted By Winjr
Heads up to everybody communicating with Rob, and...

Heads up to everybody communicating with Rob, and Rob, heads up to you ...

I think a spam bot virus may have gotten hold of your email. I just got an email from you that said "Hi, how are you?"...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-30-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,538
Posted By Winjr
Great to see that more ESC's will soon be in the...

Great to see that more ESC's will soon be in the hands of anxious owners.

Good time, I think to comment on my experience. I'm now at the 6 month mark of ownership. Aside from an initial issue...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-12-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,804,331
Posted By Winjr
Mine needed only minor paint correction. Entire...

Mine needed only minor paint correction. Entire job was around $550.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-08-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19,878
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Posted By Winjr
I'll second that. Never need to wax, car looks...

I'll second that. Never need to wax, car looks great after every wash.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-14-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11,295
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Posted By Winjr
Your voltmeter behaves as mine always has. ...

Your voltmeter behaves as mine always has.

My "resting" voltage is 28.7 - 28.8. If I do more than a 2 second burn, the voltmeter will quickly recharge back to 28.4, but it'll be a good 10-15...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-03-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,538
Posted By Winjr
I have, twice, but both times were my own stupid...

I have, twice, but both times were my own stupid fault, and just the opposite of the kind of surprise you're talking about.

When will I learn? Standing still, making a left turn, traffic coming...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-02-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,538
Posted By Winjr
I'm certainly not the most qualified here to...

I'm certainly not the most qualified here to answer, but

1) Switch under the accelerator is thrown at approximately 80% WOT.
2) Signal is sent to controller.
3) Controller sends signal to...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-02-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,538
Posted By Winjr
This kit fits my needs perfectly and I'm thrilled...

This kit fits my needs perfectly and I'm thrilled it was available. What great timing. Bought my BRZ after driving a piece of crap for 14 years and, just a few months later, "Oh, look, I can get...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-01-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,538
Posted By Winjr
Shane! Come back, Shane!

Shane! Come back, Shane!
Forum: Forced Induction 07-31-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,538
Posted By Winjr
It is ANNOYING! Might be the only truly...

It is ANNOYING! Might be the only truly aggravating part of the whole install.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-31-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,538
Posted By Winjr
Well, it can't be e85, which I've never used. ...

Well, it can't be e85, which I've never used.

We have a supermarket chain here that has a gas station on site. The more groceries you buy, the more you save at the pump. Can be up to $2/gal in...
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