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Dream20b · 08-30-2014, 12:56 PM

Not for a while. Just seeing what's out there.

@Art_Mighty · 08-30-2014, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dream20b

Not for a while. Just seeing what's out there.

If I pull the trigger on this, it will be within the next month. I'll let you know

Dream20b · 09-01-2014, 12:51 PM

So there's a groupbuy on Overpipes and Front pipes in the group buy forum here, and i'm wondering if there's any value in these before going supercharged. I'm still torn between T/C and S/C routes. I'm completely stock so far with the exception of an Moto-east ecutek tune for 100% e85.

If I go with a header instead, and I might, I would be leaning towards EL. Is there really any proven benefit of EL over UEL?

@Art_Mighty · 09-01-2014, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dream20b

So there's a groupbuy on Overpipes and Front pipes in the group buy forum here, and i'm wondering if there's any value in these before going supercharged. I'm still torn between T/C and S/C routes. I'm completely stock so far with the exception of an Moto-east ecutek tune for 100% e85.

If I go with a header instead, and I might, I would be leaning towards EL. Is there really any proven benefit of EL over UEL?

"Proof" is hard to come by...

Generally it's believed that EL headers make more power then UEL ones NA or FI. As for the rest I guess all of that becomes a personal decision of sorts.

sickmint79 · 09-01-2014, 04:14 PM

i think performance is better for el, and better if you turbo? although you lose the rumbley boxer sound. i think header gets you one of the biggest gains as far as exhaust and tunes, although under forced induction the benefit seems to go away.

does ceramic coating them keep the heat inside better? i like having the heat shield on the oem... esp since i have thrown codes for the ignition coil closest while on track. i'm going to try covering it up with some gold reflection tape and hope for the best. i did overpipe/front pipe/exhaust. may drop in the twin screw kit in the future, although easy to convince myself i'm not yet worthy with a trip to gingerman.

Trouzorz · 09-03-2014, 07:17 AM

Hey all. Been having a blast since getting my 86 a couple months ago, learning rwd and MT. Had some fun on a road trip through Appalachia carving through some mountain roads and learning (the hard way) how to start on a hill in Ashville, NC. At this point I think I'm ready to turn off some nannies.
However, I'm not sure which should go first between the VSC and TRAC. It's hard to tell based on the description in the owner's manual and digging through the forums which is better to start with to learn to (safely) get the tail out and bring it back in. Thoughts?

SportInjected · 09-03-2014, 08:24 AM

I'd start with vsc/sport mode first. Not as intrusive as having tc fully on, but will correct the car if you throw the balance off. I would advise practicing away from public roads, preferably on a closed course, just to be safe.

Cheers

sickmint79 · 09-03-2014, 10:14 AM

i've done vsc/sport on the track in the rain and it was still fun.

most of the time i've been doing vsc/sport on the track. my last session i finally went for traction off, although not full pedal dance; the 5 second trac hold. i was pretty cognizant of having to do a lot more myself. was nice to not have power cut when driving over berms too.

at drift days i've done the 5 second hold and spun around.

Siem Reap · 09-03-2014, 10:16 AM

[ame]http://youtu.be/dj7WIlliwgQ[/ame]
I've watched this video and it was pretty informative about the different traction control modes.

sickmint79 · 09-03-2014, 10:36 AM

i was in siem reap earlier this year

Shark_Bait88 · 09-03-2014, 10:52 AM

I run VSC Sport w/ TC off at autocross and it's still very manageable. Not to mention a lot more fun! Just make sure to do the pedal dance, or TC will come back on.

Dream20b · 09-03-2014, 12:26 PM

So Tuesday I sent a request for a retune to Moto-East. IT has been since June since my last tune. Already got my second tune from them, for free I might add, and i'm so excited to get it and the headers I ordered installed. Can't wait. Thanks again to everyone who suggested them, as well.

@moto-mike

Trouzorz · 09-03-2014, 05:53 PM

Thanks for all your input!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

I run VSC Sport w/ TC off at autocross and it's still very manageable. Not to mention a lot more fun! Just make sure to do the pedal dance, or TC will come back on.

TC can come back on despite being deliberately turned off? That sounds annoying if not outright dangerous

DJCarbine · 09-03-2014, 11:55 PM

Just picked up a winter car/backup car/parts hauler

Saabaru

08-30-2014, 12:56 PM	#1723
Dream20b Y u do dis? Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 465 Thanks: 832 Thanked 194 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not for a while. Just seeing what's out there. __________________ Dat Hot Lava Doe Clearly you have no clue what you are talking about. Everything you said was completely and utterly the ramblings of a babbling idiot regurgitating garbage from his mouth. Everyone here is now dumber from reading your post. Please die now.

09-01-2014, 12:51 PM	#1725
Dream20b Y u do dis? Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 465 Thanks: 832 Thanked 194 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So there's a groupbuy on Overpipes and Front pipes in the group buy forum here, and i'm wondering if there's any value in these before going supercharged. I'm still torn between T/C and S/C routes. I'm completely stock so far with the exception of an Moto-east ecutek tune for 100% e85. If I go with a header instead, and I might, I would be leaning towards EL. Is there really any proven benefit of EL over UEL? __________________ Dat Hot Lava Doe Clearly you have no clue what you are talking about. Everything you said was completely and utterly the ramblings of a babbling idiot regurgitating garbage from his mouth. Everyone here is now dumber from reading your post. Please die now.

09-03-2014, 10:16 AM	#1731
Siem Reap Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: DGM BRZ Limited Location: Bensenville, IL Posts: 21 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[ame]http://youtu.be/dj7WIlliwgQ[/ame] I've watched this video and it was pretty informative about the different traction control modes. __________________

09-03-2014, 10:52 AM	#1733
Shark_Bait88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Midwest Posts: 1,350 Thanks: 1,672 Thanked 864 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I run VSC Sport w/ TC off at autocross and it's still very manageable. Not to mention a lot more fun! Just make sure to do the pedal dance, or TC will come back on. __________________ "Shark_Bait88, the man who’s spent the most money modding his stock FR-S and it’s still stock." -@jdnguyen

09-03-2014, 12:26 PM	#1734
Dream20b Y u do dis? Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 465 Thanks: 832 Thanked 194 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So Tuesday I sent a request for a retune to Moto-East. IT has been since June since my last tune. Already got my second tune from them, for free I might add, and i'm so excited to get it and the headers I ordered installed. Can't wait. Thanks again to everyone who suggested them, as well. @moto-mike __________________ Dat Hot Lava Doe Clearly you have no clue what you are talking about. Everything you said was completely and utterly the ramblings of a babbling idiot regurgitating garbage from his mouth. Everyone here is now dumber from reading your post. Please die now.

09-01-2014, 04:14 PM	#1727
sickmint79 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: bmw Location: grayslake, il Posts: 393 Thanks: 16 Thanked 142 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i think performance is better for el, and better if you turbo? although you lose the rumbley boxer sound. i think header gets you one of the biggest gains as far as exhaust and tunes, although under forced induction the benefit seems to go away. does ceramic coating them keep the heat inside better? i like having the heat shield on the oem... esp since i have thrown codes for the ignition coil closest while on track. i'm going to try covering it up with some gold reflection tape and hope for the best. i did overpipe/front pipe/exhaust. may drop in the twin screw kit in the future, although easy to convince myself i'm not yet worthy with a trip to gingerman.

09-03-2014, 07:17 AM	#1728
Trouzorz Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: NW chicago, IL Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey all. Been having a blast since getting my 86 a couple months ago, learning rwd and MT. Had some fun on a road trip through Appalachia carving through some mountain roads and learning (the hard way) how to start on a hill in Ashville, NC. At this point I think I'm ready to turn off some nannies. However, I'm not sure which should go first between the VSC and TRAC. It's hard to tell based on the description in the owner's manual and digging through the forums which is better to start with to learn to (safely) get the tail out and bring it back in. Thoughts?

09-03-2014, 10:14 AM	#1730
sickmint79 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: bmw Location: grayslake, il Posts: 393 Thanks: 16 Thanked 142 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i've done vsc/sport on the track in the rain and it was still fun. most of the time i've been doing vsc/sport on the track. my last session i finally went for traction off, although not full pedal dance; the 5 second trac hold. i was pretty cognizant of having to do a lot more myself. was nice to not have power cut when driving over berms too. at drift days i've done the 5 second hold and spun around.

09-03-2014, 10:36 AM	#1732
sickmint79 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: bmw Location: grayslake, il Posts: 393 Thanks: 16 Thanked 142 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i was in siem reap earlier this year

09-03-2014, 11:55 PM	#1736
DJCarbine Thupercharged Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: La Grange Park, IL. Posts: 1,501 Thanks: 116 Thanked 751 Times in 439 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just picked up a winter car/backup car/parts hauler Saabaru Attached Images __________________ 2013 FRS Vortech V3 11psi Revworks UEL - PLM Overpipe - MOTIV catted frontpipe - Invidia Q300 2019 Series.Grey STI - Stage1+ SF

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