So I've already put nearly 2k miles on the car. Mostly highway driving to work and back, the first 1k being all backroads and around town. Since I've had some time to get used to the car and get a feel for what I want out of it, I would say I really want to get that torque dip tuned out, as it is what I drive in 60-70% of the time. I'm not going to cruise around town at 4500+ RPM and would like some more midrange grunt. Also, the car is damn near silent outside. A dodge neon has more exhaust note. All you hear is engine noise, and let's be honest. The FA20 doesn't have the greatest mechanical noise going on. The intake noise is cool, and in the cabin sounds nice, but I really want some UEL rumble going on. As I hear almost nothing from the actual exhaust sound.
So I think within the next month or two I'm going to order the JDL catted UEL header and have it ceramic coated by them to try to keep temps down. I also want to get the Grimmspeed CAI, as that seems to be the best one at the moment. I think that with an OFT would make me 100% happy power wise and drivability. If it had the pull that it does down bottom and up top all the way through the power band, it'd be perfect, and that's what those mods together seem to provide, with no torque dip. I'm happy with the power level, and I don't care if it's much higher (although that's a plus), but I really think a lot of people would find the car more enjoyable with zero torque dip.
I would also like some lightweight wheels. Maybe some forgestar f14 or tws Nurburgring or something of similar style and weight. The lower the better.
So anyway, I've been commuting a long way in ATL rush hour traffic for a new job, and found someone with good taste almost immediately! NCR in Duluth, if that's you stop by and say hi! I'm in Software! I really like the hot lava on this car.
Atlanta at sunrise can be pretty nice looking, despite the traffic. I've always liked the gold dome of the capital building.
Creeping along on the way home. This is the first time we've had a sunny, non rainy day in a week. Although we were herded into the halls because of a tornado warning at work today. So that was interesting, at least.
Leave at dark, get home at dark....... I will probably be relocating shortly. I spend half the time I do at work in the car getting there and back again.
Dirty after slogging through Atlanta for a while. The poor Porsche looks jealous, poking it's nose into the picture!
