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Frs300 · 01-17-2014, 07:29 PM

i can tell you what kit not to get.....FA20CLUB

CSG Mike · 01-17-2014, 07:29 PM

Breaking axles (inboard CV) is about how you're driving and shifting the car more than anything else. Shock loads will break them.

Sprocket · 01-17-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Frs300

i can tell you what kit not to get.....FA20CLUB

Why not, exactly?

midnight23 · 01-17-2014, 08:00 PM

I'm using the greddy kit in my DD and it has a very smooth power band. Really gives this car the kick it needs.

Sprocket · 01-17-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Breaking axles (inboard CV) is about how you're driving and shifting the car more than anything else. Shock loads will break them.

Seems to still be a concern when they break with low-ish HP figures, no? Maybe they broke because the guy lowered his car a bit and that contributed? I don't really suspect that I'll be wringing the car out too often, in any case. I just want to try to avoid breaking CV joints, at least until I spring for axles that can handle more power.

woode · 01-17-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprocket

Why not, exactly?

Because if you ever actually get your kit in, it will be complete garbage.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55263
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50292
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55840

Sprocket · 01-17-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by midnight23

I'm using the greddy kit in my DD and it has a very smooth power band. Really gives this car the kick it needs.

I haven't really paid too much attention to that kit. I've been looking into Full Blown's kit quite a bit. I'll have to take a look at greddy again. That's a big thing for me though; that the power comes on nice and smooth. Don't wanna lose the character of the car, ya know?

Ny Brz · 01-17-2014, 08:53 PM

FA20Club is VERY hit or miss, I know in the tristate there are four of us with this kit and out of four I know there was one with issues. As for me I am still enjoying my kit, but full blown, p&l, ptuning and jdl are all very good kits and will be able get you the power you want. Tbh it is about where you want your turbo placement.

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Originally Posted by King Tut

Where are you hearing this? There are guys that AutoX that are breaking CV joints who are all motor and plenty of people running various turbos that have had no CV issues.

Good to see you back, you were missed

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Originally Posted by Frs300

i can tell you what kit not to get.....FA20CLUB

This guy's experience has been the worst, definitely should take his word for it

King Tut · 01-17-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprocket

This link right here
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=897624

Guy says he's running about 285 whp

The guy was at a drag strip. Drag strips break axles. That is a fact of life no matter what turbo you are running or how much whp you have. I only had 180 whp, and the first time I went to the 1/8th with my Civic Si with LS/VTEC swap and drag radials I snapped an axle on the first launch. That was a long expensive tow back home.

King Tut · 01-17-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprocket

Maybe they broke because the guy lowered his car a bit and that contributed?

That is another big factor in why axles break. My point is don't let axles be the reason that you select a turbo kit or what size turbo to get.

King Tut · 01-17-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ny Brz

Good to see you back, you were missed

Thanks, it is good to be back.

FullBlown · 01-17-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprocket

I haven't really paid too much attention to that kit. I've been looking into Full Blown's kit quite a bit. I'll have to take a look at greddy again. That's a big thing for me though; that the power comes on nice and smooth. Don't wanna lose the character of the car, ya know?

The Gt2871r that we use is very responsive. It feels as if the car came turbocharged. A lot of guys ask to go bigger, but I always tell them to start with that turbo. It is one of my favorite turbos.

King Tut · 01-17-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FullBlown

The Gt2871r that we use is very responsive. It feels as if the car came turbocharged. A lot of guys ask to go bigger, but I always tell them to start with that turbo. It is one of my favorite turbos.

I have heard that is a great turbo.

Sonolin · 01-17-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

I have heard that is a great turbo.

Off topic but

You sold your FR-S? Why is that not satisfied with power or reliability scares?

...Have to same I'm a bit jealous of the soon coming m3 though

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