Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Don't buy a Miata yet.... Let me see how this whole turbo thing works out it might be worth it. I am going to do a quick detailed review of FI once its on (this Saturday is install day) I am coming from the "Leave the FRS NA crowed" I love NA engines and the way the FRS is but I want to ramp it up a little now.

So far the turbo is heavy as f*ck and may or maynot throw off weight distribution, that's yet to be seen. Also the cost is another con so far.

Could suck balls and you will probably think it is great! You bought it and have to justify it to yourself. Just the way the mind works.

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Don't buy a Miata yet.... Let me see how this whole turbo thing works out it might be worth it. I am going to do a quick detailed review of FI once its on (this Saturday is install day) I am coming from the "Leave the FRS NA crowed" I love NA engines and the way the FRS is but I want to ramp it up a little now.

So far the turbo is heavy as f*ck and may or maynot throw off weight distribution, that's yet to be seen. Also the cost is another con so far.

Can you weigh it by any chance?

Are the instructions clear?

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by new2subaru

Can you weigh it by any chance?

Get out of here with your science voodoo!

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[Ashikabi]

I'm just gonna guess that you can't tell if the weight distribution is off driving it on the street. I could be wrong but it seems unlikely

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Could suck balls and you will probably think it is great! You bought it and have to justify it to yourself. Just the way the mind works.

Valid point. I feel I am going in fair unbiased and if it does suck I will just be disappointed lol

Originally Posted by new2subaru

Can you weigh it by any chance?

Are the instructions clear?

I wont have time to take it to my dads raceshop and use a proper scale but I can try and get a bathroom scale. Total weight is roughly 100pounds from the shipping label so that gives you an idea. Turbo felt like 35-40 pounds on its own lol

and no instructions are included but that's okay its not "that" complicated to install. You can also google the greddy manual its very very similar

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I'm just gonna guess that you can't tell if the weight distribution is off driving it on the street. I could be wrong but it seems unlikely

Valid point, under normal DD there will be no difference. However on exit ramps during harder street driving maybe it can be felt.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Valid point, under normal DD there will be no difference. However on exit ramps during harder street driving maybe it can be felt.

You could always offset the weight from the CG with a block of steel or some other add-on.

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[ScoobsMcGee]

Just get an engine relocation kit to offset the weight. Kinda pricey, though.

http://www.autotrader.ca/cars/porsch...advancedSearch

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I wont have time to take it to my dads raceshop

Pardon me! Raceshop? Do tell....

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by new2subaru

Pardon me! Raceshop? Do tell....

My dad used to race oval track ever since I was a kid. I grew up in the shop we had in BC then out here in Calgary he found a mechanic that had a team and truck for the super trucks so he became there driver. Naturally I got to know the team very well so I can use the shop when I need too.

This was a pic I googled of his ride lol

[go_a_way1]

[new2subaru]

That's pretty Kewl, Go. Do you get to the track? And, what's Dad think of the FR-S?

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by new2subaru

That's pretty Kewl, Go. Do you get to the track? And, what's Dad think of the FR-S?

No, but I used to race Karts though let me find an embarrassing picture from when I was a kid. He thinks I spend too much on it LAMO!!!

[go_a_way1]

Dont judge the hair :p I also did a little dirt karting but those karts a way slower but still hella fun as you were always sideways (was on private land owned by a family friend, not a real sport incase your wondering lol)