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where should i start with modding?
i have a 93 talon TSI AWD turbo, its pretty much stock, and i plan to mod it up this summer, but i dont know where to start!
any suggestions?!
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Area code 166 represent
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Re: where should i start with modding?
**moved, this should not be in the project thread with no project on hand**
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: where should i start with modding?
Sorry, I thought this was the right place to post it.
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-Michael
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Re: where should i start with modding?
42r with 1600ccs and aem. That is if your looking for 800whp. Care to elaborate and let us know what your goals are?
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: where should i start with modding?
Well, I don't plan to get too much into racing, but I will probably race every once and a while.
This summer Iplan to do as amny free mods as possible, but i'm not quite sure where to start with them! I plan to do free mods this summer because they are easy, and I want to use this summer to work and get money so I can get things for my car.
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Re: where should i start with modding?
Here is a handy site for you to read. Lots of tips and tricks. See www.vfaq.com and start reading. You can also look at Buschur's site or AMS or whoever and get an idea on what path to take.
It really all depends on what your HP goals are and/or how fast and reliable you want it to be. |
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: where should i start with modding?
Well, it's my first acr, and I really want it to last, because I love the car!
I have been to that website!
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Re: where should i start with modding?
Thats the best site to start out on. Also dsm.org will help some. Even thou they have not updated in years. But like stated do you want to have a 13, 12, 11, or 10 sec DSM for this summer? Hp can be easy to have with the right mods. We plan to help but you need to tel us what you want out of the car.
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Re: where should i start with modding?
Establish goals, search classic vendors for staged upgrades, search.
Vfaq.com is your friend.
Also what is an ACR? you stated its your first.
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Re: where should i start with modding?
I don't even really know! lol
Well, I really want to get good gas milage as well as a fast car!
I know you guys can't help me if I don't know wat I want, but yeah!
I guess I want a car that is raceable, but yet a good fuel efficient daily driver car, if that helps at all!
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Re: where should i start with modding?
I would say 12-13 sec car would be what you are looking for then.
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Re: where should i start with modding?
Well, if thats wat I just explained then thats what I want! lol
so how could I achieve this goal?! lol
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Re: where should i start with modding?
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
Also what is an ACR? you stated its your first.
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I think ACR is newb for CAR.
Also, I don't believe you have read vfaq at all. There is a nice little mods list to follow if you just looked. If you are looking to get hp and gas mileage put an intake and a fart can on your car and call it a day.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: where should i start with modding?
lol, done!
all i have is exhaust and intake! lol
ive skimmed over v-faq, but this summer i actually plan to take the time to read it, actually, i think i have the mod list thing save to my favorites.
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: where should i start with modding?
Before you begin modding, make sure you are up to date on all your maintenance such as a timing belt job, all fluids changed, etc.
Now, are you interested in a car that goes fast in just a straight line or also around corners? Good basic power mods to start with are turbo-back exhaust, full intake, a boost controller, and a S-AFC.
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I agree with Kracka.
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Re: where should i start with modding?
ya, my car is in the shop gettin the timing belt and shit changed right now! and I do plan to get a boost controller when I get more money!
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: where should i start with modding?
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Originally Posted by eagle talon guy
ya, my car is in the shop gettin the timing belt and shit changed right now! and I do plan to get a boost controller when I get more money!
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If you can't afford a $40 boost controller maybe modding a DSM isn't the smartest thing to do 
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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Re: where should i start with modding?
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Originally Posted by S2kracka
If you can't afford a $40 boost controller maybe modding a DSM isn't the smartest thing to do |
I was thinking that after his 1st post.
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Re: where should i start with modding?
well I can, but ya, cause like after it gets out of the shop, I will have about like $300 left over! but yeah, like I said, I do plan to buy one so yeah!
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Re: where should i start with modding?
I got mine for 10 bucks off ebay, works like a charm.
I say, just up the boost to 15 psi, and have fun. Should hold you over for the summer. Also, don't forget to slap in an aftermarket boost gauge before you think about messing with the boost levels. The stock one in the dash isn't accurate at all.
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