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by phoenixR
February 23rd, 2003, 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: maintenence idea
Replies: 0
Views: 332

maintenence idea

I know you should replace the factory cap and rotor after a while. now the coil is built into the cap so would it be more worth while to get an after market cap and rotor with an external coil conversion and hook up and external coil. or would an ignition amp be needed to do that. or would it be bet...
by phoenixR
February 23rd, 2003, 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: clutch& flywheel
Replies: 9
Views: 615

clutch& flywheel

does anyone use the ACT clutch on their car? and how do u like it. also have any of you tried their new flywheels? both versions are chromoly, but one is 12.5lbs. and then there is a lighter version that is cut out a lil more thats 8.8lbs. does anyone know the stock itr flywheel weight. i am thinkin...
by phoenixR
February 23rd, 2003, 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hyper ground wires
Replies: 8
Views: 677

hyper ground wires

with the hyper ground wires, what size kit would an itr need? they have like small medium and large.
by phoenixR
February 19th, 2003, 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steering wheel question
Replies: 1
Views: 184

steering wheel question

when changing to an aftermarket steering wheel such as the sparco color 2. how would you go about gettin rid of the factory air bag in the wheel. disconnect it or remove the fuse? and once that is done would that disable the passenger side airbag? finally does anyone know what sparco hub kit will wo...
by phoenixR
February 19th, 2003, 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: falken azenis
Replies: 18
Views: 1304

falken azenis

did any of you try using the falken azenis with your stock wheels. the falkens only come in 205/50. was the ride any better/worse, or was there almost no difference at all?
by phoenixR
February 18th, 2003, 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: camber kits
Replies: 0
Views: 346

camber kits

are camber kits necessary when using tien, or any other performance coilovers? the R is stock rather low, so with maybe a .5 -.75 inch drop would it be needed, if so would a front and rear set be needed?
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what should be next.
Replies: 15
Views: 966

well, of course i would rather have a great handling car. how much do those setups go for? the reason is b4 my R i had a vr-6 jetta and had eibachs and bilsteins and it performed really great. althouh i know i am in a way higher class of performance vehicle. well thanx kabob, any other help you can ...
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what should be next.
Replies: 15
Views: 966

Yeah i agree, Aj you totally know your engines, if your gonna be at the expo, and i can make it , i will be looking for your help for a bad ass all motor setup. also what kind of suspension are you using. and would you reccommend springs and struts, or coilovers. i was thinking about the eibach pro-...
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tires Opinions
Replies: 26
Views: 3246

Toyo T1-S , in my opinion best street/ performance tire, and not too expensive.
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shifter bushings?
Replies: 16
Views: 987

I use the B&M stablizer bushing kit, it feels completely different then stock. i believe they use aluminum, or maybe stainless steel bushings, i dont remember, but i have had it in for about a year and i def. like it better then stock. if your not looking for a soft shift, i would recommend this...
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 10:30 am
Forum: Events and Meets
Topic: a few questions?
Replies: 2
Views: 839

what would one have to do to be involved and what are you guys all about?
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 10:29 am
Forum: Events and Meets
Topic: whats up guys
Replies: 4
Views: 958

well, i am not a def. for the expo,i need to take off work and shit. so i am working on that. anyway. i am from the jersey shore (by seaside heights) i have an 01 itr. i got it new like 2 years ago. i have mainly bolt ons, intake, exhaust, comptech cat, headers, VAFC, aem cam gears, fuel rail, fuel ...
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what should be next.
Replies: 15
Views: 966

By gettin the ctr intake cam and putting in new springs and retainers but leaving the stock valves. and doin the new head gasket. what kind of power would that give me.
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 12:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what should be next.
Replies: 15
Views: 966

yeah, well when i redo the head i am gonna go with a spoon or mugen head gasket. i think the mugen is cheeper by a little. As far as cams i was looking into the skunk2 stage 2 or i am trying to find out about the crane stage 2's. As far as the valves go i am most likely gonna go with Ferrea , probab...
by phoenixR
February 17th, 2003, 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: question for AJ
Replies: 1
Views: 258

question for AJ

i read in an early post that you got in that intake manifold gasket that supposedly gives whp gains. did you ever install it? and if so who made makes it and how did it work? i know spoon makes an expensive one that they say makes like 6-9 whp. Also what kind of intake manifold do you use , and what...
by phoenixR
February 16th, 2003, 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what should be next.
Replies: 15
Views: 966

i have an aem cai. I have been looking into completely rebuilding the head, i am just trying to figure out what would be the best combination to use. i want to make sure i do it right the first time, although it may take longer it should be worth the wait.
by phoenixR
February 15th, 2003, 11:40 pm
Forum: Events and Meets
Topic: a few questions?
Replies: 2
Views: 839

a few questions?

A few things, one what is R-speed exactly, the pics are pretty hot, how do you get in on that. and does anyone know of any GOOD tuning shops in NY or NJ?
by phoenixR
February 15th, 2003, 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what should be next.
Replies: 15
Views: 966

what should be next.

I have an 01 R with 30k miles on it. i/h/e, high flow cat, plug wires, pullies, VAFC. and i wanna continue adding mods, although i am doing research on redoing the valvetrain. But for the time being, would the victor X intake manifold and throttle body be a nice investment. Does anyone have any numb...
by phoenixR
February 13th, 2003, 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: valvetrain?
Replies: 4
Views: 355

my bad. i didnt even realize. anyway, my plans are as of now putting in new cams, port and polish the head, and as far as everything else i am not really sure thats why i am looking to the help of all of you. as an end result i want to have a nice gain in hp and torque, but still be able to have a s...
by phoenixR
February 12th, 2003, 6:19 pm
Forum: Events and Meets
Topic: whats up guys
Replies: 4
Views: 958

whats up guys

whats up everyone. My name is chris from NJ. I am new to this whole ITR website. so i just wanted to introduce myself.
by phoenixR
February 12th, 2003, 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: valvetrain?
Replies: 4
Views: 355

valvetrain?

what springs/ retainers and valves do would work the best. also which material would be my best bet?
by phoenixR
February 12th, 2003, 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: all motor opionions/ help
Replies: 4
Views: 486

all motor opionions/ help

How are the crane cams for the ITR? which would be the best mild street cam, crane, or skunk 2? I am redoing my whole valve train, having the head ported and polished. Now should i invest in a new intake manifold and throttle body. such as the victor X set up? and with these new mods would i need to...
by phoenixR
October 23rd, 2002, 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excess black smoke coming from the exhaust?
Replies: 9
Views: 1071

yeah, the same thing happens to me, i have a 01 R 25k and basic bolt ons. whenever i shift outta hight rpms it lets out a nice big cloud. i know there could be a few things goin on. How would you guys recommend determining what it is. i already ran a compression test and it showed up perfect. so wha...
by phoenixR
October 4th, 2002, 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fuel/ignition question
Replies: 2
Views: 771

fuel/ignition question

I have an 01 R with i/h/e/cat,pullies ect. i have a fuel rail, regulator and i wanna get the v-afc. now with that do i need a fuel pump as well?
also would a ignition amp and changing to an external coil screw up my computer? thanx for the help.