Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Most liked posts in thread: Is Bigger Really Better?

  1. Grizld700

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    #2 Grizld700, Feb 29, 2016
    Just checking to see if $340 (or $440 if ceramic coated) is going to be wasted on something that wont really do anything. Kind of reminiscent of Cravens Koala piece. It was good in theory, but no gains were ever achieved with its installation.
     
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    #3 caseydog, Feb 29, 2016
    Anything shiny adds at least 20HP, right? :wink:

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    #4 cct1, Feb 29, 2016
    It's the width more than the length that's important.
     
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    #5 TheModFather, Feb 29, 2016
    In theory it would, but with our tiny little K03 turbos thr gain would be minimal.
     
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    #6 fngolfer, Mar 1, 2016
    5hp @ 6,000rpm tops.
     
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    #7 Angib, Mar 1, 2016
    Ssshh. NSFW, eh?
     
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    #8 cct1, Mar 1, 2016
    It's my goal on here to make every thread NSFW. It gives my life meaning. It's just how I roll.
     
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    #9 Grizld700, Mar 1, 2016
    My gut was telling me this wasn't worth it. I would look pretty though.
     
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    #10 Dave.0, Mar 1, 2016
    Just think of it like this. Is a 15K diamond ring really worth it?
    I mean look what you get out of it for the rest of your life.

    Not to mention if you have to buy more than one for the next girl. :lol:
     
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    #11 cct1, Mar 1, 2016
    Actually, that's not the best example. Jewelry is a great way to make spouses forget about track days. And headers. And Cams. And Superchargers. And forged piston. etc. etc....
     
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    #12 DneprDave, Mar 1, 2016
    My wife thinks that expensive jewelry is a waste of money. She prefers useful things that she can use or to spend money on trips.
     
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    #13 cct1, Mar 1, 2016
    That would be fine with me. But I'm ok bartering jewelry for modifications...
     
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    #14 Grizld700, Mar 1, 2016
    Yes... I'll have to work on a bartering system. The wife has been restless as of late when it comes to MINI parts purchases...
     
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    #15 cct1, Mar 1, 2016
    Lol, mine too. I was doing a pretty good job keeping it under the radar until last month, when she was like, did they charge you twice? Um, no, they didn't...lol.
     
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    #16 Goldsmithy, Mar 1, 2016
    Dave O...darn right that a 15k diamond ring is worth it...especially if you bought it from me...:) :):Thumbsup:
     
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    #17 Goldsmithy, Mar 1, 2016
    WOOHOO...I make jewelry and sell diamonds...who want to trade for parts?????

    PS, I'm serious. I have an 2005 R52s, auto. Make your wife happy and clean out your garage at the same time...a win/win for all.
     
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    #18 TheModFather, Mar 1, 2016
    I really wish the like button worked through CrapaTalk again. [emoji20]

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    #19 DneprDave, Mar 1, 2016
    Try Google Chrome, sometimes I access M/A with my tablet and Chrome and it works pretty good.
     
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    #20 TheModFather, Mar 1, 2016
    CrapaTalk is easier because I'm not just on one forum, and it automatically logs me into whatever one I want to see with just one touch of the screen.