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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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A boosted E30 turbo would be faster and probably the same price as this tune...lol. The IS F just isn't a mod friendly car...if you wanted a mod friendly car...should have bought a M3. But then again, after a few years, you'd have to get rid of it because of all the problems it would start to have.

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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Just F Me
A boosted E30 turbo would be faster and probably the same price as this tune...lol. The IS F just isn't a mod friendly car...if you wanted a mod friendly car...should have bought a M3. But then again, after a few years, you'd have to get rid of it because of all the problems it would start to have.
Exactly, I didn't buy the F to try and get a bunch of power out of it. I'm happy with the power it already has. Even if someone was successful getting a turbo kit to work on the F and tune it, you still are not going to beat a modded Z06, GTR or 911 turbo. So whats the point really? Spend 10k-15k just to get another 100hp?
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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^^^ I dunno, I have 10 under the hood between all the bolt ons and a custom nitrous kit... I make 500whp @100 shot prob 560ish wheel with 150 shot on ms109 and it was worth every penny and I'm not faster than any of those cars you listed. I'm still no where near what I would have paid for any of those cars moded either.
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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darbs I like the results we get from bolt ons for the F. I still plan to get headers. But I don't think its worth trying to do some custom turbo kit for the same power that you already have with bolt ons. And actually all 3 cars I listed used are around the same price as a used ISF depending on the year ect.
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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http://instagr.am/p/TPffllkCbR/

http://instagr.am/p/TPf0xbECbt/


Guys, im sorry i havent been able to update as much as i would like, been busy with wrk, gettig my new place, working on the supra and wrkn on the isf. These are the laterst pics i can show you guys, its comig together but apparently we are needing a different fuel sensor to get it going right. As of right now, baby steps. Its a slow process. Believe me, it takes time. And sure, a 650whp lexus, awesome. Big comp turbo? Hmmmm how big, rear mounted? Cant be, and if it is, man that sux. But hey its your thing bud. We are trying to slowly open the doors for this market, it takes time. Why not show pics? Or videos? Dyno? Anything? Nothing? Hmmmmmm, maybe a graph, draw me a graph, vtec kicks in? Idk, i may come out as a jerk or douche, im not, just cmon everyone who has tried posted and kept us up to date, you guys are trying too? Then do it. Your right proefi was wrkn on it, my car and another one. 650whp, fine ill push for 655whp, then 700. Hopefully the transmission can handle it. Btw, engine has been over engineered, it can handle 750-800whp no problem. But i guess for an update, click links, comment, follow me on instagram : hi_psi

I hope these boys get the job done soon. Baby steps, believe me ive been very patient, havent had my car in two months. Missed it so much i bought a supra haha.

Enjoy!!!!!
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Thanks for the up date
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by F4Fast
http://instagr.am/p/TPffllkCbR/

http://instagr.am/p/TPf0xbECbt/


Btw, engine has been over engineered, it can handle 750-800whp no problem.

Enjoy!!!!!
Damn that great news. What makes you say that though?? Your saying they built it to handle double what it has??
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Its what ive been told by the boys. Theyve got their hands dirty in this. Torn engine apar and seen it first hand. Guys are legit, well known and know whats up. I trust them. Theyve had my car for 2 months straight, and this yr alone easy 4-5 months altogether. Ive hardly driven it. So yes, i trust them.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CalitriSC
Exactly, I didn't buy the F to try and get a bunch of power out of it. I'm happy with the power it already has. Even if someone was successful getting a turbo kit to work on the F and tune it, you still are not going to beat a modded Z06, GTR or 911 turbo. So whats the point really? Spend 10k-15k just to get another 100hp?
I rather spend another 10-15k on another car and have two fun cars. 10-15k can buy you an S2000, WRX/EVO, so many cars! Then you can have lots of fun on platforms in which there are tons of mods out there if you want the mod bug. You can even buy an e46 M3 with 10-15k....they got turbo kits and supercharger kits for those cars out there.

But I guess in the end, it's not as cool as owning a F
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by F4Fast
http://instagr.am/p/TPffllkCbR/

http://instagr.am/p/TPf0xbECbt/


Guys, im sorry i havent been able to update as much as i would like, been busy with wrk, gettig my new place, working on the supra and wrkn on the isf. These are the laterst pics i can show you guys, its comig together but apparently we are needing a different fuel sensor to get it going right. As of right now, baby steps. Its a slow process. Believe me, it takes time. And sure, a 650whp lexus, awesome. Big comp turbo? Hmmmm how big, rear mounted? Cant be, and if it is, man that sux. But hey its your thing bud. We are trying to slowly open the doors for this market, it takes time. Why not show pics? Or videos? Dyno? Anything? Nothing? Hmmmmmm, maybe a graph, draw me a graph, vtec kicks in? Idk, i may come out as a jerk or douche, im not, just cmon everyone who has tried posted and kept us up to date, you guys are trying too? Then do it. Your right proefi was wrkn on it, my car and another one. 650whp, fine ill push for 655whp, then 700. Hopefully the transmission can handle it. Btw, engine has been over engineered, it can handle 750-800whp no problem. But i guess for an update, click links, comment, follow me on instagram : hi_psi

I hope these boys get the job done soon. Baby steps, believe me ive been very patient, havent had my car in two months. Missed it so much i bought a supra haha.

Enjoy!!!!!
Though I won't be buying this ECU tuning kit or whatever, it's nice to see you're going into it and showing the rest of the community unlike some people. Good luck, I hope it works out for everyone.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Just F Me
I rather spend another 10-15k on another car and have two fun cars. 10-15k can buy you an S2000, WRX/EVO, so many cars! Then you can have lots of fun on platforms in which there are tons of mods out there if you want the mod bug. You can even buy an e46 M3 with 10-15k....they got turbo kits and supercharger kits for those cars out there.
But I guess in the end, it's not as cool as owning a F
That was my plan and I've got a boosted s2000 now. The F is too nice to really mess with IMO.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Just F Me
I rather spend another 10-15k on another car and have two fun cars. 10-15k can buy you an S2000, WRX/EVO, so many cars! Then you can have lots of fun on platforms in which there are tons of mods out there if you want the mod bug. You can even buy an e46 M3 with 10-15k....they got turbo kits and supercharger kits for those cars out there.
But that would be boring lol... When my F build is done, its cosworth + turbo Brz for me
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MRxSLAYx
But that would be boring lol... When my F build is done, its cosworth + turbo Brz for me
Hey Cyril when do you expect your turbo to be completed? I would like to check it out in person.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by LexISguy
Hey Cyril when do you expect your turbo to be completed? I would like to check it out in person.
Not anytime soon I believe. Motor should be out of the car in early January so ill send you a PM with some revised estimations around then.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MRxSLAYx
Not anytime soon I believe. Motor should be out of the car in early January so ill send you a PM with some revised estimations around then.
Sounds good to me..
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