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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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All I can say is " I should have started this as my 1st mod". I'm all grins from ear to ear. Makes my L-Tuned exhaust really stand out now.

I did the 1st thing others have done, which is stopped at light and once green I got on it and spun the tires w/o power braking.

just have to connect the 2 tubes from the hayden tanny cooler to radiator.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dsouth
All I can say is " I should have started this as my 1st mod". I'm all grins from ear to ear. Makes my L-Tuned exhaust really stand out now.

I did the 1st thing others have done, which is stopped at light and once green I got on it and spun the tires w/o power braking.

just have to connect the 2 tubes from the hayden tanny cooler to radiator.
Now, you made me want it. Does it feel better just from the stop and/or also when you're on roll already?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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I've had mine (and the 3.92 rear end and tranny cooler) sitting around waiting for months. I'll get them installed eventually I guess.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Now, you made me want it. Does it feel better just from the stop and/or also when you're on roll already?

Man it's like dating a virgin again. Well that was a bad comparison but you get the idea.
It's better all the way around.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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I've had mine (and the 3.92 rear end and tranny cooler) sitting around waiting for months. I'll get them installed eventually I guess.
Man, you need to install that thing when you get a chance. Sooner the better. it's like getting a new Beast at your disposal plus you have the gears to. What R U waiting for.

Even better I got it all installed for $200.00 bucks.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dsouth
Man it's like dating a virgin again. Well that was a bad comparison but you get the idea.
It's better all the way around.
Congrats on the mod!
Have you done any city traffic stop-n-go driving yet? I had my Lexus mechanic tell me he did this mod to a SC and it hurt (somewhat degraded) it drivability in heavy stop-n-go traffic.
You did the right thing by getting the tranny cooler...smart.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Congrats on the mod!
Have you done any city traffic stop-n-go driving yet? I had my Lexus mechanic tell me he did this mod to a SC and it hurt (somewhat degraded) it drivability in heavy stop-n-go traffic.
You did the right thing by getting the tranny cooler...smart.

As far as city driving goes. it's only been short trips but I'll keep ya updated.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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Glad to hear you did the mod. It's way cool for a heavy car like the GS and the modest gearing it comes with.

You're gas mileage is going to go down noticeably for the first month or two because it's just SO MUCH FUN!


Oh, ditto on the "smart move" of the tranny cooler. Get that bad boy hooked up and start saving for a new set of tires!

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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BA_GS400
Glad to hear you did the mod. It's way cool for a heavy car like the GS and the modest gearing it comes with.

You're gas mileage is going to go down noticeably for the first month or two because it's just SO MUCH FUN!


Oh, ditto on the "smart move" of the tranny cooler. Get that bad boy hooked up and start saving for a new set of tires!

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Thanks. yeah i saw your burn-out video and it's all so inspiring but I won't try it even though I've got 20's coming next week.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dsouth
Man it's like dating a virgin again. Well that was a bad comparison but you get the idea.
It's better all the way around.
Yeah , now i read my own post and it sounds like you've been riding virgin
Happy burn outs
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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D,

I told you you'd love it

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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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TC = Torque Converter?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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That is correct-a-mundo! <insert picture of Fonzie here>



also seen around here:
PI = Precision Industries
LSD= Limited Slip Differential
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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D,

I told you you'd love it

Jonny

Yeah man. Thanks. Should get my package this week and then I'll post some pics.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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dsouth - congrats. Biggest grin factor mod as you've discovered.

The next step is the Supra LSD cuz that keeps the traction in balance and the VSC from piping up. And the gearing makes the car even quicker.
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