Coupe Random Little Question Thread
#557
#558
Yeah, the spacers are the only thing Ichiba makes that's worth a damn. I did read somewhere that the studs are slightly softer than OEM and its very important to stay at 80-90ft lbs when tightening the lugs. I use a torque wrench every time I tighten them.
And yes, I have OEM 18s. How did you sur mise that from my want of slightly bigger spacers? Haha
And yes, I have OEM 18s. How did you sur mise that from my want of slightly bigger spacers? Haha
#559
Yeah, the spacers are the only thing Ichiba makes that's worth a damn. I did read somewhere that the studs are slightly softer than OEM and its very important to stay at 80-90ft lbs when tightening the lugs. I use a torque wrench every time I tighten them.
And yes, I have OEM 18s. How did you sur mise that from my want of slightly bigger spacers? Haha
And yes, I have OEM 18s. How did you sur mise that from my want of slightly bigger spacers? Haha
#561
I just realized I've had some scary **** happen in my life. Whew..
#565
That's what it was rated at in 2003, but it was also rated at 270 ft/lb or torque where the revup was rated at 260. Torque is actually what launches your car. Horsepower is unimportant at best.
Now here's the confusing part: the way HP is rated actually changed for 2005 so there's no real way to tell if there actually was a HP gain or TQ drop. Basically, there's no point in worrying about it. All Gs are created virtually equal speed/power wise.
Now here's the confusing part: the way HP is rated actually changed for 2005 so there's no real way to tell if there actually was a HP gain or TQ drop. Basically, there's no point in worrying about it. All Gs are created virtually equal speed/power wise.
#566
thats where it gets interesting. on 2nd gear highway pulls i always beat my friend's 04 5at (keep in mind that intake is the only bolt on we both have). and also, another friend's 04 5at (that has exhaust, intake, plenum spacer, pulleys, test pipes and remap (tune)), now u would expect him to beat me in a fair far distance, but it doesnt happen.
#568
thats where it gets interesting. on 2nd gear highway pulls i always beat my friend's 04 5at (keep in mind that intake is the only bolt on we both have). and also, another friend's 04 5at (that has exhaust, intake, plenum spacer, pulleys, test pipes and remap (tune)), now u would expect him to beat me in a fair far distance, but it doesnt happen.
#569
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thats where it gets interesting. on 2nd gear highway pulls i always beat my friend's 04 5at (keep in mind that intake is the only bolt on we both have). and also, another friend's 04 5at (that has exhaust, intake, plenum spacer, pulleys, test pipes and remap (tune)), now u would expect him to beat me in a fair far distance, but it doesnt happen.
Also, unless my FSM copy is wrong, the 06 coupe 5at came with the 3.5 rear diff, so that would be the biggest difference since most AT's have 3.3 rear gears.