Which mods not to get/have been a disaster?
THe is one of the few that I have seen that doesn't get pulled into the hype of a part and does real testing and gives real feedback.
The electric fan mod is my favorite.
Ok... lets not even go there.
The American guys just want power with real parts. Not talking about the new age cobalt and srt guys. I can see this as a accepted mod for them.
The electric fan mod is my favorite. Ok... lets not even go there. The American guys just want power with real parts. Not talking about the new age cobalt and srt guys. I can see this as a accepted mod for them.
Amen, to the wanting power from "real" parts.
Lets Summit this to Myth busters and find out the truth
FYI - I just did a quick search on the Mythbuster's web site and didn't see any idea submissions for a performance mod themed show. There was one submission about intakes and throttle body spacers but I don't think it would hurt to put a more comprehensive list of mods together and create another submission thread. If anyone wants to help me put a list together, I'll volunteer to submit the idea (DaveB? others?).
I'll throw out a few ideas, feel free to chop:
Intakes - CAI, RAM, etc.
Grounding Wires (JPN vs. US vs. UK car impact)
Engine Dampers
Brake System Master Cylinder Dampers
Throttle Body Spacers (i.e. Vortex)
High Performance Spark Plugs
Light Weight Pulleys
Light Weight Rims
I guess we could add things like plenum spacers, exhaust mods in the hopes that they might put a "best bang for your buck" list together?
I know it's a long shot but it's not much more effort than a cut, paste, edit, submit.
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Great show.... but still ratings generated! Mythbusters hardly would count as empirical science outside the fan base. I think they do debunk some popular myths, but the jury is out on the reliability and validity of some of their findings. It seems that the bottom line is that there is yet no real "science" or evidence to suggest that these grounding kits are what they purport to be.
Yes and no, I love the show, but they don't know jack about cars. I watched on yesterday where they tested several "Mileage myths". They busted all of them (Magnets on gas line, Super carb, etc.) however they also busted a Hydrogen gas cell. I know for a fact that they DO work. I have 3 friends in this area that have built their own and have increased their mileage by almost double. One F-150 Ford pick up went from 15 mpg to 24 mpg and as he make improvements in HHO production, it's going up.
The system the MB tested made VERY few HHO bubbles. The one my friend has makes so much Hydrogen and Oxygen that he has to put a Safety Relief Valve on it. I just blasts HHO out the tube.
So, I would rather have someone that really understands cars do the testing. Like one of the "Major" car mags. I think "Turbo" magazine did some ground wire testing on dynos a couple of years ago.
The system the MB tested made VERY few HHO bubbles. The one my friend has makes so much Hydrogen and Oxygen that he has to put a Safety Relief Valve on it. I just blasts HHO out the tube.
So, I would rather have someone that really understands cars do the testing. Like one of the "Major" car mags. I think "Turbo" magazine did some ground wire testing on dynos a couple of years ago.
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OOOOOh no my bad i miss understood u... No i didnt cut it out around the logos i just taped everything up and painted it...
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i have a 03 sedan and my best mods id say are
1. Brembo upgrade, spanks my oem brakes
2.350z suspension upgrade , much better than my oem suspension
3. z tube nice sound and feels like more power but in my head,
4. k&N cone filter
5 OEM 19s lighter and nicerr than my stock 17
on the other hand
1 coupe mid- nice sound no gain
2 heated switches- only drivers side works
3. Nismo areo kit sides and rear just for looks
4 painted grill matt black
5. coupe engine cover
1. Brembo upgrade, spanks my oem brakes
2.350z suspension upgrade , much better than my oem suspension
3. z tube nice sound and feels like more power but in my head,
4. k&N cone filter
5 OEM 19s lighter and nicerr than my stock 17
on the other hand
1 coupe mid- nice sound no gain
2 heated switches- only drivers side works
3. Nismo areo kit sides and rear just for looks
4 painted grill matt black
5. coupe engine cover
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