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by MadHatter
Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: new shocks an struts
Replies: 43
Views: 22246

Re: new shocks an struts

well i was thinking something a little better than OEM... im sure a new set of OEM shocks would give a better ride than whats on there now.. BUT it wasnt all that great to begain with.
by MadHatter
Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:39 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: OEM Alloy Rims
Replies: 4
Views: 1665

Re: OEM Alloy Rims

how much you looking to get and where r u located?
by MadHatter
Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:34 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: new shocks an struts
Replies: 43
Views: 22246

new shocks an struts

hey guys im looking to get a better ride on our 06 base. currently we have 100k on it.. for the first few years we used it as a truck, hauling everything from tile to grave. so i know we are partly to blame for the current ride conditions. when we go over expansion joints on the highway it jars the ...
by MadHatter
Tue May 10, 2011 3:12 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vib
Replies: 170
Views: 157321

Re: (vietrolla)

i just finished the CAI, alternator, and crank pully's.. i have the throttle spacer sitting on the shelf but havent had the time to do the install yet. so far the one that i think added the most was the intake. on low end and take offs it does nothing but on the high rpm side you can feel the differ...
by MadHatter
Wed Apr 06, 2011 2:41 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vib
Replies: 170
Views: 157321

Re: Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vibe Base & ... (MadHatter)

I emailed Evan, he not only had the pulley i needed but got me a belt too. good guy, i would certainly recommend him to others.
by MadHatter
Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vib
Replies: 170
Views: 157321

Re: Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vibe Base & ... (BlueCrush)

thanks, ill shoot him an email and see if he can help out.
by MadHatter
Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:27 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vib
Replies: 170
Views: 157321

Re: Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vibe Base & ... (scherry2)

any other options to get a crank pulley. the one listed i cant get anyone to reply to my emails for price and purchase info?thanks
by MadHatter
Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:12 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

Re: (keithvibe)

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »^^^^ that kit has no engine managment, no upgraded injectors, not proven turbo, universal piping, no down pipe for the turbo, crappy blow off valve... Sill better off with the turbo kit's turbo, it's provenhttp://www.turbo-kits.com/matrix_turbo_kits.htmlagree....
by MadHatter
Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:46 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

Re: TC or SC (wizardai)

Quote, originally posted by wizardai »oh man I want the SC so bad! I do a lot of city driving, so basically that = stop and go. That's why I wouldn't go with TC because I want more power at the start vs top speed. But is it worth the expense? What are the downsides of having it SC? Someone mentione...
by MadHatter
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:45 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

Re: TC or SC (Cruxless)

humm i may just stay away from it... who knows. i want the performance but i dont want the noise.
by MadHatter
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

Re: TC or SC (keithvibe)

Im looking at exhausts right now.. and I'd perfer something that doesnt sound like a bumble bee or a one that makes the car sound like its going to blow up. i keep reading about the 15758 Magnaflow catback, do yall know how this sounds?
by MadHatter
Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:47 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

Re: TC or SC (Cruxless)

yeah that helps.. its practically step by step. sweet. i use to be in the DSM world with a few GST eclipse's but the electircal problems drove me away. i watched my buddy blow his piping off, run over it with his driverside rear and not only need to buy a new tire but 19" rim also. i would neve...
by MadHatter
Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

Re: TC or SC (keithvibe)

wow yeah.. thats beautiful. and i bet that took you like a minute to find right? thanks man! and thats a heck of a deal too. Thanks!
by MadHatter
Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

Re: TC or SC (rmckinjr)

thanks for the info! i would perfer to do turbo but from what all i had been reading there could be some internals that couldnt hold up to the turbo. I think for the long term value im just going to piece a turbo set up together, keep the boost low and take my chances with the internals. we bought t...
by MadHatter
Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:53 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

Re: TC or SC (keithvibe)

AWSOME!! that’s a Fabulous link. It looks like the price is going to be about the same for parts. I have a bit of experience turning wrenches but i just wonder how detailed the instructions are for install. I’m not sure if the GM SC kit was discontinued like the TRD. As of right now the dealer h...
by MadHatter
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:16 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: TC or SC
Replies: 25
Views: 9843

TC or SC

Good day all! new to the group so be gentle. I’ve been given the go ahead to put a SC on our 06 vibe (FWD 1zz MT). but after looking at the $2,6xx price tag and the labor cost to have the dealer install (for the warrantee of course) I found my mind wondering toward a turbo set up instead. I found ...