Seriously, $2400 for a cat back exhaust?
05-01-2010, 08:35 AM
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05-01-2010, 08:48 AM
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That's not an opinion, it's an insult. Even if it wasn't directed at RPI, it's an insult to all small businesses out there working on blood, sweat and tears to provide quality product for others. Most if not all companies come from small roots so by making a blanket statement like that is plain ignorant and speaks to his idiocy.
05-01-2010, 08:50 AM
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YES!!! How do I back this up in May...hmmmm. haha
I don't think Rolly was implying that RPI is a mickey mouse brand at all. And his comments hold some truth because at the end of the day, the manufacturers who are involved in racing personally, and distribute parts to enthusiasts who race (or solo1, solo2, track days, amateur grassroots), they are more likely to be brands that have earned respect and loyalty by way of the durability and performance of their products. Right?
05-01-2010, 09:37 AM
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YES!!! How do I back this up in May...hmmmm. haha
I don't think Rolly was implying that RPI is a mickey mouse brand at all. And his comments hold some truth because at the end of the day, the manufacturers who are involved in racing personally, and distribute parts to enthusiasts who race (or solo1, solo2, track days, amateur grassroots), they are more likely to be brands that have earned respect and loyalty by way of the durability and performance of their products. Right?
I don't think Rolly was implying that RPI is a mickey mouse brand at all. And his comments hold some truth because at the end of the day, the manufacturers who are involved in racing personally, and distribute parts to enthusiasts who race (or solo1, solo2, track days, amateur grassroots), they are more likely to be brands that have earned respect and loyalty by way of the durability and performance of their products. Right?
By the way,
RPI, FTMFW!
05-01-2010, 09:43 AM
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Swapped '95 S50 with '99 S52 3.2L bored/stroked to 3.3L, kept OBD1
JE Pistons (9.0:1 compression ratio)
Pauter connecting rods
Schrick Camshafts
Vortech V2 w/ custom bypass valve
RMS Aftercooler
Head modifications Ported and Polished, large valve springs and retainers,
Valves Yes, but don't know name
Valve springs Yes, but don't know name
Retainers Yes, but don't know name
Electromotive TEC III stand alone engine management, tuned by Vic Sias of Sias Tuning
S50 Intake manifold
Dinan Throttle Body
42lb Fuel injectors
Custom RMS air intake
RMS Header
Custom header-back exhaust
Quad exit rolled tips, polished exhaust
High flow catalytic converter
NGK Spark plugs
B&M short shift kit
Centerforce Dual Friction clutch
Odyssey PC 680 Lightweight Battery
Exterior-
House of Kolor Moondust Silver
Custom 1.5" flares molded into body
Trim painted and molded into fender flares
Dresmann body kit from Germany (front bumper, sideskirts, rear bumper)
Kerscher 3 piece CF spoiler - imported from Germany
CF side mirrors
DTM Authaus CF vented hood
Lighting-
Gourmet Garage HID's
Umnitza Angel Eyes
OEM Euro tails
Clear corners
Interior-
Seats Sparco Torino
Alcantara door panel inserts silver
Brand new OEM ///M3 floor mats
Carbon Fiber interior trim pieces
Autometer Pro-Comp Boost Gauge
Autometer Pro-Comp AFR Gauge
New silver/black ///M3 shift knob
Custom trunk floor with amps mounted in bottom
OMP Racing black suede steering wheel
Valentine One hardwire kit/windshield mount
Car Audio-
Eclipse Head Unit (w/ sub control)
Two Diamond Audio Amplifiers
Diamond Audio mids, highs in car
Two 15" Diamond Audio free air Subs in trunk
Street Wires wiring
Wheels/Tires, Brakes
Front wheels 19x8.5 BBS CH wrapped in 245/35/19 Yokahama AVS
Rear wheels 19x9.5 BBS CH wrapped in 275/30/19 Yokohama AVS
Stainless Steel brake lines
New PBR Metal Master pads in front (less than 500mi)
HP Racing 15" Rotor
HP Racing 8 Piston Caliper
Suspension components-
Front springs/coilovers (brand) H&R Coilovers (adjustable)
Bilstein front dampers
Rear springs/coilovers (brand) H&R Cupkit (adjustable)
Bilstein rear dampers
Total lowering (inches) (front) 1-3"
Front RD Adjustable Sway bar
Rear RD Adjustable Sway bar
Sparco Front strut brace (adjustable)
Energy Bushings
NuFormz Chassis reinforcements (custom)
Powerflex (brand new less than 1K miles)
05-01-2010, 10:58 AM
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That's not an opinion, it's an insult. Even if it wasn't directed at RPI, it's an insult to all small businesses out there working on blood, sweat and tears to provide quality product for others. Most if not all companies come from small roots so by making a blanket statement like that is plain ignorant and speaks to his idiocy.
05-01-2010, 11:04 AM
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Dyno charts IMO are not ever truly accurate. They depend on so many different variables and software can be changed at a whim so as much as I like RPI, you can't say "proven gains". Because I'm sorry, elevation, air temp, car temp, the gas, jesus christ it never ends. So many different things can make a DYNO from California say something totally different from the same car you bring out to a shop in New York and DYNO. I bet they wouldn't show the same results. So its not "proven" its "assumed gains".
05-01-2010, 11:07 AM
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Dyno charts IMO are not ever truly accurate. They depend on so many different variables and software can be changed at a whim so as much as I like RPI, you can't say "proven gains". Because I'm sorry, elevation, air temp, car temp, the gas, jesus christ it never ends. So many different things can make a DYNO from California say something totally different from the same car you bring out to a shop in New York and DYNO. I bet they wouldn't show the same results. So its not "proven" its "assumed gains".
05-01-2010, 12:02 PM
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But I already know which parties you speak of (cough aFE).