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Old 04-17-2012, 12:09 PM   #1776
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It's all preference. They both seemed to work fine. The TurboXS is much quieter. I think I like it better for daily driving. The GFB is easier to adjust tension (screw instead of washers) and it can be converted between 50/50 and fully recirculating. The "trumpet" makes it a lot louder. I just need to start selling stuff...
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:13 PM   #1777
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It's all preference. They both seemed to work fine. The TurboXS is much quieter. I think I like it better for daily driving. The GFB is easier to adjust tension (screw instead of washers) and it can be converted between 50/50 and fully recirculating. The "trumpet" makes it a lot louder. I just need to start selling stuff...
That's (GFB) the one u plati-dipped correct?
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:13 PM   #1778
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No, the Forge is the one I Plasti Dipped. That one is already sold. The GFB is black from the factory.
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:15 PM   #1779
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No, the Forge is the one I Plasti Dipped. That one is already sold. The GFB is black from the factory.
I'm tempted. Let see how the wife's mood is.
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:17 PM   #1780
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Buy first, ask questions later.
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:19 PM   #1781
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So damn true. " but babe it was a tremendous deal, I couldn't pass it up!" is that price shipped?
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:21 PM   #1782
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hey dude, email me about the turboXS. i went to get one and ended up getting the recirc when i wanted the 50/50...
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:21 PM   #1783
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So damn true. " but babe it was a tremendous deal, I couldn't pass it up!" is that price shipped?
For you? Sure! It's pretty small, so it shouldn't cost much. I'd be fine shipping for those prices.

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hey dude, email me about the turboXS. i went to get one and ended up getting the recirc when i wanted the 50/50...
Will do!
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Old 04-17-2012, 04:03 PM   #1784
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Hey xluben how low is the car compared to stock now on the RCE Blacks? It still looks pretty low and I thought they adversize only a .75 inch drop.
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Old 04-17-2012, 05:27 PM   #1785
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I'm not positive how it compares to stock but it was about a 2 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger in the rear. I can measure fender to hub sometime. Maybe after the springs settle.
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Old 04-17-2012, 05:39 PM   #1786
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I'm not positive how it compares to stock but it was about a 2 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger in the rear. I can measure fender to hub sometime. Maybe after the springs settle.
Sent u payment for GFB.
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Old 04-17-2012, 10:26 PM   #1787
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Sent u payment for GFB.
Thanks! Please post in my thread for feedback purposes later.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2340750
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:55 PM   #1788
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With the help of ofspunk7, happyfeet, and my brother, we installed StopTech SS lines, StopTech pads and ATE SuperBlue fluid. I was worried about the brake line fitting stripping out, but I purchased some 5 sided flare wrenches and didn't have any problems. It was bit nerve wracking but it went pretty smoothly. Pads were simple and bleeding the fluid went well with four people
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:24 PM   #1789
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Have you tested it yet? Any difference ?
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:38 PM   #1790
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Buy first, ask questions later.
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Haha.
This is the truth.....told over and over again Stick by it, it works
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:40 PM   #1791
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how's the difference? Also you didn't upgrade the rotors too? Didn't see the need for it or?
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:43 PM   #1792
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Have you tested it yet? Any difference ?
Compared to what I had before it is quite a change. I still had stock pads and fluid and they were pretty roasted after going to the track. Pretty mushy feel overall. The new setup feels a lot firmer and bites much earlier. I haven't done any hard driving though. Just bedded them in and then drove around a bit after letting them cool down.

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This is the truth.....told over and over again Stick by it, it works
Don't worry, he did. Shipped out today.

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how's the difference? Also you didn't upgrade the rotors too? Didn't see the need for it or?
See above. Unless I got to bigger brakes like Brembo's or at least LGT brakes, then I don't see any need for different rotors.
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:57 PM   #1793
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Oh, don't worry! I ordered today, and it will be delivered on friday! And we'll talk about it then!

I have driven a 400+ hp/trq Evo, and it was crazy! I'm alil jelly of what you drive daily
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Old 04-19-2012, 12:00 AM   #1794
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Oh, don't worry! I ordered today, and it will be delivered on friday! And we'll talk about it then!

I have driven a 400+ hp/trq Evo, and it was crazy! I alil jelly of what you drive daily
Sorry, I don't know what you are talking about.
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Old 04-19-2012, 12:04 AM   #1795
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Buy first, ask question later! ,
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Old 04-19-2012, 08:03 AM   #1796
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That was meant for smeerone.
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Old 04-19-2012, 09:06 AM   #1797
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^^speaking of smeerone, ship that GFB yet?
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Old 04-19-2012, 11:59 AM   #1798
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looks like you got rid of all your BPV/BOV's, what's next/on there now?
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Old 04-19-2012, 12:02 PM   #1799
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looks like you got rid of all your BPV/BOV's, what's next/on there now?
I still have the Turbo XS 50/50 Hybrid if anyone is interested

Yesterday I also installed the TurboSmart Kompact BPV. It looks very nice. It is really quiet.
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Old 04-19-2012, 12:23 PM   #1800
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I still have the Turbo XS 50/50 Hybrid if anyone is interested

Yesterday I also installed the TurboSmart Kompact BPV. It looks very nice. It is really quiet.
lol, i knew it. looks almost identical to the forge bpv, similiar sound-wise too?
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