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Old Nov 10, 2004
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tuning???

ok..my question is: Can i drive my car without it being tuned? i get my license back on monday, and i should be done installing my turbo kit friday or saturday.i have a appointment for tuning on thursday, but i wanna be able to drive this thing around for the time being. pics coming soon..thanks
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That's a bad idea. Running lean with turbo will really cause problems.
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yeah i will be running lean? so its not a good idea to drive the car til its tuned?
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No. Not Worth The Risk.
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damit..this sucks...
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thank you for the advise...what would happen if i did thou just say drive it for 3 dayz til it got tuned?
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You could blow your motor. Simple. You can drive, just stay in vac. No boost @ all.
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k thanks for the help.
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i ran mine for the whole sumemr lean and whatsoever... people said my engine was brave... they gave it credit for holding up so long.. Im actually proud of it too...
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poor a quart of oil on the turbo and floor it everywhere you go so you get more air to the intercooler and you'll run 9's.
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^Just get it tuned and be safe. ride the dam bus if you have to.
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yeah im going to check out this other place dwon the road form my place. ill just drive up to work with my pops.
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am I the only one who thinks this dude is gonna drive it before he gets it tuned?
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Originally Posted by JetBlu01
am I the only one who thinks this dude is gonna drive it before he gets it tuned?
and your wrong..i wont be driving my car. everything is all taking care of. i have aplace finishing up my kit for me. had to do somethings that i could do. so they are taken care of everything for me.
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you made a wise choice.
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what type of kit is this?
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Originally Posted by SODJAZERO
what type of kit is this?
He has the Extreme TSi Kit. Turbo is T28 BB.

Steve, did you end up bringing the car to Precision?
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tru. should have it back in a week tops.
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