Official Houston Thread (#2)

Litos · 09-21-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by giovane

Thanks for the help!
I would never do anything on the engine if not oem, actually I've never thought on doing any tune, but now.. I know it's quite expansive, but I'm fine with that.

oh man, you're missing out with the Cobb Tune.

all you do is connect it to your OBDII port, push two buttons, wait about 15 minutes for it to flash, then go drive your car and FEEL how much of a difference it is.

you don't even NEED a front mount intercooler or an intake, especially with the weather getting cooler.

it's "reccomended to have a front mount or an intake" if you're running your car HARD in 95+ heat.

but right now your car would LOVE YOU if you got a Cobb tune for it.

with the Cobb Tune, front mount intercooler and the double cone intake, my car made 67hp and 100tq over STOCK !!!!!!

sidekick96 · 09-21-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

So far I don't think any of us have found a CHEAP body shop.

Another member is looking for install of a trunk lid as well...

Doesn't have to be cheap, but i prefer a spot that does QUALITY work. but yea still looking..

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Originally Posted by kymedic25

What kind of CSL did you get? I have a Duke Dynamics CSL on the way....Metro Collision wants like $1300 to install and paint. I'm thinking of just having them paint it and then some of us installing it. I am sure I can find a DIY somewhere or if not, then write one....

I plan on getting the CSL trunk from **********s, the vrs style high kick one. Not too confident on DD trunks and **********s offer a warranty if incase the trunk doesnt fit right. But dang, Metro collision wants $1300?! They are basically charging ~ $1k for labor which is ~ 10hrs worth of work? That's insane.

youngnastyman · 09-21-2011, 04:25 PM

I totally agree with my mexican compadre. Buying OEM may buy you peace of mind and all, but there are way better options out there. If you are concerned about warranty, go take a look at the hundreds of cars on this forum that have been beaten up from day 1 with a PIGGYBACK tune and are still covered under full warranty and are running great. I think a while back i saw a post about cars past 100k with a tune and running strong.

But if you're just looking for a little pep in your step i guess OEM is ok. The thing is (especially in these cars) - HP is addictive. Your butt dyno will eventually grow used to this newly increased power and you'll want more. Then you'll wish you bought the COBB AP.

Coolest thing about the COBB AP is that you can take it off and sell it when you got tired of it or if you sell your car, and will prob make back 90% of what you paid. From what i understand, the BMW Performance power kit is a software flash and once its gone its gone you cannot take it off and sell it to gain back any of the money you spent. Furthermore, COBB is tried and true and has been a good solution for tuning Turbo cars for a long time.

Litos · 09-21-2011, 07:23 PM

yes, Cobb is extremely reputable.

last month i had an appointment at the dealership.

before i took it in, i sat outside of my garage for @ 20 minutes and pulled the flash off.

i didn't open my hood, i didn't break clips and i didn't have to break my back bending over the fender while uninstalling a piggyback.

i put the tune in my pocket and drove to the dealer. after the oil change i drove to Brenster's house and flashed my car again in his driveway.

2 hours later i ate some junk pizza in midtown..................

Sara · 09-25-2011, 11:06 PM

See you Friday Houston

bpsu07 · 09-25-2011, 11:18 PM

Anyone wanna buy some Style 95's ?!

In DFW. Brand new Federals.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/2601699286.html

Brentster · 09-25-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

See you Friday Houston

What's the occasion Sara?

Hooy · 09-26-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brentster

What's the occasion Sara?

+1?

Sara · 09-26-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Brentster

What's the occasion Sara?

My cousin has a game there. So I'm going to watch her play. She played for team USA over the summer. Maybe I can do lunch or something with y'all I'll be there til Sunday.

Hooy · 09-26-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

My cousin has a game there. So I'm going to watch her play. She played for team USA over the summer. Maybe I can do lunch or something with y'all I'll be there til Sunday.

Cool cool. We don't know how to handle female presence, though. That ok?

Sara · 09-26-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

Cool cool. We don't know how to handle female presence, though. That ok?

kymedic25 · 09-26-2011, 02:12 PM

I am off Friday and Sunday, work a 24 hour shift on Saturday.

Litos · 09-26-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

Cool cool. We don't know how to handle female presence, though. That ok?

Yes we do - Houston has no shortage of kitchens....

Litos · 09-26-2011, 02:14 PM

p.s.
I'll be leaving to SKorea on Friday and will be gone for 3 months...

See you tards when I get back lololol !!!!

Hooy · 09-26-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

p.s.
I'll be leaving to SKorea on Friday and will be gone for 3 months...

See you tards when I get back lololol !!!!

Damn Carlos, it's all good. I'll babysit the 392

Litos · 09-26-2011, 06:40 PM

392 is being garage kept...

Wife is gonna daily drive the shitbox bimmer hahaha !!!

I'm gonna miss y'all...

NaNo_F1 · 09-27-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

p.s.
I'll be leaving to SKorea on Friday and will be gone for 3 months...

See you tards when I get back lololol !!!!

What project are you working on now? I imagine you'll be in the Hyundai shipyard? Samsung?

zkansasz · 09-27-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NaNo_F1

What project are you working on now? I imagine you'll be in the Hyundai shipyard? Samsung?

He is working on immigration visa for his friends from NorthKorea.

kymedic25 · 09-27-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

p.s.
I'll be leaving to SKorea on Friday and will be gone for 3 months...

See you tards when I get back lololol !!!!

If your son needs his hooters fix, let me know. I can run him over there for lunch! LOL!

Litos · 09-27-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NaNo_F1

What project are you working on now? I imagine you'll be in the Hyundai shipyard? Samsung?

Daewoo, not Hyundai.

ExxonMobil Off Shore Platform

Sara · 09-29-2011, 11:19 AM

See yall tomorrow

Brentster · 09-29-2011, 11:21 AM

Enjoy the drive

09-21-2011, 04:25 PM	#1631
youngnastyman Major 223 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	I totally agree with my mexican compadre. Buying OEM may buy you peace of mind and all, but there are way better options out there. If you are concerned about warranty, go take a look at the hundreds of cars on this forum that have been beaten up from day 1 with a PIGGYBACK tune and are still covered under full warranty and are running great. I think a while back i saw a post about cars past 100k with a tune and running strong. But if you're just looking for a little pep in your step i guess OEM is ok. The thing is (especially in these cars) - HP is addictive. Your butt dyno will eventually grow used to this newly increased power and you'll want more. Then you'll wish you bought the COBB AP. Coolest thing about the COBB AP is that you can take it off and sell it when you got tired of it or if you sell your car, and will prob make back 90% of what you paid. From what i understand, the BMW Performance power kit is a software flash and once its gone its gone you cannot take it off and sell it to gain back any of the money you spent. Furthermore, COBB is tried and true and has been a good solution for tuning Turbo cars for a long time.
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09-21-2011, 07:23 PM	#1632
Litos Banned 222 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	yes, Cobb is extremely reputable. last month i had an appointment at the dealership. before i took it in, i sat outside of my garage for @ 20 minutes and pulled the flash off. i didn't open my hood, i didn't break clips and i didn't have to break my back bending over the fender while uninstalling a piggyback. i put the tune in my pocket and drove to the dealer. after the oil change i drove to Brenster's house and flashed my car again in his driveway. 2 hours later i ate some junk pizza in midtown..................
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09-25-2011, 11:06 PM	#1633
Sara Lieutenant General 5867 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	See you Friday Houston
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09-25-2011, 11:18 PM	#1634
bpsu07 Major 47 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW TX iTrader: (3)	Anyone wanna buy some Style 95's ?! In DFW. Brand new Federals. http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/2601699286.html __________________
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09-26-2011, 02:12 PM	#1640
kymedic25 Lieutenant 40 Rep 406 Posts Drives: '10 535 Platinum Grey Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (2)	Sara I am off Friday and Sunday, work a 24 hour shift on Saturday. __________________ Jason Premium, Sport, Stage 1 Eurocharged, OEM M-tech kit, DD CSL trunk lid, Smoked Blacklines, , Cyba 4 inch black chrome exhaust tips, Eibach Pro Springs, Koni FSD, Morr VS8.2
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09-26-2011, 02:14 PM	#1642
Litos Banned 222 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	p.s. I'll be leaving to SKorea on Friday and will be gone for 3 months... See you tards when I get back lololol !!!!
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09-26-2011, 06:40 PM	#1644
Litos Banned 222 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	392 is being garage kept... Wife is gonna daily drive the shitbox bimmer hahaha !!! I'm gonna miss y'all...
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09-29-2011, 11:19 AM	#1649
Sara Lieutenant General 5867 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	See yall tomorrow
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09-29-2011, 11:21 AM	#1650
Brentster Banned 37 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 (his) 2011 e90 (hers) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX (Galleria) iTrader: (2)	Enjoy the drive
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