Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp

Lamborgini112 · Post by **Lamborgini112** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:33 pm

what the hell is that thing anyway? what a bunch of jack *****. if you've got a large bump like that you need to have much different signage. I think you'd have a pretty good case.

exist3nce · Post by **exist3nce** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:24 pm

Some updates on this.....

I was in the shop all day yesterday working on the car. Replacing the oil pan was a pain in the ass!!! Had to remove the AC bracket and lift the passenger side of the motor off the mount because the oil pan could not clear the subframe.... uhhgg. That turned a 30 min job into a 2hr job. So as it stands now the oil pan has been replaced and the new 3" downpipe is being built.

Pictures will be up soon.

exist3nce · Post by **exist3nce** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:26 pm

Lamborgini112 wrote:what the hell is that thing anyway? what a bunch of jack *****. if you've got a large bump like that you need to have much different signage. I think you'd have a pretty good case.

My thoughts exactly...

Nubaroo · Post by **Nubaroo** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:26 pm

Hi bud I am sure everything should be OK - good luck with the rest of the repair....sue those assholes for ur damages

buddha102 · Post by **buddha102** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:25 pm

Nubaroo wrote:Hi bud I am sure everything should be OK - good luck with the rest of the repair....sue those assholes for ur damages

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000!

FUCKIN' A!!!

exist3nce · Post by **exist3nce** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:25 pm

So all work is complete and the car is back on the road as of yesterday night. The motor and suspension seem to be fine. We built a new 3" downpipe and midpipe along with replacing the oil pan. I can definitely notice the turbo spooling up faster with the larger piping!

More shots of the oil pan:

New 3" downpipe and midpipe (from turbo to cat):

Still working on getting the city to pay....

daewoomofo · Post by **daewoomofo** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:39 pm

glad all is good, and good luck on the city paying.

buddha102 · Post by **buddha102** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:48 am

daewoomofo wrote:glad all is good, and good luck on the city paying.

yea its going take a while if u ask me, they do that shit slooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwww as hell

Pir0 · Post by **Pir0** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:38 am

Wow that new downpipe looks awesome. really tidy job

nexia182 · Post by **nexia182** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:52 pm

nice downpipe, good job!!!!!!11

gse_turbo · Post by **gse_turbo** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:57 pm

looks like all is well now, how about that clutch install?

exist3nce · Post by **exist3nce** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:54 pm

gse_turbo wrote:looks like all is well now, how about that clutch install?

6 Puck Kevlar Clutch is now installed with 1500lb PP, 20mm flywheel step, and freshly resurfaced flywheel. Peddle is slightly stiffer, but still within comfort. The engagement is quite nice and smooth, but it also feels like it will grip nicely (after breakin period).

Big Jeff · Post by **Big Jeff** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:58 pm

any news from the city yet

exist3nce · Post by **exist3nce** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:39 pm

Big Jeff wrote:any news from the city yet

Unfortunately it looks like they're trying to shaft me by passing on the responsibility and claim to the contractor. The contractor says they did everything in accordance with their set out guidelines and that its not they're fault. I haven't decided if I want to take it to court yet, I'm trying to get in touch with other people who were damaged that night .

Lamborgini112 · Post by **Lamborgini112** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:04 pm

Lawyer up and sue them for punitive damages so then you can buy a whole new car

Shoddy work gets shoddy treatment. I'd hit the city up too for not wanting to pay for safe roads too. I'm sure when they find out a lawyers involved suddenly a wallet might open.

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Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp

Update

New downpipe and midpipe