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I'm speechless... So my car can do that?! That's seriously scary acceleration and speed. I won't be pushing this thing till I've had proper lessons and the right mods to keep from blowing up :lol:
 

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......to keep from blowing up :lol:
Not so much blowing up, more-so from hitting trees......or sharp, pointy boulders. :biggrin:

Seriously though, you're car is most likely capable of acceleration that will rival most cars in the $50,000+ price range...(RS Audi's, AMG Merc's, M-Line BMW's, etc.)

In other words.....

I want to drive it.

Badly.
 

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Well I think a 6spd tranny and racing clutch are on call because I'm sure that would help relieve stress on the car.

If you wanna drive it then we need to meet sometime!! (I'll admit I've always wanted to drive yours and meet you!) plus you're only in Arizona :lol:
 

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^^ Maybe. That's all I can think it is......being that we had a bacon thread a couple months ago with people posting up their support for bacon.
It's Passover. Bacon is not kosher.

20G is a serious turbo. Your car should be a riot, take it easy for now. There is a track day at Thunderhill on 1st of June, that would be a good opportunity to open it up a little. If you are interested, you need good tires, fresh'ish oil and all the leaks fixed.

Stan
 

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Well I think a 6spd tranny and racing clutch are on call because I'm sure that would help relieve stress on the car.
You don't need a "racing clutch". Only reason (sane) people go to a heavier clutch is if their existing one isn't holding the power of the car -- clutch slips from too much torque. I bet stock STi clutch can hold 350wtq. Heavier clutches will put more strain on the transmission and other drivetrain components, "softer" stockish plate will provide cushioning and actually save your transmission.

Not to mention, heavy duty clutches tend to weigh more and are a pain to drive on the street -- most have really heavy pedal feel and are on/off.

Stan
 

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A6N6D6Y had a 20G'd auto XT and he would consistantly do 0-60 in the low 3 second range. Not many cars under 100k can do that. He took me for a ride and even starting off in 2nd (to help save the tranny) it would but you back in your seat and hold you there as you QUICKLY approached triple digits. If I could afford a 6 speed tranny, I'd love to have a 20G.
 
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