View Poll Results: Which one first?
First turbo kit for the 06..
49
40.83%
Volk GT-s - Flat Black
59
49.17%
Save up until I can purchase both
12
10.00%
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Which one first?
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From: Salem, OR
Originally Posted by TIMMAHH
Do them both and pay it off while you enjoy them.
Worst advice ever.
most people on here are raising good points. the warranty is a big thing.. also the rims are gonna be a lot cheaper. You better understand how much you're gonna spend when you go turbo. at first i thought i just buy a turbo kit. then i saw a used one with a full exhaust for 4000. so i got that. i was thinking damn i got 2 mods for a good deal. Next i had to buy an engine management system (nobody will touch anything like emanage anymore) so you end up spending 700+ on that. Oh.. i might need a return fuel system, turbo timer, Map sensor, Gauges, Boost Controller, a Tune. hmm i'm sure there is more i am not thinking of right now. oh.. you'll have to recharge your AC, change your oil, umm lemme think what else.... lol. Oh you'll need a larger fuel pump. umm.. you get what i'm saying by now.??
5,000 turns into 6,000 which then turns into 7,000 then you need this and all of a sudden you've spent over 8,000 dollars for a turbo. haha then you risk blowing your engine or messing up your transmission which adds even more. Just think about it really long and hard before you decide.
5,000 turns into 6,000 which then turns into 7,000 then you need this and all of a sudden you've spent over 8,000 dollars for a turbo. haha then you risk blowing your engine or messing up your transmission which adds even more. Just think about it really long and hard before you decide.
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Originally Posted by Lo$t
most people on here are raising good points. the warranty is a big thing.. also the rims are gonna be a lot cheaper. You better understand how much you're gonna spend when you go turbo. at first i thought i just buy a turbo kit. then i saw a used one with a full exhaust for 4000. so i got that. i was thinking damn i got 2 mods for a good deal. Next i had to buy an engine management system (nobody will touch anything like emanage anymore) so you end up spending 700+ on that. Oh.. i might need a return fuel system, turbo timer, Map sensor, Gauges, Boost Controller, a Tune. hmm i'm sure there is more i am not thinking of right now. oh.. you'll have to recharge your AC, change your oil, umm lemme think what else.... lol. Oh you'll need a larger fuel pump. umm.. you get what i'm saying by now.??
5,000 turns into 6,000 which then turns into 7,000 then you need this and all of a sudden you've spent over 8,000 dollars for a turbo. haha then you risk blowing your engine or messing up your transmission which adds even more. Just think about it really long and hard before you decide.
5,000 turns into 6,000 which then turns into 7,000 then you need this and all of a sudden you've spent over 8,000 dollars for a turbo. haha then you risk blowing your engine or messing up your transmission which adds even more. Just think about it really long and hard before you decide.
Well I think my mind is made up....looking like Volks...
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im F/I now and i was sliding around with the stock rims before boost. i got 10 wide on the back now and moved 9 in the front. i got alot better control cuz it can fish tail. but if i had stock rims i would hate driving her boosted. traction will be an issue so do buy her some nice shoes first and then boost.
Originally Posted by Lo$t
most people on here are raising good points. the warranty is a big thing.. also the rims are gonna be a lot cheaper. You better understand how much you're gonna spend when you go turbo. at first i thought i just buy a turbo kit. then i saw a used one with a full exhaust for 4000. so i got that. i was thinking damn i got 2 mods for a good deal. Next i had to buy an engine management system (nobody will touch anything like emanage anymore) so you end up spending 700+ on that. Oh.. i might need a return fuel system, turbo timer, Map sensor, Gauges, Boost Controller, a Tune. hmm i'm sure there is more i am not thinking of right now. oh.. you'll have to recharge your AC, change your oil, umm lemme think what else.... lol. Oh you'll need a larger fuel pump. umm.. you get what i'm saying by now.??
5,000 turns into 6,000 which then turns into 7,000 then you need this and all of a sudden you've spent over 8,000 dollars for a turbo. haha then you risk blowing your engine or messing up your transmission which adds even more. Just think about it really long and hard before you decide.
5,000 turns into 6,000 which then turns into 7,000 then you need this and all of a sudden you've spent over 8,000 dollars for a turbo. haha then you risk blowing your engine or messing up your transmission which adds even more. Just think about it really long and hard before you decide.
Think it through. I will be the first to say if you can't afford the blown motor and the down time, don't do it.
wheels and tires = $3500
turbo + install = $7000 and this is without a built motor.
just make sure if you go turbo you're ready for your motor to blow. then you'll need another 5 to 7 grand in that case. if you're not ready for that type of financial commitment. if you're not then just buy the wheels.
turbo + install = $7000 and this is without a built motor.
just make sure if you go turbo you're ready for your motor to blow. then you'll need another 5 to 7 grand in that case. if you're not ready for that type of financial commitment. if you're not then just buy the wheels.
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Originally Posted by Nexx
wheels and tires = $3500
turbo + install = $7000 and this is without a built motor.
just make sure if you go turbo you're ready for your motor to blow. then you'll need another 5 to 7 grand in that case. if you're not ready for that type of financial commitment. if you're not then just buy the wheels.
turbo + install = $7000 and this is without a built motor.
just make sure if you go turbo you're ready for your motor to blow. then you'll need another 5 to 7 grand in that case. if you're not ready for that type of financial commitment. if you're not then just buy the wheels.
