Hey, the 2.5S engine isn't too bad -- for a four-cyl engine!

We rented one in CA (when I still had the Spec V). We had to get "on the gas" to get on the freeway one afternoon, and the power of the engine even in that big car still put a grin on my wife's face.

 

So, How did things go? Well I hope.

Gary

 

Yeah, funny that. They've still got the car. I was out of town yesterday, but I don't have an update. I think I'm going to drive down there this afternoon unannounced and figure out what is really going on. They told me they were having trouble with aftermarket parts. What I'm not clear on is whether they couldn't get the Borla off, or whether they are having trouble putting the JWT stuff on. I'm a little miffed that the original estimate for time was 4 hours of labor, and here it is 3+ days later.

 

Wow...that's nuts. I just picked up some Stillen Sways from another user on the forum and I think I'm going with the JWT clutch to match my JWT flywheel. It's also only $400 for the JWT clutch (which has more clamping force) vs the Nismo clutch which is $533. I don't think I'll have the flywheel/clutch installed for a couple weeks tho...just having to find the time to get it done. The sways will go on next week.

 

The sways are fairly easy to put on. Maybe 3 hours at the outside depending on exhaust system. You doing it yourself? You should, save a few bucks, ya know! I've done two sets myself already.

 

Whew. Car got done, just picked it up. Clutch/flywheel combo is different, that's for sure. Engagement is right near the floor, and I stalled it twice right out of the gate. Clutch effort is lighter, but the shifter action itself feels heavier. That may be a function of the new parts in the tranny though. We'll see what a couple of hundred miles do to it tomorrow. Definately a little free-er in the rev department. Matched down shifts are much easier to accomplish than the were before.

See y'all tomorrow at 8am!

 

good to hear it.

 

Yeah, I have access to a lift whenever I need it, so I'll just toss the car up there.

I just ordered the JWT clutch with a nismo throw out bearing. With any luck, I'll have the clutch/flyhweel on in the next week or two..then I can learn how to drive it all over again. Let me know how it goes with yours....

Does the car feel faster? It's supposed to anyhow.

 

I also just got the JWT clutch and flywheel put on, my bite point was also right down in the firewall but I got my guy to raise it so it's much better now ...

Don't forget to take it easy for the first 200-250 miles (that's what JW are recommending)

I was also really suprised by how light the peddle is now ..

Colin

 

DrVolkl did you decide if you are coming yet??

 

Too bad there are two groups of 7 going instead of 1 group of 14???

 

Oooo, hang on a minute, that's an awesome idea guys, why don't we meet up, say around 10am ish ....