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: Simple performance modifications


James112
07-24-2007, 04:49 PM
Hey Guys I was just wondering if you had any tips to increase performance without spending much if any money, Stuff I can do myself. :burnrubbe

supramacist
07-24-2007, 09:14 PM
Tell us what you have done so we don't just drone on withthe usual shmaz that you have most likely done.

supramacist
07-25-2007, 03:43 PM
plugs, wires, blaster coil, fuel pump, weight reduction, ac delete.
Downsize your tires for quicker take offs. air filter, cold air intake.
flywheel, clutch, shocks, springs.

James112
08-14-2007, 05:17 PM
Thanks,
I've changed the plugs, gotten rid of the AC, Got an after market Air intake I had laying around. Also, as far as weight reduction, I've taken out about 450 LB.

supramacist
08-14-2007, 06:19 PM
Where did you remove that much overkill???

James112
08-27-2007, 11:42 AM
all the interior, Back seats, dashboards, sunroof AC, Heater. etc..
It's heavier than it looks.

dizahl
08-27-2007, 11:50 AM
exhaust? i take it you have a 5m?

dizahl
08-27-2007, 11:54 AM
smaller tires reduce your traction though mike.

supramacist
08-27-2007, 12:42 PM
They also cost less.

I'm not sure I agree with ya because you can get wider tires.

dizahl
08-28-2007, 08:34 AM
you still get a smaller contact patch. i agree it's cheaper. you can't be rollin on 25s in a supra but every car has a perfect rim size that will allow the right amount of rubber contact. you can have a 1000 hp but what matters is what touchs the pavement which is commonly the size of your hand.

I personally like to run go-cart tires because they give my supra the right amount of out of the hole time and it's wicked slippery around turns.
Once I tried moped tires but it didn't work out as well as I had hoped.

I am still trying to design a way to use skateboard wheels on our cars.
I want to ollie my supra.