Droski's 04 RA
Sep 21, 2012, 02:57 AM
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Droski's 04 RA
whats going on everyone...kinda some what new on the site never really posted anything on here just get on and get ideas from everyone to plan on my RA.. Well I have an 04 RA with OBX header and DP that goes into a custom cat back, Injen cold air, and tein lowering springs..hopefully by next summer i have more done to it
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...is it manual or auto?
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Sep 22, 2012, 07:38 PM
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for bushings, TWM performance, speed source, AMS, etc... there are many companies...
Brakes are big money if you're going for a full big brake kit...mostly for show unless you're making serious power, and you're going fast quickly...like autocross and circuit. but for any public road speed limits ( a little over the limit is ok, we all do it) i would recommend a good pad, and some good brake fluid with OEM rotors. you can get slotted rotors if you want the look, but the stock calipers should be fine...
I run OEM brakes and DOT 4 fluid at the track, only had brake fade once, but i was entering corners too fast for the ability of the car/suspension/tires, so it was my fault, and i was testing the breaking point of the car, speed is good, but if your skidding in a corner, you're losing a lot of time and speed, so being fast in the straights is moot at that point...but anyways HAWK HPS are a fairly aggressive pad, a lot of guys run EBC pads, i have no experience with them so you can search around the board, there's lots of info...
and i strongly recommend a tune if you already have a CAI and full exhaust system...
Brakes are big money if you're going for a full big brake kit...mostly for show unless you're making serious power, and you're going fast quickly...like autocross and circuit. but for any public road speed limits ( a little over the limit is ok, we all do it) i would recommend a good pad, and some good brake fluid with OEM rotors. you can get slotted rotors if you want the look, but the stock calipers should be fine...
I run OEM brakes and DOT 4 fluid at the track, only had brake fade once, but i was entering corners too fast for the ability of the car/suspension/tires, so it was my fault, and i was testing the breaking point of the car, speed is good, but if your skidding in a corner, you're losing a lot of time and speed, so being fast in the straights is moot at that point...but anyways HAWK HPS are a fairly aggressive pad, a lot of guys run EBC pads, i have no experience with them so you can search around the board, there's lots of info...
and i strongly recommend a tune if you already have a CAI and full exhaust system...
Sep 22, 2012, 08:07 PM
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wasn't really on planning doing big break kit, was thinking more of the line new rotors maybe slotted and new pads but i was also looking at some NHT color calipers for looks but kinda wanna look at more info on them...tuning is being planed was thinking of taking my car to CBRD Speed-factory and see if they can do anything for for my car
Sep 22, 2012, 09:37 PM
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i painted my calipers red, but if i would do it again, i would go dark grey or gloss black...red's not too bad, but i would have liked a darker red, the caliper spray cans or brush-on kits, the red is quite vibrant...anything is better than rust brown though 
I would recommend an ECU reflash tune with UVtune as i've had it done for both N/A and turbo, mostly for reliability and for simplicity.. there's no splicing wires, and you get more features and flexibility in one shot, down side is the software is still in development, so once you get the base tune, you can't tweak it until the software is released...the base tune should get you anywhere from 8-12hp depending on your mods, though it's a bit conservative, but it's safe for everyday long-term use. the AFR's were solid...like mid 13's at WOT at redline...it was awesome...
I would recommend an ECU reflash tune with UVtune as i've had it done for both N/A and turbo, mostly for reliability and for simplicity.. there's no splicing wires, and you get more features and flexibility in one shot, down side is the software is still in development, so once you get the base tune, you can't tweak it until the software is released...the base tune should get you anywhere from 8-12hp depending on your mods, though it's a bit conservative, but it's safe for everyday long-term use. the AFR's were solid...like mid 13's at WOT at redline...it was awesome...