I am an enthusiast, nevertheless - Page 2

Sidney · 17th April 2005, 16:04

In the U.S. there are still "things" DYI can do to improve engine performance while meeting EPA annual emission test.

1) Add K&N filter to original size.
2) Re-program ROM on engine control chip .... changing MAP in certain areas such as fuel cut-off limiter setting; temp sensor in performance related setpoint etc. Just like BIOS setting.
3) Improve braking.
4) Performance suspension parts.

That's why Toyota offer special performance racing parts with street legal in 49 States here.

The same reason we, the car enthusisasts stay with pre-1973 sports cars because we could do almost anything on them.

Cars old than 25 years are mostly exempted. As far as Insurance is concerned; liability is the only way to go; besides, it is more to the loss of personal pride than money when you crashed a Jaquar 1969 Roaster or 300 Gulfwing Benz.

jmke · 17th April 2005, 16:30

also Diesels :grr:

Sidney · 17th April 2005, 16:34

There are much more in dealing with Diesel cars than gasoline.

For example - Exhaust braking.

Sidney · 17th April 2005, 16:37

The key is to own/buy the most popular tweaker cars. Similar in owning Abit and Asus boards in PC.

If you own a HP board, nothing can be done.

Edited - all the typos from morning sickness>

jmke · 17th April 2005, 16:41

I don't own a car, only GT4

17th April 2005, 16:04	#11
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,739	In the U.S. there are still "things" DYI can do to improve engine performance while meeting EPA annual emission test. 1) Add K&N filter to original size. 2) Re-program ROM on engine control chip .... changing MAP in certain areas such as fuel cut-off limiter setting; temp sensor in performance related setpoint etc. Just like BIOS setting. 3) Improve braking. 4) Performance suspension parts. That's why Toyota offer special performance racing parts with street legal in 49 States here. The same reason we, the car enthusisasts stay with pre-1973 sports cars because we could do almost anything on them. Cars old than 25 years are mostly exempted. As far as Insurance is concerned; liability is the only way to go; besides, it is more to the loss of personal pride than money when you crashed a Jaquar 1969 Roaster or 300 Gulfwing Benz. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

17th April 2005, 16:30	#12
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 78,458	also Diesels :grr: __________________

17th April 2005, 16:34	#13
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,739	There are much more in dealing with Diesel cars than gasoline. For example - Exhaust braking. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

17th April 2005, 16:37	#14
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,739	The key is to own/buy the most popular tweaker cars. Similar in owning Abit and Asus boards in PC. If you own a HP board, nothing can be done. Edited - all the typos from morning sickness> __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

17th April 2005, 16:41	#15
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 78,458	I don't own a car, only GT4 __________________

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