My 5-Speed Conversion is COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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02-12-2003, 03:34 AM

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My 5-Speed Conversion is COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got my car back from Jeff @ Maximum Tuning earlier today and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!

You had to see the look on my face when I pulled out of the shop. I couldn't stop grinning. The difference in power is really amazing. I got an Act clutch and Stillen STS installed also and boy does that act really grab.

I LOVE IT!! I will never drive an automatic again. My reverse lights work by the way, I got a 98 se ecu and therefore no cel light also or limiter. It definitely feels like it's a completely different car. I also had an OBX catback installed as well and that sounds great too. Jeff, thanks alot! He does excellent work! I'm a very happy customer! Guys sorry for the semi-long post but I'm just really excited about my conversion.

02-12-2003, 04:05 AM

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congrats! have fun

dun let izzy drive ur car either

02-12-2003, 04:28 AM

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02-12-2003, 04:31 AM

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Enjoy the new car Chris

You're lucky you 4thgens don't have the immobilizer so the ecu swap is easy. I still got my CEL. But I pulled the bulb out so problem solved

The only thing I noticed with my car that I need to do is I gotta re-bleed the clutch.. It seems to slip just a lil so I'm getting that clutch stank smell. But it's not really affecting performance or anything.

02-12-2003, 05:25 AM

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congrats...welcome to the club...I'm hearing so much about this Jeff character at Maximum Tuning...lol...When I need work done....JEff will be seeing me, or I'll be seeing him

02-12-2003, 05:28 AM

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Re: My 5-Speed Conversion is COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I will never drive an automatic again.

02-12-2003, 05:31 AM

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Re: Re: My 5-Speed Conversion is COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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02-12-2003, 05:38 AM

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Everything is great for the 5 speed owners until they complain about the engine revving at about 3100 RPM when cruising at 70mph.

Autos are great!

02-12-2003, 05:45 AM

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Everything is great for the 5 speed owners until they complain about the engine revving at about 3100 RPM when cruising at 70mph.

Autos are great!

i don't mind at all

but that 7000 rpm redline will be great though

02-12-2003, 06:04 AM

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Re: Re: Re: My 5-Speed Conversion is COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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02-12-2003, 06:13 AM

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Here's a pic. It's kinda big sorry.

02-12-2003, 06:15 AM

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CHRIS, THATS SWEET BRO! WELCOME TO THE REAL DRIVERS CLUB! i'm so proud of u

how much did install cost by the way?

02-12-2003, 06:16 AM

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did you get that screen from redmax?

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Here's a pic. It's kinda big sorry.

02-12-2003, 06:17 AM

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CHRIS, THATS SWEET BRO! WELCOME TO THE REAL DRIVERS CLUB! i'm so proud of u how much did install cost by the way?

$900 for install and worth every penny.

02-12-2003, 06:18 AM

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Here's a pic. It's kinda big sorry.

i jsut saw the home page and found that pic. Dam that **** looks clean as hell. Actually doesnt look that bad...brand new boot...i thought your interior was beige??? i could have swarn it was....hmmm, i might get that t.v. bro, can u take a pic of it on and send it to me or put it on your homepage?

02-12-2003, 06:21 AM

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i don't mind at all

but that 7000 rpm redline will be great though

I've been thinking about having a 7000rpm redline also.

02-12-2003, 06:37 AM

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did you get that screen from redmax?

Yup.

02-12-2003, 06:39 AM

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Yup.

looks very nice.. i have thinking of getting one.. and then buying a PS2 and taking it apart.. and doing a little custom mounting.. still toying with the idea though..

02-12-2003, 06:52 AM

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looks very nice.. i have thinking of getting one.. and then buying a PS2 and taking it apart.. and doing a little custom mounting.. still toying with the idea though..

Thanks for the compliment. I love my screen. The picture quality is very good. I've been thinking of doing a little custom mounting with my PS2 also. If I do it I'll post pics.

02-12-2003, 06:58 AM

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Thanks for the compliment. I love my screen. The picture quality is very good. I've been thinking of doing a little custom mounting with my PS2 also. If I do it I'll post pics.

cool.. maybe we can share some ideas..

its too bad Sony doesn't have and external DVDRom attachment for the PS2 .. atleast i don't think they do..

i was going to take mine apart.. and then custom mount the DVD Rom portion to dash.. then take the controller sections and mount them by the cup holders..

but i see alot of soildering in my future.. and $200 on a project that doesn't work.. i dunno.. then again i could get it from Electronic Boutique .. pay the $20 warranty and get another one if i mess up

i wouldn't use the PS2 i have now thought.. i would buy another one.. i am going to check sony's site for accessoires .. see if they DID come out with a DVD ROM .. i doubt it though

02-12-2003, 06:59 AM

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looks great, hope you enjoy the new tranny and hopefully it wont give you problems

02-12-2003, 07:01 AM

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looks great, hope you enjoy the new tranny and hopefully it wont give you problems

Thanks. I doubt it will. The tranny was rebuilt with 0 miles on it.

02-12-2003, 07:04 AM

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Re: My 5-Speed Conversion is COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! Hey I told you the car would feel like a totally diffrent car. Now you see why I love my 5spd so much, u just get all the power out of the engine. I Might see you around the mall again and see your setup. BTW, do you know how to rewire fog lights? Pm me
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I got my car back from Jeff @ Maximum Tuning earlier today and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!! You had to see the look on my face when I pulled out of the shop. I couldn't stop grinning. The difference in power is really amazing. I got an Act clutch and Stillen STS installed also and boy does that act really grab. I LOVE IT!! I will never drive an automatic again. My reverse lights work by the way, I got a 98 se ecu and therefore no cel light also or limiter. It definitely feels like it's a completely different car. I also had an OBX catback installed as well and that sounds great too. Jeff, thanks alot! He does excellent work! I'm a very happy customer! Guys sorry for the semi-long post but I'm just really excited about my conversion.

02-12-2003, 07:22 AM

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Congrats Chris! I can't wait to do my swap in the fall

I saw you heading south on Glen Cove Rd. yesterday morning around 11:15. I was headed north to work. You must have been on your way home from Jeff's

02-12-2003, 10:52 AM

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Everything is great for the 5 speed owners until they complain about the engine revving at about 3100 RPM when cruising at 70mph.

Autos are great!

not with the 6 speed

02-12-2003, 11:09 AM

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not with the 6 speed

True dat!

02-12-2003, 11:42 AM

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who really does 5spd conversion, i mean come on... the classic line i was told before doin my car, "It's not worth it, just sell yours and buy a 5spd" - HA!

ENJOY! i'm still happy everyday when im driving mine around

02-12-2003, 11:59 AM

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Quote:

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Everything is great for the 5 speed owners until they complain about the engine revving at about 3100 RPM when cruising at 70mph.

I'm glad I don't have that problem.

02-12-2003, 12:09 PM

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welcome to the club Chris

02-12-2003, 12:37 PM

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tranny swap-> new act -> STS-> exhaust->ecu-> hell thats like a new car.

enjoy.

02-12-2003, 01:06 PM

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Quote:

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Everything is great for the 5 speed owners until they complain about the engine revving at about 3100 RPM when cruising at 70mph.

Autos are great!

Who's complaining? Not me. Besides, I haven't heard of anyone doing a manual to auto swap just so's they can lower the rpm.

02-12-2003, 01:15 PM

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congrats!! hopefully (if my funding allows) i will have mine by summer. how much was everything. parts and labor?

02-12-2003, 01:19 PM

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Who's complaining? Not me. Besides, I haven't heard of anyone doing a manual to auto swap just so's they can lower the rpm.

I've seen people complaning about doing gear swaps and such to raise the 5th gear ratio.

02-12-2003, 01:58 PM

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How long did u have to go w/o ur car while they did the conversion? I'm thinkin bout doin it to my 2k, the only problem is that i live in SC.

02-12-2003, 05:18 PM

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Welcome to the 5spd converted club.

02-12-2003, 05:22 PM

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I like not HAVING to downshift to pass someone, you can just leave it in 5th most of the time...

02-12-2003, 05:24 PM

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congrats, three pedals vs. two pedals = 50% better

did you install the screen yourself?

02-12-2003, 05:32 PM

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is that a brand new shift ****? I need a new one, mine is pretty beat

02-12-2003, 11:53 PM

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Thats exactly how i felt when i got mine back. The car scared me. I also got an aftermarket clutch kit/sts/and flywheel. So it was a big change. Have fun driving.