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.

 

congrats! have fun dun let izzy drive ur car either

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

:attention

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

did you get that screen from redmax?

 

$900 for install and worth every penny.

 

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?

 

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

 

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..

 

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

 

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.

 

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
-Will-

 

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

 

not with the 6 speed

 

True dat!

 

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

 

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

 

welcome to the club Chris

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Welcome to the 5spd converted club.

 

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

 

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

did you install the screen yourself?

 

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

 

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.

 

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