BillTheCat
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From a recent "new guy wants advice on mods" thread:
You are absolutely correct. But it strikes me that if there are 3 of these threads every week, maybe it would be super-helpful if someone with in depth knowledge of the MS3 would take the time to write up a beginner's FAQ. (Is there already a general FAQ, and I haven't noticed it?)
I'd break it down into:
Facts & stats: Basically an MS3 stat sheet. Everything from curb weight to stock wheel size & offset, to fuel capacity, part #'s for oil & air filters, etc.
Abbreviations: All of the common abbreviations, whether it be for parts (TMIC, BPV/BOV) or vendors (PG, TWM) or mechanical (MAF, A/F,)
List of the most common mods, or what the Supraforums guys call "BPU." (Basic Power Upgrades) In fact, they break it down to BPU, BPU+ and BPU++. There are slight variations in the BPU, BPU+, and BPU++ setups, but they are basic guidelines for the tried & true, tested & proven upgrade paths.
And then make it a sticky. Then every time a new guy wants that info, just drop in the link into their thread. Bingo! Everybody's happy.
I have a decent knowledge of general tuning and turbocharger systems, but am still learning the specifics & quirks of the MS3, so I wouldn't be the right guy to tackle it. I'd love to do it, and have the time, but not the knowledge.
Asking the new guys to use the forum search function isn't a very helpful response. Not saying that you can't find the info you need, but when you're new to a foum like this, it can take hours & hours, reading dozens of threads with hundreds of posts before you find the info you need. Meanwhile, there are 4 different people reading the boards at that moment who could answer your questions in 5 minutes if they wanted to.
Seems like an FAQ would be a nice welcome mat for the new guys (and gals).
If nobody here wants to do it, I'll be happy to collect as much info as I can & post it up as an FAQ, and attempt to keep filling in the holes as I can.
You are absolutely correct. But it strikes me that if there are 3 of these threads every week, maybe it would be super-helpful if someone with in depth knowledge of the MS3 would take the time to write up a beginner's FAQ. (Is there already a general FAQ, and I haven't noticed it?)
I'd break it down into:
Facts & stats: Basically an MS3 stat sheet. Everything from curb weight to stock wheel size & offset, to fuel capacity, part #'s for oil & air filters, etc.
Abbreviations: All of the common abbreviations, whether it be for parts (TMIC, BPV/BOV) or vendors (PG, TWM) or mechanical (MAF, A/F,)
List of the most common mods, or what the Supraforums guys call "BPU." (Basic Power Upgrades) In fact, they break it down to BPU, BPU+ and BPU++. There are slight variations in the BPU, BPU+, and BPU++ setups, but they are basic guidelines for the tried & true, tested & proven upgrade paths.
And then make it a sticky. Then every time a new guy wants that info, just drop in the link into their thread. Bingo! Everybody's happy.
I have a decent knowledge of general tuning and turbocharger systems, but am still learning the specifics & quirks of the MS3, so I wouldn't be the right guy to tackle it. I'd love to do it, and have the time, but not the knowledge.
Asking the new guys to use the forum search function isn't a very helpful response. Not saying that you can't find the info you need, but when you're new to a foum like this, it can take hours & hours, reading dozens of threads with hundreds of posts before you find the info you need. Meanwhile, there are 4 different people reading the boards at that moment who could answer your questions in 5 minutes if they wanted to.
Seems like an FAQ would be a nice welcome mat for the new guys (and gals).
If nobody here wants to do it, I'll be happy to collect as much info as I can & post it up as an FAQ, and attempt to keep filling in the holes as I can.
