I thought my MSP died last night...

Lawerence

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well, I went to the strip last night to get a few runs in and i ended up leaving rather upset...
I get one run, and turn off my car because I wont be able to go for at least 45 minutes.
When I try to start the car up, it wont start.
I looked at everything for about 1hour, and was getting very very angry, because I didnt want to have my car towed home the SECCOND time in a row! (last time I got a flat and the spare was at my house)
Anyhow it turned out to be a clamp that held some of the intercooler piping (er...tubing) on. The clamp loosened, and the hose disconnected from the IC. Pretty easy fix right? maybe.
I put it back on, all was fine...but I wasted too much time and was too frustrated to run again.
So this morning, I head out to got to work and suprise suprise...the car is dead. I look and its the same thing.
:wtf: Now im just sitting at home pissed, because the hose clamp wouldnt stay on. I actually left for work after attempting to put it on (which worked). BUt when I hit a large bump it fell of and the car died. So after reconnecting it about 4-5 times I made it back to my home. Im waiting for a friend to take me to home depot so I can buy a better hose clamp.
But for now, color me pissed off :mad:
Anyhow my time was better than last!
I cut a 2.202 60' (last was a 2.25), and ran a 14.463 @ 96.90.
My goal was a low 14, which is attainable but I need a lower 60'.
Would have tried again last night, but i was just so frikkin mad...
 
sounds good man, I will try that. I only went 15.1 stock, and that sucks compared to a 14.46. Represent at the local track!
 
Sport Compact Car had that same problem with their pre-production MSP, and then again with the production car as well. So, when you were driving, and it fell off, does the car die all of a sudden?? If so, how bad do you think that is on the engine??
 
well it stalls but it's still smooth if you are at speed.
at low speeds (1st gear) it kicks a little, but you gave to go over a little bump to knock it loose (i mean VERY little :mad: ).
 
i know this is hella-noob but what is MBC? sumthing boost controller? how extensive is ur exhaust?? any pics?? u think i could hit 14s with CAI and 2.5" exh (trying to maintain warranty)? sorry if all this has been answered elsewhere- just hope u dont get tired of braggin :-)
 
also have to take in ambient temp, elevation and track and conditions. my hks timer i run a best 15.5 @89 with a cone filter. somethings up with my car or either the timer is off a little. but then its gettin up to 80 degree temp here in dallas
 
I ran 14s stock. And havent had as good of a run since (launch wise).
I know this setup should be netting me low 14s but I've only dragged on it twice I just need more time.
 
well i ran 15.22 at 89 last night. gettin better at launching. 14s stock? hmmm..... nah the timer is recording my 1/4 mile time. like a gtech.
 
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