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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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MODding on the Dragon

I hear that many a good MOD can be found at the Dragon, seeing as how so many of our supporting vendors plan to attend... Who out there knows that they'll have extra cash in their pockets for MODs, and what were you looking to do? Hopefully, if enough people chime in, then maybe we can assist the vendors in choosing merchandise to bring along, and just maybe lead to some group-buy type situations.

For me, I'd love to check out a 15% reduction pulley, if that degree of work will be possible at such a location. I'm also in the market for a USB system, as I've heard that's a "must have" performance MOD for the cabrio...

I'll almost certainly NOT be able to afford both MODs simultaneously, but I'm definitely looking at doing one or the other... Hopefully someone will have a great sale on one or both items there (hint hint).
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Pulleys, exhausts, intakes, USS/STB installs, sway bars, you name it. I've seen it all being done at the Dragon.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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We will be doing installs on a whole host of goodies. Like Greatbear said, pulleys, intakes, exhausts, sway bars, all can be installed at the Dragon.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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What's a USB system?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Under-strut brace : http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/19/m...rstrut-system/

 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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We can do anything at the Dragon. I think we did 7 or 8 M7 under strut systems last year. And I can't count the pullies we did. See you there.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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I'll be looking for a good deal on either an M7 Strut Tower Brace or else the Strut Tower Reinforcement Plates
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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I'm leaning towards the 15% pulley over the USS system at the moment... I don't think I'll be driving agressively enough, often enough, that I'll really be able to take maximum advantage of the USS system, shy of occasional Auto-X days. The pulley though - well, more HP is always a good thing.

Seeing as how 15% pulleys retail for approx. $120-$130, what can I expect to pay for the unit with installation? Sounds like LOTS of people get pulleys while at the Dragon from what's already been posted in here, so I assume that there will be sales/special pricing offered in the vendor area? Sorry if this is a no-brainer question - this is my first MotD and I'm not 100% sure what to expect.

Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Dude, I'd LOVE to get a pulley at the Dragon... too bad that would put me in SM class Oh well, there's always next year

I envy you, your ride home'll be FUN
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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I will be looking to get a 15% pulley at MOTD6 (so plan ahead installers, way ahead ). Too chicken to add one til I'm almost out of warranty.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Dragon Tuning

How about I bring my dyno and do some of the custom tunes that everybody has been talking about here at home. There's already a ton of people that are stopping here on the way for a reflash maybe I'll take my show on the road too.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
I will be looking to get a 15% pulley at MOTD6 (so plan ahead installers, way ahead ). Too chicken to add one til I'm almost out of warranty.
How about I put you down for #1 install at MOTD6 I think that will set a record for earliest scheduled appointment.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS
How about I put you down for #1 install at MOTD6 I think that will set a record for earliest scheduled appointment.
Mark me down for #1 I like being a record setter
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Ok so that's 6am Thurs of the Dragon 2008. If thats too early let me know.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS
Ok so that's 6am Thurs of the Dragon 2008. If thats too early let me know.
6AM OK I just want to be the 1st appointment you schedule on the books for MOTD6 not the 1st appointment of the day
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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I know I'am just kidding. As 6am is way too early for me too.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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I've seen Way do pulleys, at Dave's shop in SC, and believe me, he could do it, half asleep and while frying eggs on the manifold, and checking on the toast browning on the exhaust tips! Not that he will, just wanted to give you the visual! ;-)
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Anyone know if there will be mods for the 07's?? I know for sure I want a tighter rear anti sway bar but what goodies are yall going to offer for the turbo's?? I definatelly wanna get my hands on a blow off valve if and when they start making them for the new s.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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I can't decide what I want to do this year. Are camber plates out of the question as that would require alignment?

It seems the possibilities are endless as the vendors proved last year they can work their tails off no matter the weather.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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I can't decide what I want to do this year. Are camber plates out of the question as that would require alignment?
Funny you asked that. We are putting together a Camber plate install package. We def. will be able to install the Ireland Engineering Fixed Camber plates. And working a setup to align cars to to Hsport or other Camber plates. I think this will be a good mod for people that already have a pulley and the usual mods.

Also we will def. have 07 mods. Can't say what exactly as products will be developed before then. We hope to have some 07 products ready for Vegas, but it's going to be a time crunch.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Who's going to have H-Sport 19mm rear sway bars? I'd like one installed.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Great SB, bring up the Camber Plates... it's not like I have ENOUGH things to think about Now I'm off to see if they're allowed in STX
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Great SB, bring up the Camber Plates... it's not like I have ENOUGH things to think about Now I'm off to see if they're allowed in STX
They are.

Thanks MINIGURU.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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For those of you considering the 15% pulley reduction...DO IT DO IT DO IT! It's a great mod!!!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by wildone3c
Anyone know if there will be mods for the 07's?? I know for sure I want a tighter rear...
Mr Way...I've been doing squats & lunges but nothing seems to help. I want one of those too so can you add that to my Thurs pulley appointment
 
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