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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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My second Helix visit!

Hi guys,

Just visited the man, Eric, at Helix minisports for my second trip there this year. Back in late august I had a 19% pulley fitted and today I went back for GIAC, JCW injectors, H-sport springs and control arms, an Alta rear sway (22 mm), and the Helix short shift kit.

The GIAC and injectors are essential if you do the 19%. The car so much smoother, the power and torque are on tap no matter the rev, its beautiful.

The suspension is spot-on. The car hardly rolls at all in corners, I can go so much faster in turns without feeling uncomfortable. Its just night and day difference. And the looks are greatly improved as well.

The short shift kit is phenomenal. This is the way it should be from the factory. No more missed shifts, no more screwing around. Perfect. The shifts are crisper, less work, faster, and the mod was cheap!

Visit helix, get some work done. Eric knows his stuff!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Congratulations on all the new stuff! Santa came early this year. Enjoy all your new toys. How about posting a picture.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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cool! eric is a nice guy. ive never met him, but talked to him over the
phone in the past.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Helix Motorsports is a pretty swell place. Eric is cool about helping you make the right decision about your car as well as WaWa hoagies. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend them.... Helix and/or the hoagies.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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I posted some pics in my gallery and in the lowered mini thread.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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I fear that 90% of the country will have no idea what Wawa nor 'Hoagies' are when they read this, lol

I definately plan on visiting them in the spring. they're less than an hour from me!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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How about TastyKakes!!!!

Originally Posted by theroyalwe
I fear that 90% of the country will have no idea what Wawa nor 'Hoagies' are when they read this, lol

I definately plan on visiting them in the spring. they're less than an hour from me!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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or cheesesteaks or philly soft pretzels!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Visit Helix

You forgot to mention its next to Yards Brewery,yah
 
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