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JAYh
12-08-2003, 12:28 AM
Looking at picking up one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item=2447153309

I understand these things are extremely popular in "import drags" and they do wonders for a car's performance. Do you guys think it would work well in a solo-II application? :D

- J

(Note: Click the link before you tell me I put this in the wrong forum. :p )
Greg F
12-08-2003, 12:35 AM
Jay, this is madness!:D

Did you inhale too much of that Go-Kart smoke today?
Logan
12-08-2003, 02:06 PM
The problem with new performance parts like this is they really haven't endured the amount of testing that most parts that have been available for a long time have.

I think you should be one of the groundbreakers. Jump on this part and see if it gives you the same (or better) performance the fellow that is selling it got.

You might be pleasantly surprised. If not, well, at least you got ripped off.
J.C.
12-08-2003, 02:33 PM
I heard these only work well if you fill up your trunk with them ;)
TFGR
12-08-2003, 02:36 PM
Originally posted by Logan
The problem with new performance parts like this is they really haven't endured the amount of testing that most parts that have been available for a long time have.

I think you should be one of the groundbreakers. Jump on this part and see if it gives you the same (or better) performance the fellow that is selling it got.

You might be pleasantly surprised. If not, well, at least you got ripped off.

I can vouch for these 100%. They will definetly not improve your times at all. And installation on a VW is a PITA. You need, a couple of adapter pebbles to make it fit!
Martini Focus
12-08-2003, 02:51 PM
It won't work for AutoX as you have to remove all loose objects from your car. Now if you get that JDM quick try cement you know the Type R version and use it to attach it to the hood of the car for sure it would work!!
JAYh
12-08-2003, 03:27 PM
But my buddy said I can use my JDM Spoon duct tape to secure it under the passenger seat! I still don't understand why that won't work?

- J
haniforama
12-08-2003, 03:50 PM
I would equate this mod to adding N2O.

Unsafe if not respected.

Hanif
Keith-02Accord
12-08-2003, 06:05 PM
I wonder if it will mate up to my heavy F23?
Cliffy
12-08-2003, 07:07 PM
The problem w/ these JDM rocks is that they don't handle the abuse that a standard US-spec rock would take. The Domestic spec rocks are specifically mined for racing purposes from the Canadian Shield where the high iron content makes them stronger and more heat resistant. You've heard about oil breaking down at high temps.? Well the last thing you want is for your JDM spec rock to turn into gravel or sand when you overheat it.

That being said though, JDM rocks are light weight and can be thrown farther at your competitors. This gives you a bit more time to run away in case you don't hit 'em on your first shot.

Buy Canadian and support your country's economy!!

-c.
TFGR
12-09-2003, 12:01 AM
Originally posted by Cliffy
The problem w/ these JDM rocks is that they don't handle the abuse that a standard US-spec rock would take. The Domestic spec rocks are specifically mined for racing purposes from the Canadian Shield where the high iron content makes them stronger and more heat resistant. You've heard about oil breaking down at high temps.? Well the last thing you want is for your JDM spec rock to turn into gravel or sand when you overheat it.

That being said though, JDM rocks are light weight and can be thrown farther at your competitors. This gives you a bit more time to run away in case you don't hit 'em on your first shot.

Buy Canadian and support your country's economy!!

-c.

LMAO....thats funny!