Vararam Installed Today
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Burning Brakes
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From: Denville NJ
Vararam Installed Today
Finally, it took a few hours total but took my time. Got it for Christmas! Can't wait to get to the track. Hoping to break in to the 12's on a nice cold day. Did go 13.2 @108mph last summer so I guess it's possible.
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Huh - what is this about pinging? I have a Vararam waiting to be installed - and this is the first I have heard someone say that, maybe I have missed it in the past so more info would be appreciated. Thanks
Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
Had a Vararam on my 01 for 2-3 years without issue and should receive the one I ordered for my 02 tomorrow. This is the first time I've ever read the words Vararam and pinging in the same sentence. What am I missing?
Drifting
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Burning Brakes
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From: Denville NJ
Thanks everyone for the input! I'm confident and looking forward to the strip soon. Since yesturday I put around 90 miles on and it feels real good! Of course if really comes on strong the faster you go.
I was wondering though if the oil coating on the filter will disipate more quickly than on the enclosed system, especially if you drive in the rain a lot. Any thoughts on this??
I was wondering though if the oil coating on the filter will disipate more quickly than on the enclosed system, especially if you drive in the rain a lot. Any thoughts on this??
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Nice upgrade. Good luck getting into the 12s.
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