Magnacharger drive impressions
That's crazy! 
08-27-2006, 10:01 AM
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That's true. My wife loves a blast of acceleration, but only when she's expecting it, or when she's driving. She'd kill herself if she could drive the 'vette.
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08-27-2006, 10:18 AM
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[QUOTE=WickedChic]
That's because we weren't warned in advance and we weren't the one doing the driving.
True enough - I did not warn her, but what fun would that have been?
Still, she's really not into this type of thing... but she understands my passion for having something a little over the top.
Tony - thanks for the props. I thought the red covers would give it a little POP, and you said it - the new hood looks WICKED from the driver's seat!
Originally Posted by tbyrne
That's because we weren't warned in advance and we weren't the one doing the driving.
True enough - I did not warn her, but what fun would that have been?
Still, she's really not into this type of thing... but she understands my passion for having something a little over the top.Tony - thanks for the props. I thought the red covers would give it a little POP, and you said it - the new hood looks WICKED from the driver's seat!
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08-27-2006, 08:18 PM
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A little while back I promised some audio/video when I got my car back.
Here's a few clips:
CORSA TOURING
MAGNUSON START
And a couple more pix (excuse the dirty car, been driving ALL weekend!):
Here's a few clips:
CORSA TOURING
MAGNUSON START
And a couple more pix (excuse the dirty car, been driving ALL weekend!):
08-27-2006, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by csun213
Hi, just wondering if you looked into getting the APS twin turbocharger? I was quoted the total installation plus tuning to be about $15000 which is about the same price as your supercharger except you got an extra hood. I am looking for mainly low end torque since mine is a daily driver and A6. I am thinking about getting the APS turbo since some people saiid that it makes more low end torque than superchargers. Just wondering your opinion. Thanks.
08-27-2006, 10:19 PM
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Wow, I am surprised at the reaction of some of the women. I was blessed. Mine barely gets her pulse over idle and does her nails as I get on it. Desensitized??
08-27-2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by need-for-speed
As stated by fastskyline, it sounds like your info is backwards. A PD blower like a maggie makes the most low end TQ, followed by a cetrifugal super charger, followed by a turbocharger.
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08-28-2006, 10:02 AM
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Congrats on the newfound horsepower Doug! I'm sure you have been "enjoying" it thouroughly since you got the car back
I hope your wife eventually gets used to it, but if not, at least it sounds like she's pretty good about letting you indulge!
Enjoy!
Ed
I hope your wife eventually gets used to it, but if not, at least it sounds like she's pretty good about letting you indulge!
Enjoy!
Ed
08-28-2006, 10:50 AM
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Hey Ed - Once it is installed how much adjusting has to be done? Is there alot of up keep with the maggie? Do you have a picture of a Silver C6 with the RKS hood?
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