| 2004 toyota echo convertion - Click HERE for Original Thread |
| BigDaddyLeo |
This is my 2004 "vitz" taking as many mods from the original vitz styling as possible to come up with this riced echo.
Exterior Modificatons
Onderground designs Kit
Motegi MR718 in (lol thats as big as she gets with this kit)
Tint factory 2 tone
Eurolite Ground effects (blue)
Graphics by Rage
Shaved Hood
Interior Mods
2 black racing buckets
Sony head unit
MTX comp series 1400 watt subs
2x sony 1000watt amps
chrome highlights on shifter and door handles
custom Catback
Not huge amounts of mods but alot of fun to drive.
Pics of my Car
New to the site as some of you know feedbacks' appreciated....
btw i am aware it is not a common vehicle to work on but in my opinion neither are cavs, or sunfires, but people do it anyways lol
cya around:thumbup: |
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| baker_jeff |
I've driven your car, haha.
Does it really have a turbo and a cold air intake? :blink: |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
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I've driven your car, haha.
Does it really have a turbo and a cold air intake?
I dont think you have driven my car, or perhaps id remember that but yes i do have the cold air and turbo for the car. (obviously dosent make a huge differance) but it makes a little |
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| baker_jeff |
| Is the turbo installed? 9psi on a decent turbo should give you more than 150hp... isnt it 130hp stock? |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| No the turbo is not installed i dont have an intercooler system for it yet, i get the 20 hp from my cold air and chip. With the turbo installed it should raise the hp dramaticly but i havent found that out yet. |
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| SilviaDrifter |
| good luck trying to find a turbo manifold.......and ur gonna need new injectors....fuel pump....wastegate....its not jus as easy as bolting up a turbo |
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| EK9Hatch |
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Originally posted by BigDaddyLeo
i get the 20 hp from my cold air and chip.
HAHA :lol:
Sorry....had to laugh at that :p
Jamie |
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| kiew118 |
| Intake + chip = 20HP :dunno: :dunno: |
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| Cougar_boy |
| oh god why is this the spotlight ride:confused: |
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| SilviaDrifter |
| haha it still shows teh white GTR tho but it links to this page ahaha |
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| ImporTuner |
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Originally posted by Cougar_boy
oh god why is this the spotlight ride:confused:
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| accordt |
| I see you go to karbs explains a lot, what ever you do don't let them boost it I saw the aftermath of one of there cars they tried to boost. |
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| SilverZ24 |
| Proof that an ugly rental car can be made uglier. lol |
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| SilviaDrifter |
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Originally posted by SilverZ24
Proof that an ugly rental car can be made uglier. lol
hahahhahahaha |
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| lowryder |
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Originally posted by accordt
I see you go to karbs explains a lot, what ever you do don't let them boost it I saw the aftermath of one of there cars they tried to boost.
karbz has boosted TONS of cars without any probs....don't know what you are talking about. |
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| sarkat |
Yeah how come this is a spot light car
well can i rent a car and get it to be the spot light car ?
and pertend what it has |
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| Battle*Axe |
| :lol: thats all of my input on this car... |
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| fartcannon |
| lololol you took a yaris and put vitz badges on it |
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| SilviaDrifter |
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Originally posted by fartcannon
lololol you took a yaris and put vitz badges on it
jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze man its not a yaris its a dam echo lol dont get it wrong :lol: |
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| Ramjet |
The possibilities are there. The car weighs in at less than 2000 lbs, and the Greddy Turbo kit is available complete with everything needed:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GRed...8QQcmdZViewItem
150 to 180 WHP is what has been reported - not bad for a car that weighs under a ton. Just ask any of the CRX guys out there!
I agree, though, that claiming that the car has a turbo and a cold air intake is not fair game until AFTER it is installed! |
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| fartcannon |
| you would have been better off with a crx they at least dont look fruity |
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| Ramjet |
Looks are not everything - hey - I drive a Suzuki Aerio! In a world of unconstrained choices, a CRX would be the better option, but then a Lotus 7 or Europa would be better still.
The Echo provides a lightweight, modern chassis with Toyota reliability and seating for four. If one were faced with needing a newer economy car, but wanted to have some fun with it, the Echo hatch or Yaris would be a fair starting point. Aftermarket support exists, there is a spec racing series (back east, anyway), and they are WAY lighter than the alternatives from Honda (Fit) and Nissan (Versa).
Plus there is the added bonus of EVERYONE underestimating your ride, then blowing their doors off with a "fruity" looking car! |
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| Cougar_boy |
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Originally posted by Ramjet
Plus there is the added bonus of EVERYONE underestimating your ride, then blowing their doors off with a "fruity" looking car!
LOL i don't think he will be "blowing my doors off". even if he was turbo'd and was running nazzzzzzzz. |
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| Ramjet |
HE won't, but SOMEONE might!
Latest Echo/Yaris/xA/xB performance mod - swapping a 2zz-ge engine in. Lower weight AND more power! |
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| Inzane |
| What does "convertion" mean? :dunno: |
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| kornsined |
| this made my day! VIVA la RICE! |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
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Originally posted by ImporTuner
lol
Well first off i have no freakin idea why im on the spotlight, but since i am my rides been bashed crashed and all out insulted, as for Karbz, well what can i say about em, they friday nighted my bodykit, forgot to screw my headlights back in and put my decals on with the nice bubbles in the bubbles... I keep thier name on my cardomain for the sheer fact that if u go too google.ca and look up karbz performance my car is the first thing that comes up. For those of u that hate my car, hate away. I love it its got balls for an economical car, its roomy, and handles great.
The way i see it, id rather have a car thats unique than over done. As for the Yaris,vitz,echo comments, it is an Echo, with Vitz parts and styling "Convertion" Love it or hate it, dont matter to me :)
As for Spotlight... wtf whos idea was that? |
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| stealth |
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Originally posted by Inzane
What does "convertion" mean? :dunno:
Convert Ion, duuhhh!!!!!!:p |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
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Originally posted by Inzane
What does "convertion" mean? :dunno:
con·ver·sion /kənˈvɜrʒən, -ʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuhn-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. the act or process of converting; state of being converted.
2. change in character, form, or function.
3. spiritual change from sinfulness to righteousness.
4. change from one religion, political belief, viewpoint, etc., to another.
5. a change of attitude, emotion, or viewpoint from one of indifference, disbelief, or antagonism to one of acceptance, faith, or enthusiastic support, esp. such a change in a person's religion.
6. a physical transformation from one material or state to another: conversion of coal, water, and air into nylon.
7. the act of obtaining equivalent value, as of money or units of measurement, in an exchange or calculation: conversion of francs into dollars.
8. a physical, structural, or design change or transformation from one state or condition to another, esp. to effect a change in function: conversion of a freighter into a passenger liner.
9. a substitution of one component for another so as to effect a change: conversion from oil heat to gas heat. |
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| SilviaDrifter |
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Originally posted by BigDaddyLeo
con·ver·sion /kənˈvɜrʒən, -ʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuhn-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. the act or process of converting; state of being converted.
2. change in character, form, or function.
3. spiritual change from sinfulness to righteousness.
4. change from one religion, political belief, viewpoint, etc., to another.
5. a change of attitude, emotion, or viewpoint from one of indifference, disbelief, or antagonism to one of acceptance, faith, or enthusiastic support, esp. such a change in a person's religion.
6. a physical transformation from one material or state to another: conversion of coal, water, and air into nylon.
7. the act of obtaining equivalent value, as of money or units of measurement, in an exchange or calculation: conversion of francs into dollars.
8. a physical, structural, or design change or transformation from one state or condition to another, esp. to effect a change in function: conversion of a freighter into a passenger liner.
9. a substitution of one component for another so as to effect a change: conversion from oil heat to gas heat.
haha u just posted the meaning for "Conversion".....on teh other hand u said its "Convertion" hahaahahaaahhaha |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Typo's happen hence the definition |
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| SilviaDrifter |
| yea thats why everyone is making fun of u.....becuase of the typo |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
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Originally posted by SilviaDrifter
haha u just posted the meaning for "Conversion".....on teh other hand u said its "Convertion" hahaahahaaahhaha
Alot like "The" ??? or is it really teh? lol |
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| Fenrich |
| HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA |
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| Fenrich |
| what a shitty car :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: |
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| rythex |
Did you actually install the turbo? If not, for the love of god, take "greddy 9 psi turbo" off your list of mods, i'ts not a mod until you actually have it bolted on and working...
ughghhhhhh what a try hard :P |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
See you two are typical. before you comment post "your" ride.. then maybe i'll acknowledge your coments.
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| rythex |
My car is about 287hp at the crank and my wheels/tires new were probably worth 1/4 of your original sticker price..
Anyways, until you actually bolt that turbo onto your Echo, that's all it is, is an ECHO and you're acting like a tool by posting you have a 9psi turbo when it's sitting in a box and not under your hood.
You just make yourself look like a tool when you say it's turbo'ed. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Read the whole forum. Clearly states the turbo is not installed. And if you are right and payed as much as you did for your tires and car you could have gotten alot more for your $. |
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| rythex |
Yes, I read your post, go edit your first one and remove
"Performance Mods
Greddy 9psi turbo"
It irritates me. Thanks.. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Aww muffin, if its irritating you i should do everything in my power to help you feel better... blow me deal with it.:asshole: |
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| rythex |
Ok, Mr Greddy-9-psi-Turbo-in-a-box......
You should go buy a 2JZ-GTE engine too and leave that in a box then you can say you have an engine swap with your greddy 9psi turbo!
That'll be pimp |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Im sorry so what do you drive again? all i got was 287hp at the crank but no car just a figure. And if u do have your car at that, u should post pics in the members rides. Would be nice to see. |
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| SilviaDrifter |
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Originally posted by rythex
My car is about 287hp at the crank and my wheels/tires new were probably worth 1/4 of your original sticker price..
Anyways, until you actually bolt that turbo onto your Echo, that's all it is, is an ECHO and you're acting like a tool by posting you have a 9psi turbo when it's sitting in a box and not under your hood.
You just make yourself look like a tool when you say it's turbo'ed.
BOOOOOO!!!!!
Crank HP is gay and means nothing
dont post anything if it isnt wheel horsepower |
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| rythex |
I wasn't bragging, he asked me what I had. It's about 240 at the wheels <shrug> it's not bad for a $20,000 car.
But I was planning on buying a APS twin turbo and putting it in the back hatch and writing 8 psi on the cardboard box it'll sit in.
That'll be good for at least 450whp if I decide to install it :lol:
And I said 287 at the crank cuz I know that's what it is stock.. It might be higher since I added a sticker and a turbonator... and I'm planning on putting on a JDM nametag for even faster spooling. |
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| SilviaDrifter |
| hahaahah sall good man.....i jus dont liek when crank numbers are posted hahah |
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| Shox |
| PSI level doesn't mean anything... You can have a GT25R turbo at 20psi and run a GT3581R 10psi and make the same power. Big turbo, small boost, more power. It's pointless to relate to PSI to power, the only thing psi is good for so you can watch your boost gauge and make sure it doesn't go past what it is tuned to or have a ecu cut at certain boost level. In general average 1 psi could make from 10-20whp it's just a number that doesn't mean anything but what air that turbo can push at a certain set level. |
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| rythex |
| Thanks for the turbo lesson, I think the more important fact of the matter is that the turbo first needs to be actually connected to the car in some way also to have any effect at all.. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
Congragulations rythex, you've managed to post the same post in differant variations about 12 times :thumbup:, i know what psi is, thats what the car was going to be running. if i was to go higher than 9 at the time id blow everything to kingdom come
Stage-3 Turbo T3/T4 Compressor
3" Inlet Diameter ad 2"Outlet
Wet Float Bearing
1/8 NPT Oil Inlet
.50 A/R Compressor
.63 A/R Turbine
.57 Compressor Wheel Trim.
35PSI of Peak Boost |
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| Shox |
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Originally posted by BigDaddyLeo
Congragulations rythex, you've managed to post the same post in differant variations about 12 times :thumbup:, i know what psi is, thats what the car was going to be running. if i was to go higher than 9 at the time id blow everything to kingdom come
Stage-3 Turbo T3/T4 Compressor
3" Inlet Diameter ad 2"Outlet
Wet Float Bearing
1/8 NPT Oil Inlet
.50 A/R Compressor
.63 A/R Turbine
.57 Compressor Wheel Trim.
35PSI of Peak Boost
If you knew what PSI was you wouldn't of wrote " higher than 9 at the time id blow everything to kingdom come" It should of been something like "if I push it past 350whp it will come apart." |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Man if my car was even capable of pushing 350whp then i wouldnt worry. even if running my turbo at 9psi it's still only approx 220whp. If i ran a higher pressure my welds on my intake would blow, i dunno if you've ever checked for echo turbo manifolds but not exactly easy to find. |
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| kornsined |
There's no way in hell that echo is gonna make 220whp on stock internals. I can't see Greddy putting any bigger then their t517z turbo in a kit for that engine.
That engine would shit with a T3/T4 at 9psi. |
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| Shox |
| I was just making a point when I said 350whp, I didn't mean anything by it. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| The Turbo i just posted is made for the 1.5L VVT-I with stock internals, with the exception of the turbo manifold. Of corse you'd have to get the other pieces like wastegate, downpipes, bov, etc, but the turbo itself was made for the stock engine. as for the "There's no way an echo is going to make 220whp on stock internals", ur actually wrong, there are many echos, vitz, yaris, platz, xa,xb, t-sports pushing 220whp and more off stock internals. |
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| rythex |
| Wow, you cited the stats of the turbo.. was that written on the box the turbo is sitting in? |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Actually no it's written on the specs sheet, that came in the box with the turbo:thumbup: |
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| dh-dk |
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Originally posted by SilverZ24
Proof that an ugly rental car can be made uglier. lol
I see this car all the time and wonder "what idiot bought that and thought it was cool". |
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| tdan86 |
| Right cause i would much rather have an 88 Corsica... whoopie |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Post by tdan86 is my post |
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| kevito_ |
lol, just leave Bigdaddy alone. He likes his car a lot and likes to tune it... why hate him for that? He bought what he wanted and is modding and customizing it to his liking. It may not be the most expensive or the fastest, but he enjoys it!
At the end of the day just chill and have a beer. The people are what make a tuner scene what it is- don't turn him away with such comments. :beer: |
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| rythex |
| Yeah, leave him alone.. he just needs a harness adapter for the box his turbo is sitting in, then he can tune it finally! :rolleyes: |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| no worries guys, cars being scrapped. Pulling everything off it that i can, and going to be sold. |
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| rythex |
| dibs on a turbo in a box. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| wow rythex you are truely a douche. |
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| omniman69 |
man don't let these jagoffs get to u, i get flack for building a 84 daytona, and my lincoln. some guys just have no idea when it comes to a persons vehicle preferences.
i just see it as a reason to finish the car, use their hate as a motivational tool.
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| rythex |
Lol, nowhere in my thread did I say his car was a piece of shit, echos are fun little cars.
I was poking fun at the fact he was claiming it was force fed when it's not.
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Either way the cars not going to be finished i cant afford to tune 2 cars. Echo 120hp- 280hp would cost an arm and a leg so not even worth bringing it to that level. It's a comuter till its sold now. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| just to sit at 150hp cost me just under 1000.00. if it was just an engine case would be beter but the echos wernt designed to handle properly with more power than that. |
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| kornsined |
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Originally posted by BigDaddyLeo
as for the "There's no way an echo is going to make 220whp on stock internals", ur actually wrong, there are many echos, vitz, yaris, platz, xa,xb, t-sports pushing 220whp and more off stock internals. [/B]
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Originally posted by BigDaddyLeo
just to sit at 150hp cost me just under 1000.00. if it was just an engine case would be beter but the echos wernt designed to handle properly with more power than that.
really??? I though you said it could handle 220whp easily on stock internals??:rolleyes:
Anyways, what's the new ride? |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
It could but dosent meen i can afford to do it :( either way, Me and my wife are looking at some GT-R's , we got a private importer, we just need to sell her sunfire first, the echo is just flamed so i figured screw it let someone else enjoy it, It's lost it appeal to me now, got tired of trying to defend it.  |
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| kornsined |
Well it's never gonna get cheaper. As the old cliche goes, "Cheap, reliable, and fast. Pick two."
Skyline is a great platform but will still be expensive IMO. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Yeah not much cheaper at all, jdm parts are rediculously expencive, however at least the car as is has almost double the power of my echo, took forever to convince the wife and shes still unsure about it. (she dosent know what a skyline is). If anyone has one and going out to a meet can ya let me know, i'll bring my wife out and she can see tham first hand. |
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| Godzilla |
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Originally posted by BigDaddyLeo
Yeah not much cheaper at all, jdm parts are rediculously expencive, however at least the car as is has almost double the power of my echo, took forever to convince the wife and shes still unsure about it. (she dosent know what a skyline is). If anyone has one and going out to a meet can ya let me know, i'll bring my wife out and she can see tham first hand.
there's usually a few of us out at the meets with them. just swing by. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| will for sure this week im a little tied up with our move to castledowns and our car sales, but next week for sure.:thumbup: |
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| Fazda |
| i dont think i have ever seen so much bashing in a thread since i was bashing civics. lol which i no longer do. cuz there are some nice ones out there. as for your car. i think doing what u want with it is fine. not everyone can drive a skyline these days. although they are almost as common as civics and cavaliers these days. something different is always fun. even if it is a little 1.5L. i'd say go for it if u could. sure ppl will make fun of you and there will be some that like it. problem not the best choice for wanting to make it a performance car though. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Yeah, never wanted a performance car, just something fun to drive, like my first post sais, "not a race car" I cant afford to speed with my family, skyline will most likely stay stock till i get bored of it :P |
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| rythex |
I hear skylines have turbos actually mounted under the hood and not in a box.:eek:
edit: lol, k I got it out of my system hehehe |
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| 02/06civiccoupe |
maybe i can take the heat away, when i make it to a meet in my ricey '02 civic with the blue graphics, or my near stock '06 civic.
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Civics are actually pretty common here, i hope you have a fun time at the meet. |
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| luder |
Did 780 tuners force someone to sell their car due to online bashing? We've reached a new low.
All of you hating on the car are loosers. Check out the Vitz series in japan. Good, fun affordable racing.
Bet the guy in his 88 corsica has his own one make race series. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| No one forced me to sell it, these guys just put out thier opinions, just let me tal\ke a closer look at what people really think. |
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| GT34 |
| Wow, what a pathetic bunch of haters. Although I don't agree on the whole posting about having a turbo that's not even on yet, I still admire how people chooose unique cars to mod. I parked beside it last night at the meet and all I can say was it was very well done. It was nice and clean and not ricey at all. But I'm sure you didn't have a problem with people comming up to your face and telling you what a joke your car was at the meet.:thumbup: |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| Actually i was suprised, no one did. The meet was great, deffinatly going to be doing it again. |
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| kiew118 |
I have the same car, same color.(My gf's car)
We are slowly doing up right now.
Just to let u know, u are not the only one that is modin the echo. |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| I know ive seen u around, u got the same kit as i did, u even go tsimilar decals that were along my door, thats why i took them off, the only differances between them visually are the rally style wing u have, my rims, and my window tint, Really took the "Unique" value out of the car :confused: |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
| but i could have saved u the time, im selling mine. then u dont have to shave your hood, aluminize your rs emblem drop your car, or change out your stock airbox, or ecu.. |
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| kiew118 |
ahah
I am not going too crazy for this car.
I will only do minor mod(exterior mod)
Carbon front Lip(Revcompetetion)
Wheel(not sure what color , iwant to go)
JDM Vitz RS rear spoiler
Toyota Scion(Front lower tie bar)
JDM toyota Vitz visor
TRD front upper strut bar
Blitz intake
Borla rear bolt on exhaust
Like I am saying , it is being done very slowly.
TopRacingInc
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| BigDaddyLeo |
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Originally posted by kiew118
ahah
I am not going too crazy for this car.
I will only do minor mod(exterior mod)
Carbon front Lip(Revcompetetion)
Wheel(not sure what color , iwant to go)
JDM Vitz RS rear spoiler
Toyota Scion(Front lower tie bar)
JDM toyota Vitz visor
TRD front upper strut bar
Blitz intake
Borla rear bolt on exhaust
Like I am saying , it is being done very slowly.
Actually looking at your mods, ... i liked my car... haha check out Reactive for the upper strut bar, imo its much better than the trd one, and so your losing the rally style wing and going for the rs one, so like i was saying if u wanna buy my car ;). the borla exhaust is nice, but i dont know how i feel about the 2pipes in the center. hope you enjoy your car (gf's car) cause be prepared for attention, and lots of it. good and bad. Good luck with your project.
-Leo |
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| BigDaddyLeo |
This is what my car looks like now
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