Whats wrong with my car?

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10-26-2003 | 01:30 AM

02silversuby

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I think my car is F'd up!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok i have been to the track about 5 times, havent hit a 14's best time is 15.2@88mph with .587 rect and 2.01 60ft i have 5zigen catback and 18inch konig wheels. there is something wrong with my ride like it has no top end PLEASE HELP and info would be great

10-26-2003 | 08:32 AM

OldGuy

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And what kind of car would that be?

Any mods?

10-26-2003 | 11:17 AM

02silversuby

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its a 02 silver suby all i have is catback

10-26-2003 | 03:24 PM

Kevin M

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If you think your car is broken, stop racing it and take it to a dealer. You're certainly not going to help matters by continuing to drag it.

10-26-2003 | 04:43 PM

Brfatal

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I can't break 15 either.

'02 WRX
-catback
-short ram air
-alternator pulley

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10-26-2003 | 05:51 PM

Kevin M

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Brfatal, put your stock intake back on. Trust me, it's not costing you any power. And what elevation are you at?

10-26-2003 | 11:33 PM

02silversuby

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I did take it to the dealer. i hate them all they did was check my ecu for check engine lights and they saw none so they said it was it was fine

10-27-2003 | 01:47 PM

Chronos

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How many secs and mph should the average driver be getting around?

10-27-2003 | 08:05 PM

Kevin M

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Car Info: 1993/2000/2001 GF4 mostly red

Mid to high 14s at 92ish

10-27-2003 | 08:19 PM

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WindingRoad

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how did you break in the motor?

10-27-2003 | 11:34 PM

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02silversuby

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i got it used with 20 k on it

10-27-2003 | 11:42 PM

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Max Xevious

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might be something funky with it.. come to a meet and someone can take a look under your hood.

do you have a boost guage in it ?

10-28-2003 | 12:27 AM

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BoOm

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spark plugs? ignition coils? i would check those first...your heavy konigs wont help either.

10-28-2003 | 12:36 AM

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02silversuby

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i will be at sac raceway maybe u can take it for a spin and see if u notice simething.

10-28-2003 | 01:10 PM

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serrano

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driver error? are you redlining each gear? you're not going past 3rd, right?

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