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Old 08-15-04, 08:54 PM
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Default Another TC installed...

Got mine installed and like everyone says, it's a great mod! No more lag from stop. Car feels like it lost 500 pounds. Also installed the grounding kit. Would like to publicly thank TM Engineering (Todd) for the install and JPI for the group buy on the TC.

Next up....the leatherseats GB. I was just thinking, we need to limit the number of GB's going on around the same time, it's killing me!
Old 08-16-04, 01:32 AM
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hey congrats man, must be tons of power there huh?

how long did it take him to do the install? you got tranny cooler too?
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dude, thats great....all these group buys R painful 2 look at...
Old 08-16-04, 08:14 AM
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hey congrats man, must be tons of power there huh?

how long did it take him to do the install? you got tranny cooler too?
Thanks rominl. Well, I took it in the night before so I wouldn't have to drive there in the morning. So, I'm not sure when Todd actually started on it, but he ran into a minor issue with rusted bolts when removing the catalyt (sp?) converter. And yes, I got the tranny cooler too.
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Originally posted by bluelex
dude, thats great....all these group buys R painful 2 look at...
You ain't kidding blue! It's like being a kid at a candy store, and I only have money to get 2 items.
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I'm hoping I can get down to TM in the next week or so... I wonder if Todd would consider doing the install on a Saturday? The drive down and back absolutely SUCKS!
What cooler did you use and how long did the whole installation take?
What is your impression of the grounding kit (Got one from Todd but didn't have time for the install yet.)
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Originally posted by r00kie
Thanks rominl. Well, I took it in the night before so I wouldn't have to drive there in the morning. So, I'm not sure when Todd actually started on it, but he ran into a minor issue with rusted bolts when removing the catalyt (sp?) converter. And yes, I got the tranny cooler too.
that's awesome man, what tranny cooler you got?

and future, of course sat works? but you will need to make sure he's available of course
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Originally posted by FutureGS400
I'm hoping I can get down to TM in the next week or so... I wonder if Todd would consider doing the install on a Saturday? The drive down and back absolutely SUCKS!
What cooler did you use and how long did the whole installation take?
What is your impression of the grounding kit (Got one from Todd but didn't have time for the install yet.)
Actually, I did my installation on Saturday, so you probably just need to make an appointment with him. Not sure what cooler Todd installed, you can probably ask him when you make your appointment. Not sure on the installation time since I dropped it off on Friday night and picked it up the next day.

As for the grounding kit, I don't notice any difference.


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rookie,

any chance your oem bumber are for sale? i notice that you have aftermarket stuff.
if they are for sale, let me know at corkycalvin@yahoo.com.

thanks,
calvin
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anybody know where i can get a TC installed in so cali?
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Originally posted by J R
anybody know where i can get a TC installed in so cali?
dude, the answer has been discussed here

tmengineering. email todd@tmengineering.net or (310) 537-6800 and tell them henry refers you
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Way to go r00kie - loads of fun, huh? zoom, zoom, zoom
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Originally posted by r00kie
Actually, I did my installation on Saturday, so you probably just need to make an appointment with him. Not sure what cooler Todd installed, you can probably ask him when you make your appointment. Not sure on the installation time since I dropped it off on Friday night and picked it up the next day.

As for the grounding kit, I don't notice any difference.


Good Luck.
Awesome! I may see if Todd can do mine this Sat. I would even buy him lunch if he can do it!
I would MUCH prefer driving down early Sat. than a weekday....
I would like to get my grounding kit and my TM plugs installed at the same time if possible.
Glad to hear so many good reviews on the TC!!
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
Way to go r00kie - loads of fun, huh? zoom, zoom, zoom
Definitely! Now I know why ppl who had this mod done were seeing drops in gas mileage. I just can't help myself from a stop.
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Originally posted by FutureGS400
Awesome! I may see if Todd can do mine this Sat. I would even buy him lunch if he can do it!
I would MUCH prefer driving down early Sat. than a weekday....
I would like to get my grounding kit and my TM plugs installed at the same time if possible.
Glad to hear so many good reviews on the TC!!
i talked to todd and he's busy this whole weekend. maybe you should try next sat or so?


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