ZPI Stage 0 Turbo Just Arrived - NOW PICS
09-07-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by matty-tC
you know what they say about guys that wear old man socks.....
they're old.. lol
i want pics post coating. it sounds sexay!
they're old.. lol
i want pics post coating. it sounds sexay!
Hey, at least I have NEVER worn a Speedo. As soon as I get the pieces back...Pics will follow.
09-07-2005, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mattssi
What did you have to disassemble to send the back part of the turbo? Just not clear what part this is.
No worries putting back together because there is a small bump key built into the 2 pieces (look and you will see a small hole on one and bump on other). Also, if you send this in, place electrical tape or something to cover the "O" ring connection point with the bump key and any surfaces that you don't want coated. They will know to keep these areas clear for you.
These guys do alot of turbos, so they are pretty sure of what can and can't be done.
09-07-2005, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionDad
Originally Posted by mattssi
What did you have to disassemble to send the back part of the turbo? Just not clear what part this is.
No worries putting back together because there is a small bump key built into the 2 pieces (look and you will see a small hole on one and bump on other). Also, if you send this in, place electrical tape or something to cover the "O" ring connection point with the bump key and any surfaces that you don't want coated. They will know to keep these areas clear for you.
These guys do alot of turbos, so they are pretty sure of what can and can't be done.
09-08-2005, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by acasanova
Originally Posted by ScionDad
Originally Posted by mattssi
What did you have to disassemble to send the back part of the turbo? Just not clear what part this is.
No worries putting back together because there is a small bump key built into the 2 pieces (look and you will see a small hole on one and bump on other). Also, if you send this in, place electrical tape or something to cover the "O" ring connection point with the bump key and any surfaces that you don't want coated. They will know to keep these areas clear for you.
These guys do alot of turbos, so they are pretty sure of what can and can't be done.
No, ticked her off by sending it out for coating.
09-08-2005, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
Hell yeah! Glad to finally see one of em! I am sure we will get a great review coming from you. Congrats and enjoy!
09-08-2005, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by stl_tc_king
oh no! I need to see this! PM me and I'll be right over with a 6 pack (your choice)!
btw- are you going to the show in Springfield?
btw- are you going to the show in Springfield?
You're welcome to help insttall with me stl_tc_king. We will probably do it the 17th (saturday). I will have all the parts back from coating next week. I don't think we will make the Springfield one, but we are going to the Gateway one. We get to show and run the new turbo down the track.
09-08-2005, 02:22 PM
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What exactly were you expecting? You pay mostly for the turbo and R&D, it's not that expensive. Go ahead and build the same kit for less with the same quality and I'd be surprised (not to mention ZPI also has to turn a slight profit).
09-08-2005, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jmiller20874
What exactly were you expecting? You pay mostly for the turbo and R&D, it's not that expensive. Go ahead and build the same kit for less with the same quality and I'd be surprised (not to mention ZPI also has to turn a slight profit).
You know....some times common sense is not so common.
09-08-2005, 02:33 PM
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^^ no kidding.
And I am sure people like that could just build and test one themselves much cheaper... but wait... where is theirs???? Oh yeeeeahhhhh they havent whipped one up yet have they? And shame on ZPI for actually trying to turn a profit !
And I am sure people like that could just build and test one themselves much cheaper... but wait... where is theirs???? Oh yeeeeahhhhh they havent whipped one up yet have they?
And shame on ZPI for actually trying to turn a profit !
09-08-2005, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jmiller20874
What exactly were you expecting? You pay mostly for the turbo and R&D, it's not that expensive. Go ahead and build the same kit for less with the same quality and I'd be surprised (not to mention ZPI also has to turn a slight profit).
TiAL BOV - $200
Log manifold - $200
piping - $150
That's what $1200?
I wasn't trying to raise hell I was asking a damn question how much the man paid for his kit. That's all.
09-08-2005, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
^^ no kidding.
And I am sure people like that could just build and test one themselves much cheaper... but wait... where is theirs???? Oh yeeeeahhhhh they havent whipped one up yet have they? And shame on ZPI for actually trying to turn a profit !
And I am sure people like that could just build and test one themselves much cheaper... but wait... where is theirs???? Oh yeeeeahhhhh they havent whipped one up yet have they?
And shame on ZPI for actually trying to turn a profit ! 
09-08-2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by junkleg
Originally Posted by jmiller20874
What exactly were you expecting? You pay mostly for the turbo and R&D, it's not that expensive. Go ahead and build the same kit for less with the same quality and I'd be surprised (not to mention ZPI also has to turn a slight profit).
TiAL BOV - $200
Log manifold - $200
piping - $150
That's what $1200?
I wasn't trying to raise hell I was asking a damn question how much the man paid for his kit. That's all.
09-08-2005, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by matty-tC
labor, oil lines, wastegate, injectors, etc. etc. etc....
Can you do it yourself cheaper??? yea buying the basic parts yourself. Do you have the materials and time to weld forever and a day getting the fit right and working out the tuning while your car is down for this?
If this kit was so easy to do and cheap to set up...I'm thinking after a year on the market...mass quantities of these kits would be available....
As it stands, there is only a handful of FI TC's out there.