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"nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul" (nfamouscj) 01/23/2015 at 23:00 • Filed to: None

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I'm 99% certain my next vehicle will be an R Spec Gen Coupe. It'll be a turbo with loud bov so I can enjoy all the silly turbo noises. Manual trans (not because #manualtransmasterrace) but because, even though I love flappy paddle gear boxes, 8 gears on a turbo is way too much. It would be *waap pshh waap pshh waap pshh waap pshh* before I'm even doing 45. The infotainment system will be gutted and replaced by a proper one, massive intake and wonderful burnt/blue tipped exhaust shall be added. And I may even make a pilgrimage out to VIR for a proper track day.

Now to the important bits.. I'm walking to my local watering hole and need to know what tonight's beverage of choice shall be. *note: I'm not a beer fan and prefer my spirits to be mixed with one or less mixers. Ready steady go!

AM3R shamefully returns > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:03

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good choice. I always liked the gen coupe. Always overlooked!

SlickMcRick > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:06

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Drink would be either Any fruit juice mixed with Vodka or maybe a White Russian. Tastes amazing if done right. POOOOOSSIBLY a Long Island Iced Tea only if it's more Loooong there there is island.

Btw excellent choice in vehicle. Those things are going for a steal in the used market. I was looking at that and a G35 when I was considering a coupe because I need one RWD vehicle in my life. Never had the privilege of owning one just yet and I'm on car #6.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > AM3R shamefully returns 01/23/2015 at 23:07

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it's basically a Korean mustang. Less power but better interior and not everyone on the planet has 6 of them.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > SlickMcRick 01/23/2015 at 23:11

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Fancy that - I was drinking polish vodka and sprite at my parent's place. May have to keep the vodka train a rolling this evening.

I've put a lot of consideration into it. I was heart set on the 500 Abby but something tells me I'd regret how unique it is and be regretting my decision shortly after purchase. The gen coupe seems to be enough unique and sports to satisfy both.

AM3R shamefully returns > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:14

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there are actually a decent amount of them modded around me. Most are manual turbos with burnt titanium exhaust tips and about 400whp haha.

dogisbadob > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:16

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Too bad they don't offer the 2.0T Track anymore, except in Canada :(
(The Track is an R-spec with a sunroof)

Is that 8-sdped auto a real automatic or one of those stupid DCT's?

And I agree about 8 gears being too many. Anything more than 6 should just be a CVT, although I'd be ok with a 7-speed manual in high-strung engines like Honda's VTEC (more, closer ratios allow you to keep the engine in VTEC mode without slipping out of it)

Mantra1 > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:18

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Titos Vodka w/ tonic (don't forget the lime).

Good call on the turbo Genesis. While good stock, the have so much potential to be a monster.

The one at SEMA 2014 in the Hyuandai booth was beautiful.

SlickMcRick > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:20

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VODKA FOR THE WIN!!! Yes let that train keep on rollin'. You must never get off. OK get off before you bleed your pockets dry and be safe.

It's also RWD, looks better IMO, has more space, 100 more HP and a HUGE aftermarket. Can't go wrong with that choice at all.

SlickMcRick > AM3R shamefully returns 01/23/2015 at 23:22

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That's about what I see all the time as well. Must admit they look awesome tho for some reason I'm kinda biased towards the 1st Gen looks.

AM3R shamefully returns > SlickMcRick 01/23/2015 at 23:23

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yup, I defintely prefer the first gen aesthetically as well. The aftermarket for them is pretty good if you want to mod. But still, all the ones around me are similar lol.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:27

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I hear the manual transmissions are made from breakaway glass though...

Something about the manuals having a fatal flaw anyway. Could also just be the 1st gems.

I agree I do like those quite a bit.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:42

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I was just looking at these like 2 days ago! Except for me, I would like the DI 3.8. I don't know why, probably for the revs. I miss the top end of a free-revving NA setup.

TopSirloin > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:51

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Burnt/Blue-tipped exhaust.. *shudders*

To each their own..

Don't be surprised to find one of these stickers in the "people that purchased this item also purchased" section.

qbeezy > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:54

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Excellent choice Sir as I am totally not biased to your decision... Lol. Hope you enjoy it. Getting the HP up will be easy. You make me want a bov now...

citizennick > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:56

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I love the Gen coupe but could never pull the trigger on one, they're like the "Jack of all trades, master of none" in the car world. I imagine its cheaper than the 2015 EcoBoost Mustang? Those are worth looking at, too. I know soon everyone and their dog will have a 2015 Mustang but I can't stop thinking they're one of the sexiest new cars on the road.

citizennick > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/23/2015 at 23:56

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I'll take the 2015 Mustang interior over the Gen Coupe but I agree if we are talking about 2014 and older.

thedevilinside > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 00:10

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I test drove a Turbo R-Spec before I got my FoST, I was pleasantly surprised with it. However, Hyundai did the stupidest thing ever by deleting cruise control on the R-Spec.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 00:18

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I love my 3.8 R-Spec. Good Choice, and Good Luck!

wheelhop > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 01:43

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Good choice. My mom has one with the v6. Fun car. Hers is a custom color though. The same blue as a Lexus IsF

Brian Silvestro > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 08:20

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why not 370Z Nismo

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Brian Silvestro 01/24/2015 at 10:55

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from what I've seen they're all pretty expensive. R Spec turbo in the new body style is only 2013 and 14. 15 is only the v6 so by the time I buy later this year it'll be low 20's . All the nismos I've seen were mid to upper 20s 30's. I will say I do like the roadster appeal better though. If I found a cheap enough one I may jump on it.

Brian Silvestro > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 12:14

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Doing a quick search reveals that 370 Nismos are in the upper 20s, but 350 Nismos are in the lower 20s, and that seems like an attractive deal.

Kanaric > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 12:30

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I would research if a dump to air blowoff valve fucks the car up. It does for subarus and most cars that are set up to recirc.

Kanaric > Brian Silvestro 01/24/2015 at 12:31

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At that point why not just a 370Z Sport.

Nismo is kind of pointless IMO. More money for nothing but a body kit that weighs the car down to a point where it's actually slower despite more power.

Brian Silvestro > Kanaric 01/24/2015 at 12:41

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because dat suspension

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Kanaric 01/24/2015 at 13:32

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oh of course plenty of reasearch will be done. I don't know if they use waste gates or bov's but you could hear it under heavy enough throttle once shifting.

It's silly but something about it is so wonderful.

Kanaric > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 13:35

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in my WRX i had a Forge BPV (bypass valve) and it gave that noise but it was recirc still. Intake helps as well since recirc valve send the air back into the area of the intake.

Recirc valves are made so that you don't lose as much boost between shifts. Switching to non recirc you switch gears sometimes it gets ridiculously rich to a point where the unspent fuel ignites and causes you to basically shoot fire out of the exhaust, which is also through the turbo, and it can cause damage.

Kanaric > Brian Silvestro 01/24/2015 at 13:36

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ground control kit, eibach springs plus bilsteins rules all

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Kanaric 01/24/2015 at 13:40

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hmmmm... Fire out the exhaust you say? One of those : looks incredibly cool but is incredibly expensive once it blows up.

Brian Silvestro > Kanaric 01/24/2015 at 13:40

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prolly