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Strange it doesn't stay spinning at idle.

Yup, because the car doesn't need that much air during idle and it get its signal from the throttle to spin the supercharger variably.

This shows how strong this unit can blows air.

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDU5MTA3MTEy.html

X2 on interesting, wonder if that unit will turn enough RPM to actually produce boost.

We will know for sure if it really works or not.

This include a digital meter to show the status of the supercharger, how fast it was variably spinning. Check out the video below:

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNzIyMTE2ODUy.html

I finally bite the bullet!

Just got a good offer from the seller of electronic supercharger here for USD600. They gave me a big discount to test their supercharger for 15 days with money back guarantee. If I don't liked it, I can always returned it to them without questions ask. I have inquired about this last November and they contacted me last week and ask if I'm willing to test them for 15 days for a discounted price. They claimed it can improve fuel mileage by 10-15% and increased torque by 20-30%. It gets its signal from the throttle and another from the ignition.

Below are some of the pictures of the e-supercharger kit. The e-supercharger is not that small as I thought, the inlet diameter is about 75mm while the outlet is 70mm.

The only problem is the installation manual/instructions are in Chinese but the good part is it has pictures. Looking at it, it seems quite simple to install them. I hope to install them this weekend.

Thanks...I know about 4 of you ordered this and installed it...all from a seller in China.

 

I'm trying to find out if this is a legit Cusco part as I can't find it any Cusco related information nor confirmation from a tech.

It's actually in the cusco china website:

http://www.cusco.net.cn/shop/canpin.asp?id=364

I almost got this one, I tried to order this but the seller said it will take a couple of weeks to arrive. That's before I saw a cheap 2013 headlight and decided that I will modify it myself. If you don't have plan to modify the headlight, then this one's for you. It should look good on our car.

There's some pictures of this headlight installed into Outback. Check this out the link below:

http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.67.xKNKms&id=22056995544

Here she is with the new shoes.

 

18x9 +40 Konig Torch

BFGoodrich g-Force Sportcomp2 255/40-18

 

Need a little trim or roll in the rear and little pull and maybe some more camber in the front. Very minor rubbing, maybe 1/8" front and rear.

 

Overall 1.5" wider wheel and tire.....same weight as stock.

 

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/25/9esy6u3a.jpg

 

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/25/ysuveba7.jpg

 

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/25/y9e6upup.jpg

 

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/25/jypy4aqa.jpg

 

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/25/dyvavy4a.jpg

Congrats GTEASER, your car look great on new shoes. I also prefer lip-less.

Partially installed it today. Still need to drill the two holes and install the three rear bolts. It will probably be a two man job and I will most likely have to at least remove the tire. I'm hoping I don't have to remove the strut as well. For the three bolts I did install, the chassis/battery grounding bolt was the easiest. The other two bolts were a pain getting everything lined up properly to thread them into the existing holes. The supplied M6x1.0 bolts are only 25mm long. It probably would have been easier to use 30mm long bolts. Right now, it feels like it's pretty secure in place so I may still go with self tapping screws for the missing two holes. The hole for the upper rear bolt (M8x1.25 30mm) is there, but like I said, it'll take an extra set of hands. I can see daylight through the hole, so I'm hoping it wont be too difficult.

 

It looks nice and pretty secure. I remember that we have to remove the tire as well to put it in the one of the bolt and screw. Other bolts are screwed to existing self tapping screw holes. You are right, it will be easier for two people to install this thing.

I just ordered one. Seems pretty straight forward of an install. For the two missing holes, I'll just use self tapping screws. You may need to translate the instructions for me if I get hung up on something.

 

 

P.S. Apparently, I got the only one they had since there's none listed anymore. Can't play with scared money in this game.

The instruction came with pictures and yup the install is pretty straight forward, but just in case, it's no problem with me, I'm always here to help..

Maybe here?

 

http://www.shopitchina.com/item/12530973945

 

Anyone wanna try it? I'm already gonna be the guinea pig for the Cusco rear strut bar.

Nice find..

Played with some PlastiDip this weekend.

Not bad! I liked it

^a month in customs?! you wouldn't be sorry buying the ohlins, they're one of the best suspension companies on the planet.

Yup, already more than a month in customs. I have to hire an agency to handle this importation for me. China customs said, I don't have the rights to import suspension parts, hence have to use a company with importation rights to import car parts. The agency has been handling this since last week.

BC, thanks.

Actually even before reading your reply, I've already made up my mind and have decided to go ahead and ordered the Ohlins coils this morning, the shop said it will be here the earliest this weekend or early next week. I'm excited to see how the Ohlins fare with my old TEIN coils.

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Tein-GSS92-11SS2-Street-Basis-Coilovers

Hmm I bet no one is running these really...830$ is fair pricr, prob better than megans

The TEIN should definitely be much better in terms of quality than the Megans. The ride quality is not bad especially if installed them properly. The only problem with the TEIN (at least for my type flex) IMHO is the rear coils is a little short to get my desired height, especially if you have 19 inch - 245/40 wheel/tire combination. The damper bottom seat is too short in my opinion. I have to slightly increase my preload so I won't rubbed my tires. The increase in preload somewhat makes the ride a little too stiff for comfort. Those with 235/35/R19 or 245/35/R19 or 18 inch tires should be fine. The front has plenty of room for height adjustment.

That's one of the other reasons why I wanted to change my coils aside from the injury suffered of my rear coils while changing my rear LCA.

Still waiting for my new coils, it is still being held at customs. It's been more than a month have passed. I'm really tempted to get the OHLINS DFV coils now, especially after reading so many good reviews about their DFV technology and how comfy the ride quality on the street. The good news is it is also available here now. I might just get the Ohlins and sell my Bilstein coils later.

Where can we find the blitz and bilstiens available for usdm fitment????

I've got my bilstein from auctions.yahoo.co.jp, I've availed of the forwarding service from japanparts.com. The bilstein might fit USDM since it uses the OEM top hat?? I saw some great deal blitz coilovers out there before starting price 90K JPY.

Has anyone tried to use the factory clips to secure the lip?

 

EG; drill holes big enough for the factory clip in the lip and just use that with the preexisting holes in the bumper for the clips?

I've used the factory clips and two screws to secure my front lip. The existing holes on mine are big enough for the factory clips. It seems to be fully secured so far.

Finally got my front lip spoiler installed. It took me sometime to decide on this, there are 3 different types of front lip here in China.

http://borjaphoto.com/temp/car%20with%20front%20lip%20pic1.jpghttp://borjaphoto.com/temp/car%20with%20front%20lip%20pic2.jpg

http://borjaphoto.com/temp/car%20with%20front%20lip%20pic3.jpg