gr4v3r Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 So i installed my lip today and then on my way home the car was losing power at around 2.5k RPMs and i just heard a loud hiss. If i powered through it and got the car to around 3.2k RPMs I regained power and I could feel the turbo kick in. I thought it was a hose but couldnt find anything. As I was babying it home i heard a loud scrape and the fender lining started dragging so i pulled over and ripped the fender liner out. Heres where it gets good, after pulling the fender lining the car drove normally, like nothing ever happened. I am beyond confused.....Anything think they know WTF happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Are you able to pull a learning view? Obviously a fender liner and lip install has NOTHING to do with power loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Was the fender liner dragging on the ground? I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr4v3r Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 eventually ya, then i pulled over and removed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 You think it might be that? I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted May 7, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted May 7, 2012 pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr4v3r Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 it had to be the fender liner, but i have no idea why or how. Pics of what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 If the fender liner was rubbing enough to slow your car, it must have a GIANT wear spot on it from whatever it was rubbing. If not, that's not your problem. Can you list all of your intake/engine/exhaust mods please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 it was all the front end downforce the lip was creating, the slowness equates to front end traction now that you have it installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr4v3r Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 If the fender liner was rubbing enough to slow your car, it must have a GIANT wear spot on it from whatever it was rubbing. If not, that's not your problem. Can you list all of your intake/engine/exhaust mods please? STI uppipe/Invidia catless downpide, K&N drop in filter, Cobb OTS Stage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 ...If i powered through it... That's a great way to blow a motor. Never "power through" a running problem. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 did you drill a screw into something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr4v3r Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 That's a great way to blow a motor. Never "power through" a running problem. ya that was very dumb, I was just so annoyed i thought I could pray the problem away lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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