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one8turbo · 10-03-2012, 06:31 PM

225whp at 2900 lbs not too shabby at all man, i bet shes alot of fun

Bates · 10-03-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by one8turbo

225whp at 2900 lbs not too shabby at all man, i bet shes alot of fun

Yea she is so much fun, a real head turner now. Not your average Juke. It took some time but the car is really coming along now. I wanted to Auto X this weekend, but my Cusco brace won't be in, and my shop that does alignments won't have updated software for their machine until next week so I can't whip it around right now.

SikneSS · 10-04-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by one8turbo

225whp at 2900 lbs not too shabby at all man, i bet shes alot of fun

i could only imagine. i used to have an 06 Cobalt SS/Supercharged that weighed about the same as his Juke, around the same whp, no where near the same wtq tho

and it was a blast to whip around.

very sneaky car this Juke has become, i love it. keep up the great work.

Bates · 10-12-2012, 04:54 PM

Suspension goodies :D

Front Cusco 4pt Brace. Very pretty.

Bates · 10-19-2012, 09:36 AM

Been talking with Falcon Clutches in Deer Park, NY and it looks like I am going to have them upgrade an OEM clutch for me. They should be able to build me something that holds around 400HP, which is right around where I want to be. The owner definitely knows his stuff, and his prices were very fair.

I figure I'll have one built during the winter and break it in the beginning of Spring. I figure I'll have PSI PRO install it for me since they love my car so much, and while I am at it, let them build me a sweet front mount IC setup. Seeing their custom front mounts made me drool. Screw the over priced upgrades coming out for the Juke (GTM, Forge, Spearco), I liked what I saw at PSI PRO. I'd rather pay more something much nicer.

As much as I want to upgrade the turbo after the clutch and IC, I am more concerned with a plastic intake manifold. That will be next on my list to eliminate, but no one has shown any interest in making an after market one, so that shall be another custom project. Not sure who I am going to enlist to tackle that one though.

SHOdude · 10-19-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bates

Been talking with Falcon Clutches in Deer Park, NY and it looks like I am going to have them upgrade an OEM clutch for me. They should be able to build me something that holds around 400HP, which is right around where I want to be. The owner definitely knows his stuff, and his prices were very fair.

I figure I'll have one built during the winter and break it in the beginning of Spring. I figure I'll have PSI PRO install it for me since they love my car so much, and while I am at it, let them build me a sweet front mount IC setup. Seeing their custom front mounts made me drool. Screw the over priced upgrades coming out for the Juke (GTM, Forge, Spearco), I liked what I saw at PSI PRO. I'd rather pay more something much nicer.

As much as I want to upgrade the turbo after the clutch and IC, I am more concerned with a plastic intake manifold. That will be next on my list to eliminate, but no one has shown any interest in making an after market one, so that shall be another custom project. Not sure who I am going to enlist to tackle that one though.

Call s & w motor sports, I know they do some custom fabrication

rocknrace03 · 10-21-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SHOdude

Call s & w motor sports, I know they do some custom fabrication

s&w is hella expensive. called for a 10 point cage and they want 5 grand

Kgmdawg84 · 10-22-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bates

I am more concerned with a plastic intake manifold. That will be next on my list to eliminate,

I feel you on that one... my valve covers are plastic

Twisted tuning · 10-22-2012, 09:14 AM

We can make one for you.

Bates · 10-22-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kgmdawg84

I feel you on that one... my valve covers are plastic

It's just a way to cheap out, and now one more thing I have to worry about failing, which means one more thing I have to spend money on to upgrade sooner then I would have liked too.

I took the Juke off roading... inadvertently on Saturday lol. I went apple picking with a bunch of friends and my girl, and the roads were a little rough and pretty muddy. I got stuck once on a muddy hill, but somehow manged to free myself. I don't ever plan on doing it again, despite it being a lot of fun. The Juke got a little muddy, but enjoyed a bath on Sunday. Maybe if it was AWD and not lowered I'd enjoy off roading a bit more. Or even not lowered and FWD with a LSD I'd consider it. Good thing I only dropped it 2 inches, and more and I would have had serious problems.

Kgmdawg84 · 10-22-2012, 10:35 AM

yeah, i cant take my car anywhere that i am not sure about clearance... we take erin's car pretty much anywhere that we've never been yet. And even now we have to be careful because I lowered her car too (thankfully just on springs tho lol)

Bates · 10-22-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kgmdawg84

yeah, i cant take my car anywhere that i am not sure about clearance... we take erin's car pretty much anywhere that we've never been yet. And even now we have to be careful because I lowered her car too (thankfully just on springs tho lol)

The Explorer? You lowered that? Or did she get a new car?

Kgmdawg84 · 10-22-2012, 10:55 AM

lol nah, she has a 2013 optima

i tried to get her to raise the explorer LOL but that didnt work too well

she sold the explorer a few months ago and bought the optima

Bates · 10-22-2012, 11:06 AM

My co-worker just got one too. The top of the line Turbo model. They look okay I guess for a Kia. I hate the calipers though. Why are only the Caliper brackets painted red? It looks so stupid lol.

Kgmdawg84 · 10-22-2012, 11:47 AM

i noticed that too on the sx models (turbo)

she bought the 2.4 n/a ex model but it has heated/cooled seats, sunroof, rear view camera, etc.

its a pretty nice car considering what kia used to be LOL its def a comfy car to drive. I love driving that thing around

Bates · 10-22-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgmdawg84

i noticed that too on the sx models (turbo)

she bought the 2.4 n/a ex model but it has heated/cooled seats, sunroof, rear view camera, etc.

its a pretty nice car considering what kia used to be LOL its def a comfy car to drive. I love driving that thing around

My Co-worker had that model first, then he got T-boned by an Audi wagon, so it was totaled and he got to upgrade tot the turbo model lol.

Kgmdawg84 · 10-22-2012, 12:09 PM

well thats the definition of shiity luck turned into better luck haha

Bates · 10-22-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgmdawg84

well thats the definition of shiity luck turned into better luck haha

Yea it crumbled up like a tin can, but he said he was 95% okay. The Audi driver hit him pretty hard too. I've seen some pretty nasty Juke accidents and the drivers of them always come out okay.

The driver of this car, walked away with minor cuts and bruises.

Kgmdawg84 · 10-22-2012, 02:15 PM

holy hell

Bacon · 10-26-2012, 04:43 PM

that'll buff right out

10-03-2012, 06:31 PM	#401
one8turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delco Member #6018 My Ride: '11 wrx iTrader: (1)	225whp at 2900 lbs not too shabby at all man, i bet shes alot of fun __________________ lol@tst

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10-12-2012, 04:54 PM	#404
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	Suspension goodies :D Front Cusco 4pt Brace. Very pretty.

10-19-2012, 09:36 AM	#405
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	Been talking with Falcon Clutches in Deer Park, NY and it looks like I am going to have them upgrade an OEM clutch for me. They should be able to build me something that holds around 400HP, which is right around where I want to be. The owner definitely knows his stuff, and his prices were very fair. I figure I'll have one built during the winter and break it in the beginning of Spring. I figure I'll have PSI PRO install it for me since they love my car so much, and while I am at it, let them build me a sweet front mount IC setup. Seeing their custom front mounts made me drool. Screw the over priced upgrades coming out for the Juke (GTM, Forge, Spearco), I liked what I saw at PSI PRO. I'd rather pay more something much nicer. As much as I want to upgrade the turbo after the clutch and IC, I am more concerned with a plastic intake manifold. That will be next on my list to eliminate, but no one has shown any interest in making an after market one, so that shall be another custom project. Not sure who I am going to enlist to tackle that one though.

10-22-2012, 09:14 AM	#409
Twisted tuning Former Vendor Join Date: Jul 2011 Member #21378 iTrader: (0)	We can make one for you.

10-22-2012, 10:35 AM	#411
Kgmdawg84 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Flanders, NJ Member #51 My Ride: 2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8L R-Spec iTrader: (0)	yeah, i cant take my car anywhere that i am not sure about clearance... we take erin's car pretty much anywhere that we've never been yet. And even now we have to be careful because I lowered her car too (thankfully just on springs tho lol)

10-22-2012, 10:55 AM	#413
Kgmdawg84 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Flanders, NJ Member #51 My Ride: 2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8L R-Spec iTrader: (0)	lol nah, she has a 2013 optima i tried to get her to raise the explorer LOL but that didnt work too well she sold the explorer a few months ago and bought the optima

10-22-2012, 11:06 AM	#414
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	My co-worker just got one too. The top of the line Turbo model. They look okay I guess for a Kia. I hate the calipers though. Why are only the Caliper brackets painted red? It looks so stupid lol.

10-22-2012, 11:47 AM	#415
Kgmdawg84 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Flanders, NJ Member #51 My Ride: 2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8L R-Spec iTrader: (0)	i noticed that too on the sx models (turbo) she bought the 2.4 n/a ex model but it has heated/cooled seats, sunroof, rear view camera, etc. its a pretty nice car considering what kia used to be LOL its def a comfy car to drive. I love driving that thing around

10-22-2012, 12:09 PM	#417
Kgmdawg84 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Flanders, NJ Member #51 My Ride: 2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8L R-Spec iTrader: (0)	well thats the definition of shiity luck turned into better luck haha

10-22-2012, 02:15 PM	#419
Kgmdawg84 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Flanders, NJ Member #51 My Ride: 2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8L R-Spec iTrader: (0)	holy hell

10-26-2012, 04:43 PM	#420
Bacon Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Member #5161 My Ride: 02 Spec-V iTrader: (0)	that'll buff right out