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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 02:28 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2021 | 01:00 PM
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Here's the video with exhaust sound! Idle, some revs, full throttle to 8500 RPM!

Old Apr 5, 2021 | 02:05 AM
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Did some project planning today. Got a decent amount of parts ordered. Still more planning and parts to get ordered.

I'm going to look into doing an MR2 EHPS swap. Looks like that could be a good option to keep PS but get rid of the pump.
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Just took one of those systems out. While on paper it looks good, I have no idea how Toyota made them work in the MRS, PWM maybe? It was incredibly loud and obnoxious, and not very powerful.

I would look into the assisted column.
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 10:20 AM
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Which version were you running, the one from the 90's, or from the 00-06?
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 01:19 PM
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Just took it out of a customers car for complaints, 00-06 I think? Is the earlier one quiet? Makes sense, cause otherwise I have no idea why everyone would recommend it
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 08:15 PM
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Do you have a pic of it by chance? I read the early ones were loud, the newer ones are much quieter as they are brushless DC and PWM controlled instead of on/off.

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Haven't been on a lot lately, but good to see you back and doing things as wild as ever!
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Originally Posted by ridethecliche
Haven't been on a lot lately, but good to see you back and doing things as wild as ever!
Thanks! Glad to be doing upgrades on the car again. I miss racing it every friday.

Got a question for you guys. I need coilovers... Looking for an entry level setup. What should I consider? I'm just street driving and drag racing it.

Here's the latest video. Be warned, everything in this video is for not... Car is getting coilovers now.

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Which version of Xida's should I buy?

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