My Kizashi: The Stare-down

AFREaKA.Man · Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:38 pm

: The Stare-down

vipkizashi · Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:41 am

That RRM bumper caps looks so good. How is the ECU working for you? Is it worth it? Overall looks good man.

AFREaKA.Man · Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:56 am

vipkizashi,

Thanks bro! As far as the Piggyback ECU, it's been working out great. I just posted an evaluation of all my mods in the Performance section, but yeah, I'm very happy with it. The throttle response is definitely improved, but I just wish I had more horses pulling my Kiz.

. I'm happy with the way it is, but honestly, I think its because I did make the modifications that I want more! I have so much fun driving this car that I want more from it. I realize that that might not sound like it makes sense, but, I think maybe it's become addictive! If you're just looking for a little extra and to curb that initial CVT lag, I'd recommend the Piggyback ECU, SRI, and of course the CF Bumper Cap for looks. But yeah, I've had a good experience with RRM and recommend them.

vipkizashi · Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:46 am

I know how it is trust me . I have built many cars in the past and it's like a drug. You buy a part and you can't wait to see how much of a difference it will make. Cosmetically as well as adding horse power. Good luck with your project. Keep us updated. Thanks bro!

giankigreco · Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:42 am

there is a recall for our kizzy's. They changed the pulley from plastic to metal. Hopefully you didnt spend money for something you could of gotten for free

AFREaKA.Man · Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:02 am

No, the recall was for the pulley tensioner, what I upgraded was the crank pulley.

TheHolyGhost · Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:24 pm

How do you like the roof rack?

AFREaKA.Man · Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:25 pm

I like it a lot, although I'll have a better opinion of it this summer when I put the bike carriers on it and test out hauling my wife's and my bikes.

giankigreco · Thu May 05, 2011 12:23 am

Hey a freakman is it worth it to get any of the upgrade you got. Which ones would you recommend in order? Thanks I appreciate it.

AFREaKA.Man · Thu May 05, 2011 1:49 am

giankigreco,

Yeah, for me, I think they're all worth it. I encourage you to read my assessment of them from the "Performance" category, where I have two posts with more details regarding the upgrades.

For me, this is how I'd rank them:

1.) Piggyback ECU
2.) Short Ram Intake
3.) Carbon Fiber Bumper Cap
4.) Catback Exhaust (with Thunderbolt resonator added to tame the beast)
5.) Lightweight Power Pulley

Hope this helps,