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Old 14-09-2009, 10:09 AM   #16 (permalink)
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With our weather in the UK a solar panel is a bit of a non starter! Electric turbos are really not worth thinking about. Even if you can provide the current they pull they will not shift anywhere near as much air as a real turbo or supercharger.
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changing the shoes and wheel cylinders in mine this weekend, then gonna flush the coolent. want me to do a guide?
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NO thanks!
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Old 19-02-2010, 07:34 PM   #19 (permalink)
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eriy just to elaborate on hdi's sense of humor if you misread it. he doesnt like getting his hands dirty (but he will change a bulb if need be lamp for you paul)

but the guide would be much appreciated to nearly all on here!!!
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Old 19-02-2010, 07:36 PM   #20 (permalink)
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will do it this weekend if i can then
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I'd really appreciate a guide on this as well. Take lots of pics too, a picture speaks 1000 words.
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will take lots and lots
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Maybe it hasn't picked up popularity in the UK yet, but Remote turbo installs are hot in the US. Many parts are very cheap in China, and the whole package is usuaully around 1,500 GBP installed for a twin turbo V8.

driveway DIY ??
Remote turbos run cooler, but the hassle is the plumbing involved.
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And the lag
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