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My Car(s)
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2000 Saturn SL2 (Turbo) MY CAR - The beginningPeople these days are idiots. They know nothing about cars, nor what it means to love cars or be a "car guy". Since the day I started tuning my Saturn, people pick on me, make fun of me, and say some of the worst shit ever. Usually they don't even know how a turbocharger works or even why you need to keep tires inflated to a certain psi. They think a car with more power is superior, or that a Saturn should be picked on just because nobody tunes them properly usually. They are braindead in everyway. Worst of all, though, is that people don't understand what a true car enthusiast does. They don't realize that it's not about having a killer performance car or super car or even a sports car. It's about taking what you have and making it better. It's not just about adding power and the best parts. It's about balance; both for the car AND for the driver. Most of all, though, it's about passion. It's about being truly connected to something. Just like marriage, some people get married 10 times and can never be satisfied. They seek perfection that doesn't exist. The lucky few find the right partner and stay with them forever. They get through problems together. They grow together, and, no matter how imperfect they are, they love each other. Cars and other things aren't too much different. My car is far from perfect. I hate Saturns and think they are mostly shit. However, I love my car. It is better than any car I've ever driven. I've modified it to suit me, and we've grown together. No matter what people say, it's a beautiful car. So, if you don't like it, fuck you. It's not the best, but no car is. There's always something better. There is not something better for me, however. So, although I will own many more cars, I will never get rid of my Saturn. It will be my car until the day I die. The longer I have it, the more I will build it, and the better it will become, and so will I.
Saturn My 1st car is a 2000 Saturn sl2. its a hand-me-down so its automatic and..well..a saturn. but i love it. its a part of the family now and sadly my best friend maybe. haha. Modifications Performance -
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- Gallery - Engine Everything is custom, since nobody makes an official turbo kit for the Saturn. Most of it is cheap and pulled together on a budget. I will make it better, but this is how it currently stands. Turbo is currently running around just 8psi and spools around 2800rpm from idle and around 2000rpm from cruising speed. I'm estimating around 200hp at the wheels but probably around 190 with my un-intellegence. can hopefully dyno it sometime in the near future. The intercooler was painted black for a more stealth/sleeper appearence.the back is unpainted in order to retain optimal cooling efficiency.
Suspension Drum brakes were made into discs along with ceramic pads, and drilled/slotted rotors. Springs were adapted rather than coilovers for a sport suspension. The rates caused slight oversteer so I purchased a custom spec rear sway bar to compensate which is 2mm thicker than any other aftermarket bar. Calculations have it coming out with slight oversteer which is what I'm more accustomed to. Wheels are composed of a lightweight aluminum alloy and tires are a combination. I have 205/50/16 Kumho ecsta supra 712 Tires for rain and dry weather and thinner 195/55/15 Pirelli Winter 210 Snowsport Tires to grip better in winter and cut through snow.
Interior All of the interior was done by myself (paint, mounting, etc) with wiring by my brother (his specialty). We put red neons under the dash and seats and cannot be seen. They go well with the red lighting accents of the CD player. The latter pics are with the Levoc Carbon Fiber E-Brake handle. There is an A/F gauge and an SAFC-II fuel regulator now under the CD player also with carbon fibre accents. Carbon fibre trim surrounds some of the dash/consoles as well. Exterior Again all mods were done personally. But putting wheels on and painting tail lights isnt the hardest set of tasks. I know i drastically need to lower the car. I've gone through several mufflers and exhausts and so pics are always changing.
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