STS Systems

jnaut

kinda odd...

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oro

Yeah although I have a G37 Coupe, I tried to contact them on details of the kit weeks ago and still have heard nothing.

danielw

from my experience with them, sts is hit and miss on communication. Especially with our market group. We are never going to be one of their big cash cows so I feel like that leaves them with less than stellar desire to go back and forth via email with us sometimes. Try contacting rick squires directly via email and you will actually usually get a response.

2fast4thelaw

I am sold on the STS turbo and here is why:

1. Its a bolt on! on in 8 to 10 hours and off and back to stock in 2 hours.
2. No xtra heat under the hood melting stuff ie-Turbonetics (been there done that and never again)
3. No need for expensive exhaust system.
4. Colder air coming into the Turbo due to long pipes and them not being inside the engine bay getting heated up.
5. Awesome sound!
6. STS is within a half days driving distance from me in Denver.
7. Similar in cost to a supercharger but with Twin Turbo Performance

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jetguy

Add the biggest plus would be better weight distrrabution !

2fast4thelaw

Definitly, another advantage. I have read and researched extensively and I dont see much of a downside to the STS system. I have been down the road with the Turbonetics kit on my 2005 350Z and I would never go down that path again. The heat from the Turbo caused me nothing but trouble.

I feel if I have STS tune my car I stand the best chance of getting it tuned to my car correctly. Orem Utah is at a similar elevation to us folks in the mile high city. I don't see that I can have my car accurately tuned on either the west or east coast becasue of the elevation difference.

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Cell

The rear mount turbo setup is nice and has a lot of benefits. The only thing I do not like is how exposed it is. What if something hits the filter and breaks it? Then you may have trouble with something hitting the turbo blades. Or what if something hits the turbo itself and destroys it?

EDIT: You guys might want to read this as it is pretty informative.

A Remote Mount Turbo For 350z - Page 4 - MY350Z.COM Forums

2fast4thelaw

The filter hitting something would be highly unlikely. The filter is up inside the rear quarter panel behind the rear tire and is completely protected. Not even water will get anywhere near it.

The turbo is in the open but it doesent get really hot back there so if a little water gets splashed on it, it wont hurt it at all. Turbo's only get super hot when they are attached to manifolds at the source of the exhaust. I have seen them get so hot they glow, however this could never happen on an STS system.

I dont know about the rest of you but I dont run over garbage and debris that is on the road and I certainly dont take my Z anywhere where I might even have the possibility of bottoming it out. I also highly doubt someone can remove the turbo in minutes. Not likely!! Anyway that is why we have insurance and that would covered since its bolted and integrated into the car. Even if my car was a DD I would not worry about it.

I read the thread and there is nothing new that I havent read already on related posted hundreds over and over. There is always going to be someone who will tell you to never do it. Some people seem to really know what they are talking about but the vast majority have no clue but think they are experts. I just filter out the later and take it with a grain of salt.

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efuseakay

I doubt insurance would cover it as it's not OEM.

The fact that the piping is so low is also a major concern. Sure, you never intend to run over any debris, but if you take your car anywhere, chances are you will.

2fast4thelaw

I am insured with State Farm since I was 16 so I can't speak for other insurance companies.

I have asked my agent on whats covered in a car and everything that is integrated or bolted into the car is covered under comprehensive and collision. It doesent matter if the car came with it or not, if it is an integral part of the car it is covered.

I got rear ended last Spring in my Z and my custom subwoofer enclosure was damaged and my insurance company paid Car Toys to build me a new enclosure exactly like the one I had. This wasnt a problem since they built in in the first place.

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Jamaica

Yes certain insurance companies will cover it. Mine does.

1slow370

I have amfam and they've told me that if i turbo or supercharge my car they will drop me so no the don't cover it depends on the company i guess i'd get state farm but my parents have an amfam plan too so it's cheaper for me.

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2fast4thelaw

My wife had AmFam before we got married and they jerked her around over stupid stuff. I put her on my policy and dumped AmFam. I would only use them if I had no other choice

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Jamaica

your right they wont cover oem its only aftermarket for my insurance company.

puckshaw

Who is your insurance company? How much are you paying for that kind of coverage?