New to HAI, not to CO

[Skaterkid]

Hey all, just making my entrance here.
A little about me: I've been a car guy since I was born literally, and while I was a Z28 guy as a kid, I've now grown into a serious import guy. I'm a little short on practical experience (lack of funds), but I'm about to embark on some serious upgrades. I currently go to the Colorado School of Mines, studying to be a Mech. Engineer. I've got quite a bit of knowledge about tuning Isuzu's, DSM's, and Nissans.

Now about my car: First car, bought for me by my parents (I'm the oldest, I needed to drive the young'uns around). It's a 90 Geo Storm GSi, and currently has a CAI and a 2.5 inch exhaust. Soon, (like in a month) I will be installing a turbo kit and will be running 7-9 psi of boost on 9.8 compression. I also plan to put coil-overs and higher damping shocks. I'm probably going to be making a custom rear anti-roll bar in the future.

The turbo kit will be upgraded with a larger downpipe, and water spraying the I/C.

So, if any of you are in Golden or Longmont, feel free to drop me a line.

[stu]

I was going to rip on you for having such a large exhaust, but since you're going turbo, never mind. I am curious how a downpipe is an upgrade rather than a necessity though. Do you live at Mines?

Oh yeah, isn't Longmont like 40 minutes away from Golden? IT is whenever I make the drive. Ahhh, wait a minute, I think I figured it out, you live in Longmont and drive to Golden? Ouch.

[LeonZ]

welcome to HAI

[Skaterkid]

The downpipe is going to be an upgrade from the one that I am about to acquire. The stock one is 2in, I think, I'm going weld up a 2.5 for better spool and power. Sorry about the confusion.

And about the exhaust, it actually adds more power than the 2.25 in one avalible for my car. If you want I can provide a link

And, no I don't live at Mines, but I live about a mile away in an apartment complex.

And no, I don't make the commute (god shoot me). I'm in Longmont once a week to mow lawns (39 bucks for an hour's work isn't bad) and to get food from my parents.

[prkrnt]

Welcome to the HAI. Try and come out to the group meet on Sunday night in Boulder...here is the link http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=13626.

[djet820]

Originally posted by Skaterkid
and to get food from my parents.

Hell yeah!! welcome aboard

[Skaterkid]

Gotta save money for parts somehow:D

[V8SpankR]

Welcome.

Back in '93 I bought a Storm GSi brand new and while it was fun for a while I just wanted a bigger car and something I could drive all year since at the time it would be my main car and that's how I ended up with a DSM

The Storm actually was a really good handler in stock trim and I ran a 17.3@79mph at Bandi back in '93 and at that time I think I was the only import/compact car there that day.

[Robie]

Yo,
Glad you found this place!

Robie

[garria]

Welcome to HAI. My step mother has a gsi and I must say they are fast little cars. And they are a high reving engine.

[Skaterkid]

What up Rob? Storms can represent HAI now! Just kidding. And unfortunately I'm going to have to give up 500 rpm on my redline for boost. Oh well, its worth it!;)

[stu]

Robbie: I was just thinking about you the other day. I was saying, I wonder where that Storm/Impulse guy went off to.

[Mark_H]

Did I run into you at TEC in Golden a long time ago?
Just curious. I was in there buying some parts and talked to somebody building a turbo Storm.
Mark

[Skaterkid]

No, you probably talked to my buddy Brandon. He's got a turbo AWD Storm. He goes to TEC for flanges and stuff. I still haven't found the place, but will need to go there when I want to make a new downpipe.

[Brandon]

word. that was me....

BTW Mark, thanx for not announcing anything on here. i didn't really want anyone to know anything atleast until it was running again.

[Robie]

Originally posted by stu
Robbie: I was just thinking about you the other day. I was saying, I wonder where that Storm/Impulse guy went off to.

I'm still here. . .just mainly a lurker:M:

Robie

[csu01civic]

wow..youre name is robie too...and its spelled just like my name....weird

[B20civic]

where in longmont are you. i have a friend that has/had a turbo storm sohc :o

[Skaterkid]

My parents house is off of Airport road on the west side of Longmont. I went to Westview and Niwot, if that helps. I never knew of anyone having a turbo SOHC in Longmont.

[phil]

welcome to the board. hope you enjoy your stay, and make sure top tip the waitress...

[B20civic]

Originally posted by Skaterkid
My parents house is off of Airport road on the west side of Longmont. I went to Westview and Niwot, if that helps. I never knew of anyone having a turbo SOHC in Longmont. i went to westview. i live at mtn. view and airport :o





it was a black 90' i think. its a pos :o

[Skaterkid]

If you live on Mtn View and Airport you've seen me. I'm the kid in the teal Storm with the exhaust on it. I drive up Mtn. View once a week to mow lawns up by the golf course. And the turbo SOHC has a huge wing, stripes and is lowered right?

[B20civic]

Originally posted by Skaterkid
If you live on Mtn View and Airport you've seen me. I'm the kid in the teal Storm with the exhaust on it. I drive up Mtn. View once a week to mow lawns up by the golf course. And the turbo SOHC has a huge wing, stripes and is lowered right? yeah, i've seen your car. i remember :D



nah that is some mexicans storm :o



my friends was black, with a supra wing. this was 2-3 years back :o

[CSMsi311]

Welcome to the site.

I saw this post, but never did read it. What year are you? I'm the guy at school with the blue si. I think I have seen your car. I guess i should pay more attention to the new members coming in.

let me know if you need any help with the car. I can turn a wrench or something.
Jason

[Skaterkid]

I'm a sophmore. And I've probably seen your car too, there aren't more than two blue Si's at school to begin with.

[CSMsi311]

I think there use to be 3 blue ones. One guy was on my dorm floor and he transferred and the other was a chick, but i haven't seen her around lately.

[Canuck]

Hey,

I go to mines too. I have a black maxima.

By the TEC is on S. Golden Rd. across from King suppers

Jason

[Skaterkid]

Hey Canuck, you live in Summit View right? Ever see (or hear) a teal Storm GSi, that's me.

[Canuck]

Originally posted by Skaterkid
Hey Canuck, you live in Summit View right? Ever see (or hear) a teal Storm GSi, that's me.

I see you all the time.

[Skaterkid]

I like your car, the rims and tailights kick ass. Is it a stick?

[Canuck]

Originally posted by Skaterkid
I like your car, the rims and tailights kick ass. Is it a stick?

Yeah its a stick. I have suprised a few unsuspecting people with it;)

[Skaterkid]

You'll have to show it to me sometime. And good pic on getting a stick. Turns those Maxima's into serious sleepers.

[Skaterkid]

I was an awesome noob.

[Dave_L]

Bumping your own thread...what will the n00bs do next. ;)

[Skaterkid]

Bump everyone elses?

[Weston]

:rofl:

[Dave_L]

Touche! :D

[Conrad]

:rofl:

[Kwando]

whats with these fags resurrecting old threads... ban them

[Skaterkid]

I wanted to remind people how cool I was as a noob. What's wrong with that?

[STIBungy]

I remember Canuck.

[Skaterkid]

I remember riding in his RX7. That car was shockingly fast and he could drive it sideways for way longer than I felt comfortable. After riding in that car I'll have to buy one someday.

[-=[Juztin]=-]

hahaha I remember when Jason spun that sucker out and almost wrecked in front of me on our Evergreen cruise. Wonder if he ended up in Canada...