View Poll Results: Kraftworks Super Charger of the 09+ GE Fit ....Yes or No
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Yes or No....Kraftwerks Super Charger 09+ GE Fit
#43
Well hes seen this thread https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/kraf...80-09-kit.html
And someone linked to this thread in that one...
And someone linked to this thread in that one...
#49
I have seen a massive two GE show cars here in the states, and neither was rocking anything that impressive. And now we as a forum are having to practically beg for KW to bring out a kit. Tuning cars in the middle of a recession is going to be hard, but where is the love from our domestic parts manufacturers. We cant stimulate economic growth if American aftermarket manufacturers wont make anything worth buying.
#51
So come on manufacturers!
#52
The GD established itself well overseas. Heck I knew about it well before it ever came stateside. And I read how competent of a track car it was, and the tuning going on overseas, yadda yadda.
It made sense that when it finally arrived in late 06 to the US market, most of the overseas manufacturers would already have begun revamping their parts to fit the US specs, or since some parts fit without modification, they were already available when the cars drove off the lot. And, skunk2, kraftwerks/jackson racing, already all big in the Honda scene - had a no brainer in front of them.
Not so with the GE. I don't know specific timelines but the model was introduced in Japan not that far ahead of the U.S. Tuners there are still figuring it out. It's a new platform. Until we see a well established aftermarket support system from the Asian market, we won't see many companies stateside jump on the wagon.
Plus the GE may become just as popular as the GD is but it's new features, options, size, etc. are beginning to cater to demographics that are not shared by performance aftermarket companies (i.e. it's targeted at fuel use conscious commuters, families looking for an alternative to the minivan or midsized SUV, etc.) whereas the GD, while marketed as an economy fuel saver space maximizer type car, the tuner demographic was already WELL aware of it's off road/race capabilities. The GE doesn't have that pedigree yet. Sure Mugen and Spoon and J's grabbed them up and are working on them but like mentioned above nothing substantial has come up - YET.
I'm sure if kraftwerks doesn't manufacture a kit, expect to see some turbo setups in the coming years, once they can get around all he sophisticated electronics.
But, in the end - I'm all for the GE owners to get in on the fun. (but knowing boost is fun is hypothetical since I've yet to experience it)
It made sense that when it finally arrived in late 06 to the US market, most of the overseas manufacturers would already have begun revamping their parts to fit the US specs, or since some parts fit without modification, they were already available when the cars drove off the lot. And, skunk2, kraftwerks/jackson racing, already all big in the Honda scene - had a no brainer in front of them.
Not so with the GE. I don't know specific timelines but the model was introduced in Japan not that far ahead of the U.S. Tuners there are still figuring it out. It's a new platform. Until we see a well established aftermarket support system from the Asian market, we won't see many companies stateside jump on the wagon.
Plus the GE may become just as popular as the GD is but it's new features, options, size, etc. are beginning to cater to demographics that are not shared by performance aftermarket companies (i.e. it's targeted at fuel use conscious commuters, families looking for an alternative to the minivan or midsized SUV, etc.) whereas the GD, while marketed as an economy fuel saver space maximizer type car, the tuner demographic was already WELL aware of it's off road/race capabilities. The GE doesn't have that pedigree yet. Sure Mugen and Spoon and J's grabbed them up and are working on them but like mentioned above nothing substantial has come up - YET.
I'm sure if kraftwerks doesn't manufacture a kit, expect to see some turbo setups in the coming years, once they can get around all he sophisticated electronics.
But, in the end - I'm all for the GE owners to get in on the fun. (but knowing boost is fun is hypothetical since I've yet to experience it)
#54
I don't see how turbo applications will become available for the GE8. The thing about the Kraftwerks kit is that it is basically plug and play, and it is well supported by the company. This is my daily driver, and I would ONLY consider a Kraftwerks SC kit. They have built a nice name for themself on this forum.
Also, I can't plug ang play with a turbocharger when the head has an intergrated exhaust manifold. So eff that.
Also, I can't plug ang play with a turbocharger when the head has an intergrated exhaust manifold. So eff that.
#59
Cause civics are ugly. Why would you need an LSD and suspension for ~150whp. These are just bolt on and go for GD's.
#60
So GE owners, please find sometime to personally call/e-mail/contact Oscar Jr. @ Kraftwerks and express your interest!!!