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I originally ordered my Stage 1 kit from Steadman back on July 1st. It took quite a while to get the kit and I've had a couple of issues with it but everyone on the forum has been extremely gracious in helping me out.
I am new to turbos so if you see something that looks off please feel free to point it out. I am not yet finished with the build but I have a really good start on it. I will keep updating this thread with photos as I progress. I have used quite a few ideas that I have seen others here on the forum do. I would like to thank BigRod1300 for his build thread as it helped be immensely to further my own build.
I am posting this in hopes that it may in some small way inspire someone else to build or possibly answer some question you may be too embarrassed to ask (I know I had a few that were no brainers).
So here we go!!!
I ordered the stage one kit from Steadman Motorsports. I was extremely interested in the RCC kit but figured that Steadman's kit was similar to it at about 3/4 the price. Now part of me has been kicking myself in the butt for not doing the RCC kit.
On one hand I had to wait quite a bit longer for the kit, some of the parts were not what I considered up to par (I will show what I changed), and come to find out the install instructions on Steadman’s site are not for his kit, which is a topic in itself (They keep telling me they are in the middle of an install CD, like RCC). To Steadman’s credit, he will answer any question that you have if you give him some time to get back to you via e-mail. I have called numerous times and rarely received help over the phone (I'm really not fond of their secretary). The few times I did get Jay on the phone he was extremely helpful and willing to answer all of my "stupid" questions. I am not yet convinced on the actual turbo that I received. I had done some research and was told the turbo Steadman uses is a Master Power, but I'm not so sure about that after seeing the turbo I have and pictures of other Master Power turbos. The turbo I received does not have Master Power on the charge side like I have seen in photos. I am hoping and praying that it isn't Chinese. I don't think that it would be simply because of the builds I have heard of coming out of Steadmans'. I don't think that their shop would jeopardize their reputation by selling cheap turbo systems that would most certainly fail. The next time I get someone on the phone I will make sure to ask exactly what turbo they are using.
Now on the other hand, I have done quite a bit to this kit that I received. I am glad that I saved some cash because I have put a whole lot more into this kit than I expected (not just the kit but additions to my bike that I feel may be needed). I look at the RCC kit and I would have wanted to do almost all of the same things but would not have been able to.
I believe that with a good tune I should be looking at somewhere around 225-250 hp. I have seen some difference in what other stage 1 systems have been putting out so I am not sure exactly what she will make. I was assuming from the get go that the first thing done with the bike when I finish it is the tune. I live in NC and have a couple of different options for a tune. I have been told that there are some pretty reputable tuners here in NC but I have elected to take my bike to Powerhouse in NY. I originally purchased the bike new off the floor in Long Island so I don't see the problem heading back up that way to complete my build. I based this decision on talking to 4 different tuners. I think the thing that I have been most concerned with was the tune. It's a little scary putting a chunk of your hard earned money into your baby and handing her off to someone that may not treat her how you would like her to be treated. I felt extremely comfortable with Frank after getting off the phone with him. After talking with him I could immediately tell that he would take care of me and my bike. He didn't have the attitude that he was better than me because I had a couple of silly questions and he knew more, that scores highly in my book. I can see from the forum how he treats his bike and customers, and he has excellent reviews here....So I was Sold!
This is how my bike sat before I started.
2007 Hayabusa - I had powder coated the rear sets, passenger pegs, sprocket, brake bar, painted master cylinder, painted fairing bolts (I paint these because they are easy to touch up if you nick them and look the same as power coat when done properly). Aftermarket grab bars, Puig DB windscreen, mirror block off's, smoked front headlight cover. Wave Rotors are eBay specials that work pretty well, I think I paid $190 for all 3 after a buddy of mine suggested them. I installed the Powers Stunt Works Race Railz (which I feel protect the bike much better) and a rear view camera system by Motional Eyes with a 7 inch LCD display and night vision (works great when you don't have any mirrors). Motional Eyes - A Rear-View Camera Solution for ALL Sport Bikes
Bike is lit with lights from Joe Florida’s 96 LED sportbike kit with remote
Led Accent Lights Motorcycle Led Lights Motorcle Accent Ligths Motorcycle Led Lights Motorcle Lights Led Motorcycle Accent Led Lights
I am new to turbos so if you see something that looks off please feel free to point it out. I am not yet finished with the build but I have a really good start on it. I will keep updating this thread with photos as I progress. I have used quite a few ideas that I have seen others here on the forum do. I would like to thank BigRod1300 for his build thread as it helped be immensely to further my own build.
I am posting this in hopes that it may in some small way inspire someone else to build or possibly answer some question you may be too embarrassed to ask (I know I had a few that were no brainers).
So here we go!!!
I ordered the stage one kit from Steadman Motorsports. I was extremely interested in the RCC kit but figured that Steadman's kit was similar to it at about 3/4 the price. Now part of me has been kicking myself in the butt for not doing the RCC kit.
On one hand I had to wait quite a bit longer for the kit, some of the parts were not what I considered up to par (I will show what I changed), and come to find out the install instructions on Steadman’s site are not for his kit, which is a topic in itself (They keep telling me they are in the middle of an install CD, like RCC). To Steadman’s credit, he will answer any question that you have if you give him some time to get back to you via e-mail. I have called numerous times and rarely received help over the phone (I'm really not fond of their secretary). The few times I did get Jay on the phone he was extremely helpful and willing to answer all of my "stupid" questions. I am not yet convinced on the actual turbo that I received. I had done some research and was told the turbo Steadman uses is a Master Power, but I'm not so sure about that after seeing the turbo I have and pictures of other Master Power turbos. The turbo I received does not have Master Power on the charge side like I have seen in photos. I am hoping and praying that it isn't Chinese. I don't think that it would be simply because of the builds I have heard of coming out of Steadmans'. I don't think that their shop would jeopardize their reputation by selling cheap turbo systems that would most certainly fail. The next time I get someone on the phone I will make sure to ask exactly what turbo they are using.
Now on the other hand, I have done quite a bit to this kit that I received. I am glad that I saved some cash because I have put a whole lot more into this kit than I expected (not just the kit but additions to my bike that I feel may be needed). I look at the RCC kit and I would have wanted to do almost all of the same things but would not have been able to.
I believe that with a good tune I should be looking at somewhere around 225-250 hp. I have seen some difference in what other stage 1 systems have been putting out so I am not sure exactly what she will make. I was assuming from the get go that the first thing done with the bike when I finish it is the tune. I live in NC and have a couple of different options for a tune. I have been told that there are some pretty reputable tuners here in NC but I have elected to take my bike to Powerhouse in NY. I originally purchased the bike new off the floor in Long Island so I don't see the problem heading back up that way to complete my build. I based this decision on talking to 4 different tuners. I think the thing that I have been most concerned with was the tune. It's a little scary putting a chunk of your hard earned money into your baby and handing her off to someone that may not treat her how you would like her to be treated. I felt extremely comfortable with Frank after getting off the phone with him. After talking with him I could immediately tell that he would take care of me and my bike. He didn't have the attitude that he was better than me because I had a couple of silly questions and he knew more, that scores highly in my book. I can see from the forum how he treats his bike and customers, and he has excellent reviews here....So I was Sold!
This is how my bike sat before I started.
2007 Hayabusa - I had powder coated the rear sets, passenger pegs, sprocket, brake bar, painted master cylinder, painted fairing bolts (I paint these because they are easy to touch up if you nick them and look the same as power coat when done properly). Aftermarket grab bars, Puig DB windscreen, mirror block off's, smoked front headlight cover. Wave Rotors are eBay specials that work pretty well, I think I paid $190 for all 3 after a buddy of mine suggested them. I installed the Powers Stunt Works Race Railz (which I feel protect the bike much better) and a rear view camera system by Motional Eyes with a 7 inch LCD display and night vision (works great when you don't have any mirrors). Motional Eyes - A Rear-View Camera Solution for ALL Sport Bikes
Bike is lit with lights from Joe Florida’s 96 LED sportbike kit with remote
Led Accent Lights Motorcycle Led Lights Motorcle Accent Ligths Motorcycle Led Lights Motorcle Lights Led Motorcycle Accent Led Lights
