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Haven't got started much on the Stealth yet. Decided to put a little time/money into the Grand Prix so I know it's good to go for awhile. My reasoning there is if I can keep it going, then the money I save from not having a car payment will be money I can put into the Stealth. I figure $600 now, will save me thousands over the next year or so of no car note.
Well, I got a but up my butt and finally got some stuff done. Technically this happened over the last 2 days, but here we go.
I got the tank out! That was a pain, and Ill be replacing a few hoses...
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And I only broke 5 of the 6 studs holding the fuel hat on lol
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And then I got the assembly apart and almost put back together.
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But I have to say, my favorite part so far was testing out the clay bar for the first time, This pic was taken after a quick clean, clay bar and then a wipe down. I cant wait to see how much better I can get it.
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Hopefully I can keep the motivation up!
Reminds me of this
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Had a little fun with a few local 3s guys and a few EVO's after watching the movie...
Enjoy!
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fixed my fpr issue. Drives well now for the first time in a while :)
now just waiting for warmer weather to install front/rear poly mounts
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Need them headerz in!Quote:
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Weight reduction... :pQuote:
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Sadly that was all a result of my recent things that i did all over again. That wasn't all of it either. I'm on my 4th steering iteration and i also moved the engine up and back. LotQuote:
Originally Posted by DrGonzo
s of time lost but it done learned me well.
Picked up my trans today. Rode in FamilyMANs monster. Violent doesn't even begin to describe it. Not as fast as Ninja's VR4, but probably still the second quickest I've ever been in. Power comes on hard and just never let's up.
I took videos, but they don't adequately convey the speed. Sub 3 second 0-60 times. Just obscene.
Also, drove a VR4 today for the first time in probably a year when I stopped and saw Snook on the trip.
Looking forward to getting this rebuild done, today definitely reinvigorated my drive to have her running again.
Trying out a new weighted shift knob from my favorite dsm site.
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how puny :pQuote:
Originally Posted by fastfalcon94
Here's my new. 500grams. Machined it myself. Because I wanted a bigger one(that's what she said)
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But now the throws are too long so I need to get a shortshifter.
Anxious for the 4G videoes!
Falcon, your car is gorgeous. Always loved it. What brakes are those? BBK are sexy
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Thanks! They are airtekk. The fronts are 345mm 6 pots and the rear are 330 4 pot. They are the same caliper that other companies sell just with their own logo. (xyz racing, ksport etc..). Great product, but customer service of airtekk kind of sucks. I've been itching to drive the car. We just got 2 inches of snow last night in VT though:/
Here's a shot of the rear
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Finally got around to pulling the front rotors off. The wheel incident at NG13 left me with a flat spotted passenger side rotor. I also started prepping the hats for the new rotor install. Need to have things ready for cars and coffee next weekend.
Started to work a bit on the car getting it prepped for NG. Swapping out cams as the mis-match N/A - TT cams I think are what is responsible for the exhaust popping I am getting. Also throwing on my adjustable cams gears.
Replacing some squeaky pulleys
Dropping in new plugs and new OEM coil pack.
Pulling some dirty parts and getting them cleaned up and powder coated
Prepping the hood to get repainted and fixing a weld hump from the evil eye mod
Repainting the front bumper as it has some rock chips
Good times! It's been quite awhile since I've stuffed 4 adults (using the term loosely) into a 3S. Not sure how Snook even fit back there.Quote:
Originally Posted by sergechronos
Isn't it weird that it even moves under it's own power? If were to believe the haterz from last year, the 4 banger would be soooo slow and unresponsive. Oh and auto...gasp...blasphemy.
Decided that I am going to install AWS into the car. Got the rear pump rebuild kit coming from Japan land in 50 days. Going to ask Jim about the seals in the rear rack as far as sourcing them. It will be like a brand new AWS system once I am done. I need to get a hold of the 4 lines that run to the rear of the car. Going to have everything powder coated. How well would a coating of Rhino liner protect the steel hard lines for the AWS system?
Isn't Dave like 6'8"?Quote:
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Somewhere close
Wouldn't think of trying it, myself.
Almost the second-coolest thing about your car, after the motor.:p
Installed custom oil catch tank w/braided lines (made by bboyalan), o2 sensors, thermostat, MSD wires, NGK coppers, Ohhnoo's fuel loop, AC belt, brake Apexi boost gauge, upgraded wastegates (12psi), various rubber lines, and also did vacuum reduction, polished front and rear heat shield, and cruise control delete.
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Dash removal part 1 cause I'm missing tools to finish the job lol and the cup u see there punch the bold n screws right trough and write where they belong.
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I've been polishing more brackets & fasteners courtesy of my Thumbler's Tumbler...It certainly beats zinc plating & hand polishing the parts!! :D
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Originally Posted by Street_Chally73
Barrel Plating Clear Zinc FTW!! I got 50lbs done a few years back for like $80. Pretty much every bolt in the engine bay and some misc brackets.
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Definitely close. And he crammed in behind FamilyMAN, which must've made working that clutch pedal hard ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
We added about 430 pounds to the usual weight the car is moving. Still luridly fast. When I get home tonight or tomorrow I'll upload the videos.
Is the fastest four cylinder 3s that can carry four people.Quote:
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Debated a tumbler to clean everything up before sending off to platingQuote:
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Can you PM me details on who you used? The local places in TN I found flaked out on it, still very much on my to do listQuote:
Originally Posted by DrGonzo
Here is the company I used: United Metal Finishing, Inc. » Surface Treatments ? Electroplating ? Anodizing
They can be a little bit of a pain as they usually deal only on commercial stuff. They wanted me to set up an account and draft the money from my bank. Took a bit but I finally convinced them to take a check. Filled a large flat rate box full of hardware I cleaned in the blasting cabinet "Which took forever to blast a bunch of nuts and bolts".
I should sig that with "New record!"Quote:
Originally Posted by sergechronos
And then start selling the stuff for other people to do for well over market value.
Videos just got done uploading to YouTube. Bout to throw them in your thread.
Thanks! I'll give them a ring once I get the rest of this stuff squared away. Honestly, a lot of the chassis bolts are probably just going to be getting replaced. The amount of rust and corrosion on some of these is mind boggling.Quote:
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Today, I unloaded the trans and cleaned it off. Probably just going to leave it on the rolling cart for now, this bastard is heavy to have to move around on it's own. We didn't get home until about 1am, which is late for a couple who normally goes to bed around 10-1030.
Probably not going to do much else to the car stuff today. Trying to organize and clean stuff up, try to make room to fit everything. I've sold enough stuff (and reassembled enough stuff) that I now have space on my shelves in the parts room to fit some of my big tools that I don't use often enough to justify cluttering up the garage with. That should help. Need to get in there and start seriously cleaning stuff out. This lease runs out at the end of June and I should probably get packing this stuff up as I don't plan on staying here. Need to get the car ready to go onto a tow trailer.
I'm assuming rear subframe and trailing arms, front steering rack cross member and control arm, steering knuckle, hubs, the axle pieces to keep it from destroying the hub, and then probably put the OEM ECS struts back on for better ground clearance than the coil overs.
Bought it some tires to try out. Should be worth 4-8 seconds a lap.
Nothing till next Friday :/
Broke some parts I had hoped to sell when I bumped the hood (not installed) and it fell over onto some headlight parts. I then screamed obscenities and had a beer. Also, looked at some new recipes with bacon in prep for BRG this year. Baconhouse rules!
Prepped for valve stem seals tomorrow!
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I picked up this bad boy today to haul my car to NG and where ever else. No more having to rent Uhaul trailers are praying I make it without loosing a wheel!!
82" x 18', Tandem Dexter axles (3500 lb each), brake on one axle, dovetail, wood floor, heavy duty fenders/step, bearing buddies, Stow-able 5ft ramps, LED Lights.
Picked it up brand New for $1,900.00 out the door!!
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$1900 out the door!!!! That is a deal.. I picked up Wingnut's (same size, no dove) and he paid around 3k...
I wanna deal like that!!!
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I did that then shortly afterward my crank sensor failed. I don't remember if I have to take off the timing cog to replace the sensor. I hope not lol.
Yeah I was super excited to get it. Seeing as I would drop almost $600 renting a Uhaul for NG I just said screw it and bought one. Atleast now I have equity in something and not just pissing my money out the door renting.
Got it from a local Farm couple who has them made and sells them. So it's not a big name brand trailer so I'm actually paying for materials/labor and not a name. It is exactly what i need with no frills. I'll add a few things to it here and there like additional tie down points and maybe a hand winch.
No but you have to rotate the ninja star to clear the sensor.Quote:
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