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but if you did that, steve would have one less venue open to him; because, in his own words, "he wouldn't be a pioneer". never mind that your car will cost way less and be way faster--it's more important for steve to go off the beaten trail.Quote:
Originally Posted by J_Parker
p.s.
my $.02 is to buy a 99 base or 96 stealth base as a dd. :)
heres what i did yesterday, not bad considering the interior and doors were fully intact and only spent 3 hours on it.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f6...o/DSC01911.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f6...o/DSC01907.jpg
I've been looking for one, I could have had a 97 loaded SL a while back, but like a moron I turned the trade down.Quote:
Originally Posted by inperfectdarkness
Installed new air filter, sounds pretty badass. Need to adjust idle, install transfer case bracket, install HHH datalogger, and valve seals and lifters still on the to do list.
Doesn't it just sound cooler when the car sounds like it's sucking the air in?! I friggen love it!Quote:
Originally Posted by DK77
The sound combo of the intake, turbos, and exhaust is just sex!
Now I just need a beefy BOV
Put the finishing touches on the main wiring junction box I relocated yesterday. Also swapped the airbag out with a false cover and converted it into a J-Box cavity. I'm going to use it to cram all the modules in the drivers side and passenger side kick panels to make more leg room.
Still need to fab a plenum back in to reconnect the main blower fan to the main heat distribution core. I removed the A/C core and the box entirely and figured it would just be easier to make something. I may not come back with the 5hp denso heater blower motor. I think I may swap it out for a spal or setrab and just run fresh air defrost louvers (undecidied at the moment. I removed roughly 8lbs of wire and 2 lbs of electrcal tape in the process as well as another 40lbs or so (getting lighter everytime I work on it, probably roughly 3200lbs at the moment).
Getting the main J-box wiring and charging system relocated was huge upgrade for me. I'm guessing I can service the fuel filter in about 5 minutes now and probably drop the trans in an hour or less with all that crap out of the way. Things are right on schedule for completion by May 1st. Seats get templated and go in next.
A/C lines, core, and plenum removed
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/w...041211_005.jpg
Final mounting orientation and 1/2 way thru cutback an rewire
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/w...041211_001.jpg
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/w...041211_002.jpg
Finished with fabricating support bracket and testing all leads, car fires right up
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/w...041211_003.jpg
Final look when I re-mount glovebox
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/w...041211_004.jpg
Finished most everything up and then fired the car. Sounded perfect, not one problem with the wiring.
That looks really good man, were you able to retain the liner for the glove compartment with the fuse box in there? I'm hoping to get this done on mine sometime soon (when I finish up the Soarer).
Bought anti-seize and swapped my bad o2 sensor. Still runs like a piece of shit, surprise. I hate this car.
..Nothing havnt even laid my eyes on it in at least 6 weeks. Battery is likely dead and its covered in dust.
Jason
I installed a brand new precat on the spyder, the 2nd to last one in this country!
2nd to last spyder as in origination date, or 2nd to last precat?Quote:
Originally Posted by DuTTch
Locked myself out... managed to open it with some embarrassment as it was parked on the side of a busy campus road...
what do you think?Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Fast
Both??? :bigthumb:
looked at it... and a tear formed. But today i will attempt to replace anymore burnt wire in my harness.
Neglected the bitch!
I thought about opening my garage....then just walked past.
Drove it to mates, watched the V8s and the Formula 1, then drove to dinner then drove home. Loves the cool evening air. Just wants to rev :p
Fitted my Twin Walbros today, getting ready for drag racing next Sunday hopefully!. Haven`t driven it yet..
GTOJOE, ready to hide your car from the weather again?
Trade?Quote:
Originally Posted by CoopKill
What wheather? the sun is shining here for once :p has done for the last 4 days.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR2
Installed my Tein S Techs and rear camber arms.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6183493_n.jpg
they are saying more flood warnings :)Quote:
Originally Posted by GTOJOE
that bitch looks gorgeous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Polygon
I stared at the key gouges in my door, teared a bit, and walked back to my room.
Man your s techs got her low! Mine look to be about 1/2 to 1 inch higher...Quote:
Originally Posted by Polygon
I rebuilt and polished this bitch... took a picture and then polished it some more. And after it sat on my coffee table for a week, I finally got around to installing it. I really need to take a picture with the car out in the sun, but this will have to due for now.
http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/p...tlebody004.jpg
http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/p...shedTB002s.jpg
Shiny!
-Chris
i could use one of those to match the plenum. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dbest671
nice man. looks good. I walked by mine twice today in the garage
Degreased and powerwashed the fuck outof the engine bay. It's now ready for some high gloss black with the implant of subframeage engine bits.
Looks good, Clint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Polygon
Putting mine on this week, hopefully.
Took my '99 wing off the car. Filled the coolant...again!
Thanks man! If it makes you feel any better it's got some paint flaws as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocHoliday
Really?Quote:
Originally Posted by CoopKill
I wonder why. I measured and they lowered the front almost 1 1/2 inches and the rear was about 1 1/4 inches.
Sweet!Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
You'll love em' man! I wanted to just sit there and stare at it. The car went from awkward to sexy. I've got a tip for you though. I really only needed the spring compressor to the front springs off.
Won my autocross by over 2 seconds (for my class)
If I had my Hoosiers and was able to run in the dry part of the day I would of been competing for FTD.
I put a nice shiny 3sx radiator cover on my coolant cap on my 95 base.
Turned out great! do you have a before vs after (other than your sig pic?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Polygon
Yep!Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Fast
Before:
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6488445_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3423364_n.jpg
After:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7099631_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6183493_n.jpg