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Carbotech pads arrived today.
Removed Expo 9 #s from windshield and washed the R....awaiting E10 #s

all this talk makes me want to run!

still working on my prepz. assuming the new timing belt isn't too loose and nothing leaks I should be good.. have no time those since I have a business trip coming up.

one pic from some prepz.

Still have a few more items to work on... but this one is done.

Dave-ROR wrote:still working on my prepz. assuming the new timing belt isn't too loose and nothing leaks I should be good.. have no time those since I have a business trip coming up.

Did it need replacing? A new TB was installed on that car about a year and a half ago.

Dual whitey's, NICE!

I'm trying to get car all done in time... assuming I do.. I'll be buying someones spot that is for sale (hopefully).

At worst... I'll throw a stock header on it and run NA. Ugh.

Splitime wrote:I'm trying to get car all done in time... assuming I do.. I'll be buying someones spot that is for sale (hopefully).

At worst... I'll throw a stock header on it and run NA. Ugh.

NA yo!

Splitime wrote: At worst... I'll throw a stock header on it and run NA. Ugh.

This is what I'm pushing for

get RIGHT wrote:

Dave-ROR wrote:still working on my prepz. assuming the new timing belt isn't too loose and nothing leaks I should be good.. have no time those since I have a business trip coming up.

Did it need replacing? A new TB was installed on that car about a year and a half ago.

According to Larkin it was last done when he misshifted at MAM in 04 or 05. Granted I haven't looked through the receipts, so I was basing that maintenance on what he told me. I kept the old belt as a spare, so if nothing else, I'll have a good spare sitting around, or if it's really only 1.5 years old I can throw it on the GS-R to replace it's 8 year old belt

The head is definately shaved on the car.

Still working on mine, need to flush brake fluid, change the oil, and switch wheels. Anybody have a link to the tech inspection form? I must have missed it

Bit the bullet and registered... now I have a whole 1 day to get my car from up north and get it ready....

-Harness
-oil change

My updated list...

So i had a bit of an issue w/ my workstation at home. I was in the middle of editing videos and the hard drive died The good news is that all of the raw vids are backed up, so I'll get back on that hopefully this weekend.

Also, my oil temp gauge came in yesterday, so I'm gonna try and install it tomorrow when I go visit the car at the body shop to take care of mechanical issues...

To do before expo:

- New calipers all the way around
- new front rotors, new pads all the way around (Carbotech XP-10 fronts, Stoptech rears)
- Driver's side axle rebuild
- Axle seal replacement (both sides)
- Adjust V-bands on vibrant to help prevent sway bar / muffler contact (really annoying BTW)
- replace rear, driver side LCA shock bolt (seems to have come a bit loose and seized in that position)
- brake fluid flush w/ Motul RBF600
- get car back from body shop
- take car to vinyl guy
- get car back from vinyl guy
- drive to expo (after packing, of course)

Oh, and first of many Hyperfest vids!

This week I have installed:

-Transmission, Torco RTF, and related components
-HardRace Front Sway Endlinks
-Full-Race traction bar setup (and then reinstalled with the correct angle)
-Brake fuild flush and bleed
-ABS Delete plugs, secondary 02 plug
-Zip-tied front bumper (for show points)
-Tried to install shifter grommet (wrong piece )
-Driven the car to test.

What I lack:
-Install wing
-Cornerweight
-Alignment
-Country Club Malt Liquor

coolhandluke wrote:-Country Club Malt Liquor

I know who i am hanging out with

AssPenny wrote:

coolhandluke wrote:Shiner Bock

I know who i am hanging out with

Fixed.

Blew my Mazdacomp diff up in the spec miata at Autobahn last weekend. In the process of swapping in either an open or viscous unit for the expo!

Also need to get the passenger seat and harness installed.

Need to replace a tie rod and possibly a wheel bearing in the tow vehicle.

Need to replace a wheel bearing and hub on the trailer... the bearing ate a zirk fitting

But other than all that, im ready to go. Lol.

I just made a list and its no where near as bad as i thought it would be:

Bed in my new pads when they get here
bleed brakes
change oil/filter
flush coolant
change trans fluid
new spark plugs
fix my brake ducts
paint some stuff
new wipers/windex (just in case)

coolhandluke wrote: What I lack:
-Install wing
-Cornerweight
-Alignment
-New rotors, bed in XR3's
-Find rear GTS pads
-Clean windshield + Rain-X
-Country Club Malt Liquor

Jack reminded me of some items.

AssPenny wrote: I know who i am hanging out with

coolhandluke: Let me know how the Torco RTF feels. I tried some Torco MTF at the recommendation of another Honda guys and noticed stiffer shifting a slight 3rd gear grind. Back to Honda MTF now with no problems.

This will be my third batch of Torco RTF. It does require a tad bit more to engage on the street, but it is designed to hold up to the higher temps of track use. The trans fluid I had in before this was Torco MTF.

coolhandluke wrote: What I lack:
-Install wing
-Cornerweight
-Alignment
-Country Club Malt Liquor

And bring me yuengling. Im deprived out here

Oh you know it.

That's a good point...would love it if someone could bring me a case of Yuengling. I will pay. Bottles please

Yuengling grows on trees here...just remind me, srsly