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 Nov 7, 2018 - 5:26 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
CLEAN YO WHEELS.
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Nov 7, 2018 - 9:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Brakes look great dude. Good work.
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Nov 8, 2018 - 2:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
the design of those poly bushings aren't very well made.
this design below is from the guy in russia who rebuilds the superstrut parts and uses poly bushings on the banana arm in various colors. as you can see it just about (90%) replicates the oem design in that the poly bushing doesnt physically touch the control arm so it will not bind up.....  superstrut rebuilt poly bushings by Justin Towers, on Flickr
This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Nov 8, 2018 - 3:08 AM -------------------- Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle parts
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Nov 8, 2018 - 3:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yup, generally the only time you want poly as a suspension bushing is if there's only one axis of motion. Multiple axes then rubber is your best bet usually, that or you're baller and get Johnny joints.
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Nov 8, 2018 - 12:42 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Nov 7, 2018 - 4:26 PM)  CLEAN YO WHEELS. It’s that worthless time of year where cleaning the car lasts about a day so I’m only cleaning the exterior about once a month. You should see the brake dust on the front wheels... QUOTE (enderswift @ Nov 7, 2018 - 8:39 PM) Brakes look great dude. Good work. I machined rear 205 rotors 2 times now and never had an issue I’m probably going to take these off and get them turned. The pitting really isn’t that deep but I suspect it’s deeoer than should reasonably be removed. It is an eyesore though so reducing it would be nice. Surprisingly it’s not causing any issues with noise or otherwise, just far from pretty. QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ 8, 2018 - 1:47 AM) the design of those poly bushings aren't very well made. this design below is from the guy in russia who rebuilds the superstrut parts and uses poly bushings on the banana arm in various colors. as you can see it just about (90%) replicates the oem design in that the poly bushing doesnt physically touch the control arm so it will not bind up..... superstrut rebuilt poly bushings by Justin Towers, on FlickrI agree. These high mileage used control arms are much tighter than the poly bushings were. All three sets I’ve had when brand new still wouldn’t sit properly in my control arms. Maybe if my car was a lot lower with stiff suspension so the control arms could sit level, I wouldn’t have an issue. It’s great that they are working out well for others but they simply didn’t work out for me. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Nov 8, 2018 - 4:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you can even find anyone that'll turn rotors these days, used to all the O'Reilly stores did but seems they're more few and far between now. Also was just thinking, might consider getting an adjustable proportioning valve so you can set up the brake bias to perfection. Since really any time you change out to something not o.e. or even all o.e. as is from factory you really should get one. Hell some cars can use them even 100% stock from the factory like the earlier Miatas.
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Dec 22, 2018 - 7:29 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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Dec 22, 2018 - 9:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 26, '12 From Atlanta Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow, awesome!
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Dec 22, 2018 - 10:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
that's why **** doesn't get done around there.
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Dec 22, 2018 - 10:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
TWINS are TWINS
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If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Dec 23, 2018 - 12:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '09 From Millard, Omaha, Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
"LoOk aT mE i GoT a gT-FoUR!"
Very nice, but very jealous. Lol |
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Dec 23, 2018 - 12:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
QUOTE (navseal345 @ Dec 22, 2018 - 11:02 PM) "LoOk aT mE i GoT a gT-FoUR!" Very nice, but very jealous. Lol Lol -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Dec 23, 2018 - 12:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 9, '16 From Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
MADDDD JELLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYY. Congrats though bro. I hope to find one in the same color one day too!
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Dec 23, 2018 - 11:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
fake! it's photoshop. although a very good photoshop. lol
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Dec 23, 2018 - 8:57 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Picture from when we picked the GT4 up:
 Spent the day detailing the ‘Four. Made some definite improvements. It’s not perfect but I’m unwilling to wet sand any more because I have no way of knowing how much clear coat is left. Before:  After:  Degreased the engine bay, wet sanded where necessary, buffed the entire car, detailed the interior, and spent all day checking everything out. The wiper arms had some rust on them so I gave them a coat of POR15 top coat.   Just took some general pictures.     
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Dec 23, 2018 - 10:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
very nice improvements. a little love goes a long way.
that thing is just begging for a c-one lip. 
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Dec 24, 2018 - 10:51 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 30, '16 From wild 100's, South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
and the fun $$$ begins.
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Dec 24, 2018 - 11:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
You owe yourself some fanfare, that is ridiculous.
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Dec 24, 2018 - 1:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
that Por15 says "For professional use only."
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1993.5 Toyota Supra ....with stuff.... ....sorta broken.... 1998 Toyota Celica ....this one, too, has stuff.... ....broken....yeah...definitely broken.... |
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Dec 24, 2018 - 2:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 26, '09 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Looks awesome man! It was a pleasure meeting you and Bridgette along with the Supra. Good people with cool cars!
Those wipers always annoyed me. Now I get to watch you do all the things I wanted to do lol enjoy it! -------------------- |
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