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 May 18, 2011 - 8:33 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
QUOTE (Culpable04 @ May 18, 2011 - 9:30 PM)  sadly it is, I was on the left lane on route 17, when a white SUV in hte middle lane, cut me off, I touched the brakes and the car hydroplaned and spun out, hit hte curb, took a bus stop shelter off and came to a stop, after I got the car home I inspected and seems like the chassis is pretty damaged, the rear hatch has gaps on both sides and closes crocked, so I'm assuming tomorrow the insurance guy will total it. in any case, before anyone ask, no I wont part the car out, I will buy it back from the insurance company and try to find a clean shell to start over. A car is a car, but we are all glad youre ok! -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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May 18, 2011 - 9:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
F*cking sheet that's something, Stevenson. Best of luck resolving it, what a shame though...
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May 19, 2011 - 2:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
Got my flywheel back today from the machine shop... not a bad way to invest $50
From this:  To this:  More details here: Tranny Swap -------------------- |
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May 19, 2011 - 5:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Tried to install my fogs today, only to have one of the bolts that secure the brackets to the crash bar snap off....
 I threw a lot of sh!t around. So reluctantly I put everything back together, and now I need to find a way to extract that bolt.
-------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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May 19, 2011 - 5:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
wow Stevenson, glad you're ok.
Looking forward to seeind v 2.0 -------------------- |
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May 19, 2011 - 6:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 55 (100%) |
that sucks stevenson, glad you are ok.
-------------------- JDM guy made me do it.
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May 19, 2011 - 6:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 9, '07 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Today I ordered new engine mounts, sparkplugs and thermostat. Will be changing all that out next week.
QUOTE (Culpable04 @ May 18, 2011 - 9:30 PM) sadly it is, I was on the left lane on route 17, when a white SUV in hte middle lane, cut me off, I touched the brakes and the car hydroplaned and spun out, hit hte curb, took a bus stop shelter off and came to a stop, after I got the car home I inspected and seems like the chassis is pretty damaged, the rear hatch has gaps on both sides and closes crocked, so I'm assuming tomorrow the insurance guy will total it. in any case, before anyone ask, no I wont part the car out, I will buy it back from the insurance company and try to find a clean shell to start over. Wow, glad you are ok man. Also glad you aren't parting out the car, keep the dream alive 
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May 19, 2011 - 6:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Even though i dont know you, sucks to hear that your car got totaled...BUT, on a positive note, would be great to see your next build thread ^_^
Btw, today i continued to Spec out by engine build. Somehow im keeping the cost right under 10k...although i know ill end up spending an extra 2k on little things that come up, but meh, thats all part of planning right? here is the list..if you want PM what you think is un-neccessary...or any tips/ideas...its just a rough list right now anyways...still a year out before i start on this... 2012 engine build BOTTOM END Moroso Drag Race Oil Pan Toyota MR2 MR-2 3SGTE 2.0L Turbo = 350 ARP Main Studs Toyota MR2 Celica 3SGE 3SGTE 2.0L = 100 ARP Headstuds Toyota MR2 Celica 3SGE 3SGTE 2.0L = 150 GENUINE TOYOTA CRANKSHAFT BEARING KIT = 30.00 GENUINE TOYOTA PISTON BEARINGS KIT = 78.00 CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER = 46.00 Cometic Complete Bottom End Gasket Kit 3SGE 3SGTE MR2 Celica = 63 Cometic Headgasket Toyota 3SGE 3SGTE MR2 Celica 2.0L = 100 252062 3SGTE 86.50mm (.020" 1.0mm overbore) = 785.00 Total = 1702.00 TOP END Kelford 258/258 Turbo Cams 3SGE 3SGTE MR2 Celica Gen2/Gen3 = 550 Brian Crower Single Valvesprings Ti Retainers Toyota 3SGT 3SGTE = 217 Brian Crower Stainless Steel Valves Toyota 3SGT 3SGTE MR2 Celica = 287 Supertech Valve Seals Toyota 3SGE 3SGT 3SGTE MR2 Celica = 20 AEM Cam Gears = 132.00 ATSRACING phenolic intake spacer = 85 ST246/3SGTE cylinder head gasket kit (PN - 04112-74860) = TBD GENUINE TOYOTA VALVE LIFTERS = 37.00 Total = 1291 TURBO http://www.emspowered.com/storefront/index.php?main_ page=product_info&cPath=61_62_64_118&products_id=474 EMS Borgwarner Turbo kit above = 3770 FUELING Gen III TFFR Polished w/ Delphi 96 lb/hr Inj. + Clips = 721. 3S-GTE Gen III w/ Injector O-rings = 20 SX 15404-9 EFI Regulator (AN-6)= 148 Standard Kit - Universal with mounting plate = 197 Aeromotive fuel pump = 180 Total = 1266 COOLING Mishimoto aluminum radiator = 360.00 Dual electric fans = TBD Swirl pot/header tank = TBD/?? silicone radiator hoses = TBD/?? Intercooler/turbo lagging = (budget of 200.00) 7 row engine oil cooler (siliconeintakes.com) = 50.00 22-480 - OIL COOLER THERMOSTAT (Canton Racing) = 210.00 Oil filter adapter (Canton Racing) = 100.00 Samco Xtraflex Air & Water Straight Silicone Hose = TBD GENUNIE TOYOTA OIL PUMP = TBD Total = 920 (+TBD AMOUNTS) ENGINE WORK cylinder cleaning and polishing boring and honing block cleaning Total = To be determined ENGINE MANAGMENT Aem twin channel ignition = TBD Megasquirt ECU = TBD HKS EVC5 = TBD Apexi power FC (http://www.tcsmotorsports.com/appofcenmasy.html) = 1000.00 Innovate/AEM a/f Gauge = TBD Various gauges = TBD TRANSMISSION OS Giken STR Clutch Kit = 2000 J-speed clutch line = 100 Trd shortshifter kit = 300 Mfactory Front/center LSD = TBD -------------------- (\__/)
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May 21, 2011 - 11:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Today my car got hit and run at work. Nothing like walking out and seeing a ****ed up gt4 bumper and hearing that your alarm was almost triggered..how motivating.
-------------------- 2006 BMW 330i - 6 Speed - Dinan Stage 1
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May 21, 2011 - 6:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 11, '10 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Finished my 4200 mile drive zig zagging across the country. Then I gave my car a much needed wash.
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May 21, 2011 - 7:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
QUOTE (mak5603 @ May 21, 2011 - 12:27 PM) Today my car got hit and run at work. Nothing like walking out and seeing a ****ed up gt4 bumper and hearing that your alarm was almost triggered..how motivating. hopefully you find out who that punk is at work....shouldn't be too hard to find a car with wreckage on it. This post has been edited by chacha: May 21, 2011 - 7:12 PM |
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May 21, 2011 - 7:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (chacha @ May 21, 2011 - 5:12 PM) QUOTE (mak5603 @ May 21, 2011 - 12:27 PM) Today my car got hit and run at work. Nothing like walking out and seeing a ****ed up gt4 bumper and hearing that your alarm was almost triggered..how motivating. hopefully you find out who that punk is at work....shouldn't be too hard to find a car with wreckage on it. Won't ever happen unfortunately.  I work right next to a nail salon and there's (no offense to anyone...) stupid girl drivers in and out all day. The damage on my car is just paint damage so I guess it could be worse. Now just more incentive to get every single ding taken out of the body and repaint it.
-------------------- 2006 BMW 330i - 6 Speed - Dinan Stage 1
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May 22, 2011 - 2:35 AM
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 Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
went for a spirited drive, pulled over popped my hood and touched my intake plenum... it was cold
yay it works
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May 22, 2011 - 12:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (Rusty @ May 22, 2011 - 3:35 AM) went for a spirited drive, pulled over popped my hood and touched my intake plenum... it was cold yay it worksIf you dont mind me asking, but what works? -------------------- (\__/)
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May 22, 2011 - 3:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
airconditioning into the engine ofcourse! XD
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May 22, 2011 - 3:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (Neon90424 @ May 22, 2011 - 2:02 PM) airconditioning into the engine ofcourse! XD Wow. Details please! -------------------- |
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May 23, 2011 - 12:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Had to get my car towed today...was very upsetting.
*Warning long drawn out story* I was talking to my girlfriend when I noticed I was going slow so I steped on the pedal and nothing happened so I was just rolling down the road trying to start my car and it would not turn over. I seriously thought my engine just straight up seized and locked up on me at first. Spent 2 hours and 40 bucks trying to figure out what the **** was wrong with it. First thought was my left fan stopped working again and it had overheated causing the engine to just abruptly stop (no hesitation, putter, or anything it just stopped). Then my bud that I had bought the car from said that he had a problem like that once and it was caused by a fuse. So he came by and after looking for 20 minutes he remembered which one it was. So we thought the 2 pink 30amp fuses were completely blown so I went to Walmart since it was late and had to buy 2 kits just to get the 2 fuses I needed which was expensive as ****. Placed them in and still nothing. But after ****ing with them a bit it cranked right up no problem but when closing the hood it shut off. So it was around then we realized that one of the hookups for the fuses most have been loose and after fiddling around and trying to start the car we found out which one it was. But still the car wasn't drivable as the fuse would move out of the "sweet" spot and shut off and I had to get it towed (Triple A which was only 6 bucks so that wasn't bad at all). So tomorrow I'm gonna talk to the guy that replaced the bumper on the car when it was my friends and still if he has that Celica so I can take his fuse relay box. tl;dr My fuse box is ****ed and I got my car towed back to my house for 6 bucks. This post has been edited by travisxcore: May 23, 2011 - 12:07 AM |
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May 23, 2011 - 1:53 AM
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Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (3WayStunna @ May 23, 2011 - 5:16 AM) If you dont mind me asking, but what works? My cold airbox, details in my SS-II thread. -------------------- |
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May 23, 2011 - 6:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
installed megans in the rear and full slammed it.........couldnt get the jack out even with ramps. i was forced to raise it. went for a drive and the back slides out easily.
-------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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May 23, 2011 - 6:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
you had to get your car towed and that was upsetting? hows about a breaking the bar that holds the rear wheel straight 20 miles out of town and the car is 4wd so that meant when I floored it the car would go sideways!
 had to wait 1 hour for the tow truck and take an hour and a half trip into town where my mechanic lives and then hitched a ride with my guard's brother's car an old ford falcon with only 6 bucks of gas to go 30 miles O_O! and it had no radio -------------------- |
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