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 Jun 7, 2016 - 3:12 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%)  |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 7, 2016 - 3:00 PM)  El salvador nice. well, welcome back! --------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Jun 7, 2016 - 7:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So I don't like the shaking from the front mount insert, but I do like the absolute lack of snapping torque steer shifting at 8,000 RPM, the ability to power on throttle in a sharp turn without wheel hop, and the loss of the rubber band shift feel. I might be able to live with this. More testing needed!
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Jun 8, 2016 - 10:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 7, 2016 - 3:00 PM) El salvador Pupusas? -------------------- -Alex {](O_o)[}
1993.5 Toyota Supra ....with stuff.... ....sorta broken.... 1998 Toyota Celica ....this one, too, has stuff.... ....broken....yeah...definitely broken.... |
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Jun 8, 2016 - 1:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Sopa de patas and all that crap
-------------------- 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
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Jun 8, 2016 - 1:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 7, 2016 - 7:03 PM) So I don't like the shaking from the front mount insert, but I do like the absolute lack of snapping torque steer shifting at 8,000 RPM, the ability to power on throttle in a sharp turn without wheel hop, and the loss of the rubber band shift feel. I might be able to live with this. More testing needed! As long as it doesn't shake bad enough that it feels/sounds like it's going to fall apart I think it's a worthwhile trade off. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 12, 2016 - 11:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Repaired my pass side door check, door should no longer try to break shins! Driver side is next.
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Jun 14, 2016 - 2:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Today I ordered some Power Stop brake pads front and back along with 4 quarts of ACDelco SynchroMesh and 4 ounces of ACDelco LSD additive. Woooooo, guess what I get to do this weekend.
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Jun 14, 2016 - 6:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm not really a fan of their ceramic pads, they really have a bad friction plateau that I dislike. As you apply more pedal they just don't stop any harder, which sucks, and is unlike semi-mets or my stoptech pads.
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Jun 14, 2016 - 8:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
They were the cheapest performance pad, and I plan on chunking them when I eventually get around to putting on '98-02 spindles, calipers, and rotors. At any rate they'll be better than what's on there now.
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Jun 14, 2016 - 8:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Fair enough, you'll see what I mean once you have them broken in, and probably hate it as much as I do. I drove a few cars with them at work and that was plenty, had some job grade ceramics on my Mazda when I got it and they felt pretty much exactly the same. I wouldn't call Power Stop pads performance pads, not if stopping is the performance, but they'll do well enough I guess.
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Jun 14, 2016 - 9:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I hate touchy brakes, oh well figured it'd be better than economy grade pads and I didn't want to spend the money on the StopTech Sport or Raybestos EHT pads only to turn around and throw them away in a few months. Once it cools down enough outside I'll be going to Pull-A-Part when they have a few late 4th gens to takes the brakes off of.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 16, 2016 - 6:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
What sw20 mr2 forums are actually worth my time? I been hearing mixed reviews, any thoughts?
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Jun 16, 2016 - 8:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
MR2OC I believe is one of the good ones.
Transmission fluid and LSD additive arrived today, stopped by Hell-Mart and grabbed two quarts of Valvoline 80W-90 so at least now I'm ready to change all that. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 16, 2016 - 9:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ordered my new driver side door check, $88 and it'll be in at the dealer on Tuesday. There is indeed a superseded part number some maybe it's a revised/improved design with better longevity! When the passenger wears out again I'll just get a new one for that side too.
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Jun 17, 2016 - 1:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Stop hanging on and slamming the doors, gah.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 17, 2016 - 6:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Brake pads arrived today and I like how nowhere on or inside the box is the following break-in procedure mentioned: http://www.powerstop.com/brake-pad-break-in-procedure/
Meh, so long as they work ok enough until can get the brake conversion done I'll be content. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 19, 2016 - 5:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just sold the old set of rims and tires for $150, so wooo car parts money and less stuff to trip over.
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Jun 20, 2016 - 9:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Did a tuneup on the mr2, now waiting for my slave cylinder that was supposed to be here yesterday to show up today so i can get that installed.
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Jun 20, 2016 - 1:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Want to do a tuneup on the Firebird since you're on a roll?
So about to order the rest of the stuff I need so then every last nitpicky thing will be over with and I'll know where everything stands. I was thinking about it the other night, but I'm not sure if I should just stay with DEX-COOL or attempt changing it over. So far 20 years of it and everything is still in good shape and operates as it should, so I feel as if I'd be tempting fate by trying to switch it over. Though supposedly the green anti-freezes out today are compatible with any and all coolants. I'm thinking I should just run a 70% distilled water and 30% DEX-COOL mix and call it real. This post has been edited by Box: Jun 20, 2016 - 1:37 PM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 20, 2016 - 2:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
And forgot, i did the valve cover gasket as well
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