Winter 07/08 Projects and Plans? - Page 11

talonTSIDriver · 02-22-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by spartan

I had some plans for my galant, but getting a job in WI really put a damper on things. But on a side note, talonTSIdriver, I have the leather seats that originally came in your car. I picked them up from him this summer when I lived in PA. Weird that they would end up in the same state!

the seats out of cinders from Jtoby? ha, weird...

tsiboosted · 02-25-2008, 07:49 AM

Hey Andy, quick question that I figured you would know man. On the crank case, where I have my catch can line coming out of. What size -AN fitting can go there? Thanks. I was thinking it might be an 8 -AN, jsut was not sure.

talonTSIDriver · 02-25-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tsiboosted

Hey Andy, quick question that I figured you would know man. On the crank case, where I have my catch can line coming out of. What size -AN fitting can go there? Thanks. I was thinking it might be an 8 -AN, jsut was not sure.

Are you talking about one of the ports coming off the valve cover?

tsiboosted · 02-25-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by talonTSIDriver

Are you talking about one of the ports coming off the valve cover?

Yeah, the one that comes off the crank case on the passenger side if you were looking into the engine bay.

talonTSIDriver · 02-25-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tsiboosted

Yeah, the one that comes off the crank case on the passenger side if you were looking into the engine bay.

I would have to guess a -6 an, but it would have to be tapped as its not threaded or anything. I've seen many guys drill a hole there and weld on a fitting.

tsiboosted · 02-26-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by talonTSIDriver

I would have to guess a -6 an, but it would have to be tapped as its not threaded or anything. I've seen many guys drill a hole there and weld on a fitting.

Thanks Andy. I was thinking of just welding on the fitting anyway.

D_Eclipse9916 · 02-26-2008, 08:34 AM

.......................10,100 rpm...clang clang clang...

talonTSIDriver · 02-26-2008, 09:58 AM

Well, My next and biggest winter mod:

Just got off the phone with Todd, great guy. Looking foward to trying these brakes out.

THANKS TODD!

Slow old poop · 02-26-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by talonTSIDriver

Well, My next and biggest winter mod:
Just got off the phone with Todd, great guy. Looking foward to trying these brakes out.
THANKS TODD!

Details, please.

How big is the rotor? (ideally, it should be 1.25 x 13 in--anything narrower than 1.25 in. will crack...been there, done that)

Is it available in a solid rotor? (You don't want drilled rotors--they tend to crack at the holes..been there, done that)

How much?

talonTSIDriver · 02-26-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow old poop

Details, please.

How big is the rotor? (ideally, it should be 1.25 x 13 in--anything narrower than 1.25 in. will crack...been there, done that)

Is it available in a solid rotor? (You don't want drilled rotors--they tend to crack at the holes..been there, done that)

How much?

Ha,

Yes 13in X 1.25in just like you guys told me too. Also yes, its a solid rotor, no X-drilled and slutted.

Price for the kit was $1558 or so with an extra set of pads.

Slow old poop · 02-26-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by talonTSIDriver

Ha,

Yes 13in X 1.25in just like you guys told me too. Also yes, its a solid rotor, no X-drilled and slutted. Price for the kit was $1558 or so with an extra set of pads.

Looks like a sweet deal then. I bet the replacement rotors are a lot less than the outrageous $220 each (!!!) that Stoptech charges.

I bet they sell a lot of them to DSMers. Maybe the rest of you guys should arrange a Group Buy. They shore look good, and at a good price.

Ludachris · 02-26-2008, 11:51 AM

Be sure you tell him DSMtuners sent you

Ludachris · 02-26-2008, 11:52 AM

Todd told me that the DSM sales have dwindled a lot over the past few years. I've been trying to promote him here and there though. He's making a lot more in other markets these days.

talonTSIDriver · 02-26-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ludachris

Be sure you tell him DSMtuners sent you

Too late...If I talk to him again I'll be sure to mention it, otherwise maybe he'll skim over this thread.

I can see with all the "Do it yourself" brake kits that people are doing his sales may go down, but if you really look at the value you are getting with Todd's kit, not sure why anyone would waste their time.

All BRAN NEW big brake kit for under $1500 or a used big brake kit for $700-1000

and when i say kit, this TCE kit includes all new SS lines, fluid, new pads, the whole shabang!

Ludachris · 02-26-2008, 01:27 PM

I fully agree. His kits are top notch and they're reasonably priced compared to other kits. Of course, "reasonably priced" to the average DSMer means something else entirely these days. Which is why he's seen sales for our cars drop.

turbosax2 · 02-26-2008, 01:30 PM

Sweet brakes Andy!

Did you upgrade the calipers? Are you going to be using the Wilwood BP10 pads?

Ludachris · 02-26-2008, 01:40 PM

At least do the BP20 pads. The BP10's are for daily drivers, not the track.

mavisky · 02-26-2008, 03:42 PM

I'm still waiting on someone to come up with a matching rear upgrade utilizing the 2 piston calipers from the awd's along with a stock front rotor. Just set it up with a hydraulic e-brake.