I haven't been on any forums for a while. Spend to much time at the shop. This sounds like a great time. I'll get with LUNARFX and some of the JAX and ORLANDO gang and see if we can make a good showing.

I have posted this on Tuners before and had little response but there are always new people on here so I will try again.JAX Beer and Wings VII The date this time is Sept 10, 2011. We will begin the day at the Cars and Coffee meet in Jacksonville...

I had a cousin that lived in Seattle and loved it. I however was a stupid young guy that loved GP motorcycle racing and beat and broke my body hitting the asphalt to many times. My joints start to loosen up at about 90 deg. I was wishing I had a jacket at the Shoot Out Sunday morning. But am...

Terribly sorry for the delay.My wifes mother became terminally ill and we spent about a year helping her before she passed. I was contacted by Jeff Bush to see if I could make him some. like on my car but I thought I could do better than 12 oz each. I did a lot of number crunching and had...

It was a pleasure meeting everyone at English Racing. Wish I would have had more time to get to know everyone better. I only had about 1000 miles each way but crammed in a lowered 1g on those roads it felt like 2000 miles. I came to watch Jeff and was impressed to say the least. Jeff has quite...

I knew it was coming together Jeff. I'm impressed with those times this early. I can't wait to see it when it is dialed in. Actually I just can't wait to see it. I will either fly up there some weekend or perhaps if you are serious about an East Coast tour I could wait and see both you and...

Yes, a total rebuild. The kits are quite inexpensive and simple to do.Mike

Caliper Cleaning--------------------------------------------------------------------------------I had some calipers I needed to clean and powder coat but not having much time I decided to try something easier and faster than sandblasting and found something everyone can do that works...

I had to continue with a second post because of to many photos After the adhesive dried I trimmed the lower opening so it would clear the FMIC and used it to form the upper opening.Trim to fit and screw in place and adhere like before.Glue in a support tab at the but...

I have a couple of projects to finish before I can do a thread on the TMIC so I'll start with this one. I had planned to wait untill finished before posting but had some time at work so I thought I would start now.I started with a new Mitsubishi cover.Wanted a custom look but not...

If you really want to have fun and add a little complexity to the build you should find an old 100 to 125 cc motorcycle engine. You can probably get one cheaper than a Briggs. Search Super Karts USA (SKUZA). For a fun Kart it would really be a blast.Mike

If you already have an engine then use it. A twin Briggs and Straten will have a lot of power and torque but not probably great speed. There are probably a lot of somewhat out dated race Karts avalible quite cheap with or without an engine and that may be a better value than building. Keep us...

I have worked around insurance companies for a long time. First off they will always try to under pay you. The only company I have seen pay well is State Farm. Do some research on the value of your car. Look around and find several comparable replacements. You are not a fault and they are...

I built this one in the late 70s. 31 dyno hp. Kart and me 300 lbs with lead ballast. Topped out at 131 mph. 10 lbs per hp. What a rush.Me on the right.I assembled this one for my girlfriend. It would do about 75 according to the stop watch. It could go faster but was geared for sprint...

I do work as an auto body tech and have for 30+ years. This car has no frame yes the book calls them frame rails but they are not designed to support anything without additional structure. It is unit body construction not a conventional frame. It is most likely totaled but very repairable and...

I like this test. I read your test criteria and it seems very well thought out and offers "real world" data. I'm anxious to see all the results.Mike

The cars are great but the friends you make will be there long after the cars have been traded. This is a shot of lunch.My wife and I have made more friends at these meets than anywhere else. To me that is the best part.Mike

I have not disappeared but have been preparing my car for the southeast regional meet. The valve cover has changed since first posted. Here is a new photo.The TMIC I am a trained research diver and know that inaccurate data is worse than no data so I have been reluctant to post any of my...

I do auto body repair and paint and have never rolled a car but have my 26' boat that wouldn't fit in the booth. Rolling can give a good finish and is easily applied by the average person. I don't think I would use anything but automotive grade paint. The shear labor involved in sanding and...

I'm kind of mixed on the scoop. I'm going install a thicker IC and have to build another scoop. Just wanted to see what color I like best. I just had the diamond plate laying around the shop and didn't think it looked bad when it was polished up but I can't keep it polished so I ceramic coated...

I have been getting ready the Southeast Regional DSM/EVO Meet and wanted a new look under the hood. I had the VC pearl white but can't keep it from yellowing so I decided to change it up. BeforeAfterIs it better or worse?Mike

My first exposure to DSM's was at the 2008 meet in Jacksonville.Had no intentions of doing anything to my GST except drive it. I met so many great people and interesting cars I couldn't resist a few mods. Now look where it has gotten me. The Southeast Regional Meet 2008The Mountain meet...

I have seen one of those and would like to try it out. looks like the best choice. The nibbler that I was talking about and the sheers posted earlier both cut a track that waists material.Mike

They are designed to cut straight only. You can make wide turns but not very good. A nibbler will work very well for your application. With a nibbler it's difficult to cut real straight without a lot of care or a guide but I would buy a nibbler. I rarely use my shears anymore. I can't seem to...

My prefered Oxy / Acet system is a Smith Aircrafter. I bought mine in 1980 and love it. It has a smaller torch and is much easier to control. I like the design better than most others. After the gas welder a tig is great but I would suggest a mig first. It is much more versital and you can't use...

My shop includes a metal and wood lathes, mill, blast cabinet, pipe bender, belt/disk sander, bead roller, planishing hammer, bench top english wheel, 12"sheer, small sheet metal brake, MIG, Tig, Oxy/Acetylene welders, horizontal/vertical metal band saw, tubing notcher, and many smaller tools...

I have never tried it but you may be able to get some activated clear coat and brush it into the scratch to slowly fill it. When dry use a block sander with 600 grit to knock the high spots of the clear coat down and procede with 800-1000-1500 grit then buff . You may have to brush it in several...

Most carbon fiber hoods have no UV protection and should be painted to prevent delamination. In the aircraft industry it is almost universally white. It helps lower the heat and prevents warping. A good clear coat on CF hoods and hatches should provide protection for many years. If it starts to...

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I guess it's all in what you really want in a car. I have driven my 1G FWD from Florida to Colorado and frequently do 500 mile round trip weekends. It isn't just my DD but my primary vehicle, we have an X-Terra with half the miles but gets 17mpg compared to 26. I enjoy the better fuel economy...

I have been working with an add agency on a web site but have been in no real hurry. I'm trying to build a product base to make it worth the expense.Mike

They are very much alike. Mine has no ridges and a slightly different font on the lower letters.Mike

I can do mine a bit quicker.Here is one with the oil filler cap I made.I built everything myself.Lets see a photo. Bet its not.MikeI have seen photo of their top mount but not of the VC. it does look like the same lettering on the bottom. Does it say MITSUBISHI on...

I'll answer this one here and I'll start a new thread on the Top Mount. This was not just a wild idea but a highly thought out plan. My goal was to reduce boost lag by reducing IC and piping volumn. I did the primary testing of air flow by taping 2" yarn tufts 6" apart from the grill to the back...

I think I could cut the weight some by using thinner wall tubing. I had some tubing from a roll cage installation and used that because I knew it would be strong and it was available. I designd them so the tubing stresses would be primarily in tension or compression with only light bending...

Yes. Let me get some testing done. I don't want to dissapoint anyone if they don't perform as I expect them to. Mike

I had been looking fora JDM Mitsubishi valve cover for a long time but wasn't ready to part with the cash that everyone was asking. I decided to make an original. Starting with a Hyundai cover I shaved the lower letters to half there height. I then shaved the rings around the spark plug holes...

M.A.D. is short for Modern Automotive Dynamics. Yes it is a very small custom shop. I am the Owner, designer, fabricator, welder, machinist, painter, etc. I have very few customers but am hoping to grow. Just posted the latest product I'm testing on the Custom Fabrication thread.Mike

I took a lot of time designing them and do have a Jig built to reproduce them if testing proves them viableThere was a lot of welding and some distortion in the jig while doing them. I heated them to a dull red with a rosebud and cooled them slowly to remove any heat affect zones. They fit...

Mine is fwd and not familiar with the needs on AWD. Do you think they may be an advantage.I will.Mild steel. MIG welded and stress relieved.

I found some cracks in my lower control arms near the sway bar mount. After installing the Shep trans with Quaffe LSD I have been dealing with wheel hop so I decided to fabricate some. I will first install them with the rubber rear bushings and then with some brass and rubber rear bushings that...

I really appreciate your service to our country. You have reason to be proud of what you do. Thank you. I have always considered a tattoo as a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling. I hope you don't regret it in 20 years.

I did some Kart racing . This one would do 133 on the straightsScuba Diving. Cave Diving. No PhotosThen I built my own Helicopter.I got my girlfriend into KartingI was into Catamaran racing for a while and still do a race now and then.Cross country cycling.RC...

There are 2 oil holes and with worn bearings there is a lot of clearance to leak oil by. With the shaft spinning it somewhat centers itself in the bearing floating on oil reducing the clearance by half. The non spinning shaft will settle on the bottom of the bearing and allow more space for oil...

I find it easiest to leave the intake, exhaust manifolds, and the thermostat housing attached to the head. It's heavier that way but you don't have to try to get all over the engine to remove every bolt holding them on.

Are you planning on doing this with the head on or removed from the block ? You can do everything except springs without a great deal of difficulty. The springs can be done without removing the head by using compressed air in the cylinder or feeding a rope into the cylinder through the spark...

I have read of many stub shaft failures and agree that turning the weight off the balance shaft is the best possible solution and have done mine that way. The long shaft and 2nd bearing reduces the load on the front bearingI disagree with leaving the front shaft in place. If the bearings...

Remove the trim panel and run some jumper wires to the motor. With power to the motor hit it with a rubber hammer. Often times the window will get jammed up to tight and the motor won't have the torque to start it. This can get it running again. If it does start, run it up and down several time...

I agree. The quality of OEM rings outweighs the cost difference.

13.5-14.4 are the normal voltage for most cars. Being a Saturn alt the rotational speed may be slower than necessary because of a smaller pulley size than Mitsubishi and may need to be spun faster to get the correct output. Hooking jumper cables from your dads truck may not help because of...