Does anyone have a fender roller i could rent? Or know a local shop that would do it? I just need to do my rear inner lip im just barely rubbing under full load going around a corner with the DG koni set on 245/45/17 michelins.
Im in the middle of installing my front DG Koni set and am having a hard time comprehending the correct order of reassembly regarding the sway bar end link, strut clamp bolt, and lower control arm bolt. It seems that if i connect the lower control arm bolt, then sway bar end link i cant fit a...
Cool i think tahts what is happening, just wanted to get some thoughts before i dive back into it. Much appreciated! I dont think its seized as it came out super easy until the point its at now, seems likely that ill just need to hold the 14mm nut thats being covered by the boot and i should be...
Tried removing my stock struts in the front last night (rears were easy) and i cant get the end link nut to break free. Ive read that some have an allen key hole on the back-side (opposite of the nut im trying to loosen?), and some end links heads accept a 14mm wrench. Mine seem to not have...
Just got my intercooler piping (VRSF kit) back from powder-coating, went with wrinkle black. I think it turned out awesome, really nice texture and should look good alongside the core which is anodized black.Can anyone recommend a good, thick, "crush" gasket for the TB elbow and BOV?Ive...
OK cool, thanks. My last question is: I am able to tighten/move the sleeve collar very easily off the car especially with the lithium grease (thanks for that tip). I realized these didnt come with a specific tool that looks like would go around the collar used to move it while they are on the...
Agh ok it all makes perfect sense now, thank you. The only downfall, like you mentioned earlier would be I would have to completely remove each strut to remove my top strut bar, which gets in the way of a lot of things in the engine bay, thus getting removed a lot. Which brings me to ask, is my...
So if im understanding this corectly the head of the bolt is on the underside of the strut tower, that is threaded through the tophat from the underside, and then the nut is threaded onto this bolt form the topside, mimicing the stock setup. Is that correct?My follow up question to this is, i...
Thanks for the input. Yes it did indeed include two nuts per strut, ill put two on each, thanks for that! Can i ask why you used the Button Head Socket Cap Screws as opposed to just regular bolt and nut? Or am i misunderstanding what the hell a button head socket cap screw is? You got a part number?
Ok that sounds about right, thanks for that. Is there anything else I could be missing for this install? like anything to put in between the top hat and strut tower or is it just a metal to metal connection?
I agree they wont last long if exposed. But i'm going to make these coilover cover socks exactly like seen here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36726030
Im thinking if i lube the bearings really well and put these socks over, i shouldn't see too much of an issue especially...
Gotcha, thank you for that! The tophats look amazing by the way, thanks again!
Do you have any idea where to get these online? I only found these http://www.amazon.com/M10x1-5x65-Class-Screw-Steel-Black/dp/B00AQMY6T8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1414960379&sr=8-6&keywords=M10x1.5x65+10.9But im...
AWesome this is exactly what i needed to hear, ill give it a try when i get home later.The original wastegate it came with got damaged in shipping which bent the rod not allowing the flapper to shut all the way. I had to get a new one. This one is also 18psi and is of a trusted manufacturer...
Im trying to remove the compressor housing from the hotside of my 68hta so that i can send it in to be ceramic coated. However, i can't seem to separate the two pieces after removing the clamshell clamp. Is there more to it then i am missing? Ive let it soak for awhile with some WD-40 but that...
Ok i think i got them put together properly. I have a couple follow-up questions and also wanted people to take a quick look and make sure i am not missing one or two small parts as i have quite a few leftover (mainly from the Konis).Can anyone recommend a specific coil over sock that would...
Since my car is a DD ive heard that the Torrington bearings simply wont last more than a couple weeks, especially here in the northwest. Im thinking about not running them, but my questions are:1) If i choose not to run the Torrington bearings, what do i put in their place, if anything?2)...
Awesome good to hear! Looks like i will be putting it in next week once my rear camber kit arrives. Seems like a pretty straight forward instal that can be done with a simple set of jack stands! Did you just not run anything where the Torrington bearings go? And is this okay? Or did you have...
Right i realize that now, but i bought the complete assemblies from RTM (all 4) so these are just backups now.After reading about the necessity to take apart the DG Koni 2-3 times a year and spray the Torrington bearings because of rust from DD'ing, i'm thinking it might be a good idea i...
Ahh that sounds more like it, he just never mentioned he was including extra bearings.. Because i have 4 of them. Any way to tell if they are legit Aurora's?
I think i am on my last component for my DG Koni, but something doesn't seem right or i need another part. I bought the shocks with new snap ring in new location already installed, of which he included the new bearings as well. My questions are:1) It seems like the rubber that is surrounding...
Finally got some new rims and rubber put on.. I cant say enough about the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, i've tried a LOT of tires and nothing comes even close. A gigantic improvement in the overall feel of the car. Surprisingly the biggest change was in steering response, little to no more...
Which hypercoils (brand? or is hypercoil or a brand?) do people usually go with on the DG/Koni setup? Im pretty set on 650/350 spring rates but not finding a good online vendor that just sells the main springs not the helper springs.
So it finally started happening, i knew it was inevitable but the paint on my roof is starting to fade. This has all happened over the course of the last month from the summer, was perfect before the month of june. Its still smooth to the touch but the fading is spreading quickly now.Pretty...
Hmm not quite sure what you're talking about, but ill crack it open and see what i can see. I looked under the hood and didnt see of anyway to adjust the bracket.Checked over everything and it all looks great... No one has had a much stiffer shifter after putting in the Megan?
How do i adjust the cables? Would this be an inside the cabin or under the hood adjustment? And is it really possible for them to come unadjusted by just replacing the shifter? I guess its possible i may have spun the shifter cable that attaches to the bottom of the shifter with the E-Clip, but...
I just installed my Megan Racing short shifter. This is my second DSM and second Megan short shifter, this time i added some metal to the stock pivot point to assure the purple pivot shoulder piece fit snug with no play. I took my time and followed the B&M instructions, put loctite where...
Hmm ok, i guess i will try shimming it, it seems like that will work. Much cheaper option than buying a new internal wastegate from FP, if thats even possible.
Jsut tried this, it closes with no problems, so it appears that my wastegate actuator arm is broken then? What are my options, and is there something that causes this?
Just picked up a FP 68HTA and noticed the wastegate flapper is stuck open, it almost looks misaligned? What can i do to see whats going on, total Turbo noob here. Supposedly only 2k miles on it, shaft play feels alright/minimal, its just this wastegate.. what else can i check out while i wait to...
hmmm interesting. The upper ball joints im going with, dont allow to fix caster unfortunately. Do you think that by flipping the passenger bushing on the control arm could work? Seeing that it increases caster by 1, this theoretically should get my right caster within .02 of spec of my left...
Back in January i hit a patch of black ice and hit a curb going relatively slow ~3-5 MPG at best, hitting only my front right rim. Scuffed it up pretty bad and ended up having to replace the wheel bearing after noticinh some noise going 40+ MPH.After taking it in to schwab to get an alignment...
Everything is good to go now! I re-oriented a few clamps that were sitting weird and tightened everything down again, and also replaced the biss screw and O-ring. That seemed to do it. I am still going to assemble the blt and do a leak test for peace of mind.And no I am using the authentic ngr...
Which way is the GAsket supposed to go? Yes i am recirculating properly. Ya my guess would be the BOV and/or TB, ill check everything over right now while doing my BLT. I got some Blue RTV i think im going to put on the BOV and TB.
Sounds good, ill go grab the stuff from Home Depot in the morning. Is it ok to drive as long as i try to stay out of boost? I have to make it to my Easter destination tomorrow.
I just got done installing the Punishment Racing SMIC hard piping kit, an NGR BOV, and throttle body gasket. I took it for a spin and immediately noticed a MASSIVE boost leak my AFR was around 8.2 under 3/4 throttle on my WB. Definitely felt the engine bucking and a huge boost leak. Didnt test...
I had a Megan Racing short throw shifter 4 years ago and was disappointed with the slight play i had in it causing inconsistent shifts. I want to go the B&M route this time but seems you cant get it anywhere anymore. The two that had them "in stock" on their site called me back the same day...
I just got her and shes going in for a rebuild next week, but wanted to get some pics in before she changes too much. Some of when i first got her until now. Way more to come! Only 80k miles!
Is there anywhere to buy the B&M short shifter these days? I used to have the Megan Racing one but it still had play and wasn't satisfied with it, so i don't really believe the knockoffs compare. All the ones that i found the store actually didn't have them in stock. any ideas?
Thanks for the link however i have done many "simple" google searches but have gotten the same results... all of those are just placeholder product listings linking to out of stock products. Thanks for the Extreme PSI suggestion that may be the only option anymore, i just dont like the design on...