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10-21-14, 06:17 PM
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10-22-14, 01:18 AM
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Yesterday, while j9fd3s was finishing up assembling the engine, I got 6 of my 8 extended studs in. 2 of them got mangled upon entry...figured out that putting them in with the impact gun wasn't such a good idea. Ordered more replacements today...will be in on Thursday.
Also futzed around with the autopower roll-bar today. Not sure about where it really wants to mount. The wheel well mounts look like they go in a certain spot, but the floor isn't quite right when I line up the wheel wells. Gonna get some help on this...don't want to screw around with safety.
Put in the Momo seat so I can drive the car once I get the wheel studs in. I'm hoping to be able to auto-x on Saturday and/or Sunday.
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10-22-14, 12:33 PM
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it looks like it uses the same flange as the header/presilencer/connecting pipe, which is odd, but at least its something available.
10-22-14, 09:43 PM
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Today I replaced a wire fitting for the starter. Smooth has been sitting in the driveway for a week now.... grrrr.
I drove her to our new home without a problem. She shuttled me to work for 2 weeks (ten 70-mph highway miles each day). Running rich was having a cumulative effect and I tuned the carb some. She was running pretty good.
Then the dog turned the headlights on in the parking lot… battery DEAD as a doornail. So I started to pay attention to the charging system. She failed her electrical test at O'Reilly and got a new alternator. This improved her overall performance again… Boy was I happy. BUT not long lived.
Only a few joy rides and the starter fails (thankfully at home… she seems to have a grace for that). I'm afraid it's the starter suppressor for the A/T, but if it is the starter I have a tested-good spare I traded for waiting to step in.
Boy, this full time job leaves little time to wrench!
I drove her to our new home without a problem. She shuttled me to work for 2 weeks (ten 70-mph highway miles each day). Running rich was having a cumulative effect and I tuned the carb some. She was running pretty good.
Then the dog turned the headlights on in the parking lot… battery DEAD as a doornail. So I started to pay attention to the charging system. She failed her electrical test at O'Reilly and got a new alternator. This improved her overall performance again… Boy was I happy. BUT not long lived.
Only a few joy rides and the starter fails (thankfully at home… she seems to have a grace for that). I'm afraid it's the starter suppressor for the A/T, but if it is the starter I have a tested-good spare I traded for waiting to step in.
Boy, this full time job leaves little time to wrench!
10-22-14, 10:36 PM
#5263
Today I replaced a wire fitting for the starter. Smooth has been sitting in the driveway for a week now.... grrrr.
I drove her to our new home without a problem. She shuttled me to work for 2 weeks (ten 70-mph highway miles each day). Running rich was having a cumulative effect and I tuned the carb some. She was running pretty good.
Then the dog turned the headlights on in the parking lot… battery DEAD as a doornail. So I started to pay attention to the charging system. She failed her electrical test at O'Reilly and got a new alternator. This improved her overall performance again… Boy was I happy. BUT not long lived.
Only a few joy rides and the starter fails (thankfully at home… she seems to have a grace for that). I'm afraid it's the starter suppressor for the A/T, but if it is the starter I have a tested-good spare I traded for waiting to step in.
Boy, this full time job leaves little time to wrench!
I drove her to our new home without a problem. She shuttled me to work for 2 weeks (ten 70-mph highway miles each day). Running rich was having a cumulative effect and I tuned the carb some. She was running pretty good.
Then the dog turned the headlights on in the parking lot… battery DEAD as a doornail. So I started to pay attention to the charging system. She failed her electrical test at O'Reilly and got a new alternator. This improved her overall performance again… Boy was I happy. BUT not long lived.
Only a few joy rides and the starter fails (thankfully at home… she seems to have a grace for that). I'm afraid it's the starter suppressor for the A/T, but if it is the starter I have a tested-good spare I traded for waiting to step in.
Boy, this full time job leaves little time to wrench!
10-23-14, 12:41 AM
#5264
Still waiting on my replacement extended studs. Decided to remove the rear springs and put in the shorter springs I used to run. That should take up the gap quite a bit. Removed the lower shock bolt. Grabbed the spring. Swore. Got the Hammer of Persuasion. Smiled a bit. Repeated. Springs swapped. Happy now.
fm
fm
10-23-14, 12:21 PM
#5265
Got clearance from the household CFO to shop tires for the Epsilons.
My first choice (Goodrich g-force Sport Comp2's in 195/50-15) are on backorder everywhere until December (was November before); looking at Yokohama s-drives now.
Anyone had experience with either?
My first choice (Goodrich g-force Sport Comp2's in 195/50-15) are on backorder everywhere until December (was November before); looking at Yokohama s-drives now.
Anyone had experience with either?
10-23-14, 12:27 PM
#5266
A buddy ran Michelin Pilot Sports on his turbo Audi and couldn't say good enough things about them. I ran a few turns extremely fast in that car and they gripped unlike anything else. Eventually I'll get a set of those on my car - they are like a street legal race tire.
10-23-14, 12:31 PM
#5267
I'm Back After 419 Days
I rejoined the FB group again.
1984 Red/Gray GS 70,800mi 12a AUTO
A guy wanted to trade me even up for an Audi Wagon I daily drove for the last 8 months. It lost compression in cylinder 2 and 3 due to the rings going bad so I thought, "Sure, why not?" This all transpired at about 1am this morning but I didn't care how late I had to stay up. Since I sold the Turbo FB it's been 419 days I've been without a rotary - felt like forever.
1984 Red/Gray GS 70,800mi 12a AUTO
A guy wanted to trade me even up for an Audi Wagon I daily drove for the last 8 months. It lost compression in cylinder 2 and 3 due to the rings going bad so I thought, "Sure, why not?" This all transpired at about 1am this morning but I didn't care how late I had to stay up. Since I sold the Turbo FB it's been 419 days I've been without a rotary - felt like forever.
10-23-14, 11:46 PM
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Congrats on your return to the FB club Lindahl! Today I nailed negotiations for the purchase of an 85 GSL SE! It's got a blown engine (side seals on rotor #2, but comes with an S4 NA motor and tranny as part of the deal), body is almost rust free. Great candidate for the TII transplant 
10-23-14, 11:55 PM
#5273
lindahlish, I can't believe it's been that long! Welcome back again!
Mazda Comp sent the wrong type of wheel studs, so FML.
I wanted to get my car on the road tonight so I could bring it into the shop for a little enhancement, so I said f*k it and put two of my short studs back in. Figured I'll just run my other wheels which don't need extended lugs. Unfortunately, the rear brake caliper won't go on and I don't have that piston tool to back it in. FML x 2.
So, she's still up on jack stands. I'm hoping a friend of mine has that tool and can come over and we'll make short work of it.
Dammit...I really wanted this thing on slicks this weekend. The last auto-x event of the year is in 2 days. I'm not in a happy place right now.
fm
Mazda Comp sent the wrong type of wheel studs, so FML.
I wanted to get my car on the road tonight so I could bring it into the shop for a little enhancement, so I said f*k it and put two of my short studs back in. Figured I'll just run my other wheels which don't need extended lugs. Unfortunately, the rear brake caliper won't go on and I don't have that piston tool to back it in. FML x 2.
So, she's still up on jack stands. I'm hoping a friend of mine has that tool and can come over and we'll make short work of it.
Dammit...I really wanted this thing on slicks this weekend. The last auto-x event of the year is in 2 days. I'm not in a happy place right now.
fm