New engine next week - Part questions before she's gone for a week...
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New engine next week - Part questions before she's gone for a week...
S5 Vert, NA Bone stock
I am taking my car to RP for basically an entire car overhaul (engine and trans in one wack).
I have a few questions on stuff I'd like to do this week before the ole 7 goes in for major surgery, or do after she comes back.
First off, I replaced my radiator 8 months ago and the foam on the original was dry rotted and well....gone. Where and what can I use to replace that stuff? I want all of the air to go through my radiator instead of around it.
Secondly, I was thinking of fabricating a plate to go on the underside of the car, to help aerodynamics. Seems like a strange place to start, but I want the car to LOOK as stock as physically possible, thus a plate underneath would be nye invisible. Is there somewhere I can source something like this? I'd also like to eliminate the parachute effect the rear bumper creates, obviously, without modifying the stock bumper on the outside.
On a less DIY note, I need shocks, bad...
I don't need something fancy, is it just me or all shocks for the car $150+ a piece? I would prefer cheaper, if anyone can point me in a good direction besides ebay. I may just have to suck it up and get expensive shocks. Chime in.
Next...
My stock air tube going from the AFM to the TB is McNasty looking. I have tried scrubbing, and cleaning, and degreasing...even rubber restoration products and it still looks brown and nasty. I'd rather not replace it. I thought of just tossing it in the dishwasher, obviously without the drying cycle :p
Chime in, and feedback is greatly appreciated.
I am taking my car to RP for basically an entire car overhaul (engine and trans in one wack).
I have a few questions on stuff I'd like to do this week before the ole 7 goes in for major surgery, or do after she comes back.
First off, I replaced my radiator 8 months ago and the foam on the original was dry rotted and well....gone. Where and what can I use to replace that stuff? I want all of the air to go through my radiator instead of around it.
Secondly, I was thinking of fabricating a plate to go on the underside of the car, to help aerodynamics. Seems like a strange place to start, but I want the car to LOOK as stock as physically possible, thus a plate underneath would be nye invisible. Is there somewhere I can source something like this? I'd also like to eliminate the parachute effect the rear bumper creates, obviously, without modifying the stock bumper on the outside.
On a less DIY note, I need shocks, bad...
I don't need something fancy, is it just me or all shocks for the car $150+ a piece? I would prefer cheaper, if anyone can point me in a good direction besides ebay. I may just have to suck it up and get expensive shocks. Chime in.
Next...
My stock air tube going from the AFM to the TB is McNasty looking. I have tried scrubbing, and cleaning, and degreasing...even rubber restoration products and it still looks brown and nasty. I'd rather not replace it. I thought of just tossing it in the dishwasher, obviously without the drying cycle :p
Chime in, and feedback is greatly appreciated.
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From: Mesquite, TX-DFW
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From: Mesquite, TX-DFW
Alright, so any suggestions on foam replacement for the radiator? I'd go to home depot and just grab something, but I want to make sure it isn't going to melt.
shocks can be had at autozone, orielly's, advanced, for like 50-70 bucks each. or you can order these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...#ht_1308wt_732
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-...s#ht_519wt_958
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...#ht_1308wt_732
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-...s#ht_519wt_958
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