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Use the ATF trick to lower your car!!!

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Old May 28, 2002 | 12:45 AM
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Exclamation Use the ATF trick to lower your car!!!

reply here for other good HOW-TO writeups I have done!!!

Let me know if you are intereted in:

How to resolder the 6 ports open.

How to install blockoff plates on the master cylinder output ports.

How to install the new backpressure pellets in your exhaust

Re-routing the oil-cooling lines to your calipers.

How to increase your bottom end.
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Muffler bearings: A pros' story.

How to cross drill your stainless brake lines
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Old May 28, 2002 | 12:48 AM
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You forgot the damn blinker fluid replacement in the clutch! That one's a bitch too!

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Old May 28, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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Its been done to death, so I didnt bother.

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Old May 28, 2002 | 12:58 AM
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Well if you are doing a couple more write-ups...

Yeah, maybe the stock headlamp fluid re-fill, the first time I did that I don't know the number of wrenches I broke.

As well as the neuter shank counter valve adjustment for decreased rotational inertia of the drive shaft.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 01:10 AM
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also, when removing the muffler bearings, be sure to use a METRIC crecent wrench, but only after disconnecting the reconuter valve.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 01:50 AM
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Cross-drilled brake lines



...gets me every single time and the explanation is **** loads of fun too
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Old May 28, 2002 | 01:58 AM
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Actually....if you sprayed a bunch of ATF on your springs, it might clean off some gunky buildup and thus let the springs settle a little more, resulting in a lower car.

Just joining in the fun.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 02:47 AM
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Don't forget about lapping the gas pedal, and porting the heater vents, good for at least 20-30 torque
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Old May 28, 2002 | 03:21 AM
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My favorite "trick" is to bring a big bottle of crisco with me to the track so I can cover my car in oil, it makes my car slide through the air better, i can usually drop 10-20 seconds on my et!
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Old May 28, 2002 | 04:33 AM
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does anyone know of a write up on, fiberglass insulation in your tires for weight reduction.

I heard it makes them last longer too.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 04:34 AM
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Originally posted by seveninphilly
does anyone know of a write up on, fiberglass insulation in your tires for weight reduction.

I heard it makes them last longer too.
Fill them with helium.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 06:06 AM
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No, even better, fill them with Hydrogen
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Old May 28, 2002 | 06:14 AM
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Fill them with NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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Old May 28, 2002 | 12:45 PM
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dude, fill your tires w/ a 50shot of NAWZ...its got for 50 horsepower, TO THA WHEELS MAN!!!
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Old May 28, 2002 | 12:58 PM
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or... better yet... put a loudspeaker on your muffler... 'cause we all know, loud cars are the fastest..
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Old May 28, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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hmmm...

I wonder....

Re-routing the Air Conditioning into the Oil metering pump in order to lower manifold pressure and increase oxygen content in the Air Fuel mixture.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 01:33 PM
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You know, instead of nawz... use liquid oxygen...
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Old May 29, 2002 | 09:30 AM
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Don't forget the realistic imitation CB radio antenna (JC Whitney catalog), for the true high-tech look. Also cures 3800 hesitation!
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Old May 29, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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you guys are missing the most diffcult part of the car to work on, the Flux Capacitor!, those bitches are hard to change, espically if you being chased buy blood thirsty indians!
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Old May 30, 2002 | 12:53 PM
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LOL you are all on drugs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
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Old May 30, 2002 | 01:56 PM
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What about the left handed smoke shifter and hog press?
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Old May 30, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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Guys. You're all fucked up. These aren't mods at all.
All you need are some mugen stickers. What the **** is the matter with you all? If you have a type R badge, it practically makes your car cut through the air faster. THINK, PEOPLE, THINK!
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Old May 30, 2002 | 03:08 PM
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Right, and sleepy headlights actually form a vaccum under the car that will SUCK it along at high speed!

Its a complex physics problem, but it works.

You actually have to hit the gas to keep from accelerating beyond a certain speed!

Thats what they mean by the sleepy headlights SUCK!

Amazing but TRUE!
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Old May 30, 2002 | 03:14 PM
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nonono, use a pop can to sound like a ricer, that is MAX hp
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