DC Area thread - The District, NoVa, Maryland
#876
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Time to upgrade from the stock suspension. Started with the rear shocks (see picture). Not sure what to do with the rear springs, whether to get the respeed "coilovers" or just get some regular springs: Eibach/Racing Beat/something else that pops up on the forum.
I have respeed coilovers for the front, but haven't decided what shocks to put in. I'll most likely go with Tokico blues, as of now I don't think I want to spend the extra money on the Illuminas.
I have respeed coilovers for the front, but haven't decided what shocks to put in. I'll most likely go with Tokico blues, as of now I don't think I want to spend the extra money on the Illuminas.
#878
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Thanks to Vlad I was able to get a last-minute replacement for my toe link and got all my rear bushings out, in, and installed yesterday. Still have a bunch in the front to do. Ordered new tires today, planning to mount em up this weekend. I've mentioned it before but I'll say it again... having access to a lift, alignment rack, and all the shop equipment is so worth the $20/month membership at the garage club.
#879
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So i pulled out the compression tester and ive got 80 psi solid in both housings. Before i blew a front main seal, i was set up at 9psi off of the waste gate (GT35R), before the seal blew, i was only getting to 5.5psi, and i checked all my hoses three times for vaccuum leaks with no avail. I was able to get her to start and idle after replacing the front main seal, but now she refuses to start. Motor is a JDM 13B-REW with unknown mileage and chassis has 135k on it.
everything im looking at is leaning towards rebuild. Thoughts?
everything im looking at is leaning towards rebuild. Thoughts?
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I have my car back for two days after the engine swap... and some #$%%&&#$%%+(&)#+%($$$&&&&*******#$%% $*@&#*$-#*#* .........installed their trailer hitch into my front bumper. So now the camping begins.. oh yeah it's $800 for a new one from mazda.. now i cant wait to see the persons face when i tell them that. They are surely going to think i just made that number up.
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Thanks man. Good thinking, hopefully her insurance company doesnt try to pwn me with the oh.. heres a junkyard bumper.. or we will just toss some bondo in it lol
#884
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I pull great vaccuum. and i knew it was bad when i was hemoraging oil out the front of the motor, and after pulling the crank pulley off, i saw the front main seal sitting inside the front cover on the E-shaft.
Had Mr. Mike Quinn come look at it, threw a set of fresh plugs and leaned out the tune a bit, now shes a lot better, still need to do some on the fly tuning. cant really tune and drive so ill figure something out.
Had Mr. Mike Quinn come look at it, threw a set of fresh plugs and leaned out the tune a bit, now shes a lot better, still need to do some on the fly tuning. cant really tune and drive so ill figure something out.
#885
Hey guys. Have a full set of ultra-rare Desmond RE-Amemiya wheels (FD offset). Originally purchased for $1400.00, trying to do a quick sale for $900. Main reason, is one of the wheels has to be refinished. Local pick up only. Price is obo. Pm me for details/pics!
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Hey guys i'm a new rx7 owner to the NoVa area and I was wondering if you guys know anyone here near the DC area preferably nearer to fairfax that tunes FD's? Thanks in advance
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Im on my phone and pics wont load :-( lol haveta switch over to the pc here at work. I was gonna drive up and check the rallycross out, my tire went flat, then it started snowing. So i aborted that idea lol
#899
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Tony D dirt dropped hard and fucked up the rear passenger side suspension on his car at DN. Did you guys see it? There's a video, it was a purple FC.
Did you wreck bad Debo?
Your car is going to be awesome with those on and 315's Mike, I can't wait.
Did you wreck bad Debo?
Your car is going to be awesome with those on and 315's Mike, I can't wait.
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Also, before I give you any aid in finding a tuner for your car I need to ask you a couple questions about your car. How long have you had it? What aftermarket parts are on it? What are you tuning it for?