Saturdays In Raleigh, Nc
THE Redhead Rotorhead!
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by darktritium
Hey guys/girls. As I'm sure I let on, I need a new driveshaft. With this in mind, I may need some help. I'm going to replace it myself since reading a writeup about it indicates that it's not as hard as I thought it would be. I'm going to try to read as much as I can about what I need and how to do this as to not waste anyone's time, but I may need resources. Resources such as ramps or some tools. Access to a shop with a lift would be ideal, but I'll take whatever. This will probably occur next week. Thanks.
THE Redhead Rotorhead!
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by speedjunkie
Ah the swap...well, when I got home I was just kinda messing around for a while, putting off working on the car. I started feeling kinda ill (I hadn't had anything to eat since Steak and Shake at about 2pm with Josh) and I felt hungry, so I figured that's what it was. I still didn't eat anything though cause I just had this GUT feeling (haha, sorry, stupid joke) that it was gonna come back up. At about 11pm I made it out and got the turbos out of the truck (I wasn't going to work on the car right then cause I felt like ****), but once I got them in the garage and saw the car, it got the best of me and I popped the hoood and started removing stuff. I removed the intakes, air pump and some intercooler piping, that's about it. I wasn't in work clothes so I left it at that and went inside. The rest of the night up until a few minutes ago I was putting off the inevitable...not laying down and going to sleep cause I knew what was gonna happen. Sure enough, a few minutes ago I had a good conversation with Mr. Trashcan and I'm feeling much better now, although I think it might be coming back. I thought maybe I was dehydrated (it had happened once before and I took 2 bags of IV) so I started drinking water and eating crackers earlier, but only a very small amount. Well, let's just say I can actually taste Ritz in my nose right now, haha. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be up for working on the car again cause I might be able to get it on there barring any complications.
Oh yeah, Josh, please thank your parents for me for the meal last night, it was great! Are you feeling under the weather from S&S today? Maybe it was that shake, didn't taste quite right when I was drinking it, but hey, it's a shake!
Oh yeah, Josh, please thank your parents for me for the meal last night, it was great! Are you feeling under the weather from S&S today? Maybe it was that shake, didn't taste quite right when I was drinking it, but hey, it's a shake!
Hope you feel better. Seems like everyone is sick lately!!
THE Redhead Rotorhead!
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Phil, let me know when you want to work on the FC. You could use our driveway if you would like. We wouldn't be in the way of anyone at my house, so it shouldn't be an issue.
When David and I get a house, we MUST have a big garage and spaceous driveway!! I don't care if the house itself needs some work, the garage and driveway must be immaculate.
We wouldn't be in the way of anyone at my house, so it shouldn't be an issue. When David and I get a house, we MUST have a big garage and spaceous driveway!! I don't care if the house itself needs some work, the garage and driveway must be immaculate.
KONI Challenge Crew
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From: Goldsboro, NC
^That is awesome Phil...I'm looking out the upstairs window looking at all the rain water...I'm actually gonna go for a drive here in a little bit. I haven't really played with the new tires in the water yet! Maybe I can get some dorifto action or they may just surprise me and I'll get great traction!!!
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by darktritium
Eric, maybe waiting so long between meals is the problem. I get that way if I do that. I also get cold if I haven't eaten a meal in a long time. I love my new place. Reliable internet connection FTW. Yes, 4:15 am and I'm heading to bed. Long day and night.
Originally Posted by mrthundercleese
Ok experts... changed my brake pads today (front and rear to hawk ceramics) and now I've got a rattle at low speeds (<10mph) from one of the rears. What's the most likely reason? I did not change the rotors... they still looked ok to me (although I did soap+water them based on hawks instructions).
I didnt get a chance to do my rears yesterday, but if its anything like the front: Is it possible you forgot to replace a couple of those retaining clips? Or maybe the shims?
Did you bed the pads properly. 30-35 mph, moderate brake pressure, 5-6 times, dotn completely stop the car. Then 40-45 mph heavy pressure, dont stop the car, do this twice. then let it cool for 15 minutes or so, ready to go. Dont drag the brakes to warm them up.
Failing to do either of those, the clips or the bedding, could cause a rattle. Did you use anti-squeel? that could possible be the start of a squeel, but because the pads are new they are just catching at the moment instead of vibrating (squeeling)
BC
thanks for the driveway stina/dave. Sorry to hear the strut didnt work out. Figured it was going to be a replacement in the end, but it was worth the try.
Greg: I DEFINTELY want to do an HPDE at least once this summer/fall. After reading about what it is I decided that HPDE is exactly what I have been looking for.
Originally Posted by speedjunkie
Well I've never had this problem before when it's been a long time between meals. My body is sore all over, it's just bad. Rob had the flu and I stayed at his place Friday night, so I'm wondering if I got the bug from him. I think I might be over the cookie-tossing part, now I just gotta cure everything else. My Mom told me to get some Sprite or 7up and Saltines, so I'm about to head to the store here in a minute.
+1 to sprite or 7up. No caffine, high in sugar. That or gatorade to replace the sugars and salts you tossed up last night, and to rehydrate you.
BC
spazz!
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From: Knightdale, NC
Originally Posted by speedjunkie
Well I've never had this problem before when it's been a long time between meals. My body is sore all over, it's just bad. Rob had the flu and I stayed at his place Friday night, so I'm wondering if I got the bug from him. I think I might be over the cookie-tossing part, now I just gotta cure everything else. My Mom told me to get some Sprite or 7up and Saltines, so I'm about to head to the store here in a minute.
spazz!
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From: Knightdale, NC
Originally Posted by I8U
^That is awesome Phil...I'm looking out the upstairs window looking at all the rain water...I'm actually gonna go for a drive here in a little bit. I haven't really played with the new tires in the water yet! Maybe I can get some dorifto action or they may just surprise me and I'll get great traction!!!
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From: Burlington, NC
You know, that autocross vid that Nic posted seemed pretty tame compared to the MSCCNC course that we went to a little while back.
I can't wait to get my car back on the track, although I'll have to de-modify my intake so I can stay in stock class.
I can't wait to get my car back on the track, although I'll have to de-modify my intake so I can stay in stock class.
KONI Challenge Crew
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^I hear ya, Joey! I'm trying to get of stock class, with my new exhaust and intake on the way plus the PCM reflash and new suspension...looks like I'll be moving up to STU according to SCCA rules.
The gimpy juggernaut
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by anewconvert
I didnt get a chance to do my rears yesterday, but if its anything like the front: Is it possible you forgot to replace a couple of those retaining clips? Or maybe the shims?
Did you bed the pads properly. 30-35 mph, moderate brake pressure, 5-6 times, dotn completely stop the car. Then 40-45 mph heavy pressure, dont stop the car, do this twice. then let it cool for 15 minutes or so, ready to go. Dont drag the brakes to warm them up.
Failing to do either of those, the clips or the bedding, could cause a rattle. Did you use anti-squeel? that could possible be the start of a squeel, but because the pads are new they are just catching at the moment instead of vibrating (squeeling)
BC
Did you bed the pads properly. 30-35 mph, moderate brake pressure, 5-6 times, dotn completely stop the car. Then 40-45 mph heavy pressure, dont stop the car, do this twice. then let it cool for 15 minutes or so, ready to go. Dont drag the brakes to warm them up.
Failing to do either of those, the clips or the bedding, could cause a rattle. Did you use anti-squeel? that could possible be the start of a squeel, but because the pads are new they are just catching at the moment instead of vibrating (squeeling)
BC
After tossing the old pads I realized that I forgot to get the 'inside' shim (the second of two shims on the front inside pads) off of the old pad on the front right and put it on the new pad. Could that be causing my problem? After inspecting the rears and finding that one of the rear rotors is missing it's retaining screw (don't know where that went since I've never had the pads or rotors changed before and I didn't mess with the rotors yesterday), I took a drive around the neighborhood to check everything out again and I realized that the rattle is coming from the front, not the rear, and only happens when I turn to the left (turning right causes no rattle at all).
Probably the shims.
I had to essentailly ruin a caliper yesterday when one of the retaining bolts wouldnt go in. I eventually was forced to crossthread the bolt into the caliper. It works fine and I checked it again today to make sure it wasnt backing out. Since the bolt is only designed to keep the caliper from moving towards the rear of the car, and not a stressed member laterally, I think I will be ok with it like that. In any case Im looking at needing a new caliper when I have to replace my rotors again in the future. Until that point I think Im ok. Ill just have to keep an eye on that bolt. I dont htink its going anywhere though.
On a side note: http://www.weather.com/outlook/healt...DayLink_health
Looks like DGRR is going to be a fabulous weekend.
BC
I had to essentailly ruin a caliper yesterday when one of the retaining bolts wouldnt go in. I eventually was forced to crossthread the bolt into the caliper. It works fine and I checked it again today to make sure it wasnt backing out. Since the bolt is only designed to keep the caliper from moving towards the rear of the car, and not a stressed member laterally, I think I will be ok with it like that. In any case Im looking at needing a new caliper when I have to replace my rotors again in the future. Until that point I think Im ok. Ill just have to keep an eye on that bolt. I dont htink its going anywhere though.
On a side note: http://www.weather.com/outlook/healt...DayLink_health
Looks like DGRR is going to be a fabulous weekend.
BC
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Originally Posted by anewconvert
On a side note: http://www.weather.com/outlook/healt...DayLink_health
Looks like DGRR is going to be a fabulous weekend.
BC
Looks like DGRR is going to be a fabulous weekend.
BC
Tossing an idea around with Greg: since a good number of us will be there by Friday morning, how about we do a Skyway drive on Friday early afternoon.
Maybe do an up and down dragon run, followed by a reverese Skyway to make it to the DGRR 4:00 Tennessee side meeting.
I've been checking 3 weather sites for the last week. Looks good for next week on all of them.
I like that idea Gary. Do some runs Friday then the Skyway and meet up with everyone else coming in at the lake at 4pm.
I like that idea Gary. Do some runs Friday then the Skyway and meet up with everyone else coming in at the lake at 4pm.
The gimpy juggernaut
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Originally Posted by anewconvert
Probably the shims.
I had to essentailly ruin a caliper yesterday when one of the retaining bolts wouldnt go in. I eventually was forced to crossthread the bolt into the caliper. It works fine and I checked it again today to make sure it wasnt backing out. Since the bolt is only designed to keep the caliper from moving towards the rear of the car, and not a stressed member laterally, I think I will be ok with it like that. In any case Im looking at needing a new caliper when I have to replace my rotors again in the future. Until that point I think Im ok. Ill just have to keep an eye on that bolt. I dont htink its going anywhere though.
On a side note: http://www.weather.com/outlook/healt...DayLink_health
Looks like DGRR is going to be a fabulous weekend.
BC
I had to essentailly ruin a caliper yesterday when one of the retaining bolts wouldnt go in. I eventually was forced to crossthread the bolt into the caliper. It works fine and I checked it again today to make sure it wasnt backing out. Since the bolt is only designed to keep the caliper from moving towards the rear of the car, and not a stressed member laterally, I think I will be ok with it like that. In any case Im looking at needing a new caliper when I have to replace my rotors again in the future. Until that point I think Im ok. Ill just have to keep an eye on that bolt. I dont htink its going anywhere though.
On a side note: http://www.weather.com/outlook/healt...DayLink_health
Looks like DGRR is going to be a fabulous weekend.
BC
Originally Posted by Agent Of Chaos
Let's hope they are at least close on their predictions.
Tossing an idea around with Greg: since a good number of us will be there by Friday morning, how about we do a Skyway drive on Friday early afternoon.
Maybe do an up and down dragon run, followed by a reverese Skyway to make it to the DGRR 4:00 Tennessee side meeting.
Tossing an idea around with Greg: since a good number of us will be there by Friday morning, how about we do a Skyway drive on Friday early afternoon.
Maybe do an up and down dragon run, followed by a reverese Skyway to make it to the DGRR 4:00 Tennessee side meeting.
Stina, I'm going to call you tomorrow.
Im down for the skyway drive. Sounds like fun. few early morning drives then the skyway sounds like a good time.
Thunder: Imw ith you on the brakes tomorrow. Have to do my rears. Wanted to do them today, but obviously didnt have the oppurtunity. Also need to learn how to bleed brakes since I didnt do that.
BC
Thunder: Imw ith you on the brakes tomorrow. Have to do my rears. Wanted to do them today, but obviously didnt have the oppurtunity. Also need to learn how to bleed brakes since I didnt do that.
BC
Greg I guess I'm honered you used my post for your sig. STay tuned for more coors light inspired wisdom.
The skid pad a VIR was The most fun I have had in my RX7 period. I can't wait to do it again I got where I could go around the whole circle in a Drift or oversteer as we say in the business.
I have to thank Gary for running me to the tire shop. I picked up a nail on the way to VIR.
Don't miss the next skid pad meet.
Johny
The skid pad a VIR was The most fun I have had in my RX7 period. I can't wait to do it again I got where I could go around the whole circle in a Drift or oversteer as we say in the business.
I have to thank Gary for running me to the tire shop. I picked up a nail on the way to VIR.
Don't miss the next skid pad meet.
Johny
Nail - Tent Stake - same difference
Greg I guess I'm honered you used my post for your sig. STay tuned for more coors light inspired wisdom.
The skid pad a VIR was The most fun I have had in my RX7 period. I can't wait to do it again I got where I could go around the whole circle in a Drift or oversteer as we say in the business.
It may have been spike strip from the POPO. J/K . Maybe a cheap tent stake, anyway The guy at the tire shop in milton let me use the patch kit for free, ( I payed him anyway)
Definately make the pad well worth it
Definately make the pad well worth it
spazz!
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From: Knightdale, NC
Originally Posted by mrthundercleese
Cool. Brake hardware is easy to come by so I'll be able to replace the missing one tomorrow (would have done it today but stupid rain has been ruining my work on car plans... that and paper mario which has me captivated atm haha).
I'm going to get in some rafting Friday AM, so I probably wouldn't be able to make a skyway run. Depending on what time we start, we might be able to make the 4pm meet by the lake.
Stina, I'm going to call you tomorrow.
I'm going to get in some rafting Friday AM, so I probably wouldn't be able to make a skyway run. Depending on what time we start, we might be able to make the 4pm meet by the lake.
Stina, I'm going to call you tomorrow.