A little progress...
i dont have a picture but i can take one for you if you would like
here you go, i ran outside and snapped you a picture. hope this helps you obtain that "good laugh"
Last edited by roachdiddy; Jun 27, 2008 at 01:39 PM.
and first things first. i asked how come his project hasnt been moving along? he asked to see my house and i have no idea why? wanted to have a dick swinging contest or something? i could have a nice big home with a nice big mortgage. i just opt not to
then since he asked to see my home i asked to see his girl. fail
Last edited by roachdiddy; Jun 29, 2008 at 08:58 PM.
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Jim, your car looks amazing.
I love the color.
I've got alot of e-respect for you for your obvious knowledge of the FD as a whole.
Keep up the good work, man.
I love the color.
I've got alot of e-respect for you for your obvious knowledge of the FD as a whole.
Keep up the good work, man.
Because it showed your obvious lack of class and probably came close to getting you banned a second time.
Because I don't work on it and don't care about it. That should be obvious. 
I explicitly stated my reason; to have a good laugh at your expense. The only surprise is that it didn't involve a trailer hitch and cinder blocks. Do you own a bowling ball by any chance?
Sure. Instead, you chose to spend all your money trying to impress people with a car. Makes perfect sense, and a smart investment too. 
Yes, you do. Repeatedly. Stick to manual labor and leave the deep thinking to those who are more qualified.
and first things first. i asked how come his project hasnt been moving along?

he asked to see my house and i have no idea why?
i could have a nice big home with a nice big mortgage. i just opt not to

I fail
Because I don't work on it and don't care about it. That should be obvious.
I explicitly stated my reason; to have a good laugh at your expense. The only surprise is that it didn't involve a trailer hitch and cinder blocks. Do you own a bowling ball by any chance?
Sure. Instead, you chose to spend all your money trying to impress people with a car. Makes perfect sense, and a smart investment too.
Yes, you do. Repeatedly. Stick to manual labor and leave the deep thinking to those who are more qualified.
Jim,
I hope you find the fire to get back on your project. Your research and attention to detail is extraordinary, inspiring, and a benefit to the community.
The car looks gorgeous just sitting on the stands.
I hope you find the fire to get back on your project. Your research and attention to detail is extraordinary, inspiring, and a benefit to the community.
The car looks gorgeous just sitting on the stands.
Hey Jim, just re-subscribed!
I have a bet here at work that your car will be done before mine
Probably the only time i bet against myself but it seemed to make sense viewing my current state of interest in my project.
Weve all been watchin your build. Sorry i have not been on for a while so instead of searching, any chance your sleek light project made any forward progress since last year? I am in need or should i say want!
I have a bet here at work that your car will be done before mine

Probably the only time i bet against myself but it seemed to make sense viewing my current state of interest in my project.
Weve all been watchin your build. Sorry i have not been on for a while so instead of searching, any chance your sleek light project made any forward progress since last year? I am in need or should i say want!
Q. Can I run a power steering rack?
A. Honestly, I don't know. Rolling the rack forward also provides more clearance for the top power steering line and fitting, but since I have a Maval converted manual rack, I was not able to confirm. However, the owner of the cradle shown does have a power rack and we'll know shortly after he bolts everything up whether the line needs to be bent/moved or if everything clears.
What is the Maval converted manual rack? Any different ratio? What is done? Where can i send mine to get it done?
I already ruined a rack trying to relocate one of the pressure ports on the passenger side. When i re-welded it, it warped the tube and the sealing washer on the inside quit sealing!
A. Honestly, I don't know. Rolling the rack forward also provides more clearance for the top power steering line and fitting, but since I have a Maval converted manual rack, I was not able to confirm. However, the owner of the cradle shown does have a power rack and we'll know shortly after he bolts everything up whether the line needs to be bent/moved or if everything clears.
What is the Maval converted manual rack? Any different ratio? What is done? Where can i send mine to get it done?
I already ruined a rack trying to relocate one of the pressure ports on the passenger side. When i re-welded it, it warped the tube and the sealing washer on the inside quit sealing!
What is the Maval converted manual rack? Any different ratio? What is done? Where can i send mine to get it done?
Maval Manufacturing makes aftermarket steering racks and remanufactures OEM racks, and I contracted with them several years ago to modify the stock FD rack (15.0:1) for full manual operation (all lines and internal seals removed, plus the quill shaft welded to eliminate the 4-5 degrees of free-play). I don't know what the current price is, but if you search a little, there are threads on the subject.
I paid about $250 last year for this to be done...
And Jim, What the hell is wrong with a bowling ball? I have three... I didn't catch the humor there. Or at least I dont get it... that could be.


