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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Boosted i sent you a PM but something happened, so if you didnt get it let me know
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Zach, speaking of stereo setups... what if I removed my bose system and had to 8" subs fire up thru the same openings towards the hatch glass?

I gotta do something with the JL sub, Elipse/Boston seperates, Rockford Fosgate/Xtant amps. I think it's a bit much for the FD. I suppose I could throw 'em in the prelude. That stereo sucks so bad it hurts my ears.
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 02:49 AM
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ack stupid caliper bleed valve is stuck and I accidentally rounded it off ><. Any tips for removal guys? PB blaster and vice grips should do the trick right?

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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mutaku - Rotary Powa!
ack stupid caliper bleed valve is stuck and I accidentally rounded it off ><. Any tips for removal guys?
Vice grips?

I only bled my brakes at the calipers once, that was when I changed the front calipers out and put in new pads all around and it was a bitch.

I pay tire/brake shops to do it now ...
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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Vice grips?

I only bled my brakes at the calipers once, that was when I changed the front calipers out and put in new pads all around and it was a bitch.

I pay tire/brake shops to do it now ...
Yeah its tedious T_T. Replaced the brake master because it was leaking and tore up the paint under it =/. Decided to replace the brake pads as well since I would have to bleed the brakes. When I went to loosen the driver side bleed it wouldn't budge. =/ Still I don't know if I should worry about it or not, the brakes work just as good as before and it doesn't feel like there is air in there. Thinking I Might just wait till I need to bleed the brakes again.
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 04:04 AM
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damnit you MOD!!! Thanks for the post update bastard lol...and yeah I'd like to come checkout the fights and stuff...I'll prolly give u a call sometime soon.
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mutaku - Rotary Powa!
Yeah its tedious T_T. Replaced the brake master because it was leaking and tore up the paint under it =/. Decided to replace the brake pads as well since I would have to bleed the brakes. When I went to loosen the driver side bleed it wouldn't budge. =/ Still I don't know if I should worry about it or not, the brakes work just as good as before and it doesn't feel like there is air in there. Thinking I Might just wait till I need to bleed the brakes again.
The pads are still fairly new and so long as you don't drive like its an auto (OMG must slow down BRAKE!) they should last quite a while.

Also the pads are OEM replacement ceramics, can't remember the brand off the top of head but they aren't janky organic pads or anything.

I'd just let a brake shop deal with bleeding them next time as they'll either just deal with the rounded valve or replace it for a little bit extra.
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dinnercoat
The pads are still fairly new and so long as you don't drive like its an auto (OMG must slow down BRAKE!) they should last quite a while.

Also the pads are OEM replacement ceramics, can't remember the brand off the top of head but they aren't janky organic pads or anything.

I'd just let a brake shop deal with bleeding them next time as they'll either just deal with the rounded valve or replace it for a little bit extra.
The rear pads were fairly decent but the fronts needed to be changed, It was about a penny thick. I just replaced them all after I replaced the brake master. I am just going to invest in some speed bleeders =P. Just got through breaking in the new brakes gotta love that new brake smell... not. It brakes just fine just like before no extra effort or pedal force required. I was kind of paranoid last night because the car wasn't stopping as good as before, but then I remembered I changed the pads too. Kinda glad I bleed it too because the fluid at the bottom of the master cylinder was so dirty.

Anyway now my next project is getting new oil cooler lines and replacing the oil pan gasket! Get rid of that little drip drip lol

Also anyone have a tip on painting some exposed metal in the engine bay? My Master cylinder leak took off some paint and the only way I think I can get it it is removing a bunch of stuff though maybe I could try going under. Just don't want to have a serious rust issue later on

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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Dinnercoat,

When you get the S5 back and want to do a stereo, then let me know and I'll hook you up. Chances are I have enough spare gear around here to do a full system in your car that I could sell you for cheap.

Evan,

I fully suggest pulling the Bose waveguide out of your FD. And I can tell you about the system I used in my FD. It was really nice I think. I only used a single 8" and that was more than enough. I put the box in between the rear pillars firiing backwards and up little. You'd be amazed how much cabin gain an FD has. For anything resembling SQ listening, a single 8" will be just fine. You could use dual 8's if you want to take up more space/weight. Get with me at work Monday and we can draw up a plan for your car.


RKwan, I got your PM and am thinking it over. I'll PM you back either tonight or tomorrow.

Zach
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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whats up guys, hope every one is well. ive been keeping very busy with a new job. so maybe the FD will look decent once again haha
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Hey Preston!!!! Good to see you bro. I hope that all is well and that we'll get to see you one of these days.

Zach
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by *RX007*
whats up guys, hope every one is well. ive been keeping very busy with a new job. so maybe the FD will look decent once again haha
Hey Preston!

Where are you working, now? IIRC you were working for a mortgage/realty company before
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Yea I was going to ask the same thing, Pressed On. Where's the new Job at?

Nice to hear from you two, Zach and Berry!

I think a meet is long overdue. Although my FB still isn't ready, I can bring the vette

Or my sweet *** CRX
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Nice! I'll push my datsun there
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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I didn't know that replacing/moving the intercooler was not illegal. ^^
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Of course it isn't, it's not an emissions device.
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Jake, we are talking about doing another NorCal 7 X-mas party at our house this year. It will be for the "Old School" club members only plus a few invited guests. I'll give you a call and we can talk about it. Is your cell number still the same??

Zach
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Of course it isn't, it's not an emissions device.
Pfft, it took a round-a-bout search through supra forums then the BAR website to conclusively discover this for myself.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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Hey Preston!!!! Good to see you bro. I hope that all is well and that we'll get to see you one of these days.

Zach
im glad to see you guys are still on the forums, its been a while!

Hey Preston!

Where are you working, now? IIRC you were working for a mortgage/realty company before
I work for a decrotive concrete flooring contractor, we do alot of staining and polishing of commercial concrete floors, the nice thing is there is a ton of work unlike alot of other contractors right now. its based out of sac on the 50 side of sunrise blvd. i was a realtor for about a year but i couldnt handle being commision only in this market :/ i want to eventualy become a contractor down the road so this is a better step for me any way.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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an oldschool norcal 7's meet is long overdue, will be nice to get my T2 out again since it's finally smogged.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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It's BEN!?
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by SmogSUX
It's BEN!?
Oh good job, you scared him off
Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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i totally scare easily these days.

pulling your motor out now Matt.
Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Wow Ben...actually Online for once... LOL


how you been?
Old Oct 31, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Karack
i totally scare easily these days.

pulling your motor out now Matt.
yay!



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