LOL "fail safe" FAIL!! That pretty much answers my question. I'm at work. Idk ur setup... P5, 170 and normal temps?
Congrats on the quickest rebuild/swap ever Preferio. Welcome back.
What have you done to your MSP today?
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LOL "fail safe" FAIL!! That pretty much answers my question. I'm at work. Idk ur setup... P5, 170 and normal temps?
Congrats on the quickest rebuild/swap ever Preferio. Welcome back.
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Yes, im using a automatic P5 rad wtih a 170 t-stat from Napa (only place that carries it). The car will still reach normal operating temps as designed when sittign in traffic to kick the fans out. Sitting still the lower rad temp t-stat is moot, it really only comes into play goind down the the highway. Yes the temp gauge sits at the warm spot without issues even going down the road. The only way to affectively is to change the temp when the fans come on.
Here's a better pic of it with the coilovers installed. Looks exactly like it did with the Tokico's and Espelirs, but that's because any lower and it will rub.
Can't wait to run the race tires with the coilovers. I can't even imagine. The level of grip with my RS-2's + coilovers is amazing already.
Can't wait to run the race tires with the coilovers. I can't even imagine. The level of grip with my RS-2's + coilovers is amazing already.
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I don't know how I've never seen you around. My guess is that it's because you don't drive it a lot and stay north of me.
Exactly.
2.0t03speed
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Here's a better pic of it with the coilovers installed. Looks exactly like it did with the Tokico's and Espelirs, but that's because any lower and it will rub.
Can't wait to run the race tires with the coilovers. I can't even imagine. The level of grip with my RS-2's + coilovers is amazing already.
roll them fenders =)
IM ON A ROLL TODAY!! I almost got written up/fired! TWICE!!
Honda VS. Mazda... Running joke since I traded my Civic, "who buys a Prote-gay, its a Ford." Usually I join in. Its all in fun... NOT Today. Corporate wise its for SWEARING, but really its cuz I called my supervisor a PUSSY!! Honda's are no challenge, any pussy can build em. And most pussys do. My 6 yr old daughter can do a vtec head swap (legit I show her everything) PPPPPPUUUSSSSYY HAHAH Manager walked by with a customer and it became an issue..... LMFAO!!!
Then this dude comes in with LITERALLY!! Worst rims I've ever seen. Chrome peeling, chipping, pitting, rusting, corrosion, dents scratches. We had 8 NEW rims to install so I figured I'd use the regular metal head LIKE WE ALWAYS DO!! since the plastic 1 was being used.... The guy complains about pin holes from the clamps on the INSIDE edge. "I WAS going to refinish then but "YOU GUYS MESSED THEM UP" hahahah My boss asks me and I have NNNNOO filter. "THEY ARE PIECES OF s*** AND DUDES TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF YYYYOU!! YYYYOUR A SUCKER" He didn't like that.....
You know how they say, DONT **** with people serving your food... SAME GOES FOR ANY PROFESSION.... HELL BE NEEDING ANOTHER 4 NEW TIRES, oh you got road hazard? Thats cool but it doesn't cover vanadalism....
Honda VS. Mazda... Running joke since I traded my Civic, "who buys a Prote-gay, its a Ford." Usually I join in. Its all in fun... NOT Today. Corporate wise its for SWEARING, but really its cuz I called my supervisor a PUSSY!! Honda's are no challenge, any pussy can build em. And most pussys do. My 6 yr old daughter can do a vtec head swap (legit I show her everything) PPPPPPUUUSSSSYY HAHAH Manager walked by with a customer and it became an issue..... LMFAO!!!
Then this dude comes in with LITERALLY!! Worst rims I've ever seen. Chrome peeling, chipping, pitting, rusting, corrosion, dents scratches. We had 8 NEW rims to install so I figured I'd use the regular metal head LIKE WE ALWAYS DO!! since the plastic 1 was being used.... The guy complains about pin holes from the clamps on the INSIDE edge. "I WAS going to refinish then but "YOU GUYS MESSED THEM UP" hahahah My boss asks me and I have NNNNOO filter. "THEY ARE PIECES OF s*** AND DUDES TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF YYYYOU!! YYYYOUR A SUCKER" He didn't like that.....
You know how they say, DONT **** with people serving your food... SAME GOES FOR ANY PROFESSION.... HELL BE NEEDING ANOTHER 4 NEW TIRES, oh you got road hazard? Thats cool but it doesn't cover vanadalism....
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Are AC lines interchangeable between all proteges? More specifically the high pressure hose? I didn't think there was any difference in the AC system in na vs turbo but just want to verify before picking up a new hose.
Wagonbacker9
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I don't mean to be a dick, but I'm going to be blunt: you need to grow up a bit.
They are. I'd have to dial in a lot more camber to go any lower. I'm on 18x7.5 +45, and 225/40/18's, with about .5 degree of neg. camber all the way around.
It's fine for the 18's though, the 15's will lower it a bunch. I could probably get the pinch weld down to about 3" or so.
Your no being a dick and I appreciate the bluntness, but I'm 25. Before a month ago, i was toying with Hondas. Obviously I have a lot of growing up to do. LoL It was a joke and moral of the story is.... he's getting his POS rims rechromed at my expense.... THATS SHADY!! I admit I made a poor executive decision but were not talking VOLK TE37. Dudes just the product of our shady society wanting something for nothing....
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They're the same one. They're like $40.
Outlawstar98
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Washed my car today. First time in like a month.
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The zone is about money like every other business, get in between that money or someone's bonus and you will be removed.
It was at the Tire shop but Ya, thats pretty much what it came down to... Altho, I technically did what we normally do. I shouldve been more gentle with the rims, and not make ANY decisions, THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.... Just irritates me. I feel like the company got taken advantage of. And I was "talked" to over some shadiness. Those rims were in bad shape. I SERIOUSLY LAUGHED, til I realized Manager was serious. They're constantly bending over backwards and giving away products, but cant afford to pay their "techs" a reasonable wage +10$/hr.... Thats life tho.....
ANYWAYS.... I APOLOGIZE FOR SHARING MY RANT!! I now realize altho I was amused and joking around over the situation, NOT EVERYONE shares my fondness for penis, and fart jokes. Ill leave that to Family Guy.... SORRY....
ANYWAYS.... I APOLOGIZE FOR SHARING MY RANT!! I now realize altho I was amused and joking around over the situation, NOT EVERYONE shares my fondness for penis, and fart jokes. Ill leave that to Family Guy.... SORRY....
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You're a general service tech- a tire slinger... I pay my GS' the same thing. My real technicians get $25/flag hour...
COST OF LIVING IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE. I made 9$ in FL eating steak, 9.50$ in MA doesnt get as far.
LITERALLY true story man..... Like Ive said, Bottom of the rung, AND the "new guy" at that. lol It was my mistake, we were just busy, had 8 NEW rims, 4 bad ones. Just really didnt expect that shady reaction from the customer. It truly disappointed me. I was just naive to expect respectable honesty and logic from a person I dont know. But as you stated... IM NOT QUALIFIED AND THEY DONT PAY ME TO THINK lol YOUR THE BOSS.... lol And thats why I keep studying, reading, and wrenching. SOMEDAY...
I just wish, I had a filter from my brain to mouth sometimes. Im sure a lot of you will agree..... lol lmfao
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Just remember the customer is always rite. I've seen people come in for an oil change and whoops there cel is on. "It wasn't when they came in" and the tech didn't note it. Guess who eats it because they don't wana destroy there reputation. It's the way of life in this industry. But how would you feel if you were having to pay the outrageous prices to have someone work on your car. I know my jobs flat rate is $125/hr. i would never bring my car there. lol
on another note here's the mid pipe i made myself.
on another note here's the mid pipe i made myself.
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