What have you done to your MS3 today?
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I'm scared shitless of brake cleaner after reading this article:
http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm
I don't think the brake cleaner will hurt anything internally, but if you don't get it all out of there, you might possibly be creating phosgene gas out of your tailpipe. I don't know how much heat it takes to break down brake cleaner though, but better safe than sorry.
I would still use brake cleaner on the brakes, but I make sure it's completely dry before doing anything else.
The reason I used the Seafoam cleaner (not the same stuff you put IN the motor) is that it evaporates slower than carb cleaner. Carb cleaner is also a stronger solvent than brake cleaner.
http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm
I don't think the brake cleaner will hurt anything internally, but if you don't get it all out of there, you might possibly be creating phosgene gas out of your tailpipe. I don't know how much heat it takes to break down brake cleaner though, but better safe than sorry.
I would still use brake cleaner on the brakes, but I make sure it's completely dry before doing anything else.
The reason I used the Seafoam cleaner (not the same stuff you put IN the motor) is that it evaporates slower than carb cleaner. Carb cleaner is also a stronger solvent than brake cleaner.
LOL, took a while for me to find that article.
Well I finally got to finish doing the transmission mount do to the fact that I had tO order the aluminum bracket that was fudged up but anyways overall the car runs great a little bit more sound inside from the engine bit not yo biggy but she feels alot better driving wise
Took the car to the dealer for an oil change and wiper motor recall yesterday. Before I went i removed the hypertech tune. The car is definetly not as enjoyable without it. So after it was done i pulled it into a parking spot there and retuned it, then rolled out and munched on a sugar cookie they left me.
Topped up the battery and set it on the trickle overnight. The Summer heat evaped quite a bit of the water out. I was surprised by how dirty the electrolyte looked in the cells that get direct air from the vent.
Also repaired a radiator hose that I think I must have displaced when I was replacing the BPV recirculation hose. The fan wore through it and caused a leak. I used the self fusing silicone tape and let it sit overnight while the battery charged up. That stuff is amazing and everyone should have a roll of it in their car and or their toolbox. It's sold under many names, but you can usually pick up a roll at any auto parts store.
Also repaired a radiator hose that I think I must have displaced when I was replacing the BPV recirculation hose. The fan wore through it and caused a leak. I used the self fusing silicone tape and let it sit overnight while the battery charged up. That stuff is amazing and everyone should have a roll of it in their car and or their toolbox. It's sold under many names, but you can usually pick up a roll at any auto parts store.
Autocrossed the s*** out of the car and had some friends take some professional shots. Will post up when they arrice
Came in 4th in class, behing a 2 rotor gt35r turbo rx7 that was fully track prepped and an evo 9 along the same lines as the rx7 that had 2 drivers. Pretty happy for the last autox of the season
Came in 4th in class, behing a 2 rotor gt35r turbo rx7 that was fully track prepped and an evo 9 along the same lines as the rx7 that had 2 drivers. Pretty happy for the last autox of the season
street prepared
pic of sexy rx7
http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/6247616994/sizes/z/in/set-72157627776321815/
pic of sexy rx7
http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/6247616994/sizes/z/in/set-72157627776321815/
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Non-SCCA autocross; my front tires are TOAST.
direzza starspecs 245's
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- 06 LS MS6
07 BM GT (shell has been struck from the roll)
that should get you over 1g
stock springs?
you could use koni yellows on stock springs and stay away from those track cars
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07 BM GT (shell has been struck from the roll)
Pavement looks ok, once the line gets dusted clean
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- 06 LS MS6
07 BM GT (shell has been struck from the roll)
You sir are stock
S4 class with FAST (the f stands for fun)
DS by sCCa
oooh wait, those sways...... yeah, thats a yellow flag
pull the sways and get konis
be faster, and stock ;-)
I used to delink the front sway on the 'rolla cuz it had no posi, and I have a stupid foot
a trade off....but on some layouts, it was faster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=I33rLWBhEbs
http://drivefast.org/gallery/videos/
small friendly place
Now, at the place where the poorche club runs they have asphalt like yours, old runway, three different lays, and I had a run with my old corrola on a "corvette" course. made the turn, actually got into 3rd (nailbite) thru some offset gates, and had the backend comearound, kept the gas on, but....... berm, ouch.
second or third run on a january morning, slick as snot. by noon, had some decent times
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