Retorqued my headers
04-07-2001, 01:26 AM
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Retorqued my headers
Well, I had Acura re-torque them 
I kept hearing this disgusting resonance at low rpms. Someone suggested I have the headers retorqued because of metal expansion and some other cryptic reason.
Anyhow, I had this done and WOW -- the noise is *completely* gone and better yet, the car is alot more responsive
I feel lik I only NOW discovering how much the car pulls with the headers! Of course, this may only be a coincidence since I also put back my summer tires on (and it SNOWED today .. !! 
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On a side-note, I took the car in to also address the rattling moonroof. It happened last year; they had lubbed it up and problem went away. It came back a few weeks ago. After having read about the "magic acura tape" I specified I wanted it used this time. It was done properly this time and lo and behold: no more noise
I kept hearing this disgusting resonance at low rpms. Someone suggested I have the headers retorqued because of metal expansion and some other cryptic reason.
Anyhow, I had this done and WOW -- the noise is *completely* gone and better yet, the car is alot more responsive
I feel lik I only NOW discovering how much the car pulls with the headers! Of course, this may only be a coincidence since I also put back my summer tires on (and it SNOWED today .. !! )On a side-note, I took the car in to also address the rattling moonroof. It happened last year; they had lubbed it up and problem went away. It came back a few weeks ago. After having read about the "magic acura tape" I specified I wanted it used this time. It was done properly this time and lo and behold: no more noise
04-07-2001, 02:28 AM
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I did the same thing after I took my car to the track and only ran a 15.2 
The exhaust leak killed performance that day.
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04-07-2001, 03:39 AM
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I dynoed my car today, I wonder if my leaky exhaust really hurt me...
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2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, Volk Racing SE37's in 18", goodridge braided brake lines, AEM CAI (blue), APEXi V-AFC, full kicker system, 13" Brembo's on the way with slotted discs for the rear
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks, ported and polished, crillo rods, new valvetrain
1995 VW Golf: 1999 VR6 Swap, H&R Coil Overs, neuspeed strut bars, neuspeed sway bars, 2.5" Stainless TT exhaust w/ Borla, 13" AP Racing big brakes
04-07-2001, 03:41 AM
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I told you that shit would help bro!
Now arent you glad you came to that chat room and came back to the board with us?
Anyway... spring is a here... and my V1 is on its way. A trip to Montreal is in order soon. Were gonna have to meet up w/ Astro!
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Now arent you glad you came to that chat room and came back to the board with us?
Anyway... spring is a here... and my V1 is on its way. A trip to Montreal is in order soon. Were gonna have to meet up w/ Astro!
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04-07-2001, 04:23 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by soopa:
I told you that shit would help bro!
Now arent you glad you came to that chat room and came back to the board with us?
Anyway... spring is a here... and my V1 is on its way. A trip to Montreal is in order soon. Were gonna have to meet up w/ Astro!
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I told you that shit would help bro!
Now arent you glad you came to that chat room and came back to the board with us?
Anyway... spring is a here... and my V1 is on its way. A trip to Montreal is in order soon. Were gonna have to meet up w/ Astro!
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Yup yup, good info
BTW: Astro lives in Toronto, *I* live in Mtl
but you can hook up with the both of us w/e of June 8-10 -- Montreal Grand Prix
Else, there's going to be a TO meet this summer, i'll post the details when I know more
04-07-2001, 11:15 AM
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Astro & Crippen, where do you guys hang out GP weekend? I'll be there (been to every race since 88) and it is the highlight of our summer. I drove my new cl there last year, this year I think we are flying. See ya then?
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04-07-2001, 12:12 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Chief F1 Fan:
Astro & Crippen, where do you guys hang out GP weekend? I'll be there (been to every race since 88) and it is the highlight of our summer. I drove my new cl there last year, this year I think we are flying. See ya then?
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Astro & Crippen, where do you guys hang out GP weekend? I'll be there (been to every race since 88) and it is the highlight of our summer. I drove my new cl there last year, this year I think we are flying. See ya then?
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I live here in Mtl so I'l be playing tour-guide more or less to Astro and another friend of mine coming down. We've got tickets for the 3-day event and the rest of the time i'll be showing them the cool spots in Mtl -- among them, Crescent St Saturday afternoon -- Hottie-central
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04-07-2001, 12:43 PM
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what's up Chief, it would be awesome to meet you that weekend
it's my bday weekend and the F1 race, what more could you ask for!
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it's my bday weekend and the F1 race, what more could you ask for!
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2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, Volk Racing SE37's in 18", goodridge braided brake lines, AEM CAI (blue), APEXi V-AFC, full kicker system, 13" Brembo's on the way with slotted discs for the rear
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks, ported and polished, crillo rods, new valvetrain
1995 VW Golf: 1999 VR6 Swap, H&R Coil Overs, neuspeed strut bars, neuspeed sway bars, 2.5" Stainless TT exhaust w/ Borla, 13" AP Racing big brakes
04-07-2001, 12:52 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Astroboy:
what's up Chief, it would be awesome to meet you that weekend
it's my bday weekend and the F1 race, what more could you ask for!
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what's up Chief, it would be awesome to meet you that weekend
it's my bday weekend and the F1 race, what more could you ask for!
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What else? Kobe Beef
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04-07-2001, 02:38 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Crippen:
Yup yup, good info
BTW: Astro lives in Toronto, *I* live in Mtl
but you can hook up with the both of us w/e of June 8-10 -- Montreal Grand Prix
Else, there's going to be a TO meet this summer, i'll post the details when I know more</font>
Yup yup, good info
BTW: Astro lives in Toronto, *I* live in Mtl
but you can hook up with the both of us w/e of June 8-10 -- Montreal Grand Prix
Else, there's going to be a TO meet this summer, i'll post the details when I know more
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Astro promised hed make a drive up to Montreal for a meet.
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What more could you ask for? How bout a victory for Villeneuve for a f*#kin' change!? I'm into hangin' out on Crescent St Sat nite, but I don't think my wife will want me chasin' "hotties." Where ya sitting? I'll be down in the hairpin stand 32 I believe it is. I'll write you when the time approaches so we can hook up and have some drinks/laughs.
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Where ya sitting? I'll be down in the hairpin stand 32 I believe it is. I'll write you when the time approaches so we can hook up and have some drinks/laughs.------------------
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Chief F1 Fan:
What more could you ask for? How bout a victory for Villeneuve for a f*#kin' change!? I'm into hangin' out on Crescent St Sat nite, but I don't think my wife will want me chasin' "hotties." Where ya sitting? I'll be down in the hairpin stand 32 I believe it is. I'll write you when the time approaches so we can hook up and have some drinks/laughs.
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What more could you ask for? How bout a victory for Villeneuve for a f*#kin' change!? I'm into hangin' out on Crescent St Sat nite, but I don't think my wife will want me chasin' "hotties."
Where ya sitting? I'll be down in the hairpin stand 32 I believe it is. I'll write you when the time approaches so we can hook up and have some drinks/laughs.</font>
Our tickets are close by -- 22. Right after the casino hairpin
I think you are there too as there is no hairpin at 32 .. ?
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