swoosh's build thread....the HIGH PROTEIN DIET !!! (Updated Pics-Page 74-7/12/15)
10-18-2013, 10:25 PM
#2401
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
^^^ will post a pic in the morning 
10-18-2013, 10:27 PM
#2402
Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
The PC is more than capable of the type of detailing you (and most importantly, me) are doing. No need to switch to the GG unit.
If you want to "upgrade" save up for the Flex or Rupes.
That is on my christmas/birthday list from Babe, she just doesnt know it yet 
10-18-2013, 10:29 PM
#2403
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
^^^ why sell it to you when you can have it for free....
I hate the idea of have 4 porter cables between 3 people LOL....you can take it anytime you want
I hate the idea of have 4 porter cables between 3 people LOL....you can take it anytime you want
10-20-2013, 08:35 PM
#2404
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
Here is the hint 
Some one is not following instructions
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390646656/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390646656/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390642115/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390642115/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390683486/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390683486/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
Matt and Babe's RDX
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390703885/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390703885/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
Steven's C7
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390898153/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390898153/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390766916/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390766916/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
and since it was a full moon, I was trying to take some pix of the moon with my little 55-200 lens....for the next 2 shots I used a tripod....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390736044/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390736044/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
this one is a little edited....when the moon came out it had a little orangeish hue....so I played with the contrast and brightness a little bit and got this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390738865/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390738865/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
Some one is not following instructions
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390646656/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390646656/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390642115/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390642115/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390683486/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390683486/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
Matt and Babe's RDX
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390703885/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390703885/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
Steven's C7
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390898153/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390898153/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390766916/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390766916/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
and since it was a full moon, I was trying to take some pix of the moon with my little 55-200 lens....for the next 2 shots I used a tripod....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390736044/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390736044/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
this one is a little edited....when the moon came out it had a little orangeish hue....so I played with the contrast and brightness a little bit and got this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390738865/http://www.flickr.com/photos/44051364@N00/10390738865/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/44051364@N00/, on Flickr
10-20-2013, 08:43 PM
#2405
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
Where did your tires go
10-20-2013, 08:50 PM
#2406
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
10-20-2013, 08:54 PM
#2407
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
The following users liked this post:
swoosh (10-21-2013)
10-21-2013, 09:07 AM
#2409
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
Thanks much Jeremy....
I am still looking for a good deal on wheels and tires....18x8.5 - 18x9....
I am still looking for a good deal on wheels and tires....18x8.5 - 18x9....
10-21-2013, 10:24 AM
#2411
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
^^^ he has been in couple minds....
I just started calling it his AFTER the return period had passed LOL
I just started calling it his AFTER the return period had passed LOL
10-21-2013, 10:36 AM
#2413
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
^^^ need to learn a lot from ya....tips and locations but you dont have time
10-21-2013, 05:30 PM
#2415
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
You guys are NOT funny!
I was able to buy a C7 from my dealership. This car was ordered and the customer backed out. It didn't have just a couple of things I ordered, but all in all, it's a beast!
Beautiful moon pics, Anil.
I was able to buy a C7 from my dealership. This car was ordered and the customer backed out. It didn't have just a couple of things I ordered, but all in all, it's a beast!
Beautiful moon pics, Anil.
10-21-2013, 06:29 PM
#2416
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
Thanks Steven....and we like u hence we mess with you
10-21-2013, 07:28 PM
#2417
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
Didn't you buy the rims that you mentioned on the phone??????????????
10-21-2013, 11:15 PM
#2418
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
I wish Meeks....
I have backed off....am gonna wait on rims....
the maintenance items were, brake bleeding with ATE super blue and checking and sanding the rotors surface down....I also checked the pads and made sure everything was fine....
I cant believe these rotors have been on for 100K miles
....
will post pix of 1 of the mods done tomorrow....
I have backed off....am gonna wait on rims....
the maintenance items were, brake bleeding with ATE super blue and checking and sanding the rotors surface down....I also checked the pads and made sure everything was fine....
I cant believe these rotors have been on for 100K miles
....will post pix of 1 of the mods done tomorrow....
10-21-2013, 11:30 PM
#2419
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
100k? Damn
How come? Lightweight?
I guess so, you take it easy on them
You don't have a J-pipe right?
Dual goes from both cats?
How come? Lightweight?
I guess so, you take it easy on themYou don't have a J-pipe right?
Dual goes from both cats?
10-21-2013, 11:40 PM
#2420
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
^^^ True on NO jpipe....
about the brakes, I do go easy on them and coast before braking but still....these are barely lighter than stockies....the pads are composite and not ceramic, so they dont "eat" up the rotors...hence the rotors have lasted this long....no squeal no squeek....
the front pads lasted 45K and this set is on 50K....I have new set for the fronts which I might switch out in the Spring/Summer....
The rear lasted 80K but since my caliper was seized, I had to get a new set....otherwise they would have lasted an easy 20K more....
now since I weigh less, maybe that has something to do to prolong the life of the brakes since they dont get used "as heavily"....
about the brakes, I do go easy on them and coast before braking but still....these are barely lighter than stockies....the pads are composite and not ceramic, so they dont "eat" up the rotors...hence the rotors have lasted this long....no squeal no squeek....
the front pads lasted 45K and this set is on 50K....I have new set for the fronts which I might switch out in the Spring/Summer....
The rear lasted 80K but since my caliper was seized, I had to get a new set....otherwise they would have lasted an easy 20K more....
now since I weigh less, maybe that has something to do to prolong the life of the brakes since they dont get used "as heavily"....
10-22-2013, 08:23 AM
#2421
Advanced
Steve, I am sure it is a beast, I really want to check it out now. Beautiful color too.
10-22-2013, 09:19 AM
#2422
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
Steven might come over tomorrow for a little shoot
10-22-2013, 11:32 AM
#2423
Senior Moderator
The slotted rotor slots are almost not visible
10-22-2013, 12:22 PM
#2424
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
I was thinking of getting 2 piece rotors but I can justify $650 for front rotors when I get get powerslot again for $350 all around....
I think the rotors have good amount of life in them and I will keep them for a while more....
what pads were you running? I went from Hawk HPS to RB ET500....
10-22-2013, 01:31 PM
#2426
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
the front will need replacing by next spring/summer....I have a set of ET500 sitting ready when that time comes
the rear I went from HPS to ET500....cant say much yet since the bite hasnt changed....after swapping the fronts I will be able to give a better review
10-22-2013, 02:27 PM
#2427
Race Director
iTrader: (1)
ET500's have been fantastic for me.
SS lines, RB rotors and ET500 pads at all four corners, and Motul RBF was a HUGE improvement in every way over stock.
SS lines, RB rotors and ET500 pads at all four corners, and Motul RBF was a HUGE improvement in every way over stock.
10-22-2013, 08:20 PM
#2428
Senior Moderator
I was thinking of getting 2 piece rotors but I can justify $650 for front rotors when I get get powerslot again for $350 all around....
I think the rotors have good amount of life in them and I will keep them for a while more....
what pads were you running? I went from Hawk HPS to RB ET500....
10-23-2013, 08:35 AM
#2430
Advanced
10-23-2013, 08:45 AM
#2431
Race Director
iTrader: (1)
10-23-2013, 09:39 AM
#2434
Race Director
iTrader: (1)
I remember Marcus saying once in his pit area that both the pads and rotors from RB are much harder materials then most. And that RB stuff should be ran together. He could have just been trying to sell more parts though.
I have zero noise once I properly re-greased everything with the good stuff.
I have zero noise once I properly re-greased everything with the good stuff.
10-23-2013, 09:57 AM
#2435
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
Chad, what RB rotors are you running? 2 piece? 
Feji and Jeremy, I had heard a lot of people having issues with the BM rotors...even locally, 3 folks have BM brake kit. I installed it on 2 of the car and 1 was installed at a shop....ALL 3 sets make noise....the squeak and squeal....we honestly do get what you pay for I guess...
Abdul, I havent gotten my rims back yet
....we might move it to either over the weekend OR later in the week....We have a breakfast cruise we go to the last Saturday of every month....will invite you to that even on FB....do try to come
Feji and Jeremy, I had heard a lot of people having issues with the BM rotors...even locally, 3 folks have BM brake kit. I installed it on 2 of the car and 1 was installed at a shop....ALL 3 sets make noise....the squeak and squeal....we honestly do get what you pay for I guess...
Abdul, I havent gotten my rims back yet
....we might move it to either over the weekend OR later in the week....We have a breakfast cruise we go to the last Saturday of every month....will invite you to that even on FB....do try to come
10-23-2013, 10:12 AM
#2436
Race Director
iTrader: (1)
Nope just the regular open slot rotors.
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/ht-spec-b...roductid=65492
Plus the RBF fluid is what I bought.
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/ht-spec-b...roductid=65492
Plus the RBF fluid is what I bought.
10-23-2013, 10:15 AM
#2437
takin care of Business in
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
I got the ATE racing super blue....
I think I read someone that they banned it because by looking at the color, people thought it was coolant
Also, I have heard that peeps alternate between Super Blue and GOLD so you dont waste much fluid when you are bleeding the system....you can spot the color change and you know when the new fluid is in the system
I think I read someone that they banned it because by looking at the color, people thought it was coolant
Also, I have heard that peeps alternate between Super Blue and GOLD so you dont waste much fluid when you are bleeding the system....you can spot the color change and you know when the new fluid is in the system
10-23-2013, 11:13 AM
#2439
Race Director
iTrader: (1)
^Made a huge difference for me. I fear I actually need to do it once or twice a year to keep it squeak free.