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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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oh damn jorge, whose type s is that? that's hotter than cesium in a tub of water

i had to make some side money kyle. they said they needed some generic asian guy to play a generic asian guy in a movie. so i said, why not
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by marks_lude
Jorge, feel like hosting a LARGE car project? I'll bring steaks of you choice... no lie.
Large like this? wait.... wait. I got that backwards

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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Large like this? wait.... wait. I got that backwards
A tad bigger... something like this:

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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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That's going to be a really tough job to get it in that little car. I don't think it will fit

J/K

Is this something you bought, or looking for the near future? I'd welcome a clutch job at someone elses house. My buddy Luke and his friend Brian replace clutches in their F-Bodies in a matter or hours (I wasn't wathcing, but it didn't seem like it was a chore, just a routine job for them). Could always ask them for some supervision if it came down to it.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Well it is a bit of an ordeal. The reason I need to do it is because mine is about a month away from dead... and now slips on launches (at autocrosses) rather than making the rear wheels spin. It also engages in about the last inch of clutch travel.

Its a real pain to put in, because it is hard to get at the bolts above the tranny up in the tunnel. You either have to lower the cradel a few inches which lowers the engine and tranny together, or take out the front and rear motor mounts and rock the engine towards the firewall which tilts the tranny down so you can get them. Other than that, its pretty much a standard procedure.

Again Jorge, if you're up for a job like this, it should be a single day thing with a few people and your wide array of tools. I will gladely supply plenty of cookout food for all, and even throw you some compensation towards garage time/tool use if needed. To have this done would cost about $700-800 in labor alone at a reputable shop.

On the flip side, I realize I am asking a huge favor, so if it is just too much of a PITA, I understand completely.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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If i were to get a new head unit, like a flip out with dvd and extras, do you guys know how to install it?
andwould it be possible to set it up to run GPS functions through it? so i could hide the GPS itself, and then have the screen come out when i needed it?
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Slepybear
If i were to get a new head unit, like a flip out with dvd and extras, do you guys know how to install it?
andwould it be possible to set it up to run GPS functions through it? so i could hide the GPS itself, and then have the screen come out when i needed it?
To install wouldn't be any harder than any other radio. It's the radio that gets cooler, but the wiring all remains the same.

Even with NAV, your looking at a 9-pin serial plug and an antenna at the worst. More than likely you're just looking at wiring an addition antenna.

So short answer - yes - we can do it. It is literally like a 45 minute job to install a radio, but running all of the wires for amp/NAV/anything else extra make take an hour or so on top of that.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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You get that thing today? Or is that from earlier in the summer?
That was in the summer. Was my loaner car White Bear Acura service they rock.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by marks_lude
Jorge, feel like hosting a LARGE car project? I'll bring steaks of you choice... no lie.
Never done one but if the guys are up for it I will give it a try. Hey Josh what do you think. You have to get some instructions.We should get toknow what we are getting in to. Can't guanrantee anything.

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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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I have plenty of instructions, and a full service manual. I've also done clutches 4 other times on other cars... but all FWD. Like I said, nothing is overly hard, just time consuming.

Whats your preferred steak, or cook out meal?
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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hey i'm up for learning how to swap clutches.

btw matt, owned
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Razzi
oh damn jorge, whose type s is that? that's hotter than cesium in a tub of water

i had to make some side money kyle. they said they needed some generic asian guy to play a generic asian guy in a movie. so i said, why not
Thats My loaner.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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If youre bored, the DIY how-to is here (7th post down).
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...pic=83548&st=0

this guy said he had it down to 4 hrs because he doesnt them all the time, but it should take long for 1st timers.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Razzi
hey i'm up for learning how to swap clutches.

btw matt, owned
Werd to both of those!
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Slepybear
If i were to get a new head unit, like a flip out with dvd and extras, do you guys know how to install it?
andwould it be possible to set it up to run GPS functions through it? so i could hide the GPS itself, and then have the screen come out when i needed it?
Hey Sleepy, you could just buy my spare COMPLETE CarPC and call it a day
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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JUS THOUGHT U GUYZ MIGHT BE INTERESTED...
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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am i the matt that got owned?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Called Luther Brookdale Honda just to see what the bill would be to have them do my clutch... $1550.00

The sad part is I expect this next clutch to last probably about 2 years haha. Times like this I miss my old prelude
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by marks_lude
Called Luther Brookdale Honda just to see what the bill would be to have them do my clutch... $1550.00

The sad part is I expect this next clutch to last probably about 2 years haha. Times like this I miss my old prelude
Hey what year TL do you have? have you call other dealers?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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Hey what year TL do you have? have you call other dealers?
Jorge it's Matt... I have a yellow S2000
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Jorge it's Matt... I have a yellow S2000
Matt why did you not say so? He you didnot mention anything when we worked on the Saab born from Jets HaHaHa!!!!!!. If you think it can be done in one day we just have to plan lets call the KING Hey Josh LETS DO IT !!!!!!
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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jorge, is that alzheimer's i smell?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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jorge, is that alzheimer's i smell?
Never new that was Matt Razzi.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Hey anyone know if Josh skipped town. Hello ground control to Josh can you hear me King Dudious Wazzzzzzuup.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Matt why did you not say so? He you didnot mention anything when we worked on the Saab born from Jets HaHaHa!!!!!!. If you think it can be done in one day we just have to plan lets call the KING Hey Josh LETS DO IT !!!!!!
HAHA well I didnt really know it was so close to done until the day after working on KK's Saab Jet when I was at the Test n Tune and couldnt even launch my car on street tires. 7,000rpm clutch drop... and all I get is a half bog/half slipping clutch that never breaks my tires loose... (and that was on street tires, my race tires will be even worse)

I'm neck and neck with a guy for the season win, so I figured it is only going to get worse so I better fix it.


I picked up a used flywheel to resurface ahead of time, and $450 worth of clutch, pressure plate, various bearings and spare bolts from hondaautomotiveparts.com. I don't think it will be here in time for this weekend, but maybe we can plan on the next?

I've read thru the procedure several times so far so hopefully it goes quickly.

Like I said, if your up for hosting this, I really really appreciate it and will bring some killer grillin food of your choice... enough for all!
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Hey anyone know if Josh skipped town. Hello ground control to Josh can you hear me King Dudious Wazzzzzzuup.
I just remembered today... Josh mentioned about going to that MotoGP race. I think thats where he's been.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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HAHA well I didnt really know it was so close to done until the day after working on KK's Saab Jet when I was at the Test n Tune and couldnt even launch my car on street tires. 7,000rpm clutch drop... and all I get is a half bog/half slipping clutch that never breaks my tires loose... (and that was on street tires, my race tires will be even worse)

I'm neck and neck with a guy for the season win, so I figured it is only going to get worse so I better fix it.


I picked up a used flywheel to resurface ahead of time, and $450 worth of clutch, pressure plate, various bearings and spare bolts from hondaautomotiveparts.com. I don't think it will be here in time for this weekend, but maybe we can plan on the next?

I've read thru the procedure several times so far so hopefully it goes quickly.

Like I said, if your up for hosting this, I really really appreciate it and will bring some killer grillin food of your choice... enough for all!
Well I am up for it I have to talk to the wife first. I do have a "B" day to go to on Saturday but that's at 5:00 PM but if we start early in the morning maybe we can get it done. I will keep you posted
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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I just remembered today... Josh mentioned about going to that MotoGP race. I think thats where he's been.
That's true I remember.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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I dont know if any of you guys have some photoshop skillz that killz, but I was wondering if you could put the 06-08 type-s rims, anthracite, on my tl?
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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this pic if someone can.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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this pic if someone can.
Do you have any clearer pictures of the car? if youre near downtown Mpls we can meet up and I'll take some nice shots of your car and PS it for you.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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i will be down at university tonight, at the market area where all the imports go by wendys.
all of us acuras/hondas should go out there tonight
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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lol def need a clearer pic and straighten your wheels out.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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i realized that after i posted it, but i dont have any others that show the whole car really.
and it looked really good in the shrink sized preview..
also uni was fun tonight.
saw a couple races on vandalia, most were pretty weak, but one or two were dec., but cops broke it up
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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i realized that after i posted it, but i dont have any others that show the whole car really.
and it looked really good in the shrink sized preview..
also uni was fun tonight.
saw a couple races on vandalia, most were pretty weak, but one or two were dec., but cops broke it up
How do those races work? lol

Do they just meet and then roll out to race at a quiet spot, then the cops tell everyone to go home?(or do you have to flee everytime?) Same routine every weekend? I remember once I was around the area during that time and I saw a huge group of cars driving together...then they dissappeared into some dark warehouse area lol.

Do slow people ever drag there? (14 second cars and up)
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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i honestly could've taken just about every car that i saw race except for a quick miata.
and everyone is parked, and then once 2 people agree to race, they just pull up to the line, and i guy walks out and counts them down, and they go..
and yeah, they all go to an area, but the cops catch on fairly quickly, so you just gotta move on
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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why didnt you matt, lol. keep that vtec alive and pumpin ya know
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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yeah.....CLs are nice. and i decided i want some gold wheels...maybe in the spring
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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haha, i was going to but the cops showed up, and i didn't really know the proper procedures for setting up a race..
but next time!
and some of you acura guys should come, i found some tight integras(the people we met last time razzi) and they kind of showed me around
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