AcuraZine Dallas/Ft.Worth Crew
#4521
Lead Footed
As for a shop . . . well . . not really, sorry.
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Ruf
#4522
Ethan, this isn't the Lotus I saw, but pretty close to the black on black theme I was talking about.
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Unless you went the full CF route....
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Unless you went the full CF route....
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#4523
Suzuka Master
#4524
Suzuka Master
#4525
Suzuka Master
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It's just my luck that it lasted that long instead of dying sometime during the 7 year/100k mile warranty.
#4526
OK I got a grinding noise coming out of the rear driver side area. Think it is the breaks. Mark and I changed the pads last year so i don't think that's the problem. Sounds like the caliper is not letting go and just grinding on the rotor. grinds almost none stop when driving, cant be good. looked at the rotor and I don't see any groves getting cut into it yet. That rim is allot dirtier than it should be so that's has to be another clue. So ... any ideas? anyone had this happen already?
#4527
Honda+Blue=My garage
OK I got a grinding noise coming out of the rear driver side area. Think it is the breaks. Mark and I changed the pads last year so i don't think that's the problem. Sounds like the caliper is not letting go and just grinding on the rotor. grinds almost none stop when driving, cant be good. looked at the rotor and I don't see any groves getting cut into it yet. That rim is allot dirtier than it should be so that's has to be another clue. So ... any ideas? anyone had this happen already?
#4528
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OK I got a grinding noise coming out of the rear driver side area. Think it is the breaks. Mark and I changed the pads last year so i don't think that's the problem. Sounds like the caliper is not letting go and just grinding on the rotor. grinds almost none stop when driving, cant be good. looked at the rotor and I don't see any groves getting cut into it yet. That rim is allot dirtier than it should be so that's has to be another clue. So ... any ideas? anyone had this happen already?
Looks like Ill be driving the Lotus for a bit......
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#4531
Honda+Blue=My garage
#4532
Racer
Dang. I still need to buy Rotors and pads for mine.
#4534
Three Wheelin'
They are TE37 volks. Very light wheels and expensive.
Fade...It could be your wheel bearing. If anything your pads and everything are low but if it sounds like metal on metal either brake pad gone or wheel bearing. Two main sounds that come from that.
Danny - as for the trans rebuild your better off just buying another one if you just want it for a year. IN the end it will be cheaper if not equal cost. My friend needed to replace his accord trans but rebuilding it and buying a used one's price was negligible. If you just want it for another year I would just buy a used one. IF you want it a bit longer go for the rebuild. If you call around most trans shops should be able to give you an answer in the dallas area.
Fade...It could be your wheel bearing. If anything your pads and everything are low but if it sounds like metal on metal either brake pad gone or wheel bearing. Two main sounds that come from that.
Danny - as for the trans rebuild your better off just buying another one if you just want it for a year. IN the end it will be cheaper if not equal cost. My friend needed to replace his accord trans but rebuilding it and buying a used one's price was negligible. If you just want it for another year I would just buy a used one. IF you want it a bit longer go for the rebuild. If you call around most trans shops should be able to give you an answer in the dallas area.
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#4538
Drifting
Also, met a new guy tonight while getting gas. He has a AM (if that's the color) 2G TL and was looking to buying a 3G. Bad part is...I forgot his name, I think it was marcus though...lol. He said he had lurked a few times, and was going to join after seeing my car.
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#4540
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Hey Nelson, what kind of spark plugs are we putting in these days?
Arent they iriduim (sp)? let me know so I can get them ordered
Mr Fade, Ill be there Sat and Sun most likely. But the cars gonna stay on jacks for a bit. Im gonna bring the calipers to work, blast and paint them
Arent they iriduim (sp)? let me know so I can get them ordered
Mr Fade, Ill be there Sat and Sun most likely. But the cars gonna stay on jacks for a bit. Im gonna bring the calipers to work, blast and paint them
#4541
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#4544
They're at the fair for $25, 2 for $40. If I go again, I'll pick you up one or a Lotus if I see it.
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#4547
Ethan, I'm more than likely heading to the fair again this weekend.
Do you want me to pick you up an Acura or Lotus flag?
Do you want me to pick you up an Acura or Lotus flag?
#4549
Drifting
Rick not to add the load, but if you get me one, I'll pay you 30 bucks instead of 25. Just an Acura one...unless there is a BMW one, then I'll pay you 45 bucks for them instead of 40...just an incentive lol.
And yea Ethan I'm coming for sure, let me know when you are going to start and I'll be there. I assume its going to be at your dad's?
And yea Ethan I'm coming for sure, let me know when you are going to start and I'll be there. I assume its going to be at your dad's?
#4551
BMW ones are decent, but they sell fast as shit. Since you both want one, it'll save me $10.
Yeah Ethan, I'll let you know.
Yeah Ethan, I'll let you know.
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#4553
Three Wheelin'
Rudy's is awesome. Rick where do you get those at the fair? The auto expo area? I plan to go there this sunday.
Ethan you can buy the plugs at oreilly. I run the factory and oreilly's carries the factory plug for cheap and pre gapped.
Ethan you can buy the plugs at oreilly. I run the factory and oreilly's carries the factory plug for cheap and pre gapped.
#4554
NAiL, they're with the model cars next to the Scion/Subaru area. It's the building by the trains.
#4557
Racer
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If any of you guys want to stop by the house Sat Ill be there all day.
If you wanna learn anything or just have questions you're more then welcome.
IMJ, Ill have Rum
If you wanna learn anything or just have questions you're more then welcome.
IMJ, Ill have Rum
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#4560
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Only thing is tomorrow is an epic sports day. My Aggies are playing Arkansas and will prolly get their ass whooped, then the Rangers hopefully will sweep the Rays, then USA soccer game
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I could maybe stop by early for an hour or two..