RUF87

Danny! How've you been. All work and no play since finishing school eh.

As for a shop . . . well . . not really, sorry. But how you got 9 years out of yours is

Ruf

Rick_TL-S

Ethan, this isn't the Lotus I saw, but pretty close to the black on black theme I was talking about.


Unless you went the full CF route....

danny25

haha what's up Ethan? I showed up again a couple years ago when I got an 06 TL but then I didn't really get the mod bug, so I faded away again.

danny25

Rebuild, since that should be cheaper. I'm not looking to keep it much longer, would like it to last one more year tho.

danny25

Got married too, so even less play time.

It's just my luck that it lasted that long instead of dying sometime during the 7 year/100k mile warranty.

FADE

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?

pmptx

Pull the caliper apart and make sure you have the sliders lubed well

trancemission

Im throwing the TL up on jack stands this weekend. Doing all my brakes, tranny fluid, oil, spark plugs, stainless steel brake lines, etc. Bring it by, we'll take a look at it.

Looks like Ill be driving the Lotus for a bit......

trancemission

Im glad you checked in Danny. Its good to know you're still around....

You gotta come check out the new ride

trancemission

Rick....those wheels are hot.....those might be good track wheels, you think?

pmptx

They look like RPF1's.

Great with the look of that car.

would be tits on yours E$

shalinz

Dang. I still need to buy Rotors and pads for mine.

quakerroatmeal

Those are definitely not rpf1's..they look like TE37's if anything.

NAiL05

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.

trancemission

Danny, what year is your car? Tims got an 00-01 tranny for sale. Rebuilt for 1800

trancemission

Man......after seeing that pic I need to get some front grills

Rick_TL-S

Volk TE37s.

Even in smaller sizes, these things are still running $2,000+ a set used.

d-townhakuzo

Oooo oooo can I come?

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.

FADE

Sat or Sunday? Let me know.

trancemission

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

Rick_TL-S

trancemission

OH MY GOD!!!

get me that ACURA one

imj0257

iTrader: (1)

wtf.... where'd you get that!?

Rick_TL-S

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.

trancemission

well sure you can.....I plan on spending most the day in the garage

quakerroatmeal

They opened a Rudy's in Arlington @ the Highlands area if anybody lives in Arlington..can't wait to try it out, heard good stuff about it.

Rick_TL-S

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?

trancemission

let me know if you do.....shoot me a txt

d-townhakuzo

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?

trancemission

yeah, after some coffee Ill be over there. Im in no rush.

I just pm'd a guy asking about some plugs as well.

Rick_TL-S

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.

d-townhakuzo

Rick text me too...thanks.

NAiL05

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.

Rick_TL-S

NAiL, they're with the model cars next to the Scion/Subaru area. It's the building by the trains.

SaNdSuKkA

New Dallas area (Rockwall) Acura owner checking in!!!

imj0257

iTrader: (1)

I think silverbullet is from Rockwall

shalinz

Rick, when are you going? I might be going on Sunday.

trancemission

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

d-townhakuzo

Expect me there for sure Ethan. I'll wash my car then head over around lunchish.

imj0257

iTrader: (1)

don't tease me...

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

I could maybe stop by early for an hour or two..