My Dads wifes truck scared the piss out of my car
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Blown Waterpump :(
I came home from dropping off my GF at her place (i know i know a miata driver with a GF? no way!)
anywho, i back up into my driveway and get out, and i see my $35 worth of 'Penta' super ultra mega distilled JDM water and $25 worth of Royal purple coolant additive
and needless to say i need a new waterpump, but on the plus side, I BEEN wanting to cut and paint my Valve cover, also I was a little unsettled when the lady who sold me the car said "i had the timing thing changed a coup'la years'go"
she said something about the 'Cadillac converter' too . . good thing i removed it all together.
At least karma gave me SOMEWHAT of a break and let it happen IN my driveway
Thats what i get for making fun of CJernigan . .
anywho, i back up into my driveway and get out, and i see my $35 worth of 'Penta' super ultra mega distilled JDM water and $25 worth of Royal purple coolant additive
and needless to say i need a new waterpump, but on the plus side, I BEEN wanting to cut and paint my Valve cover, also I was a little unsettled when the lady who sold me the car said "i had the timing thing changed a coup'la years'go"
she said something about the 'Cadillac converter' too . . good thing i removed it all together.
At least karma gave me SOMEWHAT of a break and let it happen IN my driveway
Thats what i get for making fun of CJernigan . .
Last edited by TeamPLUR; 04-03-2008 at 10:08 PM.
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Hey guys! thanks for the compliments on the paint scheme, i was worried ide get flamed for it, so i was scared to show my car XD
if only i can run my acrylic spoiler by u guys and i'll be in business
well here goes i guess:
if only i can run my acrylic spoiler by u guys and i'll be in business
well here goes i guess:
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In all honesty, i only got the idea for the paint scheme after my car was smashed on the left rear panel by an expedition while i was parked, then thru some backyard under the table deal, i got the body work done for free, so i just painted both rear 1/4 panels black with rattle can, dad took one look at it and suggested i do the fronts too, so i did it and i'm fully satisfied with the result, however the general black on red scheme started the second day after i got the car
Day one:
day two:
And seriously guys thanks again for the positive remarks, theyre honestly surprising coming from you guys. and yeah! i did work in the adjust ability of it, i keep it on 'full down' position untill i go up to the mountains, ude be surprised how much it provides a noticeable difference in handling
For $30 i cant complain
acrylic: $9 scrap at 'Ridout Plastics'
hinges: $0.48 at home depot x2
struts: $1.18 x 4 at home depot
strut ends $4.48 at home depot x4
tho i gotta say dont buy 'Ling Long' tires XD they came free with my rims but the Michelin's on my stock wheels totally PWN these ling longs im rockin now
Day one:
day two:
And seriously guys thanks again for the positive remarks, theyre honestly surprising coming from you guys. and yeah! i did work in the adjust ability of it, i keep it on 'full down' position untill i go up to the mountains, ude be surprised how much it provides a noticeable difference in handling
For $30 i cant complain
acrylic: $9 scrap at 'Ridout Plastics'
hinges: $0.48 at home depot x2
struts: $1.18 x 4 at home depot
strut ends $4.48 at home depot x4
tho i gotta say dont buy 'Ling Long' tires XD they came free with my rims but the Michelin's on my stock wheels totally PWN these ling longs im rockin now
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That wouldn't be a good idea; since I see his drifting badge on his first picture, it's safe to assume that he drifts. That would again make me assume downforce on the tires that you are trying to break loose is a good idea. Therefore, we can also safely assume that downforce on a track when you want traction is a bad idea.
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That wouldn't be a good idea; since I see his drifting badge on his first picture, it's safe to assume that he drifts. That would again make me assume downforce on the tires that you are trying to break loose is a good idea. Therefore, we can also safely assume that downforce on a track when you want traction is a bad idea.
The wing is pointed the wrong way for a drift car. Check out Rhys's lexan bits.
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That wouldn't be a good idea; since I see his drifting badge on his first picture, it's safe to assume that he drifts. That would again make me assume downforce on the tires that you are trying to break loose is a good idea. Therefore, we can also safely assume that downforce on a track when you want traction is a bad idea.
I actually Dont do much drifting, i sound like a ***** for saying it but it feels like im trashing the **** out of my diff when i try to break free on dry tarmac, aside from, that a little wet weather sliding is always fun but at that point no amount of downforce will keep your car from sliding,
its four little nuts (much like mine) and four little rivets.