My studs got like that too... I try to hit them with silicone spay now and then to keep it in check
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My studs got like that too... I try to hit them with silicone spay now and then to keep it in check
Ah. Thanks for the tip!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
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As said in main thread, finished putting studs on, and installed stealth LED (with resistors) turn signal bulbs to get rid of the egg yolk look.
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Aww yiss. I loved the stealth LED "mod" on my car
shit when did you take all those pictures? lol didn't even notice. You didn't use your long wheel nuts?
Lol re pics. I think you were getting some tools.Quote:
Originally Posted by sillieidiot
No, these studs look pretty good so used short nuts. I may still go to the long ones eventually.
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I hit a milestone but first, a story of tens. One of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs is 'Ten Years Gone'. So 10 years to the month after I moved out of L.A., I am moving back (this was a long time ago), driving on I-10, and as I reach the outskirts of L.A., 'Ten Years Gone' comes on the radio. Very cool.
Yesterday, I hit 100,000 miles almost 10 years to the month after I bought the car, while on I-10, just after 10:00.
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Very cool, my friend ! :thumbsup
Oil Change at around 103K miles. Got a few more things for maint I want to check off soon.
Wow, only 3k miles in the 9 months.
That's just what happens when he doesn't drive down to my house anymore lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Will
LOL. Yup, not a lot of long drives these days. Plus, I work from home so no daily commute, and I have my Triumph TR8 going as well, so sometimes I drive that.
I didn't know you had one of those! Very coolQuote:
Originally Posted by johnrando
Thanks. Yes, very fun car. 5 speed, dual carbs, V8.Quote:
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Completed 2nd passenger side airbag recall for the ignitor. Relatively painless. The dealer paid for an Uber home.
Rando, hows the ESS Supercharger treating you?
I love it! I need an updated custom tune as I still have the generic one, cold start is an issue (sometimes sputters) but not the end of the world (a known issue w/basic tune). It's faster, like it should be from factory, but not eye-popping blazing fast. I have a few things to do so I'll withhold final judgement on that. If you have the extra coin, it's worth it, love the sorely needed lower rpm torque increase. But technically, it's not worth it compared to the value of the car, but I don't care about that. I'm keeping my car and the enhanced daily driving is well worth it.
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I haven't updated in awhile so a few updates: I wanted to add my latest suspension mods on here (that I think I did the past summer) plus a few other things: (I'll add pics later). I essentially bought Hieu's suspension from him, plus some new parts. It includes:
AST 4100 dampers
Bimmerworld front adjustable endlinks
Swift springs (8K front and 10K rear)
Vorschlag camber plates
As well, recently (June) changed out spark plugs and coil packs... runs SO MUCH better now!
I also changed out my exhaust, but going back in to make more mods so will update, but the plan is to go back to my Magnaflow exhaust and custom tips, but remove the resonators. I'm looking for a bit more sound (or, "oomph") from the Magnaflow.
Finally, I changed out my interior trim but I'll post more on that later. Also planned is a better tune for my supercharger, and to do a STEP to 6-speed swap. I already bought the transmission and many of the associated parts.
Well done, JR ... that will be a big update : swap to MT.
Agreed manual swap sounds awesome, I bet it's going to feel quite different!
Replaced radiator, expansion tank, transmission thermostat, radiator bracket, coolant temp sensor, air filter, cabin air filter, upper rubber trim in the engine bay, and broken 'snorkel' piece on the BMW perf intake box.
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Lots of good stuff recently! Well done.
+1. Wait a second ... is that a Triumph on the background ?
Thanks all. Good eye Fredo. That is! It's my 1980 Triumph TR8, I've had it since 1993. Recently got the engine rebuilt so it runs well. JohnQuote:
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