TurboRust

congrats Brian. I dont know when I'll have the next car worth dynoing, but when the time comes.. you're on speed dial.

but as I explained to Josh today, tire vibration issues are there and stay there, they dont come and go away. These pacificas are some of the most money gobbling cars on the road. In Josh's case the vibration was coming from his rear tires.. one had 12 psi one had 18. a tire perfectly balanced but not properly inflated will develop a shake. As far as the alignment goes LF toe was off .06 degrees which could be any number of things upto and including what way the tie rod was pointing when the last guy set the alignment. At the end of each alignment adjustment, you are to jounce the front end or equalize the rotational socket of the joint. this helps set everything level for an accurate measurement. josh's front and rear ends are tight as tight can be. As were Eli's last time I checked them. I've seen intermittent vibrations from any of the following front cv joints/axles driveshafts/ carrier bearings bad spot in a shock or strut. The only thing to do is rule out the tires and wheels first because thats the cheapest/ easiest thing to do. I'm not sure if Josh is still getting any vibration after today, but Eli you're welcome to send your wife back up and we'll check the balance on the tires.

I dunno.. i drove the shit outta the mach1 had some of the better times around for a street car, and I gotta say.. his car was the most unchallenging boring "sports car" i've taken down a track... matt, his dad, and myself all ran 2-3 passes each in the 13.6x range.. so no driver mod here.

they're called hd tuning overdrives.. they're 18x8.5 5x114.3 or 5x4.5 with a +36 offset.. very clean, have had a few touch up spots, no major curbage. wheels are flashy but looked great on the black acura tl they came off of. Tires do have TPMS sensors in them from a Tire rack kit. The monitor doesnt come with them but can be purchased at tire rack. tires are sumitomo htrzIII 235-40-18 with 75% tread remaining, no cupping or uneven wear..looking for 600 obo http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=415&pictureid=3973 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=415&pictureid=3975 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=415&pictureid=3974

he wasn't sure if it was cam or ignition timing that was messed up..he's getting some more details and calling me back tomorrow

Nice meeting you Mike, sorry it was such a pain to get that thing on a computer.

pics up in the morning.. he finished too close to dark. pm him for the charge.. each cars a little different and depending on whether you want in and out done or just outside like I did.

Andy came out and did the 6 the other day.. looking spectacular. thanks man, A+

floor mat was in.. stock plugs were just removed.. showing almost .080 gap.. new plugs wires pcv and fuel filter getting finished now.

its the guy with my old parts. he lives off 310 and works at lindsay acura. car made 460whp and 400tq.. and yes.. would've handed you your ass if he can drive.

i was watching for knock on a snap on brick.. it had no knock retard through all of 2nd and most of 3rd(before we could get arrested for going twice the speed limit). I've sugggested starting with a simple plug/wires tune up. as they look stock for 80k miles. (wow 4 posts were made in teh time it took me to type that..lol)

yes transmission fluids will swell anything rubber in the system.... so front and rear hydraulics.. rubber hoses, master cylinder, abs unit..its a fckn mess.

gimme a call before you buy them and i'll see what i can do

your car is sexy

lol... i got the bug friday after sitting at the track all day and not running anything fast.

hmm wonder if he'd trade for an fc... gonna have to finish that head gasket tomorrow I guess

we'll see if anyone responds to this. < click me

I dont have one for the computer but thats what my camera takes and Mike C. wants the copy of the 8 sec pass.. anyone who can help thanks.. closer to reynoldsburg the better.

buckeye and parsons auto parts show both sides here in columbus also marshalls in circletucky if you dont mind waiting on them to pull them $25/side

i was there and that bike is bad ass.. half the time it was putting down more whp than my fc was

my brother has pads, rotors and calipers from an 01 gt.( dual piston calipers) low miles like 10k. $75.. he's in delaware and works near morse and 71.. lemme know if you wan his number

call me monday 630-4

I've got a decent one of it.. i need to get a firewire cable for the camera though unless someone around reynoldsburg has one.

to hold it still while getting the crank bolt loose? I use a set of 3 ft lock jaw channel locks and they've always done the trick. lemme know if you wanna borrow them Carl

i have new ones.. and you want em 232-8881 be back in on monday.