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[QUOTE=Serj22;48997434]I don't believe you want the hassle of putting a bike in the back like that. It's too much work, safe yourself the trouble and ... [URL="http://www.curtisracks.com/"]get one of these[/URL][/QUOTE] How hard would you think it would be to make a rack for my rx7 and still have the sunroof functional?
[QUOTE=Xanadu;48997589]When it's not even my own bike and I struggle financially to eat balanced meals then I do or not do whatever it takes to save cash If I buy my own bike and have to haul 2 around I'd rather go with a rear mount though, something like [url=https://www.etrailer.com/static/images/pics/q/u/qu55664_800.jpg]this[/url] even though your roof mounts are alot prettier[/QUOTE] Yup, that's pretty ugly. Well. Lemme know if things change. [QUOTE=Metallica;48997812]How hard would you think it would be to make a rack for my rx7 and still have the sunroof functional?[/QUOTE] My racks sit about 4" off the roof. Is that enough room for the sunroof to slide back? Or do you want a hatchback rack?
Someone meme'd my car on facebook... (also, this shows pretty well that it doesn't block the tail lights I see...HMHMMMMMM) [img]https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/12093326_1643468759261731_1074923289_n.jpg[/img]
A cheap 90's casio watch matches my vette's 90's interior perfectly! [t]http://i.imgur.com/DIfB8Zk.jpg[/t]
So I got my shocks, lcas and all the new parts I'd need. Turns out that despite what Tirerack and Bilstein themselves said, along with every picture and image on the internet. ITR application B8 shocks come with bumpstops! Probably found the cause of the popping and clicking, the dust boot had fused to the metal of the top hat bushing. You can also see the remnants of the bumpstops that are no longer.... [t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5601782/DC%20Pics/2015-10-27%2015.52.56.jpg[/t][t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5601782/DC%20Pics/2015-10-27%2015.53.05.jpg[/t] Thanks Tirerack! [t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5601782/DC%20Pics/2015-10-27%2016.50.50.jpg[/t][t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5601782/DC%20Pics/2015-10-27%2016.51.00.jpg[/t] Only assembled and installed the rears so far. These shocks though just absolutely ooze quality in every way possible. Everything is precisely machined and designed. The lower perch is even designed to rotate to prevent spring bind since springs actually rotate when they compress/decompress. Unlike a the OEM design which locks the spring into a rubber insulator and welded metal perch these have a free floating perch which can twist with the spring. [t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5601782/DC%20Pics/2015-10-27%2017.32.58.jpg[/t][t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5601782/DC%20Pics/2015-10-27%2017.34.47.jpg[/t] I meant to take pictures of all the OEM Honda bags but disassembly of the struts without a spring compressor while on the car is stressful. I also got all new OEM hardware for the struts. Stripped out my upper ball joint on the front with a fucking rubber mallet though, progress will be made tomorrow at some point.
I'm going to the nurburgring for the first time today!!! Also, is it me or does han's rx7 in Tokyo drift look like a beast
[QUOTE=Ultraleet;48992730]Any subie love here? [t]http://i.imgur.com/CwxOQsH.jpg[/t] [t]http://i.imgur.com/l9MscHF.jpg[/t] Forgive the paint chips, I'll be repainting the clip soon.[/QUOTE] Very nice subie. Am I mistaking you for another user, or didn't your dad own a Muricelago or something? I remember seeing a post ages ago, and I think I remember your name and avatar.
[QUOTE=clutch2;48998243]Someone meme'd my car on facebook... (also, this shows pretty well that it doesn't block the tail lights I see...HMHMMMMMM) [img]https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/12093326_1643468759261731_1074923289_n.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Sorta bad photograph to say that it doesn't block the tail lights. It's taken from the far right/passenger side and the pipe is already inside the lens, on the edge of the light. I'd imagine that, due to how the pipes stick out, the right one would be within the light itself if that same photograph was taken from the left/driver's side. [editline]28th October 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=Code3Response;48996339]The only thing wrong with a Subie is having to pull the engine for spark plug changes[/QUOTE] I just changed mine without pulling the engine. Most things, including head gaskets on most, you can do without fully pulling it.
Artsy Jackpudding pictue of the dirty Mercy star: [t]http://puu.sh/l0NAB.jpg[/t]
[QUOTE=t-man;48998675]A cheap 90's casio watch matches my vette's 90's interior perfectly! [t]http://i.imgur.com/DIfB8Zk.jpg[/t][/QUOTE] Fuck me, that's a sexy panel.
So about a week and a half ago I did a brake job for a friend of mine, he was also having issues with his old radio, A VZ400 by Clarion. I asked him for since he was replacing it and he told me "Sure, but the screen doesn't come on anymore." "Ok" I said and took it any. After replacing the rear drums and hardware for the rears only because autozone sold him the wrong shoes, I went home and tore the radio apart searched for the screen ribbon cable and got it for 14 bux. Fast Forward to 2 days ago I now have a flip screen radio in my car to replace the huge screened, single din beast that is a Power Acoustik PD-931NB. It's a pain in my ass because it will ALWAYS reset the volume to 12 no matter where you set it before powerdown and the OS in it is proprietary and based on windows CE. /story Also I had found my passenger radius arm is not being friendly with the nut that holds it in place. Was almost gone when I tightened it the day before, I figured it was my issue at the moment because my alignment was off again and the car was pulling along with a crooked steering wheel.
[QUOTE=Serj22;48998056]Yup, that's pretty ugly. Well. Lemme know if things change. My racks sit about 4" off the roof. Is that enough room for the sunroof to slide back? Or do you want a hatchback rack?[/QUOTE] The sunroof is kinda odd it doesn't slide it opens up if you get what i mean.
[QUOTE=Xanadu;48997589]When it's not even my own bike and I struggle financially to eat balanced meals then I do or not do whatever it takes to save cash If I buy my own bike and have to haul 2 around I'd rather go with a rear mount though, something like [url=https://www.etrailer.com/static/images/pics/q/u/qu55664_800.jpg]this[/url] even though your roof mounts are alot prettier[/QUOTE] If you have a trailer hitch, get a rack designed to attach to the hitch. Easy installation and removal, and the bikes sit far back to prevent accidental 'handlebar through the rear window'. [t]http://i.imgur.com/tUnA3aj.jpg[/t] Downside is you can't open the trunk when the rack has bikes attached, though that one in particular looks like it has a hinge at the bottom.
The Talon is back and running. Timing belt and a ton of gaskets later and we're back in business. Just in time for if to be colddd.
[QUOTE=Saber15;49002576]If you have a trailer hitch, get a rack designed to attach to the hitch. Easy installation and removal, and the bikes sit far back to prevent accidental 'handlebar through the rear window'. [t]http://i.imgur.com/tUnA3aj.jpg[/t] Downside is you can't open the trunk when the rack has bikes attached, though that one in particular looks like it has a hinge at the bottom.[/QUOTE] That downside sure is shitty. I think the only real solution here is a roof rack with bike carriers. I know someone who makes them too. [QUOTE=Metallica;49002209]The sunroof is kinda odd it doesn't slide it opens up if you get what i mean.[/QUOTE] So it tips upward? Get me a height of the highest point of it when it's open.
[QUOTE=Serj22;49002933]That downside sure is shitty. I think the only real solution here is a roof rack with bike carriers. I know someone who makes them too. So it tips upward? Get me a height of the highest point of it when it's open.[/QUOTE] Alright ill measure it when its open tonight ill get back to you.
I really want a Saab 9-3 as an everyday run around/winter car now.
[QUOTE=Saber15;49002576]If you have a trailer hitch, get a rack designed to attach to the hitch. Easy installation and removal, and the bikes sit far back to prevent accidental 'handlebar through the rear window'. [t]http://i.imgur.com/tUnA3aj.jpg[/t] Downside is you can't open the trunk when the rack has bikes attached, though that one in particular looks like it has a hinge at the bottom.[/QUOTE] I was surprised to find out the Impreza Outback doesn't have a trailer hitch. Heck, even my Volvo 760 did
[QUOTE=darksoul69;48994744]So, if you had bodywork done at a shop less then two years ago in Washington State and have rust issues due to shoddy work and said shop sold out to service king, what legal options do you have available to you? Service king refuses to honor the warranty at that location and won't provide any contact details for the previous owner. Insurance refuses to help because it was outside of networked shops. I'll probably have to hire a lawyer, but if anyone here knows..[/QUOTE] So I ended up emailing the corporate office directly after the manager at that service king blew me off. I was basically told that the body shop went out of business and they bought the location from a third party however they were willing to repair the work at no charge. I guess I lucked out!
[QUOTE=Saber15;49002576]If you have a trailer hitch, get a rack designed to attach to the hitch. Easy installation and removal, and the bikes sit far back to prevent accidental 'handlebar through the rear window'. [t]http://i.imgur.com/tUnA3aj.jpg[/t] Downside is you can't open the trunk when the rack has bikes attached, though that one in particular looks like it has a hinge at the bottom.[/QUOTE] I hate anything but a ball to go on a trailer hitch. All of them are sloppy and lose.
they're loose so a rusty ball mount fits in a rusty receiver. it's not a lot of work to shim them so it's not so floppy
[QUOTE=butre;49004707]they're loose so a rusty ball mount fits in a rusty receiver. it's not a lot of work to shim them so it's not so floppy[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=DPKiller;49004529]I hate anything but a ball to go on a trailer hitch. All of them are sloppy and lose.[/QUOTE] you guys are both right. It's clearly too hard, and ugly, the only solution is [URL="www.curtisracks.com"]one of these.[/URL]
[QUOTE=Serj22;49005064]you guys are both right. It's clearly too hard, and ugly, the only solution is [URL="www.curtisracks.com"]one of these.[/URL][/QUOTE] I wonder who would make a 4x8 offroad styled roof rack with HEAVY DUTY mounting tabs....
[QUOTE=DPKiller;49005134]I wonder who would make a 4x8 offroad styled roof rack with HEAVY DUTY mounting tabs....[/QUOTE] I dunno, that's above my pay grade. I just put groceries in bags. But I'm sure he's a p.cool dude.
[QUOTE=Ldesu;49000757]Artsy Jackpudding pictue of the dirty Mercy star:[/QUOTE] Congrats and welcome to the club!
This would be awesome to flip, or fix and straight up drive for a while: [url]http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5287996120.html[/url] If this were a) closer to me and b) I could convince my friend with land to park it there for a month I'd seriously consider it. Serj, it's on you now
[QUOTE=danjee;49005407]This would be awesome to flip, or fix and straight up drive for a while: [url]http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5287996120.html[/url] If this were a) closer to me and b) I could convince my friend with land to park it there for a month I'd seriously consider it. Serj, it's on you now[/QUOTE] No engine wiring harness recall that year plus it's an inline-4. I'd do it. Fix the headgasket and about the only thing you can expect to have break is the instrument cluster analog clock.
[QUOTE=Serj22;49005064]you guys are both right. It's clearly too hard, and ugly, the only solution is [URL="www.curtisracks.com"]one of these.[/URL][/QUOTE] Hey Serj, was going through your site, on the disclaimer on the side here there seems to be a typo. "Curtis Customs is not responsible in the even that the instructions were not followed or the rack was attached incorrectly" In in the event* (?) Just wanted to let you know mayne, its on this page: [url]http://www.curtisracks.com/products-1.html[/url]
So if my rear right corver of my car is making darth vader shounds when i go over bumbs or move the syuspension, what are the chances its a worn out shock? It doesnt feel worn out, it still moves the right amount. I just started noticingf it after i put in the new control arms, but i fing it unkike the control arms are making noise.
Just pulled a fuse for the butterfly valves in my exhaust, now they're always open. Sounds pretty great.
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