Forum: Brake Upgrades
07-02-2013, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,291
Re: brake project teaser
Indeed.
More importantly what is the improvement? How does the hydraulic area of this caliper compare with the area of the OEM caliper? What is the ratio of caliper piston area to master cylinder...
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Forum: Brake Upgrades
07-02-2013, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 158
Views: 54,505
Re: STi brakes, the brute force way!
BUMP!
Right. This is the reason that most parts are something in the range of a 5140 CR steel that is forged to shape.
That doesn't mean that a billet piece could not do the same work. On...
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Forum: Brake Upgrades
06-29-2013, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 158
Views: 54,505
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Forum: General SVX Babble
02-24-2013, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 3,125
Views: 1,895,651
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Forum: General SVX Babble
02-23-2013, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 3,125
Views: 1,895,651
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-19-2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,746
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-26-2012, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 14,102
Re: The thingy scratching my window
The weatherstrip/trim is held in place by two push type rivets.
When disassembling remove the inner pads first. This will allow the window to be tilted inward and give a bit more space to work on...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-24-2012, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 16,335
Re: Strut Options
Exactly the reason for doing this. Not all of us are rolling in cash to burn. Some of us are also smart enough not to spend needlessly. A good alternative that works without breaking the bank is...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-24-2012, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 16,335
Re: Strut Options
Here is are a few photos of the opened Showa OEM rear strut:
http://plan9.dnsalias.org:90/ootfab/external/thm_IMAG0722.jpg http://plan9.dnsalias.org:90/ootfab/external/thm_IMAG0723.jpg
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-24-2012, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 16,335
Re: Strut Options
You would actually had to type fewer characters and saved yourself even more effort by simply typing a 4 digit model year. :)
Is this the swap that requires bending the mounts to make it fit the...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-24-2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 16,335
Re: Strut Options
OK then, Impreza adapted for the rear. Model year(s)?
That still leaves the fronts.
A cartridge mod is still a good option.
-Mike O
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-24-2012, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Re: whistling noise
OK, so the FLAPS parts listings are wrong for the OEM alternator.
The bearings are:
Pulley end - 47x17x18
Commutator end - 23x8x14
-Mike O
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Forum: Southwest Region
11-21-2012, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 25,681
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-18-2012, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 16,335
Re: Strut Options
I think he meant a rebuild that doesn't require a third mortgage. ;-)
In general terms nearly any machine can be refurbished. These struts are no exception. I am even able/willing to do such work...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-17-2012, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 16,335
Re: Strut Options
So I made a tool to cleanly cut the end of the strut open. I took a crack at one today.
The Showa OEM is a double tube damper. Judging by the internals I suspect these could be fitted with new...
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Forum: Transmission and Drivetrain
11-11-2012, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 22,066
Re: Transmission cooler system for all seasons
Nice. That is exactly the kind of data I am interested in. That was from the regular sensor on the trans, correct?
Do you have a photo you would be willing to share of your Hayden cooler install?...
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Forum: Transmission and Drivetrain
11-09-2012, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 22,066
Re: Transmission cooler system for all seasons
That being the case I may reconsider the oil-oil exchanger. I need to figure the heat transfer.
Do you know the average operating temp of the ATF in these 4EATs?
Maybe install a temp probe and...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-07-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 16,335
Re: Strut Options
The used struts have arrived. At first glance this looks like it will be much easier than first suspected.
-Mike O
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Forum: Southwest Region
11-07-2012, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 25,681
Re: Southwest members please check in here!
username - injuhneer
City - Sierra Vista
State - AZ
General Area - SE corner of the state about 80 miles from Tucson, 16 miles from Tombstone.
I see another person in SV. I wonder if that is...
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Forum: Transmission and Drivetrain
11-06-2012, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 22,066
Re: Transmission cooler system for all seasons
It really comes down to flow (volume) at a given pressure.
The fluid flow can be calculated for the external components. As long as the filter exceeds the needed flow volume it won't impair the...
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Forum: Transmission and Drivetrain
11-06-2012, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 22,066
Re: Transmission cooler system for all seasons
Good point. The idea is unqualified at this point. The filter I have in mind is from a low pressure system. I suppose my only concern would be the bypass and it's activation pressure.
Alternately...
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Forum: Transmission and Drivetrain
11-05-2012, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 22,066
Re: Transmission cooler system for all seasons
Thanks. I was curious about the location. My car doesn't have it (built 12/93) so I'll go about my business of doing this cooler install.
If I did add a filter it would be a spin on for a...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-05-2012, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 14,102
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-05-2012, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 14,102
Re: The thingy scratching my window
Just go to ACE and ask for the aisle where weather stripping is located. It will be there.
Ace® Self-Adhesive Pile Weatherstrip
Item no: 52210 | 079843001215
Now that it has been a few days I...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-04-2012, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 14,102
Re: The thingy scratching my window
So I did the same to the rear windows yesterday. It worked in exactly the same way.
Changed out the disintegrated OEM 6x9 speakers too while in there.
-Mike O
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