05-28-2013
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#781
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Nice work Kracka, Loving the BBS wheels as they are very nice upgrade!
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05-28-2013
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#782
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
The steering is definitely lighter. The car seems a little more responsive from a stop, but that could just be psychological.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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05-28-2013
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#783
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Wheels look nice.
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06-20-2013
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#784
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
YAY! It's paid-off!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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06-20-2013
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#785
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N17r0U$ br4D
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Nice! No car payment ftw!
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07-05-2013
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#786
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Blah blah blah...more of the same. I finished up my 60k maintenance items on Wednesday by changing the coolant and replacing the factory serpentine belt and pullies with Gates brand parts. I'm pretty sure the OEM and Gates pullies are identical; the markings are all the same and they're both made in Canada. Us X guys replace these with the belt since they're made of plastic; after 58k miles my OEM ones still looked 99% fine, but I already had them sitting here and at only $9/each I figured better safe than sorry.
In a bit here I'll be taking my car in to the dealership for it's final warranty coverage inspection and an alignment. I've noticed some oil seepage on the underside of my engine and the front axle boots have been leaking grease (not cracked, but it appears the clamps aren't tight enough which is common).
All in all, not bad for a car with nearly 59k miles of daily-driven abuse!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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07-05-2013
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#787
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Circle Pines
Drives: 1992 talon tsi 1995 corolla
Posts: 2,048
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Nice! I know gates makes a lot of oem parts for dealers. I've done timing belts on Hondas and we got the belts from the dealer and it said Honda by gates right on the belt lol
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07-08-2013
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#788
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Success! Axle covered under warranty and passed the state emissions test no problemo 
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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07-08-2013
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#789
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Prior Lake
Drives: Icarus
Posts: 1,375
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
All in all, not bad for a car with nearly 59k miles of daily-driven abuse!
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Factory clutch still going strong?
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07-08-2013
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#790
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
The factory clutch is still holding up just fine! [knock on wood]
Competition Clutch sent me a Stage 2 sprung HD kit earlier this spring but my stock clutch has still shown no signs of slipping or wearing out so I'm not going to bother with the install until it's needed. At which time I'll probably also do a front anti-sway bar and possibly a slightly lighter weight flywheel depending on the condition of my stock flywheel after all these miles.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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07-08-2013
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#791
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Prior Lake
Drives: Icarus
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
The factory clutch is still holding up just fine!
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That's Nucking Futs
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07-08-2013
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#792
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
The factory clutch is still holding up just fine! [knock on wood]
Competition Clutch sent me a Stage 2 sprung HD kit earlier this spring but my stock clutch has still shown no signs of slipping or wearing out so I'm not going to bother with the install until it's needed. At which time I'll probably also do a front anti-sway bar and possibly a slightly lighter weight flywheel depending on the condition of my stock flywheel after all these miles.
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Kracka,
I have 2 - used factory flywheels you can use when the time comes for clutch replacement. Not surprised your clutch has lasted, stock works very well if you don't have the massive torque spike in the tune to overwhelm it. Mine could have lasted another 30k, but knowing it would not last launching at the dragstrip, decided to upgrade for MAP PG TTS competition.
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07-08-2013
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#793
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Nice, that way I could get one resurfaced ahead of time so it's ready to go!
Still want to meet up when I'm up there in a few weeks to swap brake rotors, and now flywheel?
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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07-08-2013
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#794
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Nice, that way I could get one resurfaced ahead of time so it's ready to go!
Still want to meet up when I'm up there in a few weeks to swap brake rotors, and now flywheel?
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You aren't driving the gheyrod here are you?
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07-08-2013
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#795
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Nice, that way I could get one resurfaced ahead of time so it's ready to go!
Still want to meet up when I'm up there in a few weeks to swap brake rotors, and now flywheel?
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Yep sure, that works!
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07-08-2013
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#796
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
You aren't driving the gheyrod here are you?
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Sure am, roadtrip adventure beast!!!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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07-08-2013
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#797
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
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Originally Posted by simulatedwood
Yep sure, that works!
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Awesome! I will bring my stock front rotors as long as you still want them 
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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07-08-2013
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#798
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
nice! I want a ride if I am around (might be working in North Dakota). I want to see what the 2.5 feels like and roughly what to expect response wise. (as I know my car will only be better with the extra displacement).
If you have time for a fellow X'er of course 
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07-08-2013
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#799
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Sure, buy me a beer and you can take it for a test-drive 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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07-08-2013
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#800
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer!
Done 
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