Getting the Laser ready for AutoX - Page 13

123abc · 10-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Kevin 1G Drummer

I kinda like having the hole there. That's right where the middle of my air filter is, so it gets a nice shot of cool air through the hole.

I had to cover mine up because that's where my fusebox sits otherwise I'd have to get use to burning up relays all the damn time.

123abc · 11-19-2009

I've been daily driving the DSM for the last few weeks and It's been running great. However, now that I've finished doing my G/f's water pump and timing chain replacement, I can put it away until I pick up the next round of upgrades. It's great but needs some suspension and brake work. Here's a list for this winter:

-Making a full exhaust for sure. Way too damn loud and it exits under the car causing all kinds of vibrations.

-The shocks need to be changed at all 4 corners. I'm probably going to keep the Intrax lowering springs since I like the ride and stance, just not a fan of the floating and bouncing.

-Also going to be upgrading the turbo. I want to go with something around what Twack has for a 50 Trim. I thought about the HTA68 but it's really expensive and I can get similar performance from a 50 trim without that stupid fucking J-pipe.

-Even on my stock turbo I'm finding that the stock single piston brakes don't do much at 135 mph. I made a deal with a friend at school and I'll be getting a set of dual pistons off a 2g with calipers rotors and all the hardware I need. I'll turn the rotors at school and rebuild the calipers.

-Going to try and pick up a full poly bushing kit for the whole suspension as well. Get the e-brake cables I need and get my e-brake working.

That's the plan for January. Of course this is all subject to change. I'll know 100% when I get to that bridge.

123abc · 12-16-2009

I finally got my big brakes so I'm pretty excited to try those. However, it won't be on this car...

twack · 12-16-2009

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Originally Posted by 123abc

However, it won't be on this car...

ya right!

twack · 02-23-2010

loctite is your friend and almost never hurts

s1ngletracker · 02-24-2010

or just crush washers... although maybe that isn't apropriate for trans bolts.

**goodhart** · 03-05-2010

Someone will be getting a clean shell to swap their stuff into!

123abc · 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by goodhart

Someone will be getting a clean shell to swap their stuff into!

For sure. I'm hoping to move it quick too. If it was awd I'm betting it would be gone already.

123abc · 03-30-2010

The new owner came up today to get the shell:

I'm going to miss all the old memories I have of them. Mostly the first few months that I had it, back when I was in high school. It has caused me so many headaches though....

tehehodi · 03-30-2010

Is the new owner the old guy?

123abc · 03-30-2010

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Originally Posted by tehehodi

Is the new owner the old guy?

He's the guy that came to get it. He said it's for his nephew, but has built "many" of these before.

Matt D. · 03-30-2010

I'm equally as sad to see it go, you've had that car forever. Hopefully the new car is even better.

twack · 03-31-2010

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

I'm equally as sad to see it go, you've had that car forever. Hopefully the new car is even better.

well its AWD if thats what you mean

Matt D. · 03-31-2010

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Originally Posted by twack

well its AWD if thats what you mean

That's a good start.

123abc · 03-31-2010

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

That's a good start.

If you've missed it, here's the thread on my current talon:

http://www.mitsustyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24924

s1ngletracker · 03-31-2010

how much did you get for it?

123abc · 03-31-2010

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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

how much did you get for it?

Three hundo.

Between this, and selling the NT 6 bolt out of the AWD, I have plenty to finish the car up. I just ordered an ACT solid 6 puck disc last night because I've gone through 3 discs due to the springs working themselves out.

Basically I ended up only paying about 300 for the 91 Talon AWD.

twack · 03-31-2010

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Originally Posted by 123abc

Three hundo.

Between this, and selling the NT 6 bolt out of the AWD, I have plenty to finish the car up. I just ordered an ACT solid 6 puck disc last night because I've gone through 3 discs due to the springs working themselves out.

Basically I ended up only paying about 300 for the 91 Talon AWD.

what a coincidence, basically what i paid for it