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Topic: Pictures from Road America |
skipsfcr
Replies: 10
Views: 292
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-22-08 10:59 Subject: Re: Pictures from Road America |
| Here's a shot of the valvetrain I snapped in '06 at Road America. We spoke with the owner and he said Ireland built the engine...the might share info about the head / distributor housing. Nice to see ... |
Topic: Black Integra GSR Leather Seats Installed Pictures |
skipsfcr
Replies: 4
Views: 380
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 12:17 Subject: Re: Black Integra GSR Leather Seats Installed Pictures |
| The rear Integra seat fits surprisingly well too. Danuel here at my shop has front & rear Integra seats in his M20 powered '76. |
Topic: s50/s52 in an 02? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 24
Views: 434
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 07:36 Subject: Re: s50/s52 in an 02? |
Here you go...although this poor fellow's car came to an untimely end before the project could be finished...
http://my.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=87&subpageid=71586&ck= |
Topic: GB: 5 speed bracket and VW rear disc - closing 5/28/08 |
skipsfcr
Replies: 51
Views: 1699
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-15-08 08:07 Subject: Re: GB: 5 speed bracket and VW rear disc - closing 5/28/08 |
| Thanks Jake for the effort & good communication throughout. Brake brackets work great. |
Topic: M10 using M30 pistons ... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 4
Views: 194
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-12-08 07:47 Subject: Re: M10 using M30 pistons ... |
| I can only speak as to U.S. spec engines, but the pistons used in M30B32 & M30B34 engines used in 533/733 & 535/735 vehicles here will NOT fit M10 engines. Different stroke=different pin height. The o ... |
Topic: Here's something for you REAL fanatics...check it out! |
skipsfcr
Replies: 2
Views: 412
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-11-08 06:33 Subject: Re: Here's something for you REAL fanatics...check it out! |
| Most likely thrown away by a dealer...That shit's obsolete. |
Topic: For those going to CCA Ofest, or familiar with Watkins Glen |
skipsfcr
Replies: 6
Views: 187
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 01:50 Subject: Re: For those going to CCA Ofest, or familiar with Watkins Glen |
| Dave, if yall can get a place near the track like Cris is suggestoing it'd be ideal. We stayed at the Corning (Horseheads) Hilton for the Vintage Grand Prix / BMW Tour de Marque last year. It was nice ... |
Topic: For Sale: Performance bottom end: $250/bo SOLD!!! |
skipsfcr
Replies: 8
Views: 364
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-2-08 06:53 Subject: Re: For Sale: Performance bottom end: $250/bo |
| That's a damn good deal. |
Topic: Alexandria Virgnia 02 spotted yesterday |
skipsfcr
Replies: 4
Views: 175
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 07:23 Subject: Re: Alexandria Virgnia 02 spotted yesterday |
| Sorry about that guys...Jim I looked at your car at V@V and remember you having a Panasport style wheel (I.E. Minilite) I can't believe I had the color wrong. I guess looking at 70+ '02s in a weekend ... |
Topic: Alexandria Virgnia 02 spotted yesterday |
skipsfcr
Replies: 4
Views: 175
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 07:38 Subject: Re: Alexandria Virgnia 02 spotted yesterday |
| Sounds like Jim Gerock, of this forum. |
Topic: removing e21 5 speed slave cylinder with the tranny in |
skipsfcr
Replies: 7
Views: 151
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-20-08 08:25 Subject: Re: removing e215 speed slave cylinder with the tranny in...help |
| This is a situation where professional quality tools are in order... A sturdy 1/4" drive ratchet, a couple of extensions (4" long & 6" or more), a universal joint (socket) and a 13mm shallow socket ar ... |
Topic: Have you ever regretted anything the next morning? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 40
Views: 1585
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-19-08 08:30 Subject: Re: Have you ever regretted anything the next morning? |
Bill...You realize the seller actually did "out" you...Yesterday on the Parts Wanted forum...
(Oh...I should mention. the line in my sig is a reference to the CF primadonna who I had a fight with her ... |
Topic: Carma's 76 2002 |
skipsfcr
Replies: 10
Views: 448
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-17-08 12:22 Subject: Re: Carma's 76 2002 |
| The car in my photo belongs to Chris "Herkjerk" Frantz, now of Okinawa, Japan. He was concerned about the legality of the shaved components in Japan when he imported it from the States but they certif ... |
Topic: Carma's 76 2002 |
skipsfcr
Replies: 10
Views: 448
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-17-08 11:53 Subject: Re: Carma's 76 2002 |
| Welded diffs can be fun but aren't great for car control when cornering. They also like to "let go" in catastrophic fashion when the time comes. You might get lucky in the ATL area and find a 320i LSD ... |
Topic: Steering box seal - size? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 1
Views: 137
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-16-08 12:47 Subject: Re: Steering box seal - size? |
This line is borrowed from Tim's (Tiger75) reply to a post last week re steeringbox rebuild...
1) Upper (smaller) Shaft Seal 32111110269 827N 17.6 X30 X7
on side shaft of worm gear - $10 from 200 ... |
Topic: Thank-you JP/A1-Autoworks: Rear Discs that finally work... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 28
Views: 928
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-13-08 11:14 Subject: Re: Thank-you JP/A1-Autoworks: Rear Discs that finally work. |
Daniel, this is the last thing I'm going to say:
You've shown your true colors and they aren't pretty. Nobody likes a thief.
What goes around comes around.
Roger, wilco, over and out. |
Topic: Thank-you JP/A1-Autoworks: Rear Discs that finally work... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 28
Views: 928
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-13-08 08:23 Subject: Re: Thank-you JP/A1-Autoworks: Rear Discs that finally work. |
Class?! Couth?!
READ THIS LOUD AND CLEAR:
Stealing isn’t classy or couth
The writing's on the wall |
Topic: Thank-you JP/A1-Autoworks: Rear Discs that finally work... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 28
Views: 928
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-12-08 05:02 Subject: Re: Thank-you JP/A1-Autoworks: Rear Discs that finally work. |
| Why don't you just pay Lee the $400 bucks you owe him? You're the damned fool...Thinking your being "inconvenienced" is grounds for you NOT to pay a businessman the money you owe him...Rationalize all ... |
Topic: Thank-you JP/A1-Autoworks: Rear Discs that finally work... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 28
Views: 928
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-12-08 10:17 Subject: Re: Thank-you JP/A1-Autoworks: Rear Discs that finally work... |
I hate paying for things twice,
COOP
Or was it just once :)
Or was it EVEN once.
Sounds like Lee tried to support the product and got financially screwed for his efforts... Then badmouthed ... |
Topic: Epoxy to fix cylinder head? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 2
Views: 260
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-12-08 08:10 Subject: Re: Epoxy to fix cylinder head? |
| Believe it or not, (very) small surface irregularities can often be effectively repaired using cold weld...I.E. pitting around M42 profile gasket sealing area. Any very small "captive" area where the ... |
Topic: FAQ in Hemmings |
skipsfcr
Replies: 6
Views: 397
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-11-08 12:31 Subject: Re: FAQ in Hemmings |
| That's pretty cool! IMO the 'personal attacks' forum could probably be done away with anyway. Things stay reasonably civil around here with the exception of the occasional carpet train wreck. I haven' ... |
Topic: Pagin' Al Canuck |
skipsfcr
Replies: 23
Views: 935
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-10-08 03:47 Subject: Re: Pagin' Al Canuck |
Jane...If that's your real name...I believe you are just a shit disturber...Of course I love these train wrecks so I'm not bitching...Just pointing out that you are a shit disturber.
skipsfcr
aka "T ... |
Topic: 5-speed slave cylinder question |
skipsfcr
Replies: 10
Views: 236
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-5-08 07:18 Subject: Re: 5-speed slave cylinder question |
| The hard line IS supposed to run forward, parallel with the slave cylinder. You can bleed the slave off the car but you MUST hold the pushrod against a block of wood etc. or it WILL blow out. BTW intu ... |
Topic: Another fun one to watch on eBay |
skipsfcr
Replies: 20
Views: 765
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-4-08 07:38 Subject: Re: another problem with the VIN |
| I'm not bashing a damn thing. I for one am happy to see 2002's bringing decent money and I believe a car IS ultimately worth what somebody will pay for it. But by god if I'm going to pay thirty grand ... |
Topic: Another fun one to watch on eBay |
skipsfcr
Replies: 20
Views: 765
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-4-08 01:54 Subject: Re: Another fun one to watch on eBay |
| Snorkles aside...One thing's for sure...A $30K 2002 shouldn't have paint on the strut mount hardware. |
Topic: Can any of you Windy City '02ers confirm this?... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 3
Views: 231
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-4-08 11:28 Subject: Can any of you Windy City '02ers confirm this?... |
| Namely Ben Thongsai. You out there Ben? I didn't get to say hello at V@V. I talked to Martin & Jeff and they weren't aware of this years plans for Vintage Day. I was surprised to find that neither of ... |
Topic: Another fun one to watch on eBay |
skipsfcr
Replies: 20
Views: 765
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-4-08 10:48 Subject: Re: One more thing.... |
| Bill's right...That "VIN Decoder" is interpreting the '02 vin number as being the last seven digits of a 17 digit VIN number. |
Topic: Any other 02's in |
skipsfcr
Replies: 3
Views: 298
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-3-08 09:00 Subject: Re: Any other 02's in |
| I don't know about Peachtree City specifically but in regard to ATL area '02ers in general...Yeah, you're not alone. On 03-03-03 I drove from Arkansas to attend an informal '02 gathering in Grant Park ... |
Topic: V@V windshield installation demo videos |
skipsfcr
Replies: 7
Views: 294
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-2-08 05:19 Subject: Re: V@V windshield installation demo videos |
| Don't forget Chris...He probably saved the day...Or at least the windshield! Great video Brad...I need to watch it anytime I get the urge to install my own windshield so I'll remember to call my profe ... |
Topic: Can’t we all just get along? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 13
Views: 658
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-28-08 07:13 Subject: Re: Keep an eye peeled to http://www.2002events.com/ |
| No offense to Robert, the originator of this message (and a friend) but this has been pondered quite a bit. In fact the idea last year of having three simultaneous events couldn't be pulled off...Part ... |
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