What did you do to your 2002 today !

[FunElan]

About a month ago I was cruising in the 02 and my brake pedal got very soft, and almost went to the floor. I took this as a sign it was time to upgrade. My car had single circuit 1600 calipers in the front, and as I found out yesterday, 230mm drums in the back. 

Now I have new shoes/drums in the back, a dual circuit master cyl, and brand new calipers up front. Stops much better, already had to readjust the rears after a day as they were a little tight, and a handbrake bracket was sticking. Still chasing down a strange "2-stage" pedal feel (firmPOPsofter), which could be booster. BUT now at least I trust that if something happens to my brakes, I have a 2nd circuit.

 

 

 

[ray_]

5 minutes ago, chargin said:

I took some time today to pry open my Moto Meter Tii clock, cleaned up all the contacts, sourced a new bulb and gave it a good oiling. 
It’s much easier to adjust and a little quieter for the ticking 

Really happy it works and now lights up

 

thanks to the FAQ for the archived article on this procedure, I really wish we hadn’t lost all the photos but love the new improvements to the site 

 

all buttoned up ticking happily away 

 

how it looks in place

and of course I took it for a demo drive 

Be careful with the "good oiling." Use clock oil and only at specific locations.

 

Cheers.

[chargin]

42 minutes ago, ray_ said:

Be careful with the "good oiling." Use clock oil and only at specific locations.

 Thanks for the input, it’s already back in so I’ll see how it goes

 

no idea where the specific locations are, I focused on staying away from the circuit board and used a very light weight oil 

[jp5Touring]

7 hours ago, chargin said:

that’s some real Car VooDoo there, DCOE crisp tuning takes some real experience ??

Thanks, I'm in the know enough to be dangerous category  I think .

[Steve Tochi]

What did you do to your 2002 today !

 

Found it!  Was cleaning up garage and moving stuff around, forgot it was in there.  This is why I'm not in a rush to get it painted.

[its55]

Wanted to go on a ride for the first time following my new front calipers (Napa) installations.  Lo and behold, the outside brake bleeders are rubbing on each wheel!  Sigh.  I've ordered some shorter bleeders.

[Markster]

Headliner is in!  And time for that beer!  

[cda951]

Took the 2002tii on a nice drive to Ojai to pick up the elusive NAPA EL-13 electronic flasher relay. As mentioned elsewhere on this board, it is one of the only flasher relays that work with aftermarket LED turn signal bulbs, and the local NAPA stores have closed. But it was a great excuse for a mini road trip, and a celebratory beer afterwards! I love driving this car.

Edited March 27, 2022 by cda951

[WRKO]

Got a free stereo from a neighbor, installed and realized I needed better speakers.  Installed those as well.  Also got my electric choke fast idle working much better.  Oh, and I found I had a e30 rear view with lights in my stash.  I tested in out and it even works.  I started to install it, but got pulled away.  I would like to fin amber bulbs for it, but I can't even find what the original bulbs would be.  Anyone know a spec?   -- Went for a drive with a radio - -that was a little weird, but enjoyable in a different sort of way.

[ray_]

5 hours ago, Steve Tochi said:

What did you do to your 2002 today !

 

Found it!  Was cleaning up garage and moving stuff around, forgot it was in there.  This is why I'm not in a rush to get it painted.

Looks to me like it's already been painted.

 

;-)

[d.hitchcock]

2022 autocross season!

Got in 12 runs at the test and tune day. Ran roughly 16th fastest time out of 56 drivers and consistently raw-timed my buddy in his S54-swapped e30. ?

So yeah, I feel like the King of the Ring today. lol

 

[tomphot]

9 minutes ago, d.hitchcock said:

2022 autocross season!

Got in 12 runs at the test and tune day. Ran roughly 16th fastest time out of 56 drivers and consistently raw-timed my buddy in his S54-swapped e30. ?

So yeah, I feel like the King of the Ring today. lol

 

 

PICS!!

[BarneyT]

Same thing I do a couple times a week left the house for 60 miles drive though the hill country area around the Balcones Canyonlands National wildlife refuse… my favorite road my favorite car can’t get much better than This…making good progress on shop addition.

Edited March 28, 2022 by BarneyT

[7502]

@BarneyT  Nice that you saved the tree at the edge of the driveway!

[BarneyT]

Picked up my Ceylon 72tii seats from The upholstery shop with their new pads made out of golden Pine needles from  the black forest hand picked by Bavarian virgins…