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- Thu May 09, 2024 11:39 am
- Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
- Topic: 2024 Drag Racing Stuff
- Replies: 8
- Views: 73
Re: 2024 Drag Racing Stuff
The disorganization was off the charts. Are we running 1/4 or 1/8 mile? Why did we have three different announcements about it? Why is this even a question on Wednesday night? We're gonna start calling classes to the staging lanes like a Saturday? It was clear to me that ownership/management opened ...
- Wed May 08, 2024 8:37 am
- Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
- Topic: 2024 Drag Racing Stuff
- Replies: 8
- Views: 73
Re: 2024 Drag Racing Stuff
I just pulled the Chevelle into the lift bay. It'll get an oil change over lunch today, because I spent too much time working on Maliboost last night. Should be a good night, I've heard from a few friends who aren't regulars who are planning on going out tonight. I think Team Tiresmoke will be well ...
- Mon May 06, 2024 1:01 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1979 Malibu
- Replies: 121
- Views: 70207
Re: 1979 Malibu
This weekend I started tackling the new radiator + fan install. The old radiator +2fans that came with the car were just not up to the task. Even when was at Dragway 42, it got up to 200 and was a pain to cool. I have limited room to work with, so I got a Proform radiator with the same height/width,...
- Thu May 02, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 523
- Views: 250144
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Wow, those turned out really nice. C4 seats seem to be notoriously bad, almost every one i see for sale has failed upholstery.
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 1:46 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1979 Malibu
- Replies: 121
- Views: 70207
Re: 1979 Malibu
Effort wise, it's honestly not terrible. Its a manual-steering box, not like a power-steering box with no power. I'll take the video game look! Driving around with the O2 sensor unplugged killed it, so I threw in a replacement and have good data again. My tuning changes paid dividends! Chris and I t...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:58 am
- Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
- Topic: 2024 Group Swap Meet discussion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 674
Re: 2024 Group Swap Meet discussion
I'd really like to do the Charlotte Autofair, but I'm busy that week. Georgia in November sounds pretty nice compared to Ohio in November.
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 1:50 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1979 Malibu
- Replies: 121
- Views: 70207
Re: 1979 Malibu
Chris came over today and we made a bunch of progress and learned several important things. In no particular order: *) I bought an adapter off amazon for GM 36-spline steering to 6x70mm, which let me install a steering wheel that I had in inventory. Smaller diameter and a flat bottom to help get in ...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:18 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1979 Malibu
- Replies: 121
- Views: 70207
Re: 1979 Malibu
Yeah, I do need to wrap that. I'll do it when I swap the radiator. I also put an initial call in to a remote tuner to help me get some of the more advanced Megasquirt setup dialed in. As soon as I get the steering wheel done, I'll get it out on the street. New rear tires (with correct rotation!) 202...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:41 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1979 Malibu
- Replies: 121
- Views: 70207
Re: 1979 Malibu
After a couple missed attempts, I finally have a new crank sensor bracket, made from .26" aluminum. It should be much sturdier than the .125 steel, and probably lighter. 20240420_184400.jpg 20240420_221347.jpg Cut-N-Paste didn't have any gas for his TIG setup, so I threw a random post up in the...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
- Topic: April '24 Nyerges Poker Invitational
- Replies: 3
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April '24 Nyerges Poker Invitational
Chris held his monthly game last night and Team Tiresmoke was well represented. There were 2 tables, one with Fred, Andy, Gwen, and myself. Rhonda unfortunately was at the other table. Gwen was complaining about not getting any good cards, and when she finally did, guess who had better cards.. haha....
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2022 Jetta GLI
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8392
Re: 2022 Jetta GLI
The bison have discovered rolling salt-licks. Thats pretty funny you've encountered that more than once.
We enjoyed driving in western South Dakota (Black Hills) when we went through there a few years ago. Thought it kinda felt like Pennsylvania.
We enjoyed driving in western South Dakota (Black Hills) when we went through there a few years ago. Thought it kinda felt like Pennsylvania.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1990 Corvette Z51
- Replies: 90
- Views: 99573
Re: 1990 Corvette Z51
Well a couple steps forward, another step back. It now has a bad exhaust tick/leak, on the passenger side. The difficult side. I can see the rear-most bolt is missing. It's not easy getting in there, as I already made an attempt. Replacing that gasket and replacing the bolts is going to take some pa...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:46 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2014 Cadillac ATS Luxury 2.0T AWD - Mostmint #46
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1665
Re: 2014 Cadillac ATS Luxury 2.0T AWD
I like it! I think that engine is the same basic architecture as my Cobalt was. I think you got a great deal. Huge upgrade over the Corolla.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:59 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
- Replies: 523
- Views: 250144
Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
I was surprised by that too. Walts description of the wire hook kinda sounds like the way the rear bench seat bottoms are usually clipped in.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:51 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1979 Malibu
- Replies: 121
- Views: 70207
Re: 1979 Malibu
Small bits of progress over the weekend. The turn signals work! It was just a missing fuse in the fuse block. I still need to replace the lever. I dug out the wiper components that came with the car, only to find the wiper motor doesn't seem to work. Not sure if I need a switch, as the circuit testi...