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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-16-2002, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,070
Posted By DSaylor

I asked about this a few month's ago, and did a...

I asked about this a few month's ago, and did a search, and the results were mixed.

Actually I think the por-20 was for exhaust?

I've used the por-15 on a rearend, and underbody, and the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-16-2002, 08:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 682
Posted By DSaylor

Nu-Finish is abrasive, but so is formula 113. ...

Nu-Finish is abrasive, but so is formula 113. That's the reason they both restore old paint so well.

Before anyone says it isn't, try using some on a NON clearcoated panel, and tell me if it...
Forum: Exhaust
08-11-2002, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 607
Posted By DSaylor

I didn't have to touch the steering shaft either....

I didn't have to touch the steering shaft either.
I dont have any emissions or A.C., so for me the whole deal took less than an hour.

As far as the quality of edelbrock's headers and the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2002, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By DSaylor

I use the energy suspension poly mounts also, and...

I use the energy suspension poly mounts also, and have had no problems at all.
I have one in my iroc as well as in my astro.

I'll say it solved alot of problems I had with my iroc too.
Forum: Car Audio
08-08-2002, 02:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 956
Posted By DSaylor

Sounds like everyone has thier own opinion on...

Sounds like everyone has thier own opinion on this one. I'm with ChevyLuva3 on this one.

I like the Pioneer 4400.

I've also heard from too many people to be coinsidence that sony car...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-08-2002, 02:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,421
Posted By DSaylor

Another thought, Most serious racers at the...

Another thought,
Most serious racers at the track spend alot of time indexing plugs, and cutting back the ground straps to put the spark in the path of the incoming air/fuel charge.
The bosch...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-08-2002, 02:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,585
Posted By DSaylor

I used the formula 113 and thought it worked...

I used the formula 113 and thought it worked great(it was the first wax I've ever used), but when people started saying it was abrasive,
I wanted to check it out for myself.
I used it on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2002, 05:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,311
Posted By DSaylor

I bought the Hobart helmet your talking about...

I bought the Hobart helmet your talking about earlier this year. I don't weld for a living,(I do weld at least once a week though) and I'd say buy it. I've had no problems at all with mine.

I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-29-2002, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By DSaylor

I've never used zaino before, but I'm probably...

I've never used zaino before, but I'm probably going to try it soon, in theory it sounds like the best of the three.

I used the formula 113, and as I said before, it did everything they...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-25-2002, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By DSaylor

If you go look at KYB's website and read about...

If you go look at KYB's website and read about their shocks, you'll see that the GR-2's are more for a softer ride and marginal handling, and the Gas-a-just's are geared towards better handling.

...
Forum: Power Adders
07-25-2002, 01:07 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,956
Posted By DSaylor

"Run whatcha brung" If you want everything...

"Run whatcha brung"

If you want everything to be 100% fair, go to nascar and race. If thats too expensive, hook up with the dodge neon racing series.

If an import owner puts nitrous on his...
Forum: Exhaust
07-25-2002, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,104
Posted By DSaylor

I have the Edelbrock #6872 you mentioned, and...

I have the Edelbrock #6872 you mentioned, and I've been happy with them. $300, and they come with everything you need to install them, and they fit good.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-25-2002, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By DSaylor

Unlimited's primary customer base is race cars. ...

Unlimited's primary customer base is race cars.

They're prices are about the cheapest and most racers don't mind the quality being a little under par as long as it looks good from 20 feet and...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-22-2002, 09:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,421
Posted By DSaylor

I've never used the platinum 2's or 4's, but my...

I've never used the platinum 2's or 4's, but my experience with the regular bosch supers and the platinums is that they're a shorter(colder) plug and they will foul in alot of engines, mine included....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-09-2002, 08:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 910
Posted By DSaylor

From my experience, what everyone else said abpve...

From my experience, what everyone else said abpve is dead on.

If you're on a budget, you cant beat the KYB's, great shock for the money,
if you're looking for performance go with the...
Forum: Body
07-04-2002, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By DSaylor

I'm running the Harwood hood too. I've had...

I'm running the Harwood hood too.

I've had it for a little over a year and it still looks as good as new. I keep my car garaged though so that might make a difference.

I've yet to see a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2002, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 843
Posted By DSaylor

I think you do good work. It's something...

I think you do good work.

It's something I've been looking into for a while, but haven't been brave enough to tear into it yet, got a couple ??"s

The piece in the last picture, the defrost...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-02-2002, 01:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 902
Posted By DSaylor

Hey Mike, glad you responded. How does the...

Hey Mike, glad you responded.

How does the formula 113 compare to meguires and other companies 1 step cleaner wax's?
Is there a different ingredient that makes it work that much better?

I...
Forum: Fabrication
07-01-2002, 10:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,323
Posted By DSaylor

TZF, I just recharged the A/C on my buddies '91...

TZF, I just recharged the A/C on my buddies '91 Cadillac, and he had a 2 point STB on there from the factory. I thought this was pretty cool, and it definately rules out your dad's "mainly for...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2002, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 765
Posted By DSaylor

235-60-15's will fit fine on your 15x7 wheels. ...

235-60-15's will fit fine on your 15x7 wheels.
I used to have an '85 z28 with 15" wheels and when I bought new tires, I went from 215-65's to 235-60's and didn't notice a difference in handling. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2002, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By DSaylor

I have the Edelbrock TPI brace, and with the...

I have the Edelbrock TPI brace, and with the stock tuned port, I have about 1/2" clearance between the bottom of the bar and the plenum.
I haven't read much about it, but I'm pretty sure the...
Forum: Fabrication
07-01-2002, 06:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,323
Posted By DSaylor

TZFBird, I can't give you an exact weight,...

TZFBird,
I can't give you an exact weight, but it is pretty hefty for it's size, a little heavier than I was hoping, but i'm a real freak about keeping my cars weight down.

I used to think...
Forum: Fabrication
07-01-2002, 03:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,323
Posted By DSaylor

Looks good, and I'm sure it performs as well as...

Looks good, and I'm sure it performs as well as any aftermarket STB.:)

I just put the edelbrock 3 point on my car and I have to agree, that these things make a major difference in the handling...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-01-2002, 12:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 902
Posted By DSaylor

Mark, the pictures look great. How easy...

Mark, the pictures look great.

How easy is it to maintain that shine?
Do you use the wax touch-up or the detailer spray?
How long does the wax last and still bead up water?

Sorry to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-01-2002, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 902
Posted By DSaylor

Mark, it would be great if you could post your...

Mark, it would be great if you could post your most impressive Meguires picture.

Also which meguires do you use.

Some of the things that impress me most about formula 113 besides the shine...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-01-2002, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 902
Posted By DSaylor

Formula 113 vs Meguires?

I used the formula 113 and it worked great, and did everything they said it would.

The thing is, this was the first time I ever waxed my car, so i don't have anything to compare it to.

Has...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-01-2002, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By DSaylor

A month so far on my car. My car usually...

A month so far on my car.

My car usually stays in the garage, but in the past month it's seen it's share of bad weather,rain/dust/sun. I washed it yesterday to put some more on and I could...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2002, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,688
Posted By DSaylor

Most lube places flush the tranny thru the...

Most lube places flush the tranny thru the cooling lines from the radiator.

They have a machine with a reservoir that holds, usually 14 qts. of fluid and they hook one cooling line to that( the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-24-2002, 08:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,631
Posted By DSaylor

I've met Austrailian girls on two different...

I've met Austrailian girls on two different occasions, and I'll second your opinion that they love Camaros, Chevys, and almost everything American in general.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-24-2002, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,074
Posted By DSaylor

I've been running the weiand aluminum pump for...

I've been running the weiand aluminum pump for over a year now, and so far its been a reliable pump. I can't say it cools any better than stock, but my car always runs cool anyways, so I probably...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-24-2002, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By DSaylor

I have no trouble believing a healthy 350 could...

I have no trouble believing a healthy 350 could beat a boxster S

You didn't say if you left a light or started from a roll.
From the info 89camaroRSV6 posted above, it looks like the S's make...
Forum: Cooling
06-23-2002, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By DSaylor

Most of the big companies use phenolic plastic on...

Most of the big companies use phenolic plastic on their carbspacers.

I saw an article once where they compared phenolic, to wood and said alot of the hardcore dragracers cut spacers out of wood,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-22-2002, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By DSaylor

89 Iroc Z, the Gas-A-Justs are a much firmer,...

89 Iroc Z, the Gas-A-Justs are a much firmer, better handling shock over the GR-2's. Check out the kyb website.

My brother just got a set of gas-a-justs, and they're alot harder to compress than...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-20-2002, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
Posted By DSaylor

I've almost always had real good luck with...

I've almost always had real good luck with thier shipping, my last two orders came the next day,
but I can't ever recall having a knowledgable salesperson.

I guess that's why summit gets 90%...
Forum: Car Audio
06-20-2002, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By DSaylor

NEEDAZ, I just picked it up from the repair...

NEEDAZ, I just picked it up from the repair shop, and thats exactly what they said was wrong with it.

You say this is very common, do you mean just with pioneer, or with all decks in general?
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-19-2002, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By DSaylor

If you read about them on the KYB site, it says...

If you read about them on the KYB site, it says the GR-2's are more for a better ride with decent handling, and the Gas-A-Just's are all about better handling.

I bought the GR-2's a couple years...
Forum: Car Audio
06-19-2002, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By DSaylor

Thanks, Pukka. Thats what I was hopeing to hear.

Thanks, Pukka. Thats what I was hopeing to hear.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2002, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By DSaylor

I get mine at autozone, its called "aircraft...

I get mine at autozone, its called "aircraft remover" I hear they sell it at walmart and lots of other places too.

Everyone says too use the kind you brush on, not the spray.
Forum: TPI
06-18-2002, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 828
Posted By DSaylor

I don't have any smog neither, and I get around...

I don't have any smog neither, and I get around 20 in the city if I don't beat on it too much, and 29-30 on the highway.

I always keep my car in top tune though.
Forum: Body
06-18-2002, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By DSaylor

I've never owned a car with lexan t-tops, and...

I've never owned a car with lexan t-tops, and I've only ridden in one. I didn't notice any more noise or anything, but out of the four or five sets I've seen, every one was either scratched really...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-18-2002, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By DSaylor

Either way you'll keep your stock single pipe...

Either way you'll keep your stock single pipe coming over the axle, and then depending on which one you go with, you'll either have two pipes coming out one side or one on each side.

Personally I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-17-2002, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 985
Posted By DSaylor

the 16" wheels are offset different front to...

the 16" wheels are offset different front to back, the 15"'s are all the same.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-17-2002, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By DSaylor

I had a flowmaster 40 series on my original 305,...

I had a flowmaster 40 series on my original 305, and then on my current 355, and it was by far the meanest sounding muffler I ever heard.

The only reason I went to the hooker aerochamber was...
Forum: Car Audio
06-17-2002, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By DSaylor

Pioneer HU= no sound

I bought the pioneer DEH-3400 head unit in january and for about a month I had an amp and sub hooked up to it using the RCA's Everything worked fine.

Yesterday, I took out the sub/amp ( only...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-14-2002, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,088
Posted By DSaylor

Tranny mount?

Tranny mount?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-13-2002, 04:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 585
Posted By DSaylor

Never thought about it like this before, but now...

Never thought about it like this before, but now that I think about it, if I wouldn't have gotten married and settled down back then I wouldn't be where I am today.

While my other friends were...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-13-2002, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By DSaylor

Autogage is made by Autometer, I've used both...

Autogage is made by Autometer, I've used both with no difference.

Autogage is just there way of selling a less expensive tach and still keeping the autometer name top of the line. Either way...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-12-2002, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,953
Posted By DSaylor

Kind of strange, the autozone press worked fine...

Kind of strange, the autozone press worked fine for me too.
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2002, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By DSaylor

I really don't know if its better to use both...

I really don't know if its better to use both coolers, or just the aftermarket cooler alone, either way would be ok though.

I used both because I wasn't sure. On one hand I figured more fluid...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-12-2002, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By DSaylor

I think alot of guys forget that some of us drive...

I think alot of guys forget that some of us drive 3rd gens because we like them, and not because we can't afford a 4th gen.
I test drove 3 4th gens in the past year, A 6 spd LT1 bird, an auto...
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