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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-13-2004, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,236
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

My 91 Z28 wheels were roughly 21 pounds each...

My 91 Z28 wheels were roughly 21 pounds each without tires. Just to give you an idea til someone else has a more accurate weight for you.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-11-2004, 05:34 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,523
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

KYB sucks!

Man I read alot of threads on here about how KYB is good. I installed the GR2's shocks and struts last summer. There isn't even 20,000 miles on them and they are completely shot. This is under...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-03-2004, 02:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

what would cause this?

The control arms on both sides of my car look like this. I don't know if you can tell in the picture but the ends are kind of oblong. I thought they got smashed somehow, but my friend say he thinks...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2004, 03:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,748
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Hmm, I've been having a little trouble getting...

Hmm, I've been having a little trouble getting mine to fit too. Here's a picture of the driver side. You can see the rear hole is on the edge of the subframe.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2004, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Well I got the panhard and lca's all in. I...

Well I got the panhard and lca's all in. I didn't really notice any difference, but I guess I wouldn't under normal street driving.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2004, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I'm lowering with those Eibach springs though. ...

I'm lowering with those Eibach springs though. Hopefully it won't be too bad, only 1.5" drop.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-12-2004, 10:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Cause the non adjustable one is cheaper, and I'd...

Cause the non adjustable one is cheaper, and I'd probably just mess something up if I started adjusting stuff anyway.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-12-2004, 01:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I got it. I guess the rear just shifted a little...

I got it. I guess the rear just shifted a little even though I had it supported by the jack. It just needed to move less than a 1/4". I was gonna put in my lca's tonight too, but I need a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-11-2004, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

spohn panhard not ligning up

I took out my factory panhard in like 2 minutes. The holes on the Spohn bar aren't ligning up. I thought if I moved the differential up and down that would help since one end is attached to the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-03-2004, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Should push in a little bit. There's a snap ring...

Should push in a little bit. There's a snap ring and a rubber seal. You might try rotating it to help unstick the seal. You'll have to lower the trans a little when it does come out, because it...
Forum: Exhaust
03-29-2004, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

This is what I have on my car. Borla. ...

This is what I have on my car. Borla.

http://i.b5z.net/i/u/741720/i/bor_11323_large.jpg
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-17-2004, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I guess I'm going with the Bridgestone Potenza...

I guess I'm going with the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position 275/35YR18. Killin me with the price of 18" tires.:(
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-16-2004, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

www.tirerack.com doesn't seem to have tires that...

www.tirerack.com doesn't seem to have tires that size, but they have 265/35 and 275/40. I'd like to get BFGoodrich g-force KDW's.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-16-2004, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

what size tires? and adapters?

What size tires should I get with 18x9.5 Z06 wheels with 53mm offset? My car is a 91 Z28 1LE. It's the factory ride height right now, but I want to lower it 1.5" with the Eibach Pro Kit. Will 2"...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-03-2004, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Damn, maybe I should sell mine on ebay and just...

Damn, maybe I should sell mine on ebay and just buy another one. :eek:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-25-2003, 03:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

That sucks man. I saw those big green trucks...

That sucks man. I saw those big green trucks going in and out of IMI all day today.
Forum: History / Originality
09-19-2003, 02:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,209
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

1LE Info...

1LE Info (http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=339593&page=2)
This should help you out a bit.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-11-2003, 03:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,132
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Yo Shawn, don't go with the Pirelli's. That's...

Yo Shawn, don't go with the Pirelli's. That's what I have on the 1LE, I'm not impressed with them at all. Go with the BFGoodrich KWD tires. Sell me your old wheels!

:driving:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2003, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

lost 3rd and 4th

I lost 3rd and 4th in my 700R4 last night driving to work. For a couple months now, the transmission hasn't wanted to shift into gear until it warmed up. Now it won't come out of 2nd for anything. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-18-2003, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I've been wanting to reset mine too, after...

I've been wanting to reset mine too, after installing a shift kit. When I push the button on the side, the little stopper thing doesn't come out, it's stuck in there.:(
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-14-2003, 10:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,823
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Very nice.:D I be single and loving it at the...

Very nice.:D I be single and loving it at the moment, but I wouldn't ever post a pic of a g/f on teh net. Horny bastards save that stuff and post it everywhere else.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-09-2003, 11:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Yes, I did put in the spacer. I'm considering...

Yes, I did put in the spacer. I'm considering taking it back out though after what he said... if it isn't needed. The snap ring went in, but I'm concerned about how well it will hold under...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-09-2003, 09:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Re: Re: done

It's great. No noise at all.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

done

Ok, I'm impressed.:D

It's like having a whole new transmission. At first I couldn't tell a big difference, but after driving it a while I started to notice all the little things. Shifts are...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,701
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I left out the snap ring that goes in the 2nd...

I left out the snap ring that goes in the 2nd piston. I'm having trouble with the one that holds the cover on.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 782
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Damn, that looks nice! I didn't know it was...

Damn, that looks nice! I didn't know it was photoshopped til someone mentioned. I was going to ask if you had the Eibach Sportlines, it looks slammed too.:)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,701
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I got the spring today. The guy at the counter...

I got the spring today. The guy at the counter was a little confused on which spring I needed, and also thought that my car should have came with the 4L60E. I explained to him that I had a 700R4...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2003, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,701
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Wish I had known that an hour ago. Oh well, too...

Wish I had known that an hour ago. Oh well, too late now I guess. At least I can finally get the 1LE back on the road tomorrow.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2003, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,701
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

This is the spring I'm talking about. I just...

This is the spring I'm talking about. I just ordered one from the dealership for $6.50.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-07-2003, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 758
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

First picture looks like a shark. :D ...

First picture looks like a shark. :D

Second one reminds me of a 69 Camaro, with the "gills" in the rear.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2003, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,701
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I don't know if it's orange since I don't have...

I don't know if it's orange since I don't have it, but yes it's the one that goes in first before the servo. Is that something I could get seperately at a dealership?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-06-2003, 10:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,701
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Missing a spring in the servo?

I was replacing my servo tonight, with the one that comes in the Trans Go HD shift kit. I noticed my original servo is missing the spring that goes behind the plate. Not the cushion spring or the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-03-2003, 11:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I started a new job this week, so I've been too...

I started a new job this week, so I've been too busy to even touch my car for 3 days.:( Tonight I got the valve body, auxiliary valve body, and 2nd accumulator body put back in. Now all I have to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-01-2003, 03:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

update

Almost there...

The Boost Valve is being a b!tch. Finally got the old parts out, but now the snap ring doesn't want to go back in all the way. The second piston in the servo isn't going to come...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-30-2003, 06:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Man, that was fast. It was here by 11:00am...

Man, that was fast. It was here by 11:00am today. :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-29-2003, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Yes, I oredered it from you, order # 10144. ...

Yes, I oredered it from you, order # 10144. There's no plug. Here's a list of everything:

new servo
servo D-ring kit
shim
blue spring
3 drill bits
new seals for 2nd Accumulator Body
blue...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-29-2003, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Was there supposed to be a plug included in the...

Was there supposed to be a plug included in the kit? If not, what am I supposed to use to plug the hole?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-28-2003, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Dang, I should have got them then. They sold on...

Dang, I should have got them then. They sold on ebay for around $30. Of course now while I am broke, I keep finding the Pro Kit springs really cheap too. :o
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-28-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Pro Built Automatics - A couple questions. ...

Pro Built Automatics - A couple questions. First, why leave out the spring on the 3-2 control? Second, how do I remove the "metal sleeve" that holds the Line Bias in place?

EDIT: Also, when...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-27-2003, 09:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I see, well I can always use an extra $20.:) I...

I see, well I can always use an extra $20.:) I started working on it tonight. I'm just going to take my time and be careful. I'll post an update when I'm finished.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-26-2003, 02:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Trans Go in the mail today

I got my Trans Go shift kit in the mail. All the little pieces are kind of intimidating. I rebuilt a few automatics in school so it shouldn't be anything I can't handle. I'm a bit worried though. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-24-2003, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Eibach Drag Launch

Anybody running Eibach Drag Launch springs on the street? I had the chance to get some front springs really cheap, but I didn't know if they are good for street driving or not. I really want the...
Forum: Body
06-20-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,042
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Wonder if she'd be interested in buying the...

Wonder if she'd be interested in buying the backseats out of a 91 Z28. She should come by and take a close look at mine.;)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2003, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

That will look pretty nice if you can get it to...

That will look pretty nice if you can get it to fit. :)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 856
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

Here's a photoshop of the Fiske wheels on my car...

Here's a photoshop of the Fiske wheels on my car that I did a while back.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-15-2003, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I see what you're saying. Mine doesn't have any...

I see what you're saying. Mine doesn't have any scrapes or dents, but with a deeper pan... and maybe some lowering springs in the future...:(
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-15-2003, 12:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

aftermarket trans. pan?

What aftermarket transmission pan is everybody running? I'd like to get a nice aluminum pan with a drain plug.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-13-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 759
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

No store bought chemicals will remove the paint. ...

No store bought chemicals will remove the paint. This picture was taken after several tries to strip the paint from my wheels. You can see that all of the faded pink paint is still there. I have...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-13-2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,625
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

OMG! That looks so nice. Thats it, I'm having...

OMG! That looks so nice. Thats it, I'm having mine blasted or acid dipped or something. I'm tired of dicking around with that damn red paint.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-07-2003, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,416
Posted By LeftTurn1LE

I second the NGK's. Nothing magic about them,...

I second the NGK's. Nothing magic about them, just a damn good spark plug. They don't cost any more than standard AC's, and they perform much better than Bosch or SplitFire or any of the other junk...
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