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Old 03-06-2024, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by QwikKotaTX
Bled the brakes last night. I used the power bleeder but kept the tank dry and vented and re-filled master cylinder between calipers. It is much slower than pumping the pedal but allows for an easier task by not having to worry about air getting back in the fittings. I don't have a record of when the fluid was last changed but only saw minimal discoloration and particles in the tubing output. I did not mess with the scan tool and ABS pump bleeding.

I'm so old fashioned, I use my girlfriend to , pump, pump, pump... HOLD!!!
Old 03-06-2024, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
I'm so old fashioned, I use my girlfriend to , pump, pump, pump... HOLD!!!
Hah. I had my Son pump for a little while but he is a little short to help. My oldest was at tennis practice or I would have had better help.

Still need to work on the sensors. I bought proper GT3 front sensors to replace the clipped stock sensors up front. The warning is annoying when I start driving.
Old 03-06-2024, 11:56 AM
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I took those bloody things out because I couldn't find the short - cut, soldered the ends, and then, still got the warning light...
Old 03-06-2024, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
I took those bloody things out because I couldn't find the short - cut, soldered the ends, and then, still got the warning light...
The 2 fronts are shorted out and test fine for continuity. It may be the rear sensors. I bought some of those as well. Did you fix the warning light?
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For awhile, yes, then it inexplicably returned.

Took all the wheels off, checked my soldering, put it back together, fine for awhile, then it appeared again.

Pretty sure it's possessed at this point.
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
For awhile, yes, then it inexplicably returned.

Took all the wheels off, checked my soldering, put it back together, fine for awhile, then it appeared again.

Pretty sure it's possessed at this point.
What a pain. At least it doesn't override the ABS or something stupid.
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Yes, and it self resets every time I cycle the car...
Old 03-06-2024, 12:38 PM
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Forgot to ask; the master cylinder reservoir moves around a little. Is that normal? It's not leaking.
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I think that is normal.
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Old 03-06-2024, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by QwikKotaTX
Forgot to ask; the master cylinder reservoir moves around a little. Is that normal? It's not leaking.
The reservoir is attached/sealed to the master cylinder via rubber grommets. A little movement is normal.
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
The reservoir is attached/sealed to the master cylinder via rubber grommets. A little movement is normal.
Thank you.
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Is anyone familiar with these exhaust tips? I can't seem to find an image of them installed on a vehicle to determine if I want to buy them.





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They look as if they are cut from chunks of billet ...

Not familiar.
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As suspected, the gap cleared up and the car is now fully balanced with all 19s installed... Couldn't wait to the weekend...

I think the gap is acceptable, at least for this season...




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Old 03-07-2024, 12:11 PM
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From an aesthetics perspective, I would lower the front a bit. I think these cars look best with a little rake. Also, the design of the car tricks the eye into perceiving the front being higher than it is so you need to "overcompensate" in the front. IMHO


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