Project Git 'er done!: Stages 1, 2…now 3.
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Received my DG500 mounting plate today, thanks to Nathan.
And also got word, that my new dash is now on its way from Ohio. Hoping to see that either tomorrow or Wednesday.
And also got word, that my new dash is now on its way from Ohio. Hoping to see that either tomorrow or Wednesday.
Today, I got word that my new dash is in shipment. Hope to see it in a couple days.
Also, I started playing with my 'Nathan' plate, for the coil assembly. Still have some work to do to it, mainly concerning the throttle bracket assembly.
But I'll get it figured out.
Also, I started playing with my 'Nathan' plate, for the coil assembly. Still have some work to do to it, mainly concerning the throttle bracket assembly.
But I'll get it figured out.
I cut the boots at the bottom, not at the top. The boots are tapered; the higher up the boots you go, the wider they are.
easy removal came naturally with the cut.
easy removal came naturally with the cut.
I have always preferred the look of the stock coils, but so far yours may be changing my mind...
Got my replacement dash in today, from Ohio, via Greyhound shipping.
It's not perfect, but it's way better than what I had. There's a couple of depressions in the vinyl from being stored for a few years, and I'm hoping that they'll relax out, now that there's no weight on it.
Also, one very small circular blemish, but very overlook-able. Whereas my dash had a huge trident-shaped crack up the center, this one is nice and supple, and all of the defrost vent holes are perfect, whereas my old one was destroyed in that area. Overall, very satisfied.
It's not perfect, but it's way better than what I had. There's a couple of depressions in the vinyl from being stored for a few years, and I'm hoping that they'll relax out, now that there's no weight on it.
Also, one very small circular blemish, but very overlook-able. Whereas my dash had a huge trident-shaped crack up the center, this one is nice and supple, and all of the defrost vent holes are perfect, whereas my old one was destroyed in that area. Overall, very satisfied.
Quite a day of packages today.
Also got my targa seal set and ignition harness plug from DM.
AND, a new set of 18x9/18x10 wheels. The auction was dirt cheap, so I bid on it. Wasn't really expecting to win them, but surprisingly, I won on my lowest bid.
Now I have to swap my tires over from my XXR's, and sell them off.
Also got my targa seal set and ignition harness plug from DM.
AND, a new set of 18x9/18x10 wheels. The auction was dirt cheap, so I bid on it. Wasn't really expecting to win them, but surprisingly, I won on my lowest bid.
Now I have to swap my tires over from my XXR's, and sell them off.
So this is what the wheel looks like on the car.
I kinda held my breath when I installed it, afraid it might interfere with the shocks, but no- it's good by about a 1/2".
Needs a bit of camber, but I think that's all.
Tires are installed now and the wheels are on the car. Looks pretty good. I'll get a pic of that later.
I kinda held my breath when I installed it, afraid it might interfere with the shocks, but no- it's good by about a 1/2".
Needs a bit of camber, but I think that's all.
Tires are installed now and the wheels are on the car. Looks pretty good. I'll get a pic of that later.
Just flipping thru this awesome thread and wondering. When was the last time the beast was run?
I'm glad the dash was in good shape. I love getting parts in the mail, but I've definitely never gotten that many in one day. 
This is what the front looks like, but of course its a bit difficult to gauge the fender fitment when its on jacks, and there's no fender.
The rear. The coilovers are adjusted high, so that i can work under it.
The rear. The coilovers are adjusted high, so that i can work under it.
Grandavi;1988048 said:
Lol. Two summers ago, and never on this engine.
But now that i have the dash, i can start reassembling it and install the ecu/ maft pro.
Then we'll see if it'll run.
Don't think so. I think i can get away with mild camber.
Once i lower it and throw the front fenders on, i'll be able to verify.
Once i lower it and throw the front fenders on, i'll be able to verify.
So, a minor setback...
After spending $120 to get my tires swapped over to the new wheels, I started messing with the rear camber a little bit, to tuck the wheels in.
Specifically the left rear, as the right side looked to be cambered well enough already to fit the wheel. But even after that, the left rear still looked to be sticking out farther than the right.
Then I noticed that the lugnuts on the left wheel sat almost flush with the surface, whereas the right side stuck out a bit. Oh, I'd say they stuck out just about exactly as much as the outer lip did on the left side...
Turns out, they sent me two wheels with different offsets- One was a 40(as it should have been), but the other is a 22.
So now I gotta prepare for the nightmare ahead: pay to dismount the tire, pay to send the wheel back, wait for the new wheel, and pay for the tire to be remounted.
I have to wait for a response from the seller, but I don't know how much they will be willing to cover. Either way, this just sucks.
*Edit: I have already received an RMA and FedEx is supposed to pick up the wheel on Tuesday.
After spending $120 to get my tires swapped over to the new wheels, I started messing with the rear camber a little bit, to tuck the wheels in.
Specifically the left rear, as the right side looked to be cambered well enough already to fit the wheel. But even after that, the left rear still looked to be sticking out farther than the right.
Then I noticed that the lugnuts on the left wheel sat almost flush with the surface, whereas the right side stuck out a bit. Oh, I'd say they stuck out just about exactly as much as the outer lip did on the left side...
Turns out, they sent me two wheels with different offsets- One was a 40(as it should have been), but the other is a 22.
So now I gotta prepare for the nightmare ahead: pay to dismount the tire, pay to send the wheel back, wait for the new wheel, and pay for the tire to be remounted.
I have to wait for a response from the seller, but I don't know how much they will be willing to cover. Either way, this just sucks.
*Edit: I have already received an RMA and FedEx is supposed to pick up the wheel on Tuesday.
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