Project Hatch

Dave · 02-19-2007, 08:29 PM

Maengelito Wrote:the integra had cracked trailing arm bushings. that happens to all hondas i believe. i say go out on track. its not like the control arm is gonna snap in half. there's still rubber in there. do it when you get home from the track

that's what I would have done too. God knows how many bushings in the 240 need to be replaced, and I'm just now starting; its not gonna cause a catastrophic failure unless you continue to neglect it for years, IMO.

**Mike** · 02-19-2007, 11:47 PM

no worries, boys. the parts (and tool that takes 20 minutes per side) will be here wednesday. i'll get em done that night and then maybe even schedule an appointment at curry's for that alignment on my way down to the track Smile

got the thermostat done tonight (amazingly got the s2k out of the garage/driveway). held temp perfectly Smile

no fear, i'm 100% pumped up again! i almost want to pack the car now Tongue

items i'm neglecting: bleeding brakes (they feel fine, not like they're suddenly gonna get nasty), and changing oil (has maybe 1000 miles on it, but has been sitting in there for a year. if the motor lets go, it was its time Smile

)

packing list:
-helmet
-collar
-gloves
-camera
-camera batteries
-camera charger
-minidv tapes
-sleeping bag
-pillow
-clothes
-toiletries
-spare coolant
-spare oil
-spare filter
-spare brake fluid
-spare pads (front and rear)
-spare rotors (front and rear)
-anti seize
-caliper grease
-tools
-wheels/tires
-jack
-jackstands
-magazines/books
-fold-out chair
-air pump
-winter cap
-jacket
-winter gloves
-laptop
-laptop charger
-notebook
-pen
-credit book
-check book
-watch
-wallet
-lugnut tool
-buddy club adjuster
-funnels
-ipod
-ipod charger
-headphones
-sunglasses
-glasses
-contacts
-contact solution
-spare contacts
-chapstick

what am i forgetting?

ScottyB · 02-20-2007, 12:42 AM

Mike Wrote:what am i forgetting?

sunglasses dawg. ain't much shade out there. and don't forget your girly shizzle like chapstick and possibly sunscreen. last time i was flagging at VIR i got wind burnt really really bad.

do you have a power inverter for any AC appliances? they can be mighty handy (chargers, air pumps, hair dryers, etc :lol: )

glad to hear its all fallin in place for you...that's a nice feeling :thumbup:

**Mike** · 02-20-2007, 10:09 AM

my power inverter crapped out the first time i ever used it. i haven't trusted them enough to buy a new one ever since Tongue

ScottyB · 02-20-2007, 10:30 AM

Mike Wrote:my power inverter crapped out the first time i ever used it. i haven't trusted them enough to buy a new one ever since

what brand was it? i'm thinking of getting one for the X for outdoors stuff and i'd like to avoid throwing money away on it.

**Mike** · 02-20-2007, 10:32 AM

it was a coleman.

Kaan · 02-20-2007, 10:48 AM

you need to add "folding chair" to the list.

**Mike** · 02-20-2007, 11:30 AM

Kaan Wrote:you need to add "folding chair" to the list.

already on there Tongue

Feersty · 02-20-2007, 07:14 PM

-trucker hat

**Mike** · 02-20-2007, 11:32 PM

adjusted camera mount, reapplied shift knob sticker. a truly winner night... harness might not happen, but oh wells. pray to god (that i don't believe in) that i get those bushings and the tool tomorrow.

**Mike** · 02-21-2007, 02:15 PM

shit yeah! in even more coming together fashion... tool and bushings came today, rj found the hardware amidst his move, and curry's said they can do an alignment while i wait tomorrow. ammmerrrica! fuck yeah!

**Mike** · 02-21-2007, 08:17 PM

bushings in, alignment in the AM, back home, pack up car, hit the road. not getting to harness, but w/ a sparco evo and stock belt, i'll be better than before.

navin · 02-21-2007, 11:16 PM

congrats Mike, keep it on the pavement budday!

**Mike** · 02-22-2007, 01:28 PM

lagging a bit behind, but it looks like i'll be out of here by 1:30.

Alignment... yeah, I needed it

Camber (before/after)
FL -2.1 / -2.1
FR -2.0 / -2.0
RL -1.0 / -1.2
RR -1.1 / -1.0

Caster
FL .5 / .5
FR .6 / .6

Toe
FL -.31 / -.05
FR -.52 / -.07
RL .4 / -.02
RR -.12 / 0

That's the result of taking every possible suspension component apart/off and putting it back together with no attention to anything Tongue

Sijray21 · 02-22-2007, 06:53 PM

inspired me to get my alignment done and i'm happy i got mine done. My front toe needed it. I think i need camber kits....-2.8 and -3.1 for front camber and -1.8 and -1.6 for rear camber Confused

hock:

I may need to do my tranny fluid at VIR when i get there.

**Mike** · 03-13-2007, 11:20 AM

explain me this... with the front wheels in the air, the car in neutral, and the clutch engaged, the wheels spin on their own. same scenario with the clutch disengaged and the wheels do not spin.

am i moving fluid or something?

.RJ · 03-13-2007, 11:21 AM

Cold trans fluid is very viscous... it will turn the wheels because the cluch/input shaft is spinning. When the fluid warms up, the wheels stop spinning.

**Mike** · 03-13-2007, 11:25 AM

that's what we figured. the spinnage did slow after a while.

**Mike** · 05-07-2007, 03:55 PM

harness finally in, put seat belt back in passenger side. disconnected e-brake cables, but caliper is still rubbing so time for a new one i suppose. next event is in 2 weeks at shenandoah w/ r32 club.

need to do for this event: replace sticky caliper, change oil, grease pedals, wash, vacuum, buy a chatterbox.

want to do this year: front wheel bearings, balljoints, get a real exhaust, mount up passenger sparco and a harness, buy driving shoes.

longer down the line: blox intake manifold, lightweight battery, cf hood, tach of some sort, oil pressure/water temp gauges, new motor or BOOST.

some day this car will be "done," but i'm in no rush Tongue

.RJ · 05-07-2007, 03:56 PM

Mike Wrote:some day this car will be "done," but i'm in no rush

We're patiently awaiting

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