Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth  Saturday, November 2 2002  Volume 01 : Number 987
 
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 21:44:37 -0500
From: Vinny <vinman3@comcast.net>
Subject: Team3S: Cleaning the engine bay?
 
Hey guys,
    For my 96 Impala SS I usually spray simple green on warm engine the power wash it off at one  of those self wash places (low psi).  Comes out real nice.  Can I assume the same is safe for the  3000GT VR4?
 
Thanks
Vinny
 
p.s.  Can some one tell me how the AWD system in our cars work?  and is there a front differential  that we need to change the fluid in?
 
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 21:48:18 -0500
From: Vinny <vinman3@comcast.net>
Subject: Team3S: Monroe Reflex shocks
 
I know that these aren't adjustable but Monroe make these new REFLEX shocks that are pretty nice I  hear.
 
http://www.monroe.com/
 
Vinny
 
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 21:57:10 -0500
From: Vinny <vinman3@comcast.net>
Subject: Team3S: Borla Exhaust drone?
 
Hey Guys,
    I am interested in a Exhaust upgrade from stock.  I want the Borla but someone said it was  loud.
1) Is it really?
2) Does it drone inside the cabin?
3) If I do that should I get the y pipe?
4) I still need my cats so should I upgrade to a highflow cat?
5) Does this car have O2 sensors that I need to worry about when switching to a new exhaust?
 
Thanks guys
 
Vinny
 
96 Impala  SS
93 GT VR4
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 04:27:04 +0100
From: "Roger L. Skoglund" <norbolig@online.no>
Subject: Team3S: Re: Adjustable Spring Kits
 
Hello,
 
does anyone have any experience with the products from Ground Control Suspension Systems ?
 
www.ground-control.com/gcapguid.htm
 
Are the kits they offer (with Aluminum Top Hat, Eibach Spring, Adjustable Spring Seat and Threaded  Sleeve) good enough for normally street use?
 
Will let say a 1,0" lowering or 1,5" rising of the vehicle (I need more ground clearance in winter  because of conflict between Front Spoiler / Ground Spoiler and SNOW !) not make any need for wheel  alignment ? How practical is this in everyday use, if you want to change the ride high now and  then (typically a couple of times each year). Will not those Sleeves get dirty and even rusty, and  hard to adjust after some time ...
 
Appreciate any comments.
 
Roger
 
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 21:56:29 -0600
From: "merritt@cedar-rapids.net" <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Monroe Reflex shocks
 
Thanks, Vinny, but we're looking for high performance race shocks, not stock replacements.
 
Rich
 
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 23:03:26 -0500
From: Michael Tanenbaum <gtg509d@prism.gatech.edu>
Subject: Team3S: advice needed - car won't start = $$repairs$$
 
Hi,
 
How are you?  I was doing pretty well until Sunday when my car ('91 Stealth RT
with under 50k miles) wouldn't start.  I had it towed to a mechanic who
realized Wednesday it's an electrical problem that the dealer would need to
look at - so I had it towed to a Mitsubishi dealer.  They told me today the ECU
doesn't work and the timing would need to be reset.  For an ECU($575) and 9
hours of labor (3 for the ECU and 6 to reset the timing) at $85/hour the total
would be $1400.  Do these figures sound right and might there be a better
(cheaper) way to solve this?  I live in the Atlanta area.
 
Also, I don't know if this would make a difference but I was strongly
considering (at the request of my pregnant wife) to sell my car in a few months
and replace it with a "more practical" car. 
 
Thanks for your help.
 
- -Michael
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 01:28:58 -0500
From: "anscray" <anscray@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Borla Exhaust drone?
 
1) Yes, Its louder than stock.. Not really loud..
 
2) I have had Borla on my SL and VR4, and while I didn't notice any drone in the cabin w/ the  change on my SL, I do notice the sound more in the cabin on the VR4 in higher gears(4th and 5th  ).. But I personally like the sound..Not to mention if you listen to music like I do you wont even  notice..
 
3)Not really, but Im unsure what your asking here.. exhaust question or turbo question?
 
4)Its is not necessary to upgrade to a higher flowing cat but if your looking to change your whole  exhaust setup while your into the job its not a bad idea..
 
5)I didn't have any probs with O2 sensor on either the SL or VR4 after Borla nor do I think I have  ever heard any complaints from others.. Your more likely to have probs messing around with the air  filter..
 
All in all the Borla is a great choice, and very popular among team 3s members..
 
Best of Luck,
Scott
94 VR4
Borla, and other goodies.
 
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:55:54 -0800
From: "Ken Middaugh" <kmiddaugh@ixpres.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: How to get the timing belt on right??
 
The trick to adjusting the timing belt correctly is to get all the slack out of the belt.  A good  way to do this is to put a fair amount of tension on the pulley.  Then using a socket on the crank  bolt turn it a few turns one way, then turn it a few turns back the other way.  If you have kept  tension on the pulley, then all the slack should be gone.  Then set the tension on the pulley to  the specified torque (7 ft lbs ??) and tighten the bolt.
 
Turn the crank bolt a bunch of times, again in both directions.  Pull the tensioner pin.  Turn the  crank both ways again.  Let it sit awhile.  After 20 minutes,  you should still be able to  reinsert the pin into the tensioner.
 
Good luck,
Ken
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 00:13:15 -0800
From: "dakken" <dougusmagnus@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: advice needed - car won't start = $$repairs$$
 
3 hours to replace the ECU is very high.  I replaced my ECU in about 15 minutes at the 1/4 track  with just a screw driver and socket set.  Tell the dealer you will do it yourself.  You just have  to take 2 kick panels off to get to it and it is held in place by 4 bolts.
 
Before paying $575 for a new ECU, take it to a TV repair shop and have the capacitors replaced.  I  did this on my ECU and it cost me a whopping $25. The 1st gen cars had bad capacitors in their  ECUs and yours may have ruptured.  Mine were leaking when I had them replaced.  John Monnin has a  good page on this.  Goto:  http://johnmonnin.netfirms.com/ECUrepair.html
 
$575 is a good price for a new ECU.  At least they aren't trying to rip you off here.
 
Resetting the timing seems odd.  I'm not sure what they mean by that.  When you disconnect the  battery from the ECU or put in a new ECU, the ECU is reset.  If they mean check and adjust your  engine timing, then 6 hours is outrageous.  Maybe they are counting the time it takes to  phonetically read the instructions?  This is something you can do yourself if you know how to  check and adjust the timing.  Refer to a service manual for this.
 
Altogether $1400 is very high.  I would not walk away, I would run.  Even if you had to replace  your ECU and do a timing check, maximum billable time should only be 1 1/2 hours.  1 hour for the  ECU and 1/2 to check and adjust the timing.  $575 + $130 = $705.  Half of what they are quoting  you.
 
Walk away from this one and find another mechanic that you can trust or do it yourself.
 
What could be more practical than AWD, antilock brakes and enough power to make it all fun?  Just  explain how fast you can get her to the hospital when she goes into labor.  If you are really  sadistic, point this out to her repeatedly when she does go into labor.
 
Doug
92 Stealth RT TT
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 01:07:55 -0800
From: "Tigran Varosyan" <tigran@tigran.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Borla Exhaust drone?
 
My experience with the Borla Cat-back.
 
A guy in my local 3S club let me use his car for fitment purposes for my prototype downpipe. Thus  I have reasonably good knowledge of it, since I got to mess with it for 2 days.
 
1. No. Its very quiet compared to most aftermarket choices.
 
2. Didn't notice that at all, but this guy had some extra sound proof stuff put in his doors for  the stereo.
 
3. I am assuming that you are talking about a Y-style downpipe and not the intake Y-Pipe. Intake  Y-pipe is an upgrade all of its own that has nothing to do with exhaust. A downpipe that  eliminated the horrid F connection of the stock downpipe is what I would consider a must.  Preferably done before the cat-back. From a performance standpoint, the #1 reason to even change  the cat-back is weight, the stock is heavy as sin. The Downpipe is where most of our exhaust  problems are at.
 
4. Need? You don't need em at all regardless. They are POS. I would suggest a test pipe over a  "high flow". Keep your existing cat just in case, but I would bet that you do better on emissions  without it. CATS ARE A SCAM!
 
5. Depending on what car you have. None of the models have O2 sensors in the cat-back. The second  gen (94+) have O2 sensors in the downpipe.
 
Overall here are pros and cons of the Borla as I see em.
 
Pros:
Looks nice.
Quiet. (deeper than stock but quiet compared to most aftermarket) Stainless Steel. (lasts 3 times  longer than galvanized)
 
Cons:
Stainless (Too heavy)
Does not fit quite right. Its about .5" too long.
Pricey!!
Has a very poorly designed restrictive neck. System might as well be 2.5" because of it. (Where  the Borla hooks up to your main cat for some stupid reason they reduced the pipe size to 2.5". The  pipe goes for 2.5" for a while and then becomes 3". Borla IS NOT A TRUE 3" EXHAUST as its
advertised!)
 
Overall not a bad system.
 
Might want to look here for some other exhaust options, this is my new forming shop. I am not  taking orders yet, but am having a waiting list forming. Will start taking orders in about a  month.
 
www.tyspeedperformance.com
 
Tyson
 
- -----Original Message-----
From: Vinny
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 6:57 PM
Subject: Team3S: Borla Exhaust drone?
 
Hey Guys,
    I am interested in a Exhaust upgrade from stock.  I want the Borla but someone said it was  loud.
1) Is it really?
2) Does it drone inside the cabin?
3) If I do that should I get the y pipe?
4) I still need my cats so should I upgrade to a highflow cat?
5) Does this car have O2 sensors that I need to worry about when switching to a new exhaust?
 
Thanks guys
 
Vinny
 
96 Impala  SS
93 GT VR4
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 01:23:38 -0800
From: "Tigran Varosyan" <tigran@tigran.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: advice needed - car won't start = $$repairs$$
 
I agree with Doug, you are being raped. RUN! The one thing that comes to mind is that since you  have 50k on your car they might be talking about doing the timing belt 60k service. Maybe you  misheard them or something. If that is what they are talking about, its not quite as bad, but WAY  too much! However if you have 50k on your clock now, you do not need to worry about it for another  year. Also doing the 60k has nothing to do with your ecu.
 
Far as ECU prices, for a new ECU that's a good price, (last I heard dealer price was $800 on them)  however you can pick up used working ones on eBay for like $200. All the guys getting AEM and ARC  units now are selling their ECUs for peanuts. I would also strongly suggest the capacitor trick  that Doug talked about. That has worked for many people and if you truly do have a bad ecu, that  will most likely fix it. Its about $3 in capacitors and any TV/VCR repair place will do it the  swap for you for a few $, or you can do it yourself.
 
Also, I would suggest posting for help here or on 3si and find a local member in your area to come  out and look at your car. I have a pocketlogger and anyone with one could tell you if your ECU was  working or not. I would say that 50% chance, there is nothing wrong with your ECU. Those people a  crooks and thieves. They take advantage of people who don't know their cars and rape them. You are  being raped!
 
I was once told by a dealer that my 92 VR4 had 7 O2 sensors and that I needed to replace all of  them, at $90ea plus labor, to fix my idle problem. This was when I first bought my car and was  afraid to play with it. Turned out that I needed a screwdriver and some cleaner to un-clog the IAC  and the problem was fixed. In case you don't know, first gen cars only have 2 O2 sensors :) I  don't know what they were gonna do with the other 5 he wanted me to buy...
 
Get help from an S3 owner in your area and stay away from the dealer unless you absolutely need a  part that nobody else carries.
 
Tyson
 
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 10:47:39 +0100
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Borla Exhaust drone?
 
At 21:57 31.10.2002 -0500, Vinny wrote:
>Hey Guys,
>     I am interested in a Exhaust upgrade from stock.  I want the Borla
>but someone said it was loud.
>1) Is it really?
 
Not really
 
>2) Does it drone inside the cabin?
 
Yes, you must get in contact with the customer service from Borla that will
send you three inserts to be welded in at specific places
 
>3) If I do that should I get the y pipe?
 
Has nothing to do with the exhaust
 
>4) I still need my cats so should I upgrade to a highflow cat?
 
Gut the precats
 
>5) Does this car have O2 sensors that I need to worry about when
>switching to a new exhaust?
 
Yes it has but no worries, they are not affected.
 
Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 02:14:04 -0800 (PST)
From: Adam Knowlton <knowltodu@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: What's a good asking price for...
 
Hey guys,
 
After spinning the 3rd piston bearing, I had the
engine replaced and have to sell the car due to
insurance in Jan. coming due plus college tuition.
Just curious what a fair asking price would be with
the following:
 
Rebuilt engine 10 miles
 
Rebuilt transmission 6 months old
 
Rebuilt turbos (stock)
 
transaxle, clutch, flywheel, clutch plate all 6 months
old.
 
only problem is the wheels are beaten up a little bit
and the ECS has a short in the left strut so the car's
locked in "sport."
 
other than that the car is immaculate with no
modifications except flowmaster exhaust.
 
What would be a fair asking price in your opinions?
 
Thanks for everything, I'll definitely refer the buyer
to you guys
 
Adam
'92 R/T Twin Turbo
 
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 08:54:18 -0600
From: "merritt@cedar-rapids.net" <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Team3S: Radiators/official response
 
I went to the horse's mouth -- C&R -- and asked what the difference was in the radiators being  offered by Darkside and PPE. Here's what he said:
 
>Both units are singe pass units that are very similar the main
>difference is that the PPE units comes with Paul's combo on the fans
>and the piece I makes only comes with one slim line 13"  fan.  Sorry
>for the confusion.
 
So neither of them are dual pass radiators.
 
*sigh*. Does anybody know another source for racing radiators besides PPE, Darkside and C&R?
 
Rich/slow old poop
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 07:49:16 -0800
From: "fastmax" <fastmax@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: advice needed - car won't start = $$repairs$$
 
I see everybody is jumping on the 6 hour timing reset --- obviously it doesn't take 6 hours to set  the timing unless they're talking about the timing belt. I
would then be surprised that the ECU and the timing belt both failed.
 
        Jim Berry
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 03:21:38 -0600 (CST)
From: Geoff Mohler <gemohler@www.speedtoys.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Radiators/official response
 
There's a million sources.
 
Just because you limit yourself to a pre-made unit doesn't mean you cant call  Griffin/etc/etc/etc/etc and get one made.
 
On Fri, 1 Nov 2002, merritt@cedar-rapids.net wrote:
 
> I went to the horse's mouth -- C&R -- and asked what the difference
> was in the radiators being offered by Darkside and PPE. Here's what he
> said:
>
> >Both units are singe pass units that are very similar the main
> >difference is that the PPE units comes with Paul's combo on the fans
> >and the piece I makes only comes with one slim line 13"  fan.  Sorry
> >for the confusion.
>
> So neither of them are dual pass radiators.
>
> *sigh*. Does anybody know another source for racing radiators besides
> PPE, Darkside and C&R?
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:22:05 -0500
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Radiators/official response
 
Problem you then run into is are they willing to make less than 5 some places even require 10  confirmed orders before they will build one...........
 
Someone else want to tackle this, I would but with work volumes spiking almost 375% I just don't  have any time to do the leg work/haggling
 
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From: Geoff Mohler [mailto:gemohler@www.speedtoys.com]
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 4:22 AM
Subject: Re: Team3S: Radiators/official response
 
There's a million sources.
 
Just because you limit yourself to a pre-made unit doesn't mean you cant call  Griffin/etc/etc/etc/etc and get one made.
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 03:27:21 -0600 (CST)
From: Geoff Mohler <gemohler@www.speedtoys.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Radiators/official response
 
Hell, Griffin made one for a guy on the Supra list about a year before anyone was interested in  doing it.
 
There's a difference between:
 
A)  Nobody has one
 
B)  I don't wanna pay an extra $75-100 to be a one-off purchase for them, but at least I'll have  the right part
 

Come find me in say..6 months, Speedtoys might even fund the process + 5-10 orders..but you'll pay  more thru me than if y'all organize for the common good and do it yourselves.
 
On Fri, 1 Nov 2002, Furman, Russell wrote:
 
> Problem you then run into is are they willing to make less than 5 some
> places even require 10 confirmed orders before they will build
> one...........
>
> Someone else want to tackle this, I would but with work volumes
> spiking almost 375% I just don't have any time to do the leg
> work/haggling
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:24:34 -0700
From: "Paul Prentis" <paul@ppeengineering.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Radiators/official response
 
I'm sorry Rich, whoever you talked to at C&R has no idea what they are talking about. You can  clearly see from the pictures on my website that the radiator is a dual pass. The inlet and outlet  are on the same side. That means that the fluid goes in the top flows to the left then back to the  right and out the bottom. Not only is it a DUAL PASS, it is THICKER than stock, making is the most  effective radiator on the market for the 3S.
 
Paul
www.ppeengineering.com
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:32:13 -0500
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Radiators/official response
 
I have already accepted the fact that regardless of anything else, modifications and upgrades tend  to cost more for our cars.  SO price isn't the concern but I want the most bang for my buck dammit
 
Jeff I would take the lead but trying to get damn good prices for the coilover group buy, and my  full time job are just eating up all my time at the moment.  If anyone really wants to do this now  they can take the lead otherwise, after the first of the year I will run point.
 
Russ F
CT
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:38:15 -0700
From: "Schmied, Rene" <Rene.Schmied@gov.ab.ca>
Subject: Team3S: Re: Starter
 
Hello,
 
Can anyone offer suggestions for replacing the starter in a 1994 N/A RT?
 
thanks in advance
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:36:42 -0700
From: "Paul Prentis" <paul@ppeengineering.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: polished radiator brackets??
 
Riyan,
    I make stainless steel radiator brackets for my aluminum radiator.  They should fit with the  stock radiator as well.  You can polish them up with no worries of rusting.  If you are interested  give me an email at: sales@ppeengineering.com
 
Paul
www.ppeengineering.com
 
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 15:08:13 -0600
From: "merritt@cedar-rapids.net" <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Radiators/official response
 
Should we leave Team3S out of further discussions and leave this on the racer list only? It's getting to  be a little too much gory detail for non racers.
 
Anyway, I asked C&R again about the radiator deal, and here's what he
said:
 
>OK I apologies because after reviewing the PPE drawing the radiator we
build for them is a dual pass and the dual pass unit WILL be more efficient.  Sorry for the  confusion.
 
OK, PPE has a dual pass and Darkside has a single pass.
 
Now I'll ask Darkside if he's going to offer a dual pass.
 
Hey...$200 extra means a LOT to me, if not to all you guys.
 
Rich/slow old poop
 
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 21:30:26 -0000
From: "Jeff Lucius" <jlucius@stealth316.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Cleaning the engine bay?
 
>> Can some one tell me how the AWD system in our cars work?
Some info at my links below.
 
http://www.stealth316.com/2-awd.htm
http://www.stealth316.com/2-stim.htm
 
>> is there a front differential that we need to change the fluid in?
The front diff is inside the transaxle and shares oil with the transaxle. Gear
oil change tips are in my web page below.
 
http://www.stealth316.com/2-awddrainfill.htm
 
Jeff Lucius, http://www.stealth316.com/
 
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 21:46:49 -0000
From: "Jeff Lucius" <jlucius@stealth316.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Re: Starter
 
I have starter removal instructions on my web page below if that is what you
are asking. They are for a '92 turbo but should be similar to what you need to
do for your '94 NA. The starter is one of the easier components to replace.
 
http://www.stealth316.com/2-starter.htm
 
If you are asking about upgrades or non-OEM replacements, I don't know about
those.
 
Jeff Lucius, http://www.stealth316.com/
 
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 16:31:29 -0600
From: "merritt@cedar-rapids.net" <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Team3S: Darkside's response
Darkside is now offering a dual pass radiator, apparently the same C&R Racing radiator that PPE  sells. It is also a bolt-in replacement.  Here's his response to my query:
 
My query:
 
So, are you going to offer a dual pass radiator like PPE does for the 3000GT?  Or are you staying  with your single pass?
 
His response:
 
>dual pass radiator, shroud and 2 12" fans is $625 shipped!!!!!! only
>$25
more than the single price!
 
Joshua Laliberte
 
Dark Side Racing
 
www.darksideracing.org
 
(401) 640-1096
 
Dsmdarkside1@aol.com
 

I am ordering one on Monday, when I get back from a trip.
 

Rich/slow old poop
 
94 VR4
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 16:35:59 -0800 (PST)
From: Roger Ludwig <yiotta@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: Does anyone know "Boomer" from the Rotor Group Buy?
 
Anyone, please??? I need boomers phone number or email
address, still trying to get these rotors switched
out....
Roger L
F15DOC
 
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 16:40:22 -0800
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Re: Starter
 
From: "Schmied, Rene" <Rene.Schmied@gov.ab.ca>
> Can anyone give suggestions for replacing a 1994 N/A RT starter?
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Rick Pierce just did mine recently ('94 Stealth NT) in about 1/2 an hour, in my driveway.  He just  used 2 stock jacks (since he's such a trim SOB) and made quick work of it.  I had ordered the  starter from one of the Team3S "Good Guys" dealers, San Rafael Mitsubishi (great discounted price,  but I don't remember what it was).  Rick pointed out to me that the new, replacement starters have  the screws in a slightly different position, so one of them didn't fit exactly--   He explained  that this was no problem, and he just didn't use that screw.  If you don't know your engine, use  the manual.  But if you're as knowledgeable as Rick, just jack up both sides of the front and get  to work.  Easy gig on my car, since I don't have the engine dust shield under my car.  He said  that removing it is a lot more trouble than replacing the starter.  I have a couple of pix of the  old & new starter that I was going to put on a web page on the Team3S site (but I haven't had time  yet).  It's hard to tell which screw does not line up, but it will be obvious when you get to  work.  Photos are here: www.Team3S.com/Images/starter1.jpg
www.Team3S.com/Images/starter2.jpg
 
Best,
Forrest
 
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Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 01:54:09 -0800
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: New possibility re: spring/strut/coilover discussion. ..
 
I've already sent him an email about the two systems above, and asking for comparisons when he  gets the specs.  But he's away racing this weekend.  I'll stay on top of it as soon as he returns.   I very much agree with you - I like the idea of us talking this up on the Team3S list and finding  out what the best options are--  The "best" system, the "best" price, and the "best" bang for the  buck.  These will probably be 3 different systems, and some folks will have different priorities  than others.  But we should find out many more details before we jump in and a bunch of us each  drop $1500 or so.  I think the target of the first of the year for starting things makes sense,  unless we can collect all our info before the holidays (just over two weeks). Personally, I  research the hell out of something before I decide to go spending 4-figure$ on anything.  Let's  stay on this.
 
Best,
Forrest
 
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Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 09:12:16 -0800 (PST)
From: Roger Ludwig <yiotta@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: New spring/strut/coilover discussion. ..
 
Thanks for doing this Bob, I currently have the ground
control coilover setup and although the car looks
great lowered with them... I was looking at putting
the TEINS on.
We should list a few things that might be personal
priorities and then have all of these setups compared
against the wish lists.
 
Some examples (not all inclusive) might be:
 
Handling characteristics
   - high speed
   - low speed
Quality of workmanship
   - Reliability of product
   - Quality of fit
Difficulty of adjustment
   - ride height
   - stiffness adjustment
Comfort
Installation difficulty
Cost
Integration with other suspension components.
 
OK, just some thoughts. If the group likes this idea,
then lets add and remove some of these options until
we get a good set of variables to allow a good
comparison.  I am definitely in the market right now
and will wait until we have thoroughly researched it.
 
Nice Job!
Roger L
F15DOC
 
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