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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 06:44:39 -0400
From: William Lynn Larsen <wlarsen@ibm.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: **
Getrag Info **
Darc,
There is an explanation of rev matching on
the 3000gt.com website.
http://www.3000gt.com/drivefaq.htm#revmatch
Regards,
Lynn
wce@bc.sympatico.ca wrote:
> Would
you explain rev matching in a manner that even the great unwashed could
understand.
> Tips are always helpful for mechanical longevity and we have
lots of lurkers.
> Best
> Darc
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 06:50:52 -0400
From: William Lynn Larsen <wlarsen@ibm.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S:
G-Force ECU Up-Grade
Does anyone have any experience with the G-Force ECU
for NA cars or
would anyone care to comment on this
subject?
Regards,
Lynn
Meyer wrote:
>
>
Wayne,
> We and others have had good success with 15gs and g-force ecus. I
would
> recommend 720 injectors since 15gs can easily max out 550s and not
much if
> any difference in price. Email privately or call 301 824 3337
for low prices
> on all of above.
> Frank
> www.AcceleratedAccessories.com
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 13:47:03 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <robby@swissonline.ch>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: G-Force ECU Up-Grade
Sure, it always helps to get rid of the MAS
but the problem is that there are
two programmable variables, the ECU and the
VPC now. This is why the AFC is good
as it is only rpm related and good for
fine tuning the ECU settings or a VPC
(let him combine the AFC and VPC or
he'll probably want a GCC)
What program does he plan to use in the VPC ?
What program in the GForce ECU ?
It would be hard to determine a problem as
it is not clear what part is
responsible for the
problem.
Later,
Roger, Switzerland
93'3000GT TT
> My
friend is currently running the AFC with his GForce ECU but ordered a
>
VPC last Friday to replace it with. Not that he didn't like the AFC,
he
> actually never got it tuned(just put on his car two weeks ago or so,
he
> just plans on doing more in the future so he wanted the VPC plus
getting
> rid of the MAS always helps the intake.
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 13:47:17 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <robby@swissonline.ch>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: G-Force ECU Up-Grade
Hey Chris,
Do you have access to any
EPROM reader/programmer ? I've just compared the
different programs I have
for the ECU and the biggest difference I found was in
the timing and not on
the fuel map (?!)
My setup was planned using a VPC together with the ECU
but this is really only
to get rid of the MAS. Therefore, I'll first use it
with the AFC at the
beginning before the VPC/GCC will find its way
into
the car.
> They (G-force) have agreed but, at the point I blew one of
my 15Gs, we were
> still running rich at the top end of the range (4800
RPM and up).
AFAIK, a bearing is gone in one of your 15G. Do you have oil
in the intake parts
due to
this ?
> Soooo, the jury (for me) is
still out. It's debatable whether or not the ECU
> mod (at $750) is a
value add if I'm still going to have to install a AFC or
> (preferably)
VPC.
I fully agree with you and as each engine is a little different the
right
program has to be found for YOUR car. For this, I do have an EPROM
simulator
that is plugged into the sockets. Modifications can then simply be
done by
altering parameters. If a good setup is found, this binary file can
then be
copied into an EPROM.
> the design of the crank, rods, and
pistons on the 2nd gen engines, we should
> easily run 8K RPM without
problems.
Gulp, I only hit the limiter once with the highly advanced
timing by the G-Force
ECU, but 8k would be damn high. Does the ECU fuel map
support this area ?
> As Roger pointed out, the question is, do we
still produce additional HP up
> there? Probably not, but it allow us to
stay in the top end of the power
> band after a shift.
I wish you
guys would be able to put your cars with different turbos onto a
dyno. The
stock ones are running out of steam and I wonder how the power curve
looks
with 15Gs. Mikael, no holidays for you... let them install the things
<g>
Later
Roger, Switzerland
93'3000GT TT
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 07:14:38 -0700
From: "Terry Swift" <tlswift@hotbot.com>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: ** Getrag Info **
I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN BILL. I've lived
that frustration for 2 months when my tranny sheared, just trying to get if
fixed inexpensively and right (didn't happen on either account as I'm still
waiting for synchros to have the tranny shop install them for an additional $500
cost to what I paid for a total rebuild in the 1st place - WITH NO WARRANTY) -
then afterwards it's been a recurring nightmare to see that MANY of us are
experiencing the same problem(s), but a company who can't stand up and back it's
product and totally stands on the premise that there is nothing wrong with their
product. Then the other night Dateline or 20/20 did an expose on the 64-71
Mustang and it's gas tank / rear collision hazard. Ford knew about it all
along, even saw it in crash tests, has paid millions of dollars UNDER THE TABLE
to plantiffs, BUT STILL REFUSES to admit there is a problem.
- --
On
Fri, 21 May 1999 01:56:34 Bill Wagner wrote:
>DON'T SEND
ANYTHING TO GETRAG OR MITSUBISHI!!!!! THOSE PRICKS WILL
>PROBABLY HIRE A
LEGAL TEAM TO "ENFORCE" THEIR PROPRIETARY POLICY. In
>reality, I suspect
they can't "enforce" ANYTHING legally, but I bet they
>have enough clout
to scare the hell out of some of the small companies
>that are DOING US A
BIG FAVOR!!!
>
>The ONLY thing Mitsubishi and Getrag have
demonstrated to me is that
>they're willing to produce and rebuild CRAP
and then shove it down the
>throats of consumers.
>
>Well,
now that I'm in a bad mood again, I guess I can look forward to
>losing
several hours of sleep (again) over this issue.
>
>Sorry for the
language,
>
>Bill Wagner
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 07:29:27 -0700
From: "Terry Swift" <tlswift@hotbot.com>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: GTR MOTORSPORTS
Ok Maxx,
You've got us on a high
again. Give us some more details, like when are the synchros gonna be
available, the cost per set, "Are they gonna last longer than the stock crap",
and as Bill mentioned about the gear (2nd) being to heavy - are/can something be
looked into seeing if there is a lighter gear or having the junk we have now
being milled down to reduce weight / add longevity.
As I stated before, I
could live with a tranny giving up its synchros at 60-70,000 miles, but not
every 25-30,000. That kind of expense pushes the TCO right out the window
- and the co-pilot is already squawking about the $5k I've dumped into the beast
and IT STILL AIN'T FIXED RIGHT YET.
Last, but not least, I finally got my
letter from the BBB yesterday. I'm gonna respond today to them that I DO
NOT ACCEPT Mitsu's poor excuse, that the Car Warranty has expired - no #$%@
Shrlock - that wasn't the point and we all know that - so they'll have another
Bad Mark in their file (like it'll do any good). I guess the folks in
Costa Mesa/Newport Beach (Mitsu) are just living the high life and aren't
concerned enough to resolve a critical issue with
a very loyal group of
owners who have spent the Big Bucks to purchase this car - and many doing it 2
or 3 times.
Enough of my soapbox - I'm like Bill, I get going on issues
like this.
Terry
'92 BLACK VR-4
- --
On Fri, 21 May 1999
02:27:28 NYMaxxNY wrote:
> Ok, guys, let me make it
clear.
>MD auto has been buying parts from us for the past 17 month.
That's why the
>prices are so much higher. For example we sell them the
bearing kit for $180,
>output shaft for $430, they mark it up and make
profit like that. NO, they do
>not get any parts from Germany. Mike gets
used trannys from a local
>Mitsubishi dealer and takes them apart. If the
synchros or other parts are in
> good condition, he uses them as a
replacement in a rebuild unit. That's why
>the core is so important for
him. He has no connection with Getrag in Germany
>what so ever.
>Ok, now the good news
> We finally found a manufacturer that will
produce the synchros for us. It
>will be the solid brass synchros.
In order to cut the cost of the product we
>will probably use the
original ring with a new brass coat, but that is not
>confirmed
yet.
>I always dreamed of a shop that will specialize in 3000GT and I
finally made
>that dream come true.
>The 36 000 sq.ft. facility is
located in Brooklyn N.Y. 800# will be available
>next week, and the
web site will be done by the end of May.
>
Sincerely,
> Max
at
> GTR
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 09:25:27 -0700
From: "Jim Berry" <fastmax@home.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S:
** Getrag Info **
Terry Swift wrote
> Trying to get all these
messages (and their content) straight. Am I right in saying the
bottom
line is, when you experience GEAR CLASH, it's NOT the teethed synchro
pieces that's going bad, but
another piece in that 3-ring set - an
intermediate ring. If that's the case, then why can't we just
replace
those pieces, instead of the whole
set.
=========================================================================
The
grinding/clash is caused by the synchro sleeve trying to mesh with the gear. The
gear
and the sleeve are supposed to be rotating at the same speed, but
because of wear on the
synchro ring [ bronze coated -- hardened steel --
truncated cone ] the two parts are moving
at different speeds. The problem is
that the bronze coating wears away and prevents the
synchronizing action. Yes
you are correct, the problem is simply the synchro 'cone' or ring
has worn
away the bronze coating.
However, the cone while geometrically simple,
is difficult to machine. I noticed in one of the
current posts that there is
talk of an "improved" - all bronze cone/ring. I'm not sure it would
be
improved since there are tabs that must lock it in place with the gear and
these would be
susceptible to shearing under load [ remember the OEM piece is
hardened steel ].
I assume the replacement sets that were acquired are two or
three piece sets, depending
on the gear involved. Ideally you would
replace them as a matching set.
As I pointed out in my other post, the gear
that's having a problem is also damaging the 'teeth'
on the side of the gear
that lock it in place with the synchro sleeve. This is why the second
gear
had to be replaced in the set given to me by Bryan.
It looks as though
repairing the bronze coated piece is the most practal
solution.
Jim Berry
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 11:10:26 -0600
From: David J Moravek <david.moravek@juno.com>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Re: Fuel Filter Info.
Just go to any parts store and ask what
plugs to use and pick up NGK's..
The best way to change the plugs - have
them done by someone else.... :)
I would also suggest to purchase the Shop
manual from Mitz.. its very
good. but cost a few
bucks.
David
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 13:11:40 EDT
From: MitsuVR41@aol.com
Subject: Team3S: Plug
wire routing.
Hey guys...I'm having touble finding the exact plug
wire routing in the
manual. I find the fire order....but i'm not
sure of the plug order. The
coil pack is labeled,, maybee
the plug holes are to when you get down to
them. I'll
see.
do they
go
1 2
3
4 5 6
Or what? please let me
know....I'm putting in new plugs...and magnecore
wires today.
So we
will see if the problem has had any missing or not. wish me luck =)
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 10:12:51 -0700
From: "Terry Swift" <tlswift@hotbot.com>
Subject: Team3S:
Fwd: Extended Warranty Quote
Well more GOOD news!!!!!!!
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At the present time we can
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 10:28:22 -0700
From: "Terry Swift" <tlswift@hotbot.com>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: Plug wire routing.
Easiest way to do this, is to remove and
replace 1 plug wire and 1 spark plug at a time. That way there shouldn't
be any problems.
- --
On Fri, 21 May 1999 13:11:40
MitsuVR41 wrote:
>Hey guys...I'm having touble finding the exact
plug wire routing in the
>manual. I find the fire order....but
i'm not sure of the plug order. The
>coil pack is
labeled,, maybee the plug holes are to when you get down to
>them. I'll
see.
> do they
go
1 2
3
>
4 5 6
>
>Or what? please let me
know....I'm putting in new plugs...and magnecore
>wires
today.
>So we will see if the problem has had any missing or
not. wish me luck =)
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 11:34:43 -0600
From: David J Moravek <david.moravek@juno.com>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Is leaded racing gas safe?
I am not sure if this got out
yesterday. so there it is again.
DON’T USE AV GAS OR LEADED FUEL…. Av
gas as too many other additives in
the gas that will deposit in your engine
and Fuels containing lead must
be used for off highway racing purposes
only. Leaded fuels will damage
catalytic converters and oxygen sensors
when used in vehicles expressly
designed for unleaded fuels. Leaded
fuels deteriorate quickly when
exposed to direct sunlight. Keep storage
containers and gas tanks sealed
tightly at all times, and place them in a
cool environment away from
ultra-violet light. Plus the Trick fuel has
a 105 Octane and your engine
runs cooler. You will also notice it called
“trick racing GASOLINE” and
not FUEL that is because Trick is a very refined
gas and they hate it
when you call it fuel J. Also if you are looking
for a gas that is
leaded they have fuel that the Octane is 118
(WOW)
But I do that the answer “TRICK RACING GASOLINE”
They
can be found at http://trick.com/ (
call them to find a company
that sells it in your city 800-444-1449
)
I live in Colorado Springs and most every racer at the Pikes Peak
Hill
Climb - runs this fuel.
They have a GREAT UNLEADED
Gasoline
TRICK Performance Unleaded
Street legal gasoline
that is excellent in muscle cars, showroom stock
road racing, sport bikes,
circle track and performance
highway applications. Will not
damage catalytic converters, knock
sensors or oxygen sensors. A
must for all street rods!
Meets California Phase II Reformulated
Gasoline regulations.
Research Octane (R.O.N.)
105
Motor Octane (M.O.N.) 95
Anti-Knock Index (R+M/2) 100
Reid Vapor
Pressure
6.9
Distillation Curve (ºF)
-Initial Boiling Point
110
-
-10%
175
-
-50%
211
-
-90%
230
- -End
Point
260
Tetra Ethyl Lead (gm/gal) 0.0
Specific
Gravity
.7525
Color
Clear
- -----Original Message-----
From: William Lynn
Larsen [mailto:wlarsen@ibm.net]
<mailto:[mailto:wlarsen@ibm.net]>
Sent: Thursday,
May 20, 1999 10:25 AM
To: stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Is leaded racing gas safe?
Someone else answered this to the
point:
leaded gas will plug up you cats and foul your O2 sensors. It will
also
leave residues on other fuel system parts although using once or
twice
shouldn’t be a big deal, but the first admonition makes this a
moot
point.
Aviation gas is leaded. They call the 100 octane low lead, but
by
automotive standards it has a lot in it. The 140 octane has even more
in
it.
So, unless you are using it in a strictly racing car with no
emissions
equipment, stay with no lead,
IMHO.
Regards,
Lynn
“Gendron, Curt” wrote:
>
> Hello
everyone,
>
> My question is, can I use LEADED racing gas??
> What if I mix it half and half with 93 unleaded.
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 12:01:39 -0600
From: "Jeffrey Young" <jefyoung@ix.netcom.com>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Plug wire routing.
As you stand in front looking at the
engine the cylinders are numbered:
----firewall---
6 4
2
5 3 1
Hope
this helps
Jeffrey
92 RT/Turbo
www.omega-sw.com/stealth
>Hey
guys...I'm having touble finding the exact plug wire routing in
the
>manual. I find the fire order....but i'm not sure of the
plug order. The
>coil pack is labeled,, maybee the plug
holes are to when you get down to
>them. I'll see.
> do
they
go
1 2
3
>
4 5 6
>
>Or what? please let me
know....I'm putting in new plugs...and magnecore
>wires
today.
>So we will see if the problem has had any missing or
not. wish me luck =)
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 21:44:11 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <robby@swissonline.ch>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: G-Force ECU Up-Grade
No there isn't anything like this available
for the NA cars. Even if a gain of
10hp could be achieved (and there is no
way to get more) do you think somebody
would pay $750 for this
???
> Does anyone have any experience with the G-Force ECU for NA cars
or
> would anyone care to comment on this
subject?
Regards,
Roger
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 13:57:13 -0600
From: "Jeffrey Young" <jefyoung@ix.netcom.com>
Subject:
Team3S: Nexus Motorsports
Has anybody talked to Chien at Nexus
Motorsports lately? I had sent him a
couple of emails three weeks
ago and never heard back from him. When I
call Nexus yesterday, I was
told that Chien was not available, and that they
were not going to sell mail
order anymore!! Hate to loose one of our
esteemed
vendors/members.
Jeffrey
92 RT/Turbo
www.omega-sw.com/stealth
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 15:58:17 -0400
From: "Fein, Edward" <fein@strategy.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Nexus Motorsports
I talked to Jen (Chien's girlfriend, works at
Nexus) on Monday, she said the
same thing - they're getting out of the mail
order business.
They'll still be open as a tuner shop, but for those of
us not from the
MidAtlantic area, they're effectively gone.
So much
for swapping my throttle body core!
-Ed (with the 2400 RPM
idle)
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From: Jeffrey Young [mailto:jefyoung@ix.netcom.com]
Sent:
Friday, May 21, 1999 3:57 PM
To: Stealth - Team 3S
Subject: Team3S: Nexus
Motorsports
Has anybody talked to Chien at Nexus Motorsports
lately? I had sent him a
couple of emails three weeks ago and
never heard back from him. When I
call Nexus yesterday, I was told that
Chien was not available, and that they
were not going to sell mail order
anymore!! Hate to loose one of our
esteemed
vendors/members.
Jeffrey
92 RT/Turbo
www.omega-sw.com/stealth
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 16:09:11 EDT
From: MitsuVR41@aol.com
Subject: Re: Team3S:
Plug wire routing.
Thank you for the help. One more note.
Doing it one at a time is not the
ideal for me. If my old wires
are misrouted...and I follow them.. Then I
have wasted a
shitload of time!!! So .... I see it best to make DAMN
sure!!! thanx for the input and help though. Thanx for the
answer. I'll
continue now. =)
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 14:22:00 -0600
From: "Jeffrey Young" <jefyoung@ix.netcom.com>
Subject:
Team3S: Throttle bodies
Ed:
If your looking for an enlarged
throttle body, RC Engineering can do it
for
you.
Jeffrey
92 RT/Turbo
www.omega-sw.com/stealth
<snip>
>So
much for swapping my throttle body core!
>
> -Ed (with
the 2400 RPM idle)
>
>
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 19:39:21 -0400
From: "Kevin Schappell" <kevin@pacarsearch.com>
Subject:
Team3S: Rear Wheel Bearings.... help. Wayne can I have your number?
Well
I checked the wheel bearings last night and everything was tight, then
I was
sitting at work today and it struck me. I had the E-brake on when
I
checked the wheels..... duh! Well I checked it tonight, and sure
enough the
right rear wheel bearings are shot. About 3/4" of movement
at the tire !!!!
And I drove to Ocean City like that !! Anyway I took
the tire off and
looked at it and it is not apparent how to get it
apart. I did not receive
my manual yet so I am in the dark. Any
help? Can someone give me their
number that has done this? Also
someone mentioned about the ABS sensor, I
have that e-mail at work so I can
not refer to it. Something about being
careful not to damage
it?????
Thanks guys,
Kevin Schappell
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jeffrey Young <jefyoung@ix.netcom.com>
To: stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
<stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com>
Date:
Friday, May 21, 1999 5:23 PM
Subject: Team3S: Throttle
bodies
>Ed:
>
>If your looking for an enlarged
throttle body, RC Engineering can do
it
for
>you.
>
>
>Jeffrey
>92
RT/Turbo
>www.omega-sw.com/stealth
>
><snip>
>
>
>>So
much for swapping my throttle body core!
>>
>> -Ed
(with the 2400 RPM idle)
>>
>>
>
>
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 19:44:53 -0400
From: Ron Thompson <rtetetet@earthlink.net>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Ground Control Report
> Wow, this sounds very unsafe. What
if you live in a city with bad potholes,
He is right. Worst of all
are the country roads where the small rises
give you zero 'G's. If your
suspension goes full extension, your
springs will unseat and when you come
down you will either be bending
a rod or have one or more wheels with the
springs caught on the
collars / perches. Loss of control is eminent and those
ditches along
the side of the road will just love eating your car. That is if
you
are lucky enough to not cross the center line into an on coming
truck.
This is a dangerous set up and is only slightly better than the
rice
boys cutting their springs for 2-3" of lowering and figuring
gravity
will keep it together.
I'd NEVER run with anyone not fixing
this.
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 17:12:52 -0700
From: "Jim Berry" <fastmax@home.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S:
Rear Wheel Bearings.... help. Wayne can I have your number?
. I did
not receive
> my manual yet so I am in the dark. Any help? Can
someone give me their
> number that has done this? Also someone
mentioned about the ABS sensor, I
> have that e-mail at work so I can not
refer to it. Something about being
> careful not to damage
it?????
=========================================================
I
could probably create a file from my back-up CD manual and email it to you ---
I'd
have to look into it a little.
Jim
Berry
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 21:14:27 EDT
From: MitsuVR41@aol.com
Subject: Team3S: HELL
YEAH!!!!!! THE VR-4 IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I CHANGED THE PLUGS TO NIPPON
DENSO GAPPED AT 35 AND TO MAGNECORE 8.5 MM
WIRES. THE VR-4 IS
BACK!!!!!!! MY CAR IS BASICALLY NORMAL AGAIN!!!!!!! I
CAN
ACTUALLY RIDE IN FIFTH GEAR NOW....AND I CAN ACTUALLY KEEP THE CRUISE
CONTROLL ON!!! NO MORE POPPING HERE!!! I FEEL FUCKING
GREAT!!!!!!! I HAVE
BEEN THROUGH HELL WITH MY CAR FOR TWO YEARS NOW!!!
IT SEEMS TO BE BACK!!! I
STILL HAVE A SLIGHT HESITATION....BUT I DON'T
CARE AT THE MOMENT!!!!! I'LL
DEAL WITH THAT SOON ENOUGH!!!! THANX FOR
ALL THE HELP AND INPUT FROM
EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED. LETS HOPE IT
STAYS THIS WAY. NEXT WILL BE
PERFORMANCE
UPGRADES!!!!!! HELL YES...IT FEELS GOOD TO RIDE NEXT TO VETTES
WITH
PRIDE AGAIN.....NO MORE YUGO ASS
KISSING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 20:53:04 -0500
From: Phil Johnson <dangerwit@mn.mediaone.net>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: extended warranty
Hi Grant,
I got a nice one from my
local Dodge dealer (or Mitsu in your case). About
$1200 for 4
yrs/48k. Not bad, already paid for itself.
*Phil
At 05:55 PM
5/20/99 , you wrote:
>Does anyone have any recommendations for an extended
warranty company for my
>'93 VR-4. I've just been refused by the folks at
>http://www.warrantydirect.com and http://www.warrantygold.com because it's
a
>VR-4.
>
>Thanks,
>Grant.
>
>P.S. Is this
message formatted in HTML ? If so, sorry. I don't know how to
>turn it
off in outlook.
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 20:59:51 -0500
From: Phil Johnson <dangerwit@mn.mediaone.net>
Subject:
Team3S: ACT Clutch price and advice?
Hi all, I need to replace my clutch
(I think) because it seems like it's
slipping around 3500 rpm in third, 4000
rpm in second... that is, the rpm's
shoot up (by about 1k) like I'm suddenly
in neutral, then suddenly go back
down again. This *is* a clutch issue,
correct?
At any rate, I've been told ACT makes a swell third party
clutch, and I was
hoping I could get some folks' opinions, and maybe where a
good reliable
place to get one (or any clutch if 'ACT sucks')
is.
Thanks!
*Phillip
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 22:00:03 -0400
From: Joshua <joshua@princelaw.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: ACT Clutch price and advice?
Don't drive the car if your clutch
is slipping you can destroy the
flywheel!!!!!!
-----Original
Message-----
From: Phil Johnson [mailto:dangerwit@mn.mediaone.net]
Sent:
Friday, May 21, 1999 10:00 PM
To: stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
Subject:
Team3S: ACT Clutch price and advice?
Hi all, I need to replace my clutch
(I think) because it
seems like it's
slipping around 3500 rpm in third,
4000 rpm in second...
that is, the rpm's
shoot up (by about 1k) like I'm
suddenly in neutral, then
suddenly go back
down again. This *is* a
clutch issue, correct?
At any rate, I've been told ACT makes a swell
third party
clutch, and I was
hoping I could get some folks' opinions, and
maybe where a
good reliable
place to get one (or any clutch if 'ACT
sucks') is.
Thanks!
*Phillip
----------
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 21:13:40 -0500
From: Phil Johnson <dangerwit@mn.mediaone.net>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: ACT Clutch price and advice?
Oh, I don't, but that does beg
one more question:
Is there something I did, or any kind of babying I can
do to help my new
clutch live a longer life? =-)
*Phil
At
09:00 PM 5/21/99 , you wrote:
>Don't drive the car if your clutch is
slipping you can destroy the
>flywheel!!!!!!
>
> -----Original
Message-----
> From: Phil Johnson [mailto:dangerwit@mn.mediaone.net]
>
Sent: Friday, May 21, 1999 10:00 PM
> To: stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
>
Subject: Team3S: ACT Clutch price and advice?
>
> Hi all, I need to
replace my clutch (I think) because it
>seems like it's
> slipping
around 3500 rpm in third, 4000 rpm in second...
>that is, the
rpm's
> shoot up (by about 1k) like I'm suddenly in neutral,
then
>suddenly go back
> down again. This *is* a clutch issue,
correct?
>
> At any rate, I've been told ACT makes a swell third
party
>clutch, and I was
> hoping I could get some folks' opinions,
and maybe where a
>good reliable
> place to get one (or any clutch
if 'ACT sucks') is.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
*Phillip
>
> ----------
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> Ceridian
Central Custom Programmer
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>
>
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 23:17:44 -0400
From: Ron Thompson <rtetetet@earthlink.net>
Subject:
Team3S: NFS CLK-GT-R
So Roger, have you downloaded the Mercedes CLK-GTR
from Needfor
Speed.comIV. It works in NFSIII and is a really cool car. It
whistles
when you back off, like an HKS BOV hoots, only more schril. Power
is
great and handling is great too. I haven't found how to kill the
over
steer with the throttle on but I've broke most the records in my game.
It reminds me of what our cars might be with a tube chassis and
carbon
body. Broke Red Rock Ridge second time out.
Did you ever
get the 3KGT programmed? Try it if you haven't already.
You have to have the
'All cars" for NFS cheats site to get the car
available.
Too much
fun, for a computer game...
Ron
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 20:47:47 -0700
From: wce@bc.sympatico.ca
Subject: Re:
Team3S: ACT Clutch price and advice?
Phil;
Yep it's a clutch
issue, but you already knew that. The advise about not driving with a
clutch
that slips is apropos unless you want to buy a new flywheel...and if you
do,
consider a lightweight one. Also, if you contact Frank at Accelerated
Accessories, he
may let you ride in the caboose on the group order we (Team
3S) just finished placing
through him for performance clutches. It may be too
late, but hey you never know,
particularly when the order has not been
completely filled yet. Worth a try.
(meyer2@erols.com)
Best
Darc
Phil
Johnson wrote:
> Hi all, I need to replace my clutch (I think) because
it seems like it's
> slipping around 3500 rpm in third, 4000 rpm in
second... that is, the rpm's
> shoot up (by about 1k) like I'm suddenly in
neutral, then suddenly go back
> down again. This *is* a clutch
issue, correct?
>
> At any rate, I've been told ACT makes a swell
third party clutch, and I was
> hoping I could get some folks' opinions,
and maybe where a good reliable
> place to get one (or any clutch if 'ACT
sucks') is.
>
> Thanks!
>
> *Phillip
>
>
----------
> Phillip Johnson
> Ceridian Central Custom
Programmer
> <mailto:dangerwit@mediaone.net>dangerwit@mediaone.net
>
>
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 20:53:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Frank Chen <jeep1978@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Nexus Motorsports
Hey Ed,
Did you find out why he
wasn't there selling goods
like OC4 Gathering???? My brother really
wanted to
change to a open air K&N filter or equivalent.
Anyway, thought I let you know that in the latest
Turbo
mag...July 99 there is a new Isuzu header from
Bill's Isuzuperformace
which offers an exhaust header
for the 90-93 DOHC 1.6L Impulse XS,Stylus, Geo
Storm
and SOHC 2.0L 83-87 Impulse non-turbo. Header is
manufact by Stan's
Header's in Seattle, and uses
"tri-Y" design and features a 1 1/2 inch
diam
primaries, 2" diam secondaries and 2 1/2" collector
pipe. All pipes
mandrel-bent.
On another note, my brother will chose
to be with
the New England drivers in future crusies in the hopes
of
preventing what happened the past weekend on route
to Island raceway.
The cost to repair his damage to
repaint bumper and damaged panel = $500 and
I have to
let my bro borrow my Jeep Grand Cheorkee for 3 days.
:( O
well, at least I get to drive the Cherokee for a
few days.
- ---
"Fein, Edward" <fein@strategy.com>
wrote:
>
> I talked to Jen (Chien's girlfriend, works at
Nexus)
> on Monday, she said the
> same thing - they're getting out
of the mail order
> business.
>
> They'll still be open as a
tuner shop, but for those
> of us not from the
> MidAtlantic area,
they're effectively gone.
>
> So much for swapping my throttle body
core!
>
> -Ed (with the 2400 RPM idle)
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
Jeffrey Young [mailto:jefyoung@ix.netcom.com]
>
Sent: Friday, May 21, 1999 3:57 PM
> To: Stealth - Team 3S
>
Subject: Team3S: Nexus Motorsports
>
>
> Has anybody talked
to Chien at Nexus Motorsports
> lately? I had sent him a
>
couple of emails three weeks ago and never heard
> back from
him. When I
> call Nexus yesterday, I was told that Chien was
not
> available, and that they
> were not going to sell mail order
anymore!! Hate
> to loose one of our
> esteemed
vendors/members.
>
>
> Jeffrey
> 92 RT/Turbo
>
www.omega-sw.com/stealth
>
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Subject: Team3S:
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 21:27:11 -0700
From: "Barry E. King" <beking@home.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S:
Ground Control Report
This is just a *little bit* of an
exageration.
This was one of my concerns when I purchased my kit.
Some of my favored
roads out here are in the desert have numerous dips and
some of them quite
severe. At silly speeds the car will become
airborne. Although this is
rare it does happen.
The exact same
GC products sold to the people on this list are used on the
track.
These cars hit these same dips and valleys on roads course at speeds
far
exceeding what most street cars will see. Furthermore they get one
or
more wheels completely off the ground during cornering. If GC
products were
causing off track excursions they sure wouldn't be in business
very long nor
would they hold the high degree of respect they do from the
racing
community.
The stock rear spring is not under tension as it is
and there are no
hyper-extension straps. With the GC kit the spring and
strut travel the
same distance, unlike "lowering springs" which reduce
suspension travel
since they are shorter than the full extension of the
strut. Therefore the
GC kit is not only superior at handling but safer
in this regard.
Although it doesn't sound right at first, many many cars
are set up this way
and many of those cars (road course) see air time that
exceeds what a
pothole or country road dip will excite. It
works.
If one really wanted to do so you could put extension limiting
straps as
used on off-road race trucks -- had them my my Toyota which saw
quite a bit
of hang time -- but it is quite unnecessary for street going
cars.
Barry
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> Wow, this sounds very unsafe. What if you live in a city with
> bad
potholes,
>
>
> He is right. Worst of all are the country
roads where the small rises
> give you zero 'G's. If your suspension goes
full extension, your
> springs will unseat and when you come down you will
either be bending
> a rod or have one or more wheels with the springs
caught on the
> collars / perches. Loss of control is eminent and those
ditches along
> the side of the road will just love eating your car. That
is if you
> are lucky enough to not cross the center line into an on
coming truck.
> This is a dangerous set up and is only slightly better
than the rice
> boys cutting their springs for 2-3" of lowering and
figuring gravity
> will keep it together.
>
> I'd NEVER run
with anyone not fixing this.
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Date:
Sat, 22 May 1999 00:57:19 -0400
From: Roger Crawford <rcrawford@dbp-inc.com>
Subject:
RE: Team3S: Fwd: Extended Warranty Quote
Kinda like this one...
:)
>-----Original Message-----
From: Warranty Direct [mailto:quotes@warrantydirect.com]
Sent:
Monday, May 17, 1999 9:02 PM
To: Roger Crawford
Subject: RE:
Promotion
Due to the VR4 engine on your vehicle it does not qualify
for
warranty protection.
If we can assist you with anything else please
contact us at 1-800-632-4222.
Your Friends At
Warranty
Direct
- -----Original Message-----
From: Terry Swift [mailto:tlswift@hotbot.com]
Sent: Friday,
May 21, 1999 1:13 PM
To: stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
Subject:
Team3S: Fwd: Extended Warranty Quote
Well more GOOD news!!!!!!!
-
--
- --------- Forwarded Message ---------
Thank You for your
interest in an Extended Warranty through Auto Advantage
Inc.
At the
present time we can not offer a warranty on the specific vehicle
you
requested due to your model.
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Date:
Sat, 22 May 1999 01:09:38 -0400
From: Bill Wagner <wagner@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: Fwd: Extended Warranty Quote
When I was looking for an extended
warranty for my RT/TT, no one would
cover it either. When I asked why, most
would simply say "we just don't
cover that car". I pressed one, and he
finally gave me an answer. Can
anyone guess what causes the insurance
rejection. Let me give you a
hint. It starts with the letter "G".
Bill
Wagner
Terry Swift wrote:
>
> Well more GOOD
news!!!!!!!
> --
>
> --------- Forwarded Message
---------
>
> Thank You for your interest in an Extended Warranty
through Auto Advantage Inc.
>
> At the present time we can not
offer a warranty on the specific vehicle you requested due to your
model.
>
> Thank
You
>
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Date:
Fri, 21 May 1999 22:21:13 -0700
From: "Terry Swift" <tlswift@hotbot.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Fwd: Extended Warranty Quote
I think with that answer I would
have to ask what is a VR-4 engine and where on my vehicle does it reside.
Need some humor with all the negative responses we seem to be getting from the
automotive and insurance world. Again, "How do these people know there are
high risks involved with this car, but Mitsu doesn't?" OR DO THEY BUT COULDN'T
AFFORD THE FALLOUT.
- --
On Sat, 22 May 1999 00:57:19
Roger Crawford wrote:
>Kinda like this one...
:)
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>From: Warranty Direct
[mailto:quotes@warrantydirect.com]
>Sent:
Monday, May 17, 1999 9:02 PM
>To: Roger Crawford
>Subject: RE:
Promotion
>Due to the VR4 engine on your vehicle it does not qualify
for
>warranty protection.
>If we can assist you with anything else
please contact us at 1-800-632-4222.
>
>
>Your Friends
At
>Warranty Direct
>
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Date:
Sat, 22 May 1999 08:40:23 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <robby@swissonline.ch>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: NFS 3000GT
Side topic ... but maybe some are interested in this
:)
> Did you ever get the 3KGT programmed? Try it if you haven't
already.
> You have to have the 'All cars" for NFS cheats site to get the
car
> available.
My 3000GT for NFS III (dunno if it works in IV) is
on the NFSCheats site since
Jan/February. It's the first gen GTO shape I took
and with stock performance.
The R-Tec version is also done and the shape is a
little bit changed as well the
wheels are O.Z. Mito 2 (it looks like my car
does, hehe). The power curve is
adapted to what our cars do on the streets
and my feeling is pretty accurate
(incl. 5 speed). Of course, the car has
some understeer and no AWD is
programmable, but I think it acts great. I send
you the addr this weekend where
to get it.
I can do a 2nd gen Stealth
if it's not done already.
Have fun
Roger, Switzerland
93'3000GT
TT
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Date:
Sat, 22 May 1999 07:19:22 -0700
From: "Jim Berry" <fastmax@home.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S:
Fwd: Extended Warranty Quote
> To: Roger Crawford
> Subject: RE:
Promotion
> Due to the VR4 engine on your vehicle it does not qualify
for
> warranty protection.
> If we can assist you with anything
else please contact us at 1-800-632-4222.
>
=========================================================================
Last
Dec. I got a warranty, through the used car dealer where I bought the car. The
warranty is so called bumper to bumper, 4/48K and cost $2000. The car was a
93 TT
with 35 K miles.
The only contact information I have is
:
Warranty Administration Corp
P.O. box 140130
Denver,
Co.
80214
Ph 1-800-445-4065
The name of the insurance co. is Global Standard
Warranty, LTD [ English ??? ].
Maybe the administration co. could point you
at a broker or something.
Gook luck
Jim Berry [ I checked out a bunch of places also ]
P.S.
some folk on the other list say that Chysler sells them ????
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