Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth    Tuesday, June 18 2002    Volume 01 : Number 873




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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 18:14:42 -0700
From: Rich Fowler <richfowler2@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: AWD Dyno LIST

OK Here we go,   Also if you guys/gals could specify the type I would
appreciate it.........

Milford CT                          AWD Dyno Jet  (Pruven Performance)
Auburn MA                         LowBoy AWD  (Adrenalin Motorsport)
Gaithersburg MD                AWD Dyno Jet  (AlteredAtmosphere Motorsports)
Rancho Cucamonga CA             AWD Dyno Jet  (GT Motorsports)

> Lets Do a copy and paste for this one so that way we do not put the digest
> folks through the ringer......

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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 19:28:50 -0700
From: Damon Rachell <damonr@mefas.com>
Subject: Team3S: Buttonwillow on 7/13-7/14...

Hi All,
I was browsing through NASA's webpage and saw my next event.
Buttonwillown on July 13-14.  Is anyone interested in going?  I've had
great results with NASA in the past, as I'm sure many of you have had as
well.  It's not expensive, $225 with membership, and includes two days
of driving (4 20minute sessions).

I'm signing up tomorrow, and i'm sure it'll fill up fast.  All southern
californians should consider this, as I hear it's a really nice, fast track.

Lemme know.  Let's try to make this a gathering of some sorts...

Damon Rachell
92 R/T Turbo -- Vipers in my sights, but pulling away quickly :-{

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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 19:23:16 -0700
From: "BlackLight" <BlackLight@Planetice.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: AWD Dyno LIST

Milford CT            AWD Dyno Jet  (Pruven Performance)
Auburn MA             LowBoy AWD  (Adrenalin Motorsport)
Gaithersburg MD       AWD Dyno Jet  (AlteredAtmosphere Motorsports)
Redmond WA     AWD Mustang DyneC (Dyno Authority)

Taken from http://66.114.152.24/about.htm "Dyno Authority uses an
enhanced Mustang DyneC system. We use the MD7000 control panel with a
dyno bed capable of measuring four wheels at once. This is indespensible
for testing todays all-wheel drive vehicles."

Matt Nelson
1994 RT TT
BlackLight@Planetice.Net
www.BlackLight.5u.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Rich Fowler
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 6:15 PM
To: team3s
Subject: Re: Team3S: AWD Dyno LIST

OK Here we go,   Also if you guys/gals could specify the type I would
appreciate it.........

Milford CT                          AWD Dyno Jet  (Pruven Performance)
Auburn MA                         LowBoy AWD  (Adrenalin Motorsport)
Gaithersburg MD                AWD Dyno Jet  (AlteredAtmosphere
Motorsports)
Rancho Cucamonga CA             AWD Dyno Jet  (GT Motorsports)


> Lets Do a copy and paste for this one so that way we do not put the
> digest folks through the ringer......

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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 19:24:25 -0700
From: "BlackLight" <BlackLight@Planetice.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: AWD Dyno LIST

Milford CT            AWD Dyno Jet  (Pruven Performance)
Auburn MA             LowBoy AWD  (Adrenalin Motorsport)
Gaithersburg MD       AWD Dyno Jet  (AlteredAtmosphere Motorsports)
Rancho Cucamonga CA   AWD Dyno Jet  (GT Motorsports)
Redmond WA     AWD Mustang DyneC (Dyno Authority)

Taken from http://66.114.152.24/about.htm "Dyno Authority uses an
enhanced Mustang DyneC system. We use the MD7000 control panel with a
dyno bed capable of measuring four wheels at once. This is indespensible
for testing todays all-wheel drive vehicles."

Matt Nelson
1994 RT TT
BlackLight@Planetice.Net
www.BlackLight.5u.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Rich Fowler
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 6:15 PM
To: team3s
Subject: Re: Team3S: AWD Dyno LIST

OK Here we go,   Also if you guys/gals could specify the type I would
appreciate it.........

Milford CT                          AWD Dyno Jet  (Pruven Performance)
Auburn MA                         LowBoy AWD  (Adrenalin Motorsport)
Gaithersburg MD                AWD Dyno Jet  (AlteredAtmosphere
Motorsports)
Rancho Cucamonga CA             AWD Dyno Jet  (GT Motorsports)

> Lets Do a copy and paste for this one so that way we do not put the
> digest folks through the ringer......

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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 21:46:11 -0500
From: "Alex Pedenko" <apedenko@earthlink.net>
Subject: Team3S: 60k

Okay, I'm lost

I installed the new timing belt, set the tension up (man what a
pain that is) and put the tensioner in. And everything is okay. But once
I start putting the lower timing belt cover on, the belt slackens. So I
look at the tensioner and its  completely closed - the plunger is all
the way in! What am I doing wrong? I torque the tensioner pulley to 7.5
ftlbs and the pulley bolt to 40 ftlbs.

Any ideas?

Alex.

95 VR4

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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 20:11:45 -0700 (PDT)
From: Geoff Mohler <gemohler@www.speedtoys.com>
Subject: Team3S: Re: 3S-Racers: Buttonwillow on 7/13-7/14...

Maybe..will have to see.

On Mon, 17 Jun 2002, Damon Rachell wrote:

> Hi All,
> I was browsing through NASA's webpage and saw my next event.
> Buttonwillown on July 13-14.  Is anyone interested in going?  I've had
> great results with NASA in the past, as I'm sure many of you have had as
> well.  It's not expensive, $225 with membership, and includes two days
> of driving (4 20minute sessions).
>
> I'm signing up tomorrow, and i'm sure it'll fill up fast.  All southern
> californians should consider this, as I hear it's a really nice, fast track.
>
> Lemme know.  Let's try to make this a gathering of some sorts...
>
> Damon Rachell
> 92 R/T Turbo -- Vipers in my sights, but pulling away quickly :-{

- ---
Geoff Mohler
Lots of cars..and race them all.  Dont you?

Got Brakes?   I've got savings!
Porterfield parts catalog online now at http://www.speedtoys.com
- ---

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 03:20:10 +0000
From: mjannusch@attbi.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: 60k

> I installed the new timing belt, set the tension up
> (man what a pain that is) and put the tensioner
> in. And everything is okay. But once I start putting
> the lower timing belt cover on, the belt slackens.
> So I look at the tensioner and its  completely
> closed - the plunger is all the way in! What am I
> doing wrong? I torque the tensioner pulley to 7.5
> ftlbs and the pulley bolt to 40 ftlbs.

You are probably putting too much tension on the
pulley.  How are you setting it up?  Using a new
tensioner or trying to reuse the old one?  Too much
tension will squeeze the tensioner in.  The tension has
to be just right to balance the belt tension against
the hydraulic pressure in the tensioner.  Try setting
the tension looser to start.  Also make sure after you
set it all up and torque the pulley "offset" bolt that
you spin the crank to move the belt around one full
revolution and then let it sit for 20 minutes and
recheck the tension by putting a pin or allen wrench
through the hole in the tensioner body.  The pin or
wrench should go straight through the hole in the
tensioner rod and through the hole on the back side of
the tensioner.  If it doesn't, your tension isn't
correct.

- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4

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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 22:29:12 -0500
From: "Alex Pedenko" <apedenko@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: 60k

I'm using a new tensioner. I guess I'll re-do it for the 4th time...

Alex.

- -----Original Message-----
From: mjannusch@attbi.com [mailto:mjannusch@attbi.com]
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 10:20 PM
To: Alex Pedenko
Cc: 'Team3S'
Subject: Re: Team3S: 60k

> I installed the new timing belt, set the tension up
> (man what a pain that is) and put the tensioner
> in. And everything is okay. But once I start putting
> the lower timing belt cover on, the belt slackens.
> So I look at the tensioner and its  completely
> closed - the plunger is all the way in! What am I
> doing wrong? I torque the tensioner pulley to 7.5
> ftlbs and the pulley bolt to 40 ftlbs.

You are probably putting too much tension on the
pulley.  How are you setting it up?  Using a new
tensioner or trying to reuse the old one?  Too much
tension will squeeze the tensioner in.  The tension has
to be just right to balance the belt tension against
the hydraulic pressure in the tensioner.  Try setting
the tension looser to start.  Also make sure after you
set it all up and torque the pulley "offset" bolt that
you spin the crank to move the belt around one full
revolution and then let it sit for 20 minutes and
recheck the tension by putting a pin or allen wrench
through the hole in the tensioner body.  The pin or
wrench should go straight through the hole in the
tensioner rod and through the hole on the back side of
the tensioner.  If it doesn't, your tension isn't
correct.

- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4

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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 21:56:40 -0600
From: "Donald Ashby III" <dashbyiii@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: 92 Stealth TT 4 sale

He didn't say a 98 stealth, he said another stealth, a 98 sl and a few supra
turbos  :)
although I looked through the inventory and only saw one 3S (98 3000gt SL)
and like 5 twin turbo supras *drool drool* too bad the only one with a price
posted is an auto...
Donald Ashby
'93 3000GT VR-4
Member #4909
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "ek2mfg" <ek2mfg@foxinternet.com>
To: <terflit@hotmail.com>; <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 4:11 PM
Subject: RE: Team3S: 92 Stealth TT 4 sale


>
> It goes without saying...a 98 Stealth does not exist....I would bet
> these numbers are fallen victim to either hook and bait practices or
> a newspaper/site that hase know spele cheker :)
>
>
> ---- Original Message ----
> From: terflit@hotmail.com
> To: Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st
> Subject: RE: Team3S: 92 Stealth TT 4 sale
> Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 17:33:49 -0400
>
> >About my last post, I found a website address for the dealership it
> >is
> >www.dennydotson.com they also have another stealth a 98 sl and a few
> >supra
> >turbos etc.

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Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 21:59:37 -0600
From: "Donald Ashby III" <dashbyiii@earthlink.net>
Subject: Team3S: Part # help please

Can someone give me the part # for the clear rectangle that is in the trunk,
it's a light bulb cover for the trunk light. Does anyone know if those clear
rectangles can fit where the red ones are in the doors? I want to get rid of
those red lights but still have lights come on when I open the door.
Donald Ashby
'93 3000GT VR-4
Member #4909

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 00:04:39 -0400
From: "Dan Mecier" <dan@3sxperts.com>
Subject: Team3S: RE: AWD Dyno List

Milford CT                          AWD Dyno Jet  (Pruven Performance)
Auburn MA                         LowBoy AWD  (Adrenalin Motorsport)
Gaithersburg MD                AWD Dyno Jet  (AlteredAtmosphere
Motorsports)
Redmond WA AWD Mustang DyneC (Dyno
Authority)
Louisville, KY AWD Mustang Dyno (AutoMotion)
Woodstock, GA DynaPack AWD (Knowledge Performance)
Rockwall, TX AWD Mustang Dyno (Cobb Tuning)
North Riverside, IL (Chicago) AWD Mustang Dyno (Dyna Tech)

There was also supposed to be one being installed in Columbus, OH but I
never heard if it actually materialized. California guys, isn't there
one in SoCal somewhere?

That's not a bad list so far.

Dan Mecier
94 3000GT VR-4 with lots of good stuff.

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 00:41:39 -0600
From: "Kyle Call" <redcelicagt@cableone.net>
Subject: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Hey all,
I dont want to stir up any commotion. . .but,  I've been following both
Supra and 3S lists and what not very closely lately. I've noticed that
Supras respond to modification "better" (or with more HP) than 3S's. Why is
this? I've noticed that 500HP VR-4's are rare, yet, in a Supra 500HP is
attained rather easily. In fact, Mark Tozer at www.suprastore.com has a 460
BPU kit for $1400 (and a 1200 HP kit for $33K :-).  Is it the Supra's I6
while we have a V? I'm just a little bewildered with this. Its always made
me wonder. I hope this wasnt a stupid question, as I am not Car-Smart by any
means.

Thanks in advance
Kyle Call

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 00:48:38 -0700
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Team3S: NASA Pro Racing- Thunderhill 6/29-6/30 & Buttonwillow on 7/13-7/14...

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Damon Rachell" <damonr@mefas.com>
> I was browsing through NASA's webpage and saw my next event.
Buttonwillown on July 13-14.  Is anyone interested in going?  I've had great
results with NASA in the past, as I'm sure many of you have had as well.
It's not expensive, $225 with membership, and includes two days of driving
(4 20minute sessions).
I'm signing up tomorrow, and i'm sure it'll fill up fast.  All southern
californians should consider this, as I hear it's a really nice, fast track.
> Lemme know.  Let's try to make this a gathering of some sorts...
> Damon Rachell
- ----------------------->

Agreed.  NASA is the best, with the most caring instructors I've ever been
with...  And after 2 days' worth of 4 sessions per day, you're pretty much
wiped out.  You *do* get your money's worth.

We'll be going up to NASA's HPDE on June 29/30 at Thunderhill (up near
Sacramento), but we hadn't thought about Buttonwillow...  (I've always
wanted to run there!).  Maybe if we can put together some local folks for a
caravan, we'll do it.  It'd be great to see you again, and maybe we could
get Jim Berry and a few others out of their huts to join us...  :-)

Let's talk about it on the Team3SRacers list, so we don't bore the rest of
the world on the main list with all the fun we're having!  Thanks for the
heads-up Damon!

BTW, I'm going to try to organize a big West Coast get-together on October
12/13 at Sears Point.  Same NASA deal - 2 days, 4-20 minute sessions per
day, free BBQ Saturday night, take a passenger on the track for $5, day-care
facilities for kids, on-track medical staff, (rare) accidents covered by
insurance, all the typical NASA goodies...  I'll post a couple of times
during the summer on Team3S to let people know, and then we can hash out the
details on the Racers list...

Best,

Forrest

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 06:45:22 -0500
From: "cody" <overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Not at all...  It's actually due to the fact their stock injectors are
550cc whereas a VR4's are 360CC, plus the addition of an already high
flowing fuel pump, and larger turbos straight from the factory. 

One thing you do have to consider is how much Supras sell for....  The
difference in price between a VR4 and a Supra will easily net you all
those above mentioned mods, and still have less money out of pocket than
buying a Supra...

- -Cody

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Kyle Call
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 1:42 AM
To: Team3s
Subject: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Hey all,
I dont want to stir up any commotion. . .but,  I've been following both
Supra and 3S lists and what not very closely lately. I've noticed that
Supras respond to modification "better" (or with more HP) than 3S's. Why
is
this? I've noticed that 500HP VR-4's are rare, yet, in a Supra 500HP is
attained rather easily. In fact, Mark Tozer at www.suprastore.com has a
460
BPU kit for $1400 (and a 1200 HP kit for $33K :-).  Is it the Supra's I6
while we have a V? I'm just a little bewildered with this. Its always
made
me wonder. I hope this wasnt a stupid question, as I am not Car-Smart by
any
means.

Thanks in advance
Kyle Call

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 12:57:59 +0000
From: "Marc Gauthier" <gogauthier@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

The Supra is also a popular car, there fore more parts and for les money to!

But I don’t think the Supra stock motor, is as strong as our V6 block!


>From: "Kyle Call" <redcelicagt@cableone.net>
>To: "Team3s" <team3s@team3s.com>
>Subject: Team3S: Reaction to Mods
>Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 00:41:39 -0600
>
>Hey all,
>I dont want to stir up any commotion. . .but,  I've been following both
>Supra and 3S lists and what not very closely lately. I've noticed that
>Supras respond to modification "better" (or with more HP) than 3S's. Why is
>this? I've noticed that 500HP VR-4's are rare, yet, in a Supra 500HP is
>attained rather easily. In fact, Mark Tozer at www.suprastore.com has a 460
>BPU kit for $1400 (and a 1200 HP kit for $33K :-).  Is it the Supra's I6
>while we have a V? I'm just a little bewildered with this. Its always made
>me wonder. I hope this wasnt a stupid question, as I am not Car-Smart by
>any
>means.
>
>Thanks in advance
>Kyle Call

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 08:01:42 -0500
From: "Morice, Francis" <francis.morice@retek.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

I would have to disagree with that.  Most of those guys pushing 500+ hp in
the Supra's are running with stock internals.  If I was going to push 500+hp
on my car, the first thing I would do would be to beef the internals.

Just my .02......

    Francis   
'96 RT/TT  

- -----Original Message-----
From: Marc Gauthier [mailto:gogauthier@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 7:58 AM
To: redcelicagt@cableone.net; team3s@team3s.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods


>>But I don't think the Supra stock motor, is as strong as our V6 block!

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:13:04 +0000
From: "Marc Gauthier" <gogauthier@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Borla exhaust

The cat-back for a VR4 will also bolt up to your system, if you have the
dual side exhaust!
For les then $1000, you can get a custom cat-back in stainless steel!  Check
this site
(http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=2f9f6495bae079a122371c343ce8050a&threadid=52180&perpage=15&pagenumber=1
) the SS cat-back is like $500 with N1’s look a like!

- ----92 TT with 150km----


>From: M3000GTSL84@aol.com
>To: team3s@team3s.com
>Subject: Team3S: Borla exhaust
>Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2002 22:53:31 EDT
>
>The sound on my 97 SL is nice. . but i of course want more power and a more
>aggresive sound. It looks like my only option is the borla catback exhaust.
>Does any1 have this and recommend it? FOr almost 1000 dollars, is it worth
>it
>or should i just wit till my stock exhaust system dies?
>
>thanx
>-mike
>97 SL

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 07:58:11 -0700 (PDT)
From: Casey Rayman <theturbodog@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

It is in part because the Supra starts out with more adequate parts
than the 3000.  Supras come stock with 550 injectors, big
intercooler, ~15g sized turbos, big fuel pump, more agressive cams,
and a few other little things.  It is a ~500hp car detuned to 320,
where the 3000 is more like a ~375hp car detuned to 300 or 320.  The
other reason Supras seem to take well to mods HP wise is that mods
actually exist.  Realistically speaking(money wise) there are no
Single turbo kits, no front mounts, no cams, etc available for the
3000, but you have several of each for the Supra.  The cost curve for
a 3000 goes almost vertical somewhere in the 450hp range.

Casey

- --- Kyle Call <redcelicagt@cableone.net> wrote:
> Hey all,
> I dont want to stir up any commotion. . .but,  I've been following
> both
> Supra and 3S lists and what not very closely lately. I've noticed
> that
> Supras respond to modification "better" (or with more HP) than
> 3S's. Why is
> this? I've noticed that 500HP VR-4's are rare, yet, in a Supra
> 500HP is
> attained rather easily. In fact, Mark Tozer at www.suprastore.com
> has a 460
> BPU kit for $1400 (and a 1200 HP kit for $33K :-).  Is it the
> Supra's I6
> while we have a V? I'm just a little bewildered with this. Its
> always made
> me wonder. I hope this wasnt a stupid question, as I am not
> Car-Smart by any
> means.
>
> Thanks in advance
> Kyle Call

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 10:35:08 -0600
From: "Donald Ashby III" <dashbyiii@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Supras respond to mods like crack, if you put in $500 and you have less then
450hp you have done something horribly wrong in a supra. Whereas if you put
in $500 into a 3000gt you just bought yourself a cool set of sparkplugs!
wooo
I still wish I had a Supra instead of VR-4, although I do like 4wd, RWD is
much better IMO
Donald Ashby
'93 3000GT VR-4
Member #4909
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Casey Rayman" <theturbodog@yahoo.com>
To: <team3s@team3s.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

> It is in part because the Supra starts out with more adequate parts
> than the 3000.  Supras come stock with 550 injectors, big
> intercooler, ~15g sized turbos, big fuel pump, more agressive cams,
> and a few other little things.  It is a ~500hp car detuned to 320,
> where the 3000 is more like a ~375hp car detuned to 300 or 320.  The
> other reason Supras seem to take well to mods HP wise is that mods
> actually exist.  Realistically speaking(money wise) there are no
> Single turbo kits, no front mounts, no cams, etc available for the
> 3000, but you have several of each for the Supra.  The cost curve for
> a 3000 goes almost vertical somewhere in the 450hp range.
>
> Casey

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 09:39:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: Geoff Mohler <gemohler@www.speedtoys.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Better for what?  Finding the slow way around traffic?

On Tue, 18 Jun 2002, Donald Ashby III wrote:

> Supras respond to mods like crack, if you put in $500 and you have less then
> 450hp you have done something horribly wrong in a supra. Whereas if you put
> in $500 into a 3000gt you just bought yourself a cool set of sparkplugs!
> wooo
> I still wish I had a Supra instead of VR-4, although I do like 4wd, RWD is
> much better IMO
> Donald Ashby
> '93 3000GT VR-4
> Member #4909

- ---
Geoff Mohler
Lots of cars..and race them all.  Dont you?

Got Brakes?   I've got savings!
Porterfield parts catalog online now at http://www.speedtoys.com
- ---

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:34:26 -0500
From: "Alex Pedenko" <apedenko@earthlink.net>
Subject: Team3S: 60k - big trouble, need help asap

Alright, so I finally set the tension right, everything is perfect, so I
do one last test. I turn the crankshaft so that the timing marks on the
sprockets line up with the timing marks on the rocker cover. Everything
is golden, except one sprocket doesn't line up. Not only that, but it's
also off by 5 teeth! So my understanding is that I have to take the belt
off, fix the sprocket by hand and put it back on? How did this happen?

Thanks,

Alex.

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 10:39:31 -0600
From: "Donald Ashby III" <dashbyiii@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Much less of a drive train loss, shorter drive shaft, less rotational
mass... etc
Donald Ashby
'93 3000GT VR-4
Member #4909
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Geoff Mohler" <gemohler@www.speedtoys.com>
To: "Donald Ashby III" <dashbyiii@earthlink.net>
Cc: "team3s" <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods


> Better for what?  Finding the slow way around traffic?
>
> On Tue, 18 Jun 2002, Donald Ashby III wrote:
>
> > Supras respond to mods like crack, if you put in $500 and you have less
then
> > 450hp you have done something horribly wrong in a supra. Whereas if you
put
> > in $500 into a 3000gt you just bought yourself a cool set of sparkplugs!
> > wooo
> > I still wish I had a Supra instead of VR-4, although I do like 4wd, RWD
is
> > much better IMO
> > Donald Ashby
> > '93 3000GT VR-4
> > Member #4909

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:41:04 -0500
From: "merritt@cedar-rapids.net" <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

I've been passed by Vipers, Z06s, and Cobra Rs, but NOBODY ever blew me off like a Supra at Road America. He came up on me like a freight train and went by like I was standing still. I was doing 125 going up the hill on the front straight at the time. Wooooosssshhhhh!!

Rich/slow old poop

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:29:08 -0400
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

The problem with our cars is the engine control system (the stock ECU)  Does
not have the ability to pull enough timing fast/aggressively enough
especially when running larger injectors + turbos.....  This flaw is then
compounded by cast pistons that are more susceptible to breakage due to
large amounts of knock.......

Truthfully our stock internals are good to 550 HP (crank)  or so if we can
keep the knock count peaks below 13 and a constant of below 5 (for those of
us with datalogging capabilities)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Morice, Francis [SMTP:francis.morice@retek.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 9:02 AM
> To: 'Marc Gauthier'; Team3S (E-mail)
> Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods
>
> I would have to disagree with that.  Most of those guys pushing 500+ hp in
> the Supra's are running with stock internals.  If I was going to push
> 500+hp
> on my car, the first thing I would do would be to beef the internals.
>
> Just my .02......
>
>     Francis   
> '96 RT/TT  

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:42:31 -0600
From: "Kyle Call" <redcelicagt@cableone.net>
Subject: Team3S: Reaction to Mods brings up another question

> One thing you do have to consider is how much Supras sell for....  The
> difference in price between a VR4 and a Supra will easily net you all
> those above mentioned mods, and still have less money out of pocket than
> buying a Supra...
>
> -Cody

All of your responses bring up a few more questions. The prices for these
two vehicles new were fairly comparable.
http://www.stealth-3000gt.st/FAQ-3Sprices.htm said that a 1997 VR-4 ran for
$44,500, and MKIV.com said a 1997 Supra TT ran for $39,900. (however, in
most years, Supras TT's cost more than VR-4's)  Today, that same Supra costs
$26,735, and that same VR-4 costs $23,435 (according to www.KBB.com) Why are
Supras more expensive today than 3000GT's? Is it because of how many were
produced? There were 11,239 Supras made during 1993-1998 in America,
according to www.MKIV.com  .

The above information and the information provided in your replies directs
me to believe that if I bought a new VR-4 in 1997 for $44,500 (which is now
worth $23,435), and my neighbor bought a new Supra TT in 1997 for $39,900
(now worth $26,735), then, according to my limited math skills, the day my
neighbor bought a 1997 Srupa TT, he could have spent  $4,600 in mods, and
that would have equaled my origional investment in my VR-4. Today, my
neighbors Supra costs $3,300 more than my VR4. And say that today, he bought
another $3,300 in mods.... Now, after ~5 years, he has spent $7,900 in mods
just to equal my origional investment on a 1997 VR4.If this neighbor of mine
would have spent that entire $7,900 plus another $1,000 on Mark Tozer's 575R
kit, he would have 575 HP.

I know that this is a bunch of hypothetical stuff depending on many factors,
but this is my take on the price question reguarding the fact that you have
to take into account total car price when you modify your car.

Thanks in advance,
Kyle Call
93 SL

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:14:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: Casey Rayman <theturbodog@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: 60k - big trouble, need help asap

You have to turn the crankshaft 5 or 6 revolutions(if memory serves)
before *all* the timing marks line up again.

Casey

- --- Alex Pedenko <apedenko@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Alright, so I finally set the tension right, everything is perfect,
> so I
> do one last test. I turn the crankshaft so that the timing marks on
> the
> sprockets line up with the timing marks on the rocker cover.
> Everything
> is golden, except one sprocket doesn't line up. Not only that, but
> it's
> also off by 5 teeth! So my understanding is that I have to take the
> belt
> off, fix the sprocket by hand and put it back on? How did this
> happen?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alex.

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:20:58 -0700
From: "Geddes, Brian J" <brian.j.geddes@intel.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods brings up another question

Cody makes a good point.  If buying a car today, the VR-4 is MUCH less
expensive.  You can completely ignore all the book prices (Kelley, Edmund's,
NADA), as they have not yet caught up with what Supras are actually selling
for.  Supras have always sold for over book, but since "The Fast and the
Furious" (or "Wildo Speedo", as it was called in Japan) came out prices have
gone even higher.  Mark IV Supras (93+) now seem to go for 5k-10k over the
book price, and often much more than that.

- - Brian

- -----Original Message-----
From: Kyle Call [mailto:redcelicagt@cableone.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 10:43 AM
To: Team3s
Subject: Team3S: Reaction to Mods brings up another question

> One thing you do have to consider is how much Supras sell for....  The
> difference in price between a VR4 and a Supra will easily net you all
> those above mentioned mods, and still have less money out of pocket than
> buying a Supra...
>
> -Cody

All of your responses bring up a few more questions. The prices for these
two vehicles new were fairly comparable.
http://www.stealth-3000gt.st/FAQ-3Sprices.htm said that a 1997 VR-4 ran for
$44,500, and MKIV.com said a 1997 Supra TT ran for $39,900. (however, in
most years, Supras TT's cost more than VR-4's)  Today, that same Supra costs
$26,735, and that same VR-4 costs $23,435 (according to www.KBB.com) Why are
Supras more expensive today than 3000GT's? Is it because of how many were
produced? There were 11,239 Supras made during 1993-1998 in America,
according to www.MKIV.com  .

The above information and the information provided in your replies directs
me to believe that if I bought a new VR-4 in 1997 for $44,500 (which is now
worth $23,435), and my neighbor bought a new Supra TT in 1997 for $39,900
(now worth $26,735), then, according to my limited math skills, the day my
neighbor bought a 1997 Srupa TT, he could have spent  $4,600 in mods, and
that would have equaled my origional investment in my VR-4. Today, my
neighbors Supra costs $3,300 more than my VR4. And say that today, he bought
another $3,300 in mods.... Now, after ~5 years, he has spent $7,900 in mods
just to equal my origional investment on a 1997 VR4.If this neighbor of mine
would have spent that entire $7,900 plus another $1,000 on Mark Tozer's 575R
kit, he would have 575 HP.

I know that this is a bunch of hypothetical stuff depending on many factors,
but this is my take on the price question reguarding the fact that you have
to take into account total car price when you modify your car.

Thanks in advance,
Kyle Call
93 SL

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:28:47 -0700
From: Damon Rachell <damonr@mefas.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: RE: AWD Dyno List

Milford CT                   AWD Dyno Jet  (Pruven Performance)
Auburn MA                    LowBoy AWD  (Adrenalin Motorsport)
Gaithersburg MD              AWD Dyno Jet  (AlteredAtmosphere Motorsports)
Redmond WA      AWD Mustang DyneC (Dyno Authority)
Louisville, KY      AWD Mustang Dyno (AutoMotion)
Woodstock, GA      DynaPack AWD (Knowledge Performance)
Rockwall, TX      AWD Mustang Dyno (Cobb Tuning)
North Riverside, IL (Chicago)AWD Mustang Dyno (Dyna Tech)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA         AWD Dynojet (GT Motorsports)

Should we start with phone numbers for these too?
GT Motorsports: 909-989-2278

Damon

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:22:26 -0400
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Truthfully having owned both cars I can say this, anywhere that gets lots of
rain and or snow our cars are much better suited for those environments...
If you live down south or SoCal/Nevada then the MKIV is perfect for those
regions......

Russ F
CT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Donald Ashby III [SMTP:dashbyiii@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 12:40 PM
> To: team3s
> Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods
>
> Much less of a drive train loss, shorter drive shaft, less rotational
> mass... etc
> Donald Ashby
> '93 3000GT VR-4
> Member #4909
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Geoff Mohler" <gemohler@www.speedtoys.com>
> To: "Donald Ashby III" <dashbyiii@earthlink.net>
> Cc: "team3s" <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 10:39 AM
> Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods
>
>
> > Better for what?  Finding the slow way around traffic?
> >
> > On Tue, 18 Jun 2002, Donald Ashby III wrote:
> >
> > > Supras respond to mods like crack, if you put in $500 and you have
> less
> then
> > > 450hp you have done something horribly wrong in a supra. Whereas if
> you
> put
> > > in $500 into a 3000gt you just bought yourself a cool set of
> sparkplugs!
> > > wooo
> > > I still wish I had a Supra instead of VR-4, although I do like 4wd,
> RWD
> is
> > > much better IMO
> > > Donald Ashby
> > > '93 3000GT VR-4
> > > Member #4909

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:29:36 -0500
From: "merritt@cedar-rapids.net" <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Although the Supra blew my doors off on the straightaway at Road America, I waxed him through the twisty bits. Perhaps our cars have superior handling and an advantage thanks to the AWD. You owned both...what do you think?

Rich/slow old poop

At 02:22 PM 6/18/02 -0400, you wrote:
>Truthfully having owned both cars I can say this, anywhere that gets lots of
>rain and or snow our cars are much better suited for those environments...
>If you live down south or SoCal/Nevada then the MKIV is perfect for those
>regions......

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:46:31 -0400
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: WAS reaction to mods NOW mkiv VS 3S

I think in anything other than dry a 500HP supra is a handful for most
drivers period....  There probably a few pple on the list that could
maintain self discipline, I was someone who could not. 

 A prime example of this was coming home one afternoon from my buddies place
in Boston, it started to rain so I slowed down but got a little to
aggressive going into a corner. AT the time I was BPU with an MBC set at 17
psi (BFG KDW's all 4 corners 255F 275R) rolled onto the throttle (wasn't
doing more than 35-40) and the rears just went up backend came round and I
smacked the nose into a curb.  Only damaged the front bumper cover (was damn
lucky) and scared the s*** out of my self.

This same corner while raining has posed no problems at 55 in my VR-4 (245
KDW's at all four corners)

With a few suspension tweaks the supra could hang in the dry on the twisties
but as soon as the weather changes 500HP is only useful if you can get it to
the ground.

Hey Geoff how is the RX-7 in the rain?

Russ F
CT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: merritt@cedar-rapids.net [SMTP:merritt@cedar-rapids.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 2:30 PM
> To: Furman, Russell; 'Donald Ashby III'; team3s
> Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods
>
> Although the Supra blew my doors off on the straightaway at Road America,
> I waxed him through the twisty bits. Perhaps our cars have superior
> handling and an advantage thanks to the AWD. You owned both...what do you
> think?
>
> Rich/slow old poop
>
> At 02:22 PM 6/18/02 -0400, you wrote:
> >Truthfully having owned both cars I can say this, anywhere that gets lots
> of
> >rain and or snow our cars are much better suited for those
> environments...
> >If you live down south or SoCal/Nevada then the MKIV is perfect for those
> >regions......

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 12:04:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: glenn amy <glenn_amy@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: 60k - big trouble, need help asap

No, the crank rotates twice as fast as the cams.
There is a 1:2 relationship between the number of
teeth on the crank and the number of teeth on the cam
gear.

So,the cams line up for every 2 rotations of the
crank.

If 3 cams are on the mark, and the 4th isn't. then the
4th cam is on the wrong tooth on the timing belt.

Glenn

'93 vr-4, timing belt installed last Sat.

- --- Casey Rayman <theturbodog@yahoo.com> wrote:
> You have to turn the crankshaft 5 or 6
> revolutions(if memory serves)
> before *all* the timing marks line up again.
>
> Casey

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:09:56 -0500
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: RE: Team3S: WAS reaction to mods NOW mkiv VS 3S

what is the difference in curb weight between the VR4 and the Supra?  I
drove a stock Supra at Thunderhill and it was -very- light.

Chuck Willis


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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:10:56 -0600
From: "Kyle Call" <redcelicagt@cableone.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Reaction to Mods brings up another question

I dont believe a "really bad movie" could cause a  total of a $3,300 price
difference in 2 years (which is when Fast & Furious came out) , or a $7,900
price difference in five years.  I dont believe it could be popularity
ALONE, because of origional production numbers with roughly 11,200 Supras
made from
1993 to 1998. According to
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9907/3s-production.html who got
their numbers from Chrysler, 3000GT production numbers exceeded the supras
total production numbers in 1992 alone (not to mention 1993, 1994, and 1995)
the total production numbers for 3S cars was (3000GT )79,536 and (stealth)
63,296, totaling 142,832....there were 13 times more 3S cars made than
Supras. I dont believe the price difference could be entirely based on
popularity because of this fact.

Car Prices, like all prices, is governed by supply and demand. Think of the
following at a mathematical standpoint. 3000GTs and Supra TT's are the same
type of car.  They will probably be disappearing from the market at  the
same pace due to wrecks, mechanical failure, etc. With 142,000 3S's compared
to 11,200 Supras, and both disappearing at equal rates, the supply does not
stay proportional, raising the price of the Supra.

I hope this all made sense

Kyle Call
93 SL

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:14:10 -0400
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: WAS reaction to mods NOW mkiv VS 3S

IIRC the hard tops were 310lbs less than my 93 and the targas were 265
(approx)

But the weight also seems to be lower and the split front to rear is
slightly better IIRC compared to our cars.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Willis, Charles E. [SMTP:cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 3:10 PM
> To: Furman, Russell; 'merritt@cedar-rapids.net'; 'Donald Ashby III';
> team3s
> Subject: RE: Team3S: WAS reaction to mods NOW mkiv VS 3S
>
> what is the difference in curb weight between the VR4 and the Supra?  I
> drove a stock Supra at Thunderhill and it was -very- light.
>
> Chuck Willis

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:48:39 -0400
From: "Andre Cerri" <cerri@intersystems.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Stereo questions

Looks like I have 6 speakers to go with the fancy preadjusted head unit in
the dash (i.e. graphic display and all kinds of fancy presets but not much
manual override)

A pair of (non-working I think) tweeters (3"?) in the top of the dash itself
on the outside of the airvents, plus 2 in the doors, plus 2 rear facing big
15W Mitsu ovals behind the rear seats .

Is this a stock setup? Not sure what the stock deal is with the rear facing
speakers. Also, is there a rear bar on the stock cars between the towers to
support the rear seat backs? Or is this custom convertible stuff?

If I take a double din head unit from a 94 with the manual tone controls,
will it be a straight swap for my 92 SL with graphics?

Finally, what's the small circular gizmo in the end of the airvent on the
passengers side. I thought it was a tiny tweeter but there is no driver's
side equivalent. Something to do with an anti-theft?

Sorry for the basic questions but no idea what is stock and what's not.

Any other owners down in SE Florida who want to meet for lunch and iron all
these problems out for me!?!?!

Cheers

Andre
92 3000GT SL convertible.

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com]On Behalf
Of M3000GTSL84@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 1:24 PM
To: Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st
Subject: Re: Team3S: Stereo questions

On model years 97 and up, the 3000GT SL and VR-4 came with a 210 watt
infinity head unit and amp, with 8 speakers. The speakers are not kappas, or
any other type of infinity. they are simply paper cones and tweeters with
the
infinity name with power ratings of no more then 12 watts for the dash, 60
for the door, and i believe 100 for the 6x9s. the sound balancer is digital
on these

On your 92 SL, the head unit is 100 watts with 6 speakers, and a manual
sound
balancer. I believe your first order should be to upgrade all the speakers,
as they blow out right away. After that you should think about upgrading the
head unit and amp. The speakers i chose were infinity kappas, And the sound
is excellent. Any aftermarket speaker with anything besides a paper cone is
far better then stock.

- -mike
97 SL

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:48:37 -0400
From: "Andre Cerri" <cerri@intersystems.com>
Subject: Team3S: ECS and TPS and Datalogging

Three questions for my 92 SL:

1) ECS. Is this dynamic I.e. can it be adjusted on the move? I've tried both
positions of the button, and either see nothing appear in the dash display,
or watch it flick back and forward between the two modes.

2) TPS. Have an intermittent problem whereby the autobox won't change up
unless I release the throttle for a fraction. Also, check engine light comes
on when this is happening as I come to a stop. Took the car to a dealer for
a missed recall and they suggested the TPS needed replacing and quoted $140
or so, but it wasn't 100% as of course it didn't happen that day. Comments?

3) Datalogging. Is there a good write up anywhere on how to do this i.e.
what software, cables, diagnoses etc? I have the laptop....;o)

Thx

Andre

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 12:53:08 -0700
From: Rick Pierce <piercera@pacbell.net>
Subject: Team3S: Slightly OT: 3Si West Coast Gathering

Hi Everyone,

I hope this isn't out of line, but some of the guys on 3Si asked me to let
you know about a West Coast Gathering July 26th (Friday) through the 27th
(Sunday) and extend an invitation to Team3S.  Plans have not been totally
finalized and are still undergoing some  discussion and planning.  Most
people from the Bay area that are going will be caravanning down Friday
morning (and some will do their own thing).  The general plans that I know
about are:  Saturday - drag racing @ Fontana Raceway (starting @ 8:30am
IIRC) and a cruise/BBQ Sunday (there were talks about a Dyno Day - but I
think that is proving tough to set-up).  So if you were thinking about
taking a weekend vacation you might want to check this out.  Looks like a
lot of Los Angeles and San Diego people are going and I know there's 10+ Bay
Area/Sacramento/Sierra Cars going.

Original Discussion Thread on the West Coat Gathering:

http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=73087

Planning Thread:
http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=83779

Current Thread on Hotel Rooms @ $54/night:

http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84594

A friend of mine is having her birthday later on the following week, so I
will be driving her down in my VR-4 and spending a little more time down
there.
If you are interested I suggest you monitor 3Si or you can feel free to send
me a personal e-mail and as plans firm up I will let you know.
Best, Rick
PS I wanted Road Racing - but was in the minority on that board.

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 16:01:45 -0400
From: pvg1@daimlerchrysler.com
Subject: RE: Team3S: Stereo questions

That gizmo must be a sensor for the auto climate control.

On my '95 I have two tweeters on top of the dash, two speakers in the
doors, two in the rear seats/wheel wells facing forward.

Philip

- ----------------------------------------------

Finally, what's the small circular gizmo in the end of the airvent on the
passengers side. I thought it was a tiny tweeter but there is no driver's
side equivalent. Something to do with an anti-theft?

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:04:51 -0700
From: "Rivenburg, Pete" <privenburg@firstam.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Stereo questions

I think the little thing at the far right of the dash vents is a
photo-electric eye. Thats what it looks like and it's in the right place for
it, in the light pointing up. just my opniion, I could be wrong!

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:08:49 -0500
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Stereo questions

Oh, on TOP of the dashboard! If figures out if the windshield is fogged so
it can turn on the front defroster/defogger vents automatically.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rivenburg, Pete [SMTP:privenburg@firstam.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 3:05 PM
> To: team3s@team3s.com
> Subject: RE: Team3S: Stereo questions
>
> I think the little thing at the far right of the dash vents is a
> photo-electric eye. Thats what it looks like and it's in the right place
> for
> it, in the light pointing up. just my opniion, I could be wrong!

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:16:21 -0700
From: "Gross, Erik" <erik.gross@intel.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Stereo questions

> Finally, what's the small circular gizmo in the end of the
> airvent on the passengers side. I thought it was a tiny
> tweeter but there is no driver's side equivalent. Something
> to do with an anti-theft?

AFAIK (I think I remember reading this in the manual) that little gizmo is a
photo sensor that detects if it is "sunny" out and directs a little more
cold air to the upper vents when the auto climate control is engaged.

I've never had my defogger/defroster come on automatically, but I suppose
it's possible it affects that as well.

- --Erik

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:21:24 -0600
From: "Floyd, Jim" <Jim_Floyd@maxtor.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Going up to 6,500 feet on mountain roads here in Colorado I prefer
the VR-4.
Especially when it is snowing.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Furman, Russell [mailto:RFurman2@MassMutual.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 12:22 PM
To: 'Donald Ashby III'; team3s
Subject: RE: Team3S: Reaction to Mods

Truthfully having owned both cars I can say this, anywhere that gets lots of
rain and or snow our cars are much better suited for those environments...
If you live down south or SoCal/Nevada then the MKIV is perfect for those
regions......

Russ F
CT

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 20:29:02 +0000
From: mjannusch@attbi.com
Subject: RE: Team3S: Stereo questions

> AFAIK (I think I remember reading this in the manual)
> that little gizmo is a photo sensor that detects if
> it is "sunny" out and directs a little more cold air
> to the upper vents when the auto climate control is
> engaged.

Yup, that's exactly what the photosensor does...

- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 16:33:19 -0400
From: pvg1@daimlerchrysler.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: ECS and TPS and Datalogging

"Autobox won't change up!" Geez, where do they speak like that?

If you have a voltmeter, find the wires that go from the throttle position
sensor. One of them (I think brown-red) will show about 0.5 V at idle and
5V at WOT. Connect the voltmeter to it and watch it as you press on gas.
The voltage should change smoothly when you press on gas. Drive around and
watch it if necessary.

Philip

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Three questions for my 92 SL:

2) TPS. Have an intermittent problem whereby the autobox won't change up
unless I release the throttle for a fraction. Also, check engine light
comes
on when this is happening as I come to a stop. Took the car to a dealer
for
a missed recall and they suggested the TPS needed replacing and quoted
$140
or so, but it wasn't 100% as of course it didn't happen that day.
Comments?

3) Datalogging. Is there a good write up anywhere on how to do this i.e.
what software, cables, diagnoses etc? I have the laptop....;o)

Thx

Andre

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 16:39:56 -0400
From: "Andre Cerri" <cerri@intersystems.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Stereo questions

Oh, in the rear "side panels"? Nearly missed that....

So, I went and had a closer look and discovered the two rear quarter panels
are in two pieces, and the top piece looks like it is different material,
presumably replaced to allow housing of the power top. Hence the rear-facing
speakers in a sheet of MDF or similar that is under the chassis brace (or
whatever) behind the rear seats.

The brace is welded onto the strut towers and doesn't look like part of a
luggage compartment cover at all.

Cool, more convertible only stuff (i.e. confusion)

r.e. the head unit, it's in the 92 manual so is definitely stock. Main
question is a quick swap for something better without having to rewire
everything i.e. later model CD or changer package, as no time right now, and
unsure how long I will keep the car. And speakers as at least 3 are
blown....

Thanks for the help guys.

Andre
92 3000GT SL convertible.


- -----Original Message-----
From: M3000GTSL84@aol.com [mailto:M3000GTSL84@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 4:02 PM
To: cerri@intersystems.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: Stereo questions

Andre-

Ok here is the deal. 6 speakers-2 dash, 2 door, and 2 woofers in the back
panals facing at you-this is a normal, stock setup.

The rear bar you speak of is either a strut tower brace, a cargo cover, or a
chasis strengthening bar for your convertable. Probably is a chasis bar. in
a
stock SL there is no bar there.

Your head unit.  .uhhhh not sure where your comin from there-if u can get me
more info on it-however i know that all model year 3000GTs have a big hole
in
the center dash for a head unit, so your 92 can take my 97 head unit without
any cutting. My 97 head unit is better and more powerful then the 94 u speak
of.

Stock speakers suck-paper cones will blow out right away.

- -mike
97 SL
K&N FIPK
DN intake pipe
Infinity kappa 3 1/2, 6/12

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 16:44:50 -0400
From: pvg1@daimlerchrysler.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: ECS and TPS and Datalogging

Oh, and let me save Jeff a moment. Go to http://www.stealth316.com for
datalogging resources, tips and links.

Philip

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3) Datalogging. Is there a good write up anywhere on how to do this i.e.
what software, cables, diagnoses etc? I have the laptop....;o)

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:47:02 -0600
From: "Floyd, Jim" <Jim_Floyd@maxtor.com>
Subject: Team3S: AWD Dyno List - Add LA

Milford CT                   AWD Dyno Jet  (Pruven Performance)
Auburn MA                    LowBoy AWD  (Adrenalin Motorsport)
Gaithersburg MD              AWD Dyno Jet  (AlteredAtmosphere Motorsports)
Redmond WA      AWD Mustang DyneC (Dyno Authority)
Louisville, KY      AWD Mustang Dyno (AutoMotion)
Woodstock, GA      DynaPack AWD (Knowledge Performance)
Rockwall, TX      AWD Mustang Dyno (Cobb Tuning)
North Riverside, IL (Chicago)AWD Mustang Dyno (Dyna Tech)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA         AWD Dynojet (GT Motorsports)
Los Angeles, CA Dyno Dynamics AWD - Brainstorm

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 17:30:53 -0600
From: "Zach Sauerman" <axemaddock@hotmail.com>
Subject: Team3S: 60k and cam sprockets

Anyone playing with the front sprockets should take advantage of the
threaded holes right there and use a bolt and washer to hold the cam
sprocket still. The bolt I used came from somewhere in the engine
compartment- don't remember what, but something removed in the process fit
right in there. Just a *light* clamping force keeps everything lined up and
prevents injury.

Guy who doesn't like the Incredible Jumping Sprocket,
Zach Sauerman
'94 Pearl Yellow TT

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:38:42 -0400
From: "Andre Cerri" <cerri@intersystems.com>
Subject: Team3S: Manuals

Are the CDs sold on Ebay worth the money? If not, what are the best
alternatives? Are the Haynes/Chiltons the usual junk? Factory manuals?

Thx

Andre
92 3000GT SL convertible

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 23:56:01 +0000
From: mjannusch@attbi.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: Manuals

> Are the CDs sold on Ebay worth the money? If not,
> what are the best alternatives? Are the
> Haynes/Chiltons the usual junk? Factory manuals?

Factory manuals are the best (IMHO).  You can get them
on CD also (but technically you need to own the paper
copies to be legal to use the CD).

http://www.manualcd.com

- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 16:56:47 -0700
From: "Gross, Erik" <erik.gross@intel.com>
Subject: Team3S: Awesome New A-Pillars That Hold Three 52mm and 60mm Gauges

Got mine (3x60mm) this past weekend.  It's not painted yet, so that's why
it's still light gray, but after next Monday, it'll exactly match my
interior (charcoal). 

They're made by Adam on 3Si (omnip_1), so for those of you who haven't seen
the prototypes on 3Si, you can seem my production version at:
http://www.team3s.com/~egross/3000GT/Pillar/page1.html

He currently has molds to make 3x52mm and 3x60mm pillars and will make
2x60mm and 2x52mm pillars if there are enough people interested to justify
making the mold.  Also note that this is a FULL pillar replacement, not a
partial pillar; and it's made of fiberglass.

Woohoo!
- --Erik
'95 VR-4 with gauges finally mounted how I like them!

P.S.  Rumor has it that he's working on a 3-pod cluster to mount above the
stock 3-gauge cluster above the HVAC controls.  If you're interested in
this, let him know so that he is properly motivated to make these things!
:-)

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 18:04:43 -0700
From: "fastmax" <fastmax@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S:  Broken piston/Ceramic Coating Pics

Are you sure that the heating is caused by heating during assembly and
not heating caused by poor oiling of the wrist pin. The Venoila pistons I
have on order have an oil hole drilled to facilitate oiling of the pin. For
race applications they drill the rod to provide pressurized oiling of the
pin.

        Jim Berry
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- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich Fowler" <richfowler2@cox.net>

> See the links below for pictures of the broken Ross piston (wrist pin),
> ceramic coated pistons, and block after about 12K miles.  I was surprised
> how much carbon buildup was on the pistons and heads, especially with the
> methanol/water injection.  You can see the rod was heated and the pin
> pressed through the rod.  According to the pro engine builders, this is the
> easier assembly method, but not as good as floating the rod on the wrist pin
> and using retainers.
>
> [approx. 80-90K each]
>
> http://homepage.mac.com/stealthracer2002/.Pictures/wristpin.jpg

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