Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth Sunday, February 8
2004 Volume 02 : Number 366
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I have an alignment problem and need a little help.
I just replaced the rims and tires on my car. When the installer went
to do the alignment, he had a problem.
There is no more tow left to adjust in the rear. The lower control
can't go forward any more. The right is not in at all and although the
left is in, there is no adjustment left. This guy appears very competent.
(this may have been a long term problem because I was replacing the tires
because the rear ones wear worn out on the inside of the tires - the front are
fine)
Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do? Is there an
offset kit available?
Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks
Scott
95 VR4
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If tires wear on the inside, it usually means the camber is negative. That
is, the tire is leaning in at the top. If you lowered your car, this will cause
negative camber. Rear toe should be set to zero. I dunno how to fix it if the
toe adjustment is shot. There is a way to fix the camber adjustment, but you'll
have to search the archives for it. It involves drilling an oval slot where the
camber nut attaches.
Rich/slow old poop
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Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 20:23:05 -0500
From: "Dan Labonte" <
danlabonte@cox.net>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: Alignment problem
Jim Floyd's mechanic was able to fix this problem. I think he
fabricated new discs to allow more adjustment. Jim are you out there, can
you find out what the exact modification was?
Thanks
Dan Labonte
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Rob York 303-823-6191
He made up a part that allows more adjustment and
he sells sets of them.
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Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 22:26:58 -0500
From: "Dan Labonte" <
danlabonte@cox.net>
Subject: Re:
Team3S: Alignment problem
Thanks Jim,
I am going to call Rob and get a set. Now I can get those lowering
springs without having to pay 3SX big bucks for new control arms.
Dan Labonte
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Correction on the Phone number
303-823-6064
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Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 23:48:36 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
From: Anthony Melillo
<
anthonymelillo@sprintmail.com>
Subject:
Team3S: has anyone used the mr clean auto dry system
I saw a commercial for the Mr. Clean AutoDry car wash system and was
wondering if anyone has tried it and if it is really that good ?
THe water here is really crappy and I like the idea that it has a filter on
it.
But I was wondering if the wash is actually any good ?
I have a awesome Zymol synthetic chamois and don't really have a problem
with drying.
I am mainly interested in this system because of the washing. It may
prove especially effective in the winter since we get some rather bad weather
here in NJ, the new artic.
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Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 00:07:46 -0800 (PST)
From:
dark@non-corporeal.netSubject: Re:
Team3S: has anyone used the mr clean auto dry system
I have it and have used it several times. It does seem to make the sponge
dirty, whether thats from chemical trickery or real dirt removal (as
claimed) I don't know. As for the autodry part - well I cannot remember the
last time I washed my car without hand drying so I have no basis for
comparison. The autodry thing seems to leave some waterspots, not a lot, but
some. I suspect once personal time and price of filters and soap are
factored in, it's less than worth it.
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Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 23:18:40 -0500
From: John Lusk <
john-team3s@ahnlusk.net>
Subject:
Team3S: Know of any good xmission shops in the Research Triangle area?
Hi y'all, may I barge in with a basic question? My 6-spd Getrag is
finally on its very last legs. Dealership wants $6000 to give me a reman
tranny from Mitsu (in Atlanta) + a new clutch (my clutch is also slipping, this
is not the dealership trying to sell me something I don't need). I'm
having a bit of a hard time finding a rebuilt tranny, so I'm thinking I'm going
to have to either go w/the dealership or find a local shop willing to rebuild
mine.
I've got a 94 VR-4 at 75,000 miles. I am not a gearhead, so
rebuilding my tranny in my garage is not an option. :)
So... does anybody know of any transmission shops in the RTP area of North
Carolina?
(Many thanks.)
John.
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