2009 STU Discussion
May 26, 2009, 08:00 AM
#331
I have and older harness from another car. I was checking to see if it would fit the evo, but it wont go through the seat holes. Is there a low priced option ?
I really couldnt car less about its expiration or rating, I have leather and really just want a bit more 'stick' in the seat.
TIA
I really couldnt car less about its expiration or rating, I have leather and really just want a bit more 'stick' in the seat.
TIA
I've been using a similar harness for quite a while during auto-x and it works great. It's not certified, doesn't have a real expiration date, is only a 4 point system and shouldn't be used on the race track. But for auto-x it's cheap and works well.
May 26, 2009, 08:41 AM
#332
I see what you're saying. I've never done that. So it's still installed and looped through the Recaro holes, just pushed around the sides to the back of the seat. I've been undoing one shoulder strap and taking it out of the seat holes and stashing it under my drivers seat with the back portion stashed under the back seat.
Jul 1, 2009, 09:30 AM
#333
Nice job!
Jul 3, 2009, 06:05 PM
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Mid-season update: For one reason or another, I've only been able to make it to one autoX since attending the Evo AutoX School May 9/10. I went all out at the beginning of the season, hitting an event every weekend for the first 2 months. I've had a few wins and a slew of 2nd and 3rds along with some fun days at the track and schools. Now my season's hit a real snare as I blew a spring in my clutch disk at Lime Rock. With the tranny out, I figured now is the time to send it to Shep for a rebuild. I've always had a 5th gear grind and we found a lot of metal shavings/sludge on the drain plug just 6 months after the last tranny fluid change. I plan to keep the car for years, so it's an investment in the car's future, but I'm looking at a month more of downtime and the car's already been on jackstands for 2 weeks. 
However, the car's going to be a whole new car when I get it back. After springing quite a nasty exhaust leak, I figured it's finally time, and started piecing together a full exhaust. I went with a Buschur ported manifold, a used Megan downpipe, Mil.Spec 100cell high flow cat, Buschur Racing catback with Magnaflow muffler and I already have an aftermarket O2 housing on the car. I also ordered an Innovate LC-1 Wideband so my friend can tune me. All those goodies and a 'like new' tranny should make the car a blast!
Until then, I'll be codriving various friends' cars. I'll probably try out both my friends BSP and SM Evos and change it up with a Nismo 350Z next Sunday. I'm also rethinking the practicality of track days and the very real possibility of being stranded at the track very far from home.
However, the car's going to be a whole new car when I get it back. After springing quite a nasty exhaust leak, I figured it's finally time, and started piecing together a full exhaust. I went with a Buschur ported manifold, a used Megan downpipe, Mil.Spec 100cell high flow cat, Buschur Racing catback with Magnaflow muffler and I already have an aftermarket O2 housing on the car. I also ordered an Innovate LC-1 Wideband so my friend can tune me. All those goodies and a 'like new' tranny should make the car a blast!
Until then, I'll be codriving various friends' cars. I'll probably try out both my friends BSP and SM Evos and change it up with a Nismo 350Z next Sunday. I'm also rethinking the practicality of track days and the very real possibility of being stranded at the track very far from home.
Jul 4, 2009, 11:02 AM
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delongedoug: Sucks to hear your car is under going expensive surgery but I'm sure it's going to be worth it if you are planning to keep her for a long time. Are you rebuilding the TC and rear diff as well? Good luck and keep us posted ...
What Hi-flow CATs are you guys using successfully? I know there is the following ones, Random tech, Perrin, Mil Spec and the one from one of our member (R. Jung) .... any preferences?
What Hi-flow CATs are you guys using successfully? I know there is the following ones, Random tech, Perrin, Mil Spec and the one from one of our member (R. Jung) .... any preferences?
Jul 4, 2009, 11:36 AM
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I'm leaving the transfer case alone for now but may do that down the line, although I'd hate to be without the car for another extended period of time unncessarily. It would be too tempting to do the LSD too.
Jul 6, 2009, 08:11 AM
#341
Anybody know of a brake pad that bites about as hard as a Hawk HP+ when cold but makes less noise on the street?
At the end of last season my HP+'s were super annoying around town. Haven't found a pad I like better for AutoX unfortunately. The cold bite on the things is insane.
At the end of last season my HP+'s were super annoying around town. Haven't found a pad I like better for AutoX unfortunately. The cold bite on the things is insane.
Jul 6, 2009, 08:23 AM
#342
Anybody know of a brake pad that bites about as hard as a Hawk HP+ when cold but makes less noise on the street?
At the end of last season my HP+'s were super annoying around town. Haven't found a pad I like better for AutoX unfortunately. The cold bite on the things is insane.
At the end of last season my HP+'s were super annoying around town. Haven't found a pad I like better for AutoX unfortunately. The cold bite on the things is insane.
