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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Pulling codes is just the beginning, of course. If you look at the app features you'll see what I'm talking about.
That looks like a fun toy.... that's getting ordered
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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That looks like a fun toy.... that's getting ordered
It does. Those reviews of that OBD adapter scare me though..

How many clips need to be removed from the undertray? to access the front jacking point? From what I've read it seems to be a ***** to remove the clips, is it? Did any of you replace them with http://www.streettunedmotorsports.co..._mu488006.htm? People seem to say they are easier/faster to remove.


I got my jack yesterday, and broke down and ordered the US Jacks 3-Ton. So I spent $450 for just the jack + stands I will fill better getting under my car, and I plan to keep them my whole life, so good investment for me.

Here is the jack:

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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Kreeker
It does. Those reviews of that OBD adapter scare me though..

How many clips need to be removed from the undertray? to access the front jacking point? From what I've read it seems to be a ***** to remove the clips, is it? Did any of you replace them with http://www.streettunedmotorsports.co..._mu488006.htm? People seem to say they are easier/faster to remove.

Here is the thread regarding the clips: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ad-screws.html

I got my jack yesterday, and broke down and ordered the US Jacks 3-Ton. So I spent $450 for just the jack + stands I will fill better getting under my car, and I plan to keep them my whole life, so good investment for me.

Here is the jack:
I got a whole bunch of these clips through Fastenal for 10 bucks(25 pieces).
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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I got a whole bunch of these clips through Fastenal for 10 bucks(25 pieces).
Much better?
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Kreeker
It does. Those reviews of that OBD adapter scare me though..
It's $15, I expect some failures. For how often I use it (which is fairly rare), I think the price and quality make up for it.

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How many clips need to be removed from the undertray? to access the front jacking point? From what I've read it seems to be a ***** to remove the clips, is it? Did any of you replace them with http://www.streettunedmotorsports.co..._mu488006.htm? People seem to say they are easier/faster to remove.
I removed my undertray a couple years ago and went this route:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...fasteners.html

It makes oil changes and pretty much anything else under the car a breeze. I think you can get away with taking off the tow hook section and then pulling on the plastic to get to the oil filter and drain plug.

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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by golgo13
It's $15, I expect some failures. For how often I use it (which is fairly rare), I think the price and quality make up for it.



I removed my undertray a couple years ago and went this route:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...fasteners.html

It makes oil changes and pretty much anything else under the car a breeze. I think you can get away with taking off the tow hook section and then pulling on the plastic to get to the oil filter and drain plug.

Damn you golgo... you keep increasing my wishlist. I'm going to go poor.

I'm going to do my front pads in two weeks, should I get a torque wrench for the wheel lugs? Or can I get away without for now? Probably not something I should risk?
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Kreeker
Damn you golgo... you keep increasing my wishlist. I'm going to go poor.

I'm going to do my front pads in two weeks, should I get a torque wrench for the wheel lugs? Or can I get away without for now? Probably not something I should risk?
Yes, get a torque wrench
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Yes, get a torque wrench


80 ft lbs
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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80 ft lbs
I noticed one of the torque ratings for the spring/strut install is 17 ft-lbs, did you just use 20?
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Kreeker
Damn you golgo... you keep increasing my wishlist. I'm going to go poor.
Sorry man, you just gotta prioritize your Christmas wish list!



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I noticed one of the torque ratings for the spring/strut install is 17 ft-lbs, did you just use 20?
What was the margin? I usually round up to the nearest division of five. So in this case, 20 if spec is 17 +/-3.

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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Sorry man, you just gotta prioritize your Christmas wish list!





What was the margin? I usually round up to the nearest division of five. So in this case, 20 if spec is 17 +/-3.
Ill probably get a tie for christmas lol...

I was wrong, according to evomoto the torque rating is 19 ft-lb and they dont list margins in the tutorial.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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I don't have the FSM in front of me, but 20 is totally fine.

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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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This is the rear shock:

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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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^^ TY Sir! So you would torque it to 22 ft-lb.

I actually have that manual, but find it very difficult to navigate. Maybe I just need to sit down and get familiar with it one of these days...
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Kreeker
^^ TY Sir! So you would torque it to 22 ft-lb.

I actually have that manual, but find it very difficult to navigate. Maybe I just need to sit down and get familiar with it one of these days...
Are you using the Index to find what you're looking for? Each item has a link to the correct page in the appropriate PDF.
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