local Pittsburgh Meet
Unfortunately it rained Sunday so the race was canceled and we didn't get to see what it was running.....
Looks like I'm gonna have to pick up a rental myself today or tomorrow night. I'm going back in the shop for my weekly checkup. This time though, it's a little more like outpatient surgery. I officially hate my car once again. What would Gary Roberts do?
Also I would have guessed a miata as that fits your "kind" better. What do you people call it sexually challenged?
Still the same clutch problem. I posted a link to the problem last week and Mike has been doing his best to help me out. Basically, after my shep work and installing an ACT (all done by Shep), a week later suddenly the clutch pedal became ultra stiff. I mean heavy as hell! It still works though, but it's such a headache. Everyday now it does it intermittently. We replaced the master cylinder, slave cylinder, bled the lines, mike checked out the TOB, etc. all to no avail. So I bought a new clutch. I figured I was paying for another install, so I might as well buy a brand new product. We'll find out what's wrong, hopefully Thursday. I'm not upset at installers or a product defect, I just want my car working! Whatever we find, I'll take the proper steps to get it corrected through ACT or Shep or whomever. I could not have any down time though, so this was the best route. I don't blame anyone or anything, but I will have my vengence! 
Last edited by Thegame; Apr 29, 2008 at 01:39 PM.
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Here was my original thread. The brief story is what I wrote above.
Here was my original thread. The brief story is what I wrote above.
Last edited by Thegame; Apr 29, 2008 at 01:39 PM.
Its like a light bluish gay - hard to describe but def. feminine imo 
- I have to say the Elantra does have a nice stock stereo system. I was jamming out to some Rise Against on my way to work and it completely destroys the evo's stock stereo by a mile.
Its actually not a bad commuter car?
- I have to say the Elantra does have a nice stock stereo system. I was jamming out to some Rise Against on my way to work and it completely destroys the evo's stock stereo by a mile.
Its actually not a bad commuter car?
I can help you fix that in the evo trav LOL we can hook it up like mine
)- yes sexually challenged is the proper terminology, thank you for being respectful
Still the same clutch problem. I posted a link to the problem last week and Mike has been doing his best to help me out. Basically, after my shep work and installing an ACT (all done by Shep), a week later suddenly the clutch pedal became ultra stiff. I mean heavy as hell! It still works though, but it's such a headache. Everyday now it does it intermittently. We replaced the master cylinder, slave cylinder, bled the lines, mike checked out the TOB, etc. all to no avail. So I bought a new clutch. I figured I was paying for another install, so I might as well buy a brand new product. We'll find out what's wrong, hopefully Thursday. I'm not upset at installers or a product defect, I just want my car working! Whatever we find, I'll take the proper steps to get it corrected through ACT or Shep or whomever. I could not have any down time though, so this was the best route. I don't blame anyone or anything, but I will have my vengence!
well that sucks ***. i'm sure mike will track down the issue for you though.
best of luck to you man. i hope she is 100% very soon.
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lancer!
Yes Justin you can run any clutch in BSP.
Nobody will care if you run in a class with illegal mods until you start beating everyone. And let me tell you from experience. Beating alot of these guys will take alot more then some illegal mods to gain you alittle HP. We have a extremely fast region around here. There are a few National champions, and a few 2-5 place national guys.
Now don't get me wrong, the evo's can do very well around here. And alot of you guys will do great. I think Colin is in the best position. If i were in his boots i'd just put on a set of hoosiers. (new or used) and be able to compete in a tuff class with a few good drivers. AS is great and nodody has ever seen a stock evo perform in it. I think it would do pretty well.
Yes Justin you can run any clutch in BSP.
Nobody will care if you run in a class with illegal mods until you start beating everyone. And let me tell you from experience. Beating alot of these guys will take alot more then some illegal mods to gain you alittle HP. We have a extremely fast region around here. There are a few National champions, and a few 2-5 place national guys.
Now don't get me wrong, the evo's can do very well around here. And alot of you guys will do great. I think Colin is in the best position. If i were in his boots i'd just put on a set of hoosiers. (new or used) and be able to compete in a tuff class with a few good drivers. AS is great and nodody has ever seen a stock evo perform in it. I think it would do pretty well.
you're making me blush jeremy
. we'll see if that government surplus check covers a nice pair of slicks. not to mention, i would love to see some other guys come out in AS. i always have to work while all the other evo's are racing.
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As Justin and I were discussing, I think it would almost be easier with a little less power on the autoX course. Especially with how slick that course was yesterday, I was sliding around under power on my beat A046's the whole time. Not taking anything away from Colin here as his driving was awesome - extremely smooth and great lines - but I almost wish I had his stock power levels. The only time the power benefits you is off the line and in the straighter sections, which are very few. If you don't have traction, you don't have shizzat.
Looks like its back to looking at wheel/tire mods. Need to pick up some lightweight 18's and looking at the Falken RT-615s in 245/40/18. I know they aren't the best, but they aren't bad and they are relatively affordable.
Looks like its back to looking at wheel/tire mods. Need to pick up some lightweight 18's and looking at the Falken RT-615s in 245/40/18. I know they aren't the best, but they aren't bad and they are relatively affordable.
another event this sunday, i'd really like to see a new X out on the course
they HAVE to be broken in by now right????