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ThoR294 05-22-2023 07:56 PM

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whoops. I got about 1 mile from my house and car just shut off. I looked behind me and saw a trail of fluid. Put my hand in it and it was black, so my heart sank. I smelled it and it was def fuel. Checked oil, was perfectly fine. Car still cranked. I then heard gushing lol. Checked under car saw a spot. Called Larry for an idea he said "drivers front of rear? check fuel filter". sure enough, line was popped off the filter :shock:. White clip was still on the filter. I shoved it back on and it obviously fired right up. Drove it home... hopefully will be able to make it to Larrys :bertstare:

ThoR294 05-29-2023 05:23 PM

Back at Larry's.

New window motors and regulators
PS leaking at rack somewhere
Ebrake cable needs to be secured better
Check the fuel filter quick disconnect
Maybe subframe connectors - idk though
Rear diff fluid change
Dial in idle - doesn't like parking lot maneuvers.

wretched73 05-31-2023 08:34 PM

I still have the umi subframe connectors

ThoR294 05-31-2023 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wretched73 (Post 957755)
I still have the umi subframe connectors

Yeah I'm still debating it. Lol I keep hearing conflicting opinions on them.

Anti_Rice_Guy 06-01-2023 06:43 AM

I have a vert but if I were to do things over again, 3 pt sfcs would be the first thing I would do to another fbody above all else, suspension, energy, anythingwise.

wretched73 06-01-2023 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoR294 (Post 957756)
Yeah I'm still debating it. Lol I keep hearing conflicting opinions on them.

Just as Anti Rice Guy says, it is everyone's #1 recommended suspension upgrade

ThoR294 06-01-2023 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wretched73 (Post 957758)
Just as Anti Rice Guy says, it is everyone's #1 recommended suspension upgrade

Strano seems to think otherwise lol that's why I'm on the fence.

wretched73 06-01-2023 03:32 PM

Strano hates UMI

ThoR294 06-01-2023 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wretched73 (Post 957760)
Strano hates UMI

He hates BMR lol he offers umi on his website. BMR copied his springs

LTb1ow 06-01-2023 05:51 PM

MWC real SFC

ThoR294 06-01-2023 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LTb1ow (Post 957762)
MWC real SFC

It is but you have to annihilate the floorpan to put them in

LS1ow 06-02-2023 08:52 AM

My friend chris has a set of UMI SFC i think he would be willing to part with if your interesting.

townsend 06-02-2023 11:04 AM

subframes? nah first 4th gen suspension mod should be torque arm.

townsend 06-02-2023 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoR294 (Post 957763)
It is but you have to annihilate the floorpan to put them in

they absolutely SUCKED to put in. my car has a clone custom version that you dont have to destroy the floor for

ThoR294 06-02-2023 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by townsend (Post 957765)
subframes? nah first 4th gen suspension mod should be torque arm.

All done already

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Originally Posted by townsend (Post 957766)
they absolutely SUCKED to put in. my car has a clone custom version that you dont have to destroy the floor for

Interesting

BonzoHansen 06-05-2023 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wretched73 (Post 957760)
Strano hates UMI

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Originally Posted by ThoR294 (Post 957761)
He hates BMR lol he offers umi on his website. BMR copied his springs

yeah, that must be bmr (a lot of folks don't think much of them). Sam works with UMI on a lot of stuff.

I saw a parts rundown on Sams 4th gen. The one that none of us can catch on an autocross. IIRC he might have won a national championship in that car. I've watched him run past some high dollar stuff. Anyway, I don't think he has SFCs on them. Also might be a hardtop car, I forget.

ThoR294 06-05-2023 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 957768)
yeah, that must be bmr (a lot of folks don't think much of them). Sam works with UMI on a lot of stuff.

I saw a parts rundown on Sams 4th gen. The one that none of us can catch on an autocross. IIRC he might have won a national championship in that car. I've watched him run past some high dollar stuff. Anyway, I don't think he has SFCs on them. Also might be a hardtop car, I forget.

Yep his car is insanely setup. He thinks SFCs are not needed if all your suspension is refreshed. he said if SFCs helped you, your car has bad bushings, shocks, springs, etc.

Blackbirdws6 06-05-2023 03:21 PM

Lot of talk of SFCs and nothing about applying boost to the build.

ThoR294 06-05-2023 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6 (Post 957770)
Lot of talk of SFCs and nothing about applying boost to the build.

If this motor goes boom I might do that. For now no power adders

LS1ow 06-07-2023 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoR294 (Post 957769)
Yep his car is insanely setup. He thinks SFCs are not needed if all your suspension is refreshed. he said if SFCs helped you, your car has bad bushings, shocks, springs, etc.

Mine and sheds car say otherwise.

ThoR294 11-07-2023 10:55 PM

well damn cars been there for 5 months LOL

ThoR294 01-05-2024 09:56 PM

Car is back after another bunch of money thrown at it. Runs good now and is really fun over 4500rpm.

Back in the garage to wait till spring. Definitely gotta upgrade the brakes.

ThoR294 04-15-2024 07:18 PM

Fired it up the other day, didn't drive it yet. Gotta stretch it legs around town before I huff it down to woodbridge.

Did I mention I shoulda just bought a 16-17 SS instead?

ThoR294 04-19-2024 09:02 PM

https://i.imgur.com/41Cce68l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZTmrvmyh.jpg

Guess it needs an alternator. Drives nice though really fun upstairs

ThoR294 05-06-2024 06:39 PM

Still have to do brakes. Idle needs adjusting a bunch. Good otherwise


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