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Originally Posted by kh765
(Post 5566185)
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Shortblock update...
Well, I got off the phone with MMR this afternoon and was told that my pistons were being coated today. So now, they'll have to be shipped back to MMR (local I'm guessing) then another 3 days assembly time.
Progress is sloooow, but at least its moving forward. Gee, this whole thing is going on 8 or 9 weeks now and within this time, I got to drive it for 5 minutes. :doh: |
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(Post 5566276)
Well, I got off the phone with MMR this afternoon and was told that my pistons were being coated today. So now, they'll have to be shipped back to MMR (local I'm guessing) then another 3 days assembly time.
Progress is sloooow, but at least its moving forward. Gee, this whole thing is going on 8 or 9 weeks now and within this time, I got to drive it for 5 minutes. :doh: |
Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 5566287)
That sucks. Good thing is this will give you even that much more reason to drive the heck out of it once it's back.
Yeah Bill, maybe you can go crazy and hit, like, 5000 miles! :banana: |
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(Post 5566276)
Well, I got off the phone with MMR this afternoon and was told that my pistons were being coated today. So now, they'll have to be shipped back to MMR (local I'm guessing) then another 3 days assembly time.
Progress is sloooow, but at least its moving forward. Gee, this whole thing is going on 8 or 9 weeks now and within this time, I got to drive it for 5 minutes. :doh: Question about coating though.... the pistons aren't coated from the MFG?? Wouldn't MMR buys the parts from whomever and then assemble the shortblock? What am I missing. Leo See that 99 lbs is a significant weight savings and removing the Shaker Sub would be a great help too. I think you should remove as much non-essential stuff and make a one-time ballsout run. If it works it'll be all that matters. |
Quick newb question... My d-specs are installed. How do I remove the little caps off the top to adjust the shock/struts? Is it as simple as just twisting them off(with some force) or is there something I'm missing. I'll be honest I haven't had a chance to play with them yet. What are most you running DD? So far I'm in love with them, night and day in ride quality over stock!
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Just twist the cap off. I run mine at the softest setting, just because of the roads I have to use. I think I'm going to stiffen them up a little bit.
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Originally Posted by habu
(Post 5566362)
Leo
See that 99 lbs is a significant weight savings and removing the Shaker Sub would be a great help too. I think you should remove as much non-essential stuff and make a one-time ballsout run. If it works it'll be all that matters.
Originally Posted by kh765
(Post 5566412)
Just twist the cap off. I run mine at the softest setting, just because of the roads I have to use. I think I'm going to stiffen them up a little bit.
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SoCal Peeps how about some dead cow?
New place to try maybe this Friday early evening? :poke: http://www.thecounterburger.com/ Also I'm thinking of plotting a cruise through the Santa Monica mountains. The run will take use by Malibu, Calabasas we could end up at the ROCK store for breakfast/lunch. More to come... Jed http://rdr.zazzle.com/img/imt-prd/pd...l-dead+cow.jpg |
dam bill what are they doing to your engine just making you pistons r what?
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 5566554)
Don't think I'll be removing the passenger seat because I have side air bags and I don't want to tinker with that.
Jed A cruise sounds good. Calabasas... hell aren't we 1/2 way to Santa Barbara by then ?? But it's better than doin nuthin. Friday, I think I can pull it off you said early evening ?? what time you looking at ? |
Jed... keep me updated on both events. I'm in like always :nice:
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Hey George a shot of the PJ from last weeks Cars & Coffee...
Jed http://cncpics.com/d/155868-2/cnc0800510+039.JPG From the time before next to the TR... http://images34.fotki.com/v1082/phot...ffee017-vi.jpg |
Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 5566287)
That sucks. Good thing is this will give you even that much more reason to drive the heck out of it once it's back.
Originally Posted by tom281
(Post 5566306)
Yeah Bill, maybe you can go crazy and hit, like, 5000 miles! :banana:
Originally Posted by habu
(Post 5566362)
Question about coating though.... the pistons aren't coated from the MFG?? Wouldn't MMR buys the parts from whomever and then assemble the shortblock? What am I missing.
Originally Posted by 429 Boss Mustang
(Post 5566560)
dam bill what are they doing to your engine just making you pistons r what?
When I do finally make it over there, I'll ask for a factory tour and report back on what goes on behind the scenes. I for one am curious why it takes so long to put a shortblock together. I'm no piston coating expert, but here's what I think is the difference between coated vs non-coated... http://www.modularmustangracing.com/...nalumblcok.jpg http://www.modularmustangracing.com/...shortblock.jpg |
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Originally Posted by habu
(Post 5566362)
Leo
See that 99 lbs is a significant weight savings and removing the Shaker Sub would be a great help too. I think you should remove as much non-essential stuff and make a one-time ballsout run. If it works it'll be all that matters.
Originally Posted by JonCo
(Post 5566404)
What are most you running DD? So far I'm in love with them, night and day in ride quality over stock!
Originally Posted by JedCranium
(Post 5566559)
Earlier the better works for me.. gives us more time for the after-party! Attachment 58203 Attachment 58204 Attachment 58205 Attachment 58206 |
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(Post 5566682)
I'm no piston coating expert
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(Post 5566701)
I'm no drag strip expert
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 5566708)
I'm no expert but is this the phrase that pays?:rofl2:
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George, Luis I remember you guys complaining awhile back about not being able to charge your ipods throught your aux connector. Here's a cheap solution.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...spagenameZWD1V |
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(Post 5566276)
Well, I got off the phone with MMR this afternoon and was told that my pistons were being coated today. So now, they'll have to be shipped back to MMR (local I'm guessing) then another 3 days assembly time.
Progress is sloooow, but at least its moving forward. Gee, this whole thing is going on 8 or 9 weeks now and within this time, I got to drive it for 5 minutes. :doh:
Originally Posted by JedCranium
(Post 5566591)
Hey George a shot of the PJ from last weeks Cars & Coffee...
Jed http://cncpics.com/d/155868-2/cnc0800510+039.JPG
Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 5566736)
George, Luis I remember you guys complaining awhile back about not being able to charge your ipods throught your aux connector. Here's a cheap solution.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...spagenameZWD1V |
I can charge my iPhone and listen to it but I can't control it through the factory nav. That's my issue :shame:
Curious to see the link when I get home though :grin: you always find deals. |
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