Ponies on The Run (Again)
10/18/07, 08:53 AM
Attachment 34451It's mean to be eaten!
Glad to hear the Taco's unblemished record remains intact.
Delete plates for sale.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=72486
Delete plates for sale.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=72486
Good deal on the D-Plates. These were a piece of cake to install, right Leo? ... as long as you have a #30 Torx bit.
I thought I gave you a bottle of Loctite?
Not sure how it attaches, but do you have 21mm ratcheting wrench?
You're always welcome to take another road trip up to the Bill & Kevin Mod Shop.
10/18/07, 08:53 AM
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1) Didn't have a 21mm deep socket
2) For some f'ed up reason the bolts on my a-arms are reversed. So the nuts are facing up towards the car instead of at the ground. Not sure if even once I get a 21mm deep socket I'll have enough room to turn the wrench.
3) Need to get some loctite.
See what happens when you don't do a mod at Bill and Kevin's. It's nice to have the necessary tools.
So with that said I was so PO'd I didn't even attempt the LCA relo bracket install.
For reference the bolts on the a-arms are supposed to be like you see in the pic mine are upside down.
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/INSTALL/AAS001.pdf
2) For some f'ed up reason the bolts on my a-arms are reversed. So the nuts are facing up towards the car instead of at the ground. Not sure if even once I get a 21mm deep socket I'll have enough room to turn the wrench.
3) Need to get some loctite.
See what happens when you don't do a mod at Bill and Kevin's. It's nice to have the necessary tools.
So with that said I was so PO'd I didn't even attempt the LCA relo bracket install.
For reference the bolts on the a-arms are supposed to be like you see in the pic mine are upside down.
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/INSTALL/AAS001.pdf
You don't need Loctiteâ„¢ - those are lock nuts.
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Glad you weren't busted for loudness, Bill!
10/18/07, 09:10 AM
2) For some f'ed up reason the bolts on my a-arms are reversed. So the nuts are facing up towards the car instead of at the ground. Not sure if even once I get a 21mm deep socket I'll have enough room to turn the wrench.
For reference the bolts on the a-arms are supposed to be like you see in the pic mine are upside down.
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/INSTALL/AAS001.pdf
For reference the bolts on the a-arms are supposed to be like you see in the pic mine are upside down.
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/INSTALL/AAS001.pdf
It's a flag bolt, so you'll probably need an offset open end wrench to start loosening the nut (doesn't look like there's enough room to slip the box end wrench over the bolt shank; too close to the body), then can switch over to a ratcheting offset once there's enough room.
As far as torqueing it down, you may need an offset crowsfoot with wierd extensions just you have the room to manuever the tq wrench around. Or, just resort to the calibrated elbow method.
10/18/07, 09:11 AM
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Good deal on the D-Plates. These were a piece of cake to install, right Leo? ... as long as you have a #30 Torx bit.
I thought I gave you a bottle of Loctite?
Not sure how it attaches, but do you have 21mm ratcheting wrench?
You're always welcome to take another road trip up to the Bill & Kevin Mod Shop.
Now that you mentioned it I know exactly where that bottle of loctite is. It's in the bag o' rags.
I'm an idiot I didn't even look to see if I had a 21mm wrench. I don't have any ratcheting wrenchs but a plain old 21mm wrench should do the trick. I'll have to check when I get home tonight. If not it's off to Sears.
Thanks for the offer Bill but I think I'll give it one more shot before throwing in the towel.
10/18/07, 09:14 AM
I tried to slip by the copyright, but Tom didn't. Yeah, totally glad I didn't get popped for 'no cats'. My excuse would've been that I just installed some Pep Boys 'Turbo' mufflers.
10/18/07, 09:17 AM
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Mine are the same as yours Leo. Attachment 34452
It's a flag bolt, so you'll probably need an offset open end wrench to start loosening the nut (doesn't look like there's enough room to slip the box end wrench over the bolt shank; too close to the body), then can switch over to a ratcheting offset once there's enough room.
As far as torqueing it down, you may need an offset crowsfoot with wierd extensions just you have the room to manuever the tq wrench around. Or, just resort to the calibrated elbow method.
It's a flag bolt, so you'll probably need an offset open end wrench to start loosening the nut (doesn't look like there's enough room to slip the box end wrench over the bolt shank; too close to the body), then can switch over to a ratcheting offset once there's enough room.
As far as torqueing it down, you may need an offset crowsfoot with wierd extensions just you have the room to manuever the tq wrench around. Or, just resort to the calibrated elbow method.
10/18/07, 09:22 AM
Yes the D-plates are cake as long as you've got that #30 torx bit. If not you have to lug your intake manifold a few blocks to the local mechanic shop.
Might I add that Leo ran down the street with the manifold under his arm. Wish we would've had a pic of that!
Now that you mentioned it I know exactly where that bottle of loctite is. It's in the bag o' rags.
I knew it.
I'm an idiot I didn't even look to see if I had a 21mm wrench. I don't have any ratcheting wrenchs but a plain old 21mm wrench should do the trick. I'll have to check when I get home tonight. If not it's off to Sears.
Tom's right.. those ratcheting wrenches cost some $$$. Better off getting the whole set.
Thanks for the offer Bill but I think I'll give it one more shot before throwing in the towel.
See you Saturday.
Yes please I'm curious to see how your nuts are oriented.
Might I add that Leo ran down the street with the manifold under his arm. Wish we would've had a pic of that!
Now that you mentioned it I know exactly where that bottle of loctite is. It's in the bag o' rags.
I knew it.
I'm an idiot I didn't even look to see if I had a 21mm wrench. I don't have any ratcheting wrenchs but a plain old 21mm wrench should do the trick. I'll have to check when I get home tonight. If not it's off to Sears.
Tom's right.. those ratcheting wrenches cost some $$$. Better off getting the whole set.
Thanks for the offer Bill but I think I'll give it one more shot before throwing in the towel.
See you Saturday.
Yes please I'm curious to see how your nuts are oriented.
10/18/07, 09:25 AM
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So with that out of the way for now I may attempt to install the BMR relo brackets tonight. Good thing is all those bolts are small sizes which I know I have.
BTW-Going to the track this Friday.
We need a christmas tree smiley. Find one Bill.
10/18/07, 12:45 PM
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10/18/07, 12:55 PM
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It says Hooters racing. Bill, I was going to buy that same jacket last Christmas, but when I called, they were out of my size. I hope they get some this year.
10/19/07, 11:32 AM
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What's better then a Watts Link?
What's better is when two Watt's Links show up at your door step! It's Xmas in October! Did you note the Saleen sticker? 
I told you they were the same as Saleen's there's proof 
They arrived yesterday in these big lanky boxes I didn't open the boxes yet because I think it will be better to leave it in tact when I deliver it to GTR for installation. I'll take a ton of pictures then of the install. I plan to leave my Roush rear sway bar in place and not install the one that came with it unless have to. According to Ryan @ JDM he said that's fine.
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Did you note the Saleen sticker? I told you they were the same as Saleen's there's proof They arrived yesterday in these big lanky boxes I didn't open the boxes yet because I think it will be better to leave it in tact when I deliver it to GTR for installation. I'll take a ton of pictures then of the install. I plan to leave my Roush rear sway bar in place and not install the one that came with it unless have to. According to Ryan @ JDM he said that's fine. Jed