Ponies on The Run (Again)
5/13/08, 04:08 PM
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5/13/08, 05:46 PM
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.
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.
5/13/08, 06:07 PM
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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.
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.
5/13/08, 06:30 PM
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5/13/08, 07:34 PM
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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.
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.
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.
5/13/08, 08:57 PM
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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!
5/13/08, 11:33 PM
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+1. I run mine 6 from firm all around. I've tried seven but the car just feels like a boat.
5/13/08, 11:38 PM
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SoCal Peeps how about some dead cow?
New place to try maybe this Friday early evening? 
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
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5/13/08, 11:57 PM
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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 ?
5/14/08, 03:08 AM
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Hey George a shot of the PJ from last weeks Cars & Coffee...
Jed
From the time before next to the TR...
Jed
From the time before next to the TR...
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5/14/08, 07:32 AM
I just might live large and hit 6k!
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...
5/14/08, 07:53 AM
Earlier the better works for me.. gives us more time for the after-party!
5/14/08, 08:13 AM
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5/14/08, 09:04 AM
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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
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...spagenameZWD1V
5/14/08, 10:06 AM
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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.
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.
nice, Got MILF?
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
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...spagenameZWD1V
5/14/08, 10:22 AM
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I can charge my iPhone and listen to it but I can't control it through the factory nav. That's my issue 
Curious to see the link when I get home though
you always find deals.
Curious to see the link when I get home though
you always find deals.