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by ra64t
Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 4 year progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 2288

Re: 4 year progress report

He's just messing around, criticizing his driving to make us feel better. We all know Gizmo is the master driver and owns us all!
by ra64t
Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: First use of LEDs in automotive exterior lighting?
Replies: 1
Views: 614

Re: First use of LEDs in automotive exterior lighting?

I seem to remember the honda accord of similar vintage (90-93) also used LEDs as the 3rd brake light, I could be wrong.

No idea on LEDs for the taillights, I feel like it would be something fairly recent (within the last 10 years) unless it was some limited production exotic or something.
by ra64t
Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: searching for mechanic information
Replies: 1
Views: 638

Re: searching for mechanic information

easy solution - get a fireball!
by ra64t
Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Considering buying a used car
Replies: 246
Views: 26655

Re: Considering buying a used car

I kinda like the styling of the 7th gen. The only negative things I've heard about them are automatic transmissions failing prematurely (more reason to avoid them), and the front suspension design bad for the track, especially compared to the 6th gen. For a daily driver I'd definitely consider a 7th...
by ra64t
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:44 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 2004 margay brava
Replies: 12
Views: 3739

Re: 2004 margay brava

Allmendinger has it, I hope he does well at Penske...

He could not beat Jamie Mcmurray at Daytona in karts though, but Mcmurray came with his own kart build just for the event!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/JMK/172280329540117
by ra64t
Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: Parts and Problems
Topic: shifter kart bogging help
Replies: 5
Views: 3621

Re: shifter kart bogging help

you're having problems with your kart? everytime the kart sputters, that's not me intentionally blipping the throttle, that was me trying to see if maybe i was flooding the carb. i was doing anything i could to cure the bog, but she just wouldn't go. i think it's quite the problem. =/ surprised bet...
by ra64t
Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: Parts and Problems
Topic: shifter kart bogging help
Replies: 5
Views: 3621

Re: shifter kart bogging help

It looks and sounds decent, good enough to have fun and learn the basics on. I think you know I'm currently having more major problems with my kart :(
by ra64t
Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:44 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: I want a 3rd gear driveway
Replies: 23
Views: 2352

Re: I want a 3rd gear driveway

not sure if this is a 2nd or 3rd gear driveway but it's gotta be one of my favs.

http://jalopnik.com/race-track-driveway
by ra64t
Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:21 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Considering buying a used car
Replies: 246
Views: 26655

Re: Considering buying a used car

at the time i didn't know anything and ran the reservoir completely dry, even then I could still drive and disengage the clutch after i pumped the pedal a few times. Losing fluid should start slow so if you monitor the reservoir level you should be able able to identify the problem. seat bolster? yo...
by ra64t
Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Considering buying a used car
Replies: 246
Views: 26655

Re: Considering buying a used car

If by lack of community you mean no cool enthusiasts to go to car specific meets, etc. then I yeah maybe the civic might not be the best. If you just mean non d-bag owners, the civic is popular enough, there are plenty. I did have a leaky clutch slave cylinder on my 96 with around 100k, but they are...
by ra64t
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:09 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 2004 margay brava
Replies: 12
Views: 3739

Re: 2004 margay brava

Probably. You can get an XXL seat, which is not actually as big as it sounds but I know some big boys that can fit in them. If you are over 200lbs, or maybe even 180 though, you may have trouble meeting minimum weight which would put you at a disadvantage.
by ra64t
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: FS 1984 Mazda RX-7 racecar
Replies: 0
Views: 7949

FS 1984 Mazda RX-7 racecar

On ebay now, no reserve, currently at $1500 my friend/mechanic/crew chief/co-owner etc. is moving across the country so I need to sell asap, it's going to the highest bidder. includes lots of spares. I can't think of any cheaper ways to get into road racing then this. if you or anyone you know is in...
by ra64t
Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 2004 margay brava
Replies: 12
Views: 3739

Re: 2004 margay brava

those engines might be kinda hard to fit...

I'm looking at a PRD, which is a 125cc liquid cooled 2 stroke, with close to 30HP
by ra64t
Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 2004 margay brava
Replies: 12
Views: 3739

2004 margay brava

new toy!

no motor yet

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by ra64t
Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:06 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Remember when...
Replies: 39
Views: 5993

Re: Remember when...

I think we are geared as more of a hangout for people with a common passion. Guiding noobs is something we don't do too much of. Mostly we just hang around. It just seems like every time I log on here, the new posts are either questions/answers on how to drive a manual transmission or another few a...