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by kamesama980
Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Shiftless on a Motorcycle
Replies: 13
Views: 7097

Re: Shiftless on a Motorcycle

Illinois requires you to pass a written and driving test. the written test I passed the day after I downloaded and skimmed the study guide. the driving test is just low speed maneuvers in the parking lot and from the half dozen or so people I know that have taken it, mostly based on the testers mood...
by kamesama980
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Toyota Hybrid Supra successor for 2011
Replies: 8
Views: 2927

Re: Toyota Hybrid Supra successor for 2011

^ lets hope so. I would be surprised if they do though.

That things ugly as sin, it better change a bunch
by kamesama980
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: The Most Reliable Motor Vehicle I Know Of 1988 Toyota Pickup
Replies: 13
Views: 3254

Re: The Most Reliable Motor Vehicle I Know Of 1988 Toyota Pickup

pretty much anything toyota from the 80s will last like that. except a 86+ supra and 89+ cressida both with the 3l L6 that blows head gaskets every few years. heck, I've got a 90 cressida with that engine and the engine's got almost 200k with only one BHG I know of. Supras/cressidas with the 2.8l L6...
by kamesama980
Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: U.S. Midwest
Topic: Chicagoland meet! It's here! New proposed dates!!
Replies: 48
Views: 34291

Re: Chicagoland meet! It's here! New proposed dates!!

I'm down for meets. alas my works retarded with an every-other weekend schedule. This weekend (19-20) I'm off, following weekend I work and so on.
by kamesama980
Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: firebird 16", mustang 17" wheels w/ tires
Replies: 3
Views: 5312

Re: firebird 16", mustang 17" wheels w/ tires

The decision to buy is in the hands of the buyer. I'm aiming to sell the rims, the tires are just attatched. if the buyer wants them to be removed it can be arranged. I mention they're old cause I bet they're older than 6 years. I haven't checked DOT numbers but if someone cares enough to want me to...
by kamesama980
Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Christmas Decoration Winnar!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1120

Re: Christmas Decoration Winnar!!!

Another one I got this year:
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by kamesama980
Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Grinding Reverse
Replies: 21
Views: 3565

Re: Grinding Reverse

*Usually* you don't do that kind of driving in a car with ABS/traction control. Nissan FWD 5 speed, 90 and newer synchronize reverse. infinity G20s, Nissan Sentras, and the like. Toyota RWD (W5x and R15x series I know for sure) use a sliding idler. No brake yet I've never ground it no matter how qui...
by kamesama980
Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Parts and Problems
Topic: Running Rich and Backfiring?
Replies: 2
Views: 1076

Re: Running Rich and Backfiring?

94 geo prizm...aka toyota corolla. yes you can pull the codes without a scanner. find the diagnostics connector in the engine bay. it'll be near the top probably near one of the strut towers or intake manifold. it'll have 15 or 20 terminals in it and look like a plug into nothing with a cover over i...
by kamesama980
Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:05 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Driving in 2nd at low RPMs
Replies: 39
Views: 4772

Re: Driving in 2nd at low RPMs

throttle by wire will prevent any damage.

TBW FTL. had to say it.

I drive my truck under idle speed all the time in pretty much any gear. 4th is really sluggish but hte other 3 are fine. 950 idle, I'll stay with it down to 600ish
by kamesama980
Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: When playing car video games, do you choose Auto or Manual?
Replies: 77
Views: 6594

Re: When playing car video games, do you choose Auto or Manual?

My GFs dads firebird does 55 in 1st at not even 6 grand!! (it needs shorter diff tho: 55+ in 1st, barely 2k rpm @ 80 mph in 6th). Now that's the kind of gearing I want! early T56 6-speed, .5:1 OD with a 3.9-ish rear end. Redline of 2nd gear is at about 60 mph for all my cars. I can remember driving...
by kamesama980
Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Getting a conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 1535

Re: Getting a conversion

like holycow said, lots of custom work involved since neither car was available in any chassis version (other GM brands using the same chassis) or trim had manual trans. you'd almost have to go back and find one of the Z-whatever number caveliers with a 5 speed dohc v6 IF it's the same block as the ...
by kamesama980
Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Suspension swap costs.
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Re: Suspension swap costs.

You mean just the shocks or the whole thing? Shocks can come by at a decent price, and they're pretty easy to install. It depends on cost an effect, if I can get a decent increase in ride comfort with just shocks, I'd do it, if replacing all of it is going to be like a thousand dollars I guess I'll...
by kamesama980
Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: firebird 16", mustang 17" wheels w/ tires
Replies: 3
Views: 5312

firebird 16", mustang 17" wheels w/ tires

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by kamesama980
Wed May 27, 2009 11:35 pm
Forum: Parts and Problems
Topic: [accident]lost control and skidded along a highway concrete
Replies: 30
Views: 3880

Re: [accident]lost control and skidded along a highway concrete

Don't drive stupid LOL I did a 180 entering the tollway a few weeks ago. hit the change in pavement bump at the bottom of the ramp at 60+ and the ass wagged a couple times came around front. Then did a J-turn and kept going. luckily without hitting anyone/thing. michelin energy mxc4 tires in the rai...
by kamesama980
Wed May 27, 2009 11:26 pm
Forum: Parts and Problems
Topic: Auto slipping out of gear???
Replies: 10
Views: 3897

Re: Auto slipping out of gear???

+1 for fluid level low or time for a new box. sounds exactly like when I burst a ATF cooler hose and it drained. rev it up and it builds enough pressure in spite of aeration to hold the gear clutchpacks but if not, you go nowhere fast like you're in neutral.