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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-24-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 177,637
Posted By Swift
Thank god for SEMA getting legislation passed to...

Thank god for SEMA getting legislation passed to allow niche manufacturers to build low quanity turn key cars. Get a new body 70's camaro and put in a nice motor and tune it for high mileage on a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-24-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,107
Posted By Swift
I firmly believe if they announced a body in...

I firmly believe if they announced a body in white for a fair price it would literally have more customers.



The engineers have how many hours logged, the newest software and testing methods...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-01-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 82,979
Posted By Swift
Nissan exec: Hey Todd, what is that sweet car you...

Nissan exec: Hey Todd, what is that sweet car you are driving to work?


Todd: It's a Dodge Challenger


Nissan Exec: How many mid cycle refreshs has that thing had, just gave me an idea!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-29-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 16,544
Posted By Swift
Look at that beautiful piano black center...

Look at that beautiful piano black center console, another way you can tell they put so little thought into this. My god someone needs to be fired.
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-10-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 89,308
Posted By Swift
damn the wrinkle red looks fiiiiine

damn the wrinkle red looks fiiiiine
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-02-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 89,308
Posted By Swift
Realtime racing uses an older NSX OEM airbox for...

Realtime racing uses an older NSX OEM airbox for there J-series race cars I think. So you should be just fine with a drop in air filter.


This thread makes me tingle all over.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-20-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 30,008
Posted By Swift
hahhahha ...rusty bolts...hahaha See ya...

hahhahha ...rusty bolts...hahaha


See ya in 15yrs when driven every winter till then and get back to me.


When you are using an acetylene torch and shit still wont come apart then you can...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-10-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,406
Posted By Swift
I am a cnc programmer and machinist and already...

I am a cnc programmer and machinist and already make custom parts for more rare cars. I have done short shifters in the past. Worked with plastics/metals on the machining side.


People can PM...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-04-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,508
Posted By Swift
That is cheap as-fuck paint job. They need to...

That is cheap as-fuck paint job. They need to buff and prep it and use a special primer. Then paint, sand, paint, and clear. They didn't do that at all. I think for bumpers they even mix with a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-27-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 524,138
Posted By Swift
Okay as one of the few on this board as an ACTUAL...

Okay as one of the few on this board as an ACTUAL mechanic and an ACTUAL machinist..




1) OEMs claim the 1qt oil burned everyone 1000miles and as a way to protect themselves from lawsuits....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-23-2021, 12:28 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 173,153
Posted By Swift
type-r carpet...i like it.

type-r carpet...i like it.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 173,153
Posted By Swift
Gonna buy a white one, throw a K24 in it and...

Gonna buy a white one, throw a K24 in it and rebadge Honda Type R.


*that red carpet
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-24-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,395
Posted By Swift
I plan on going with a single point hoist. Amgo...

I plan on going with a single point hoist. Amgo makes the one I plan on buying. Full lift and I can still drop a front subframe or rear sub. $2500. I need it because I have crack and a drain right...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-18-2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By Swift
If you have the brand and what you brought ,...

If you have the brand and what you brought , bring that with.
If you have the ID numbers written down or on same paper even better.


Bring car back and ask for the most senior tech to use a...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-12-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 321,329
Posted By Swift
Yeah, they didn't complete the full cnc program....

Yeah, they didn't complete the full cnc program. Looks like chamfering and finish paths weren't completed. Perhaps a crash and they couldn't pick up on the datum again. Normally if you try to save...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-23-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 117,267
Posted By Swift
Some education: There is a difference between...

Some education:
There is a difference between healthy trees and forests to dead ones.


So "part" of the reason we have gotten into this problem..again partly, is because environmentalists WILL...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-20-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 117,267
Posted By Swift
No kids for us either. Figured we would wait till...

No kids for us either. Figured we would wait till late 40's(hope to have all our fun ;) ) and then adopt or foster care.
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-10-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 37,496
Posted By Swift
I noticed those coolant connectors you used right...

I noticed those coolant connectors you used right next to the one pulley....just saw them on a land rover. So interesting how they stay sealed...by one small oring. Not a common item in the USA.

...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-28-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 76,499
Posted By Swift
Volkswagens/Audi's are the only "affordable"...

Volkswagens/Audi's are the only "affordable" foreign car I have wrenched on( I was ASE at one point and know plenty of other techs) that literally have problems for no reason crop up. Oh that...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-22-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,261
Posted By Swift
Nikitopo has it right guys. This is about brand...

Nikitopo has it right guys. This is about brand awareness while making it fun to drive...makes you want to buy a car. Alot of people in the cities do not even own cars....but a weekend cruiser??

...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-09-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 59,134
Posted By Swift
Wow. This is what you call progress. I don't know...

Wow. This is what you call progress. I don't know what you do for a day job, but since the market is crashing you should do something on the side in line with what you are doing here.
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-19-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,164
Posted By Swift
I will be watching...

I will be watching...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 524,138
Posted By Swift
If people want REAL car reviews even for a...

If people want REAL car reviews even for a minivan I STRONGLY suggest looking into SavageGeese.


No B.S. and not trying to sell you shaving cream to "make ends meet"
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-18-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,110
Posted By Swift
FA24 is just a bored FA20 so I see why not. But...

FA24 is just a bored FA20 so I see why not. But just wait for a few crashed Ascent's and swap in the whole motor??



Next Gen will probably have the FA24 standard I am hoping. We all are.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-24-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 15,248
Posted By Swift
Most people say hard work pays off. Not...

Most people say hard work pays off. Not neccessarily true and I am truth to that. It is how smart you work and looking ahead. Most important of all is balancing a checkbook and wants vs needs.


...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 01-31-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By Swift
But bro, don't ya need 14kg per corner to hang...

But bro, don't ya need 14kg per corner to hang with zee germans1:burnrubber:


Serious note, KW probably doesn't wind their own coil springs and are these monotube or not?
Forum: Engine Swaps 01-25-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 321,329
Posted By Swift
Dustin, Was already doing the math on a...

Dustin,

Was already doing the math on a destroked ls.
What blocks, heads, etc. Adds up quick. Got the list at the house but HOT TOD etc have done builds since 2011.

Most say it isn't...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-26-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,441
Posted By Swift
I love how in your introduction you say you...

I love how in your introduction you say you "didn't deal with the pressure well". LMAO.
So by not dealing with the pressure you sold your car. Your options your limited: you split with your wife.
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-12-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 321,329
Posted By Swift
Funny how much we think alike on certain things....

Funny how much we think alike on certain things. I have that same oil pan pic from the trailblazer, but for...drumroll...longitudinal mounted front wheel drive with diff mounted on side. long story...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-25-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,796
Posted By Swift
I find it how ironic where before the last...

I find it how ironic where before the last recession there was HUMMER etc because people wanted big trucks(toyota FJ too) and guess what......BAM!......everyone needs/wants small cars because of...
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