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Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-29-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
I guess that I have reached a level of deafness...

I guess that I have reached a level of deafness to really start enjoying the exhaust note. So on to the next task of locating a 3" mid pipe, preferably catted, just because.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-31-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
I have not updated this thread in a while, life...

I have not updated this thread in a while, life gets in the way sometimes. Aside from regular services and a flywheel and pressure plate resurface, have not done a lot. Rode down to Jacksonville and...
Forum: Transmission and Driveline 12-19-2023, 06:34 PM
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Views: 417
Posted By SOCON
Spec Stage 2+

So, I bought a clutch kit that was incompatible with my ACT lightweight flywheel. Open box, unmounted complete Spec Stage 2+ clutch $500 local pick up preferred Valdosta Ga area.


...
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 08-15-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 785
Posted By SOCON
still looking

still looking
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 07-21-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 785
Posted By SOCON
WTB Floor pan splash shield left

Preferably near south Georgia for pick up. TIA
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-20-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOCON
Sounds to me the most likely case. Installed...

Sounds to me the most likely case. Installed April of last year and has done ok until recently. The Verus fork would surely be an improvement over stock, but if bending fork were the root cause,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-20-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOCON
It does get worse after driving awhile. Heat does...

It does get worse after driving awhile. Heat does play a part for sure. I just replaced the 1.5 year old Motul with genuine Subi 85-140 to no avail.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-20-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOCON
1-2 inches from the top

1-2 inches from the top
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-19-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOCON
Pedal does not feel mushy. No sign of external...

Pedal does not feel mushy. No sign of external leakage. Does not make any difference if I pump the pedal
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-19-2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOCON
Grady, it was a long hot day yesterday. Clutch...

Grady, it was a long hot day yesterday. Clutch fork was the intended target.

Starts fine in gear with clutch depressed. Especially with the AC on, it will randomly stall while sitting at a red...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-19-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOCON
ACT SB8-HDSS

ACT SB8-HDSS
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-18-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By SOCON
Manual tranny will not go into gear

I should consider myself lucky, had the car 5 years and FI a couple,mostly trouble free, now over 100k miles a couple issues have arisen. Foremost is that the car will not go into any gear when fully...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-08-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Time for a little bit of maintenance. Last few...

Time for a little bit of maintenance. Last few months the car has been increasing difficult to get into first gear when fully stopped and belt life has been very poor since supercharger installation....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-30-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Finally had a little time to go out playing. Had...

Finally had a little time to go out playing. Had a really good time at the May Red Hills Region SCCA autocross. I still suck at it, but had a good time none the less. :happyanim:
Missed the spring...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-10-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Just replaced the very worn P Zero Nero tires...

Just replaced the very worn P Zero Nero tires with Nitto Neo Gen 225-45-17
~91000 miles
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-01-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Well, a little over 500 miles on the new clutch...

Well, a little over 500 miles on the new clutch and lightweight flywheel. A real pita to drive around in stoplight traffic, I keep stalling the engine. Finally have overcome the additional rotating...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-24-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Took advantage of downtime and while the...

Took advantage of downtime and while the supercharger was suspended out of the way changed oil, filter, and spark plugs at 82,200 miles.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-24-2022, 08:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Clutch replacement victory

http://<a href=https://postimages.org/ target=_blank>https://i.postimg.cc/Bvs999Mv/IMG-1483.jpgUsing the template pictured above, I fabricated a fixture that would align both the required 31/64 drill...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-18-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4,965
Views: 1,486,762
Posted By SOCON
https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/lifts-cra...

https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/lifts-cranes-stands/1000-lb-capacity-engine-support-bar-96524.html
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-17-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Clutch replacement saga continues

The previous owner or a shop used apparently replaced the clutch without using an anti-seize compound and / or over torquing or cross threading both starter bolts, which despite mine and AeroKroil's...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-17-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
The clutch replacement saga begins

So after getting some input from the F/I forums I went out to Harbor Freight and got an engine support ~80 bucks. Worked very well. Removed six bolts securing S/C to head and lifted high enough to...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-17-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4,965
Views: 1,486,762
Posted By SOCON
I appreciate the feedback from this question. ...

I appreciate the feedback from this question.
Of the many ways to skin this cat, this is the solution I ended up with. A Harbor Freight engine support ~80 bucks. Was able to remove six bolts...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-03-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4,965
Views: 1,486,762
Posted By SOCON
Edelbrock Equipped Clutch Replacement

Has anyone attempted to replace the clutch on an Eforce equipped engine?
Were you able to accomplish this without removing the supercharger first?
Thanks
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-28-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Well I learned 17x9+40 Konig Hypergrams with...

Well I learned 17x9+40 Konig Hypergrams with Falken Azinis 245-40 and -2.5 deg of camber on front rubs sachs dampers HARD. Will have to back off camber until coil overs with smaller diameter springs...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-23-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
suspension upgrades

Verus Engineering LCA
Godspeed Toe arms
Alignment...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-23-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Been a while since I updated

Christmas week took an epic journey to North Georgia six passes, Cherohala Parkway (spelling?), Blue Ride Parkway, of course Dragon Tail, Fontana Dam, Zepherhills FL, Tallahassee. 2000 miles in all....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 01-06-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,607
Posted By SOCON
Isthis for auto or manual?

Isthis for auto or manual?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-28-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
Go Fast Bits lightweight three pulley set...

Go Fast Bits lightweight three pulley set installed.
Improved in town drivability immensely after supercharger install.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-07-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
70000 mile oil change Mobile 1 M1-104A filter ...

70000 mile oil change
Mobile 1 M1-104A filter
Kendall GT1 0-20 swamp water


Did anyone replace the fuel filter at 70k?


Also finally pulled the trigger on an SCCA annual membership
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-30-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,338
Posted By SOCON
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