Recent content by jeighty3

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    Starting issue?

    background, car ran fine. after changing plugs one of the wires popped off while driving, arced and melted. i purchased a new set of ngk wires replaced the plugs again and it started right up and worked again. fast forward a week later it just turns over and will not start (it seems to fire...
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    Urgent: decent shop in fremont, ca?

    car split a coolant hose under the t-stat housing last night, and is sitting in fremont. need to tow it to a shop this morning, but am not that familiar with the area. suggestions? i'd rather not take it to the dealer. thanks
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    Temperature rising when stopped, and underboost

    would a 180deg tstat be beneficial in the summer? and should i remove the jiggle valve?
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    Temperature rising when stopped, and underboost

    while driving at freeway speeds the temp stays normal, but when i climb hills or boost it tends to go up. Also, when city driving the needle bounces around from normal 1/4 of the way up, all the way up to 3/4. i just replaced the radiator cap, considering a thermostat next (does this sound...
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    Good tires for stock sawblades?

    so if i go wider than 225 will the car handle worse?
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    Good tires for stock sawblades?

    Getting the supra back on the road after the accident. Need new tires/brakes badly. Before I go and spend $163 at my local costco out of convenience on some Michelin - Pilot® Exalto® A/S. Can you recommend alternatives/?
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    Got rear ended today

    yea, everything was reported to police, and insurance. other guy should cover everything
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    Got rear ended today

    chrome sawblades. mahogany brown pearl w/ tan leather int :sad:
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    Got rear ended today

    sitting at a red light, first rainy day in a few weeks, guy slams into me. will post pics tomorrow. other car is worse off. bumper is pretty dented. this sucks :icon_evil pre damage
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    Slightly Tempted To....

    like yashio factory?
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    Tanabe Hyper vs touring medallion?

    so if you can find the hyper still being sold (in the sub $500 price range), there is really no reason to get the touring (which is closer to $700) ?
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    Tanabe Hyper vs touring medallion?

    is there that noticeable of a difference between the two to justify the difference in cost? will be in the market shortly for a quieter, more stockish looking 3" on a side note, as my exhaust leak gets worse, it's actually sounding better. go figure
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    Bring your MKIIIs to Zankoku Performance, Jan. 17

    hmmm.. i might have to be back sooner than expected.
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    I think dark blue supras are rare LOL

    I actually own a brown (mahogany pearl) supra. will post pics later