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  1. suprabad

    calling all paint experts what is this

    Are you talking about a reaction with the clearcoat?
  2. suprabad

    calling all paint experts what is this

    Sure it could. All that stuff eats up paint, but the minerals in the rain water alone will do it.
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    calling all paint experts what is this

    It's patented; they don't give patents for gimmicks. Trust me, this is the best protectant on the market. The navy uses it on their ships, and if it will hold up against salt water than it'll hold up against anything. Also, it gives an amazing shine, and your car stays clean since nothing...
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    calling all paint experts what is this

    Well as I said, if it washes away than it's just a mineral deposit left over from the rain water. However, if you leave it there long enough it will become an etching spot. Yeah use a different wax or better yet use a paint protection system, here's what I use: http://www.5starshine.com/
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    calling all paint experts what is this

    There's your problem. Enamel paint is probably what they're using; because it's cheap and less labor intensive than 2 stage polyester/urethane base/clear. Unfortunately it's not nearly as durable as the 2 stage. What you've got there is what's called "etching". It happens when you let a...
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    Rear Differential gear - Go lower than 3.73

    Why the 6 speed? Wouldn't you want to go with maybe a 4.30 since you'll have an extra gear. Possibly change trans gear ratios to take advantage of it? IJ: Did you do a build-up thread on your Ford (I assume) 9" rear? I think I looked a couple of times and didn't find it. Link?
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    Question about torque wrench use.

    Definitely. It seems to me I've had to use long extensions w/ a torque wrench one or twice because of accessability issues, I just can't recall when. It didn't give me a good feeling. I'm shocked to hear that the "needle" type of t-wrench is the most accurate. It's hard to believe 'cause...
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    Question about torque wrench use.

    I don't know what you're using for sockets, but it's virtually impossible to torque the Supra head without using an extension. I use a short (3")extension. I doubt that a 1/2" drive, 3" long extension is going to flex...at least not at 70 or 80lbs. Also, click type torque wrench is the only...
  9. suprabad

    Fuck the Olympics.....UFC 87

    Given what's what China has done to Tibet, as well as it's own people, I can't believe that they haven't been banned from holding the olympics. I guess we owe them too much money to stand up for what is right. Fuck the Olympics and Fuck China too.
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    Anyone else go to the Gumball 3000?

    How ridiculous was that Monte Carlo? What size of wheels were those...crazy.
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    Poll: Pick a color for my Supra.

    I really felt that it was. Your welcome. It was supposed to be funny, but I can see it was lost on you.
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    Head Removal from Block

    Here's what you do: 1. Measure circumferance of arms. 2. If under 12" call friend to help. 3. Eat something, repeat.
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    Poll: Pick a color for my Supra.

    _ Midnight purple metallic _ Speedway blue metallic X This thread is gay
  14. suprabad

    sadly i think i am in the process of making borhors twin i have the same exhaust and

    I liked the twin exhaust on Borhor's ride. It's nice to see a non-standard approach to things.
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    Turbo Automatic Rebuild

    To do it right anywhere from $1600 on up to...as much as you want to spend. Mine was about $3300 and that was through a friend (kevlar clutches, valve body mods, hardned planetarys etc). I would/could have spent more but that would have involved a divorce.
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    How do I get rid of the door open "beeper" ?????????

    I seem to remember that the beeping comes from a black box under the lower cover on the drivers side. I don't know which wire feeds the little beeper, but I'm pretty sure that's where the noise maker is.
  17. suprabad

    Need Help!! Car not starting!

    Drop the tank check the pump....oh yeah, drain it first. I'm assuming you've checked the relay and fuse.
  18. suprabad

    Odd Lifter Noise??

    No code, but I properly re-torqued the cam saddles and guess what? Dead silent...no valve noise at all. Moral of the story - Get your torque wrench recalibrated once in a while. I'm totally wearing the dunce cap on that one.