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GDII wrote:Here's a test, run the car up through the revs at WOT while driving with the vacuum port disconnected, then run it with the vacuum port connected, then run it with vacuum port disconnected and actuator always held open and then held closed.
See what sort of feel you get from the engine with it open or closed throughout the whole rev range. This might help diagnose any problems.
Try it with the Camry too to compare any changes. I know the Camry is Auto and heavy but you should notice difference and be able to compare similar feelings in power and torque.
Will definitely have to give it a try. I picked up a spare vacuum canister and ACIS flap/diaphragm for next to nothing if everything else fails. Have a long drive to Wellington that I can test the different plumbing on
Current:
1989 V6 Widebody SW
1996 EK Civic Hatch
2007 BMW 335i Touring
Gleshlich wrote:Carpets and seats taken out. Now they smell nice and are so much cleaner.
Borrowed a timing light and everything was in order. May have to try a new AFM next.
Need to cut out the stock rear fenders a bit. The Haywards hill road is a little bumpy for the car.
Was it hard to get the carpet out nicely without damaging anything?
Is it a 10 minute job? Or does half the interior have to come out? I want to inspect the floor for rust and hit mine with automotive carpet cleaner too.
Gleshlich wrote:Carpets and seats taken out. Now they smell nice and are so much cleaner.
Borrowed a timing light and everything was in order. May have to try a new AFM next.
Need to cut out the stock rear fenders a bit. The Haywards hill road is a little bumpy for the car.
Was it hard to get the carpet out nicely without damaging anything?
Is it a 10 minute job? Or does half the interior have to come out? I want to inspect the floor for rust and hit mine with automotive carpet cleaner too.
It's not difficult but definitely a bit longer than 10 minutes. Give it about an hour. Centre armrest and storage box to be taken out but only held by a few bolts
Current:
1989 V6 Widebody SW
1996 EK Civic Hatch
2007 BMW 335i Touring
That's not so good. It did flex a lot at open road speed. Need to get it repaired professionally so it doesn't break again from it's initial break.
Some inspiration? Yeah, nah, maybe. That car is very opinionated but the same thing happened to it so no horizontal section. People tend to lean on it like a hand rail.
GDII wrote:That's not so good. It did flex a lot at open road speed. Need to get it repaired professionally so it doesn't break again from it's initial break.
Some inspiration? Yeah, nah, maybe. That car is very opinionated but the same thing happened to it so no horizontal section. People tend to lean on it like a hand rail.
The wing has never been the greatest. Took it past normal speeds today and saw a huge flex.
It's not a TRD style wing. It's actually a S14 Facelift style spoiler.
Need opinions.
Rev 5 on risers
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TRD Replica
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TRD Uprights with custom overhanging blade (mates car as an example )
Current:
1989 V6 Widebody SW
1996 EK Civic Hatch
2007 BMW 335i Touring
GDII wrote:I like the replica best but the Rev5 on risers looks good too. You'll have to get a Rev5 replica as you can't get new genuine unless you find used.
I've asked the local carbon fibre place to see what he can do. May just get mine remade in CF. I really like the look of it and it's something different to the standard widebody kit
Current:
1989 V6 Widebody SW
1996 EK Civic Hatch
2007 BMW 335i Touring
Something which maybe of help is to inject expanding foam into internals to provide a semi rigid structure. Obviously the exterior cracks would need repair first but a simple injection may be enough to stop any further damage. Just a thought as Ive tried this trick on other fibreglass parts with success.
Jim Benck
90 rev 1 parts car
98 rev 5 GT- all the mods
It's probably more likely the cable has broken. I would check the cable first before pulling out the speedo gear. Pulling out the instrument cluster isn't hard, and get a second person to spin one end while you look at the other end.
Jason Ross, current cars:
Project: 1990 SW20 GT, 1992+ brake swap, 1992+ subframe swap, 1996 Celica turbo engine swap, 1996 MR2 LSD gearbox swap, Caldina Turbo coil-on-plug ignition, Link G4 Storm, 161kw @ 10psi.
Daily: 2004 Toyota Vitz RS, 1.5L, 5sp
Tow rig: 2009 Camry, 2.4L, auto
Scrapped: 1989 SW20 GT, 1992 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car, donor, 1997 Toyota Tercel 3dr hatch, front crash, 1990 SW20, G-Limited, ex EssDub car, roll crashed, donor
Sold: 1987 AW11 Supercharged, 1991 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car
I had the wing supplied and fitted by "Onshaw Kustoms" when I had the car. They did an average job and I believe it was leftover stock intended for a S14.
