bloodMoney's Project V.3

bloodMoney

#571

You've seen the latest pic!!!!

I need to wait until I get home to upload the ONE that I have.

They have FLICKR blocked at work.

~bloodMoney

narly_charley

#572

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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jun 16, 2020 - 2:02 PM)

>They have FLICKR blocked at work.

VPN's are your friend. lol

2000 GT-S 6 SPD...SOLD!

bloodMoney

#573

Here's your goddamn picture.

~bloodMoney

navseal345

#574

Acceptable

cheela

#575

meh... it's alright.

*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.

TimeslideZ

#576

the real question is what's hiding inside that garage behind the GT4 (looks good btw lol)

njccmd2002

#577

Learned a lot in 10 years...I hardly log in anymore, last loginToday Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOLIf you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in2grfe Swapped...Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here...A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within.@llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore.

Bitter

#578

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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jun 16, 2020 - 8:26 PM)

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Here's your goddamn picture.

Didn't realize you had it raised up for dirt rally racing.

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

bloodMoney

#579

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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 17, 2020 - 8:55 PM)

>Didn't realize you had it raised up for dirt rally racing.

lol

It's actually low.....

~bloodMoney

bloodMoney

#580

The conncetors came in the other day, so yesterday, after I fought with the difference in wire gauges for 10 minutes, I called Stacy in to take care of the wiring. Everything is all soldered up and now I have weather-proof connectors for the next time i need to do a big job.

.....And I need a new oil pressure sender.... At least the car is running good.

Still need an alignment though.

~bloodMoney

Bitter

#581

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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jun 25, 2020 - 9:39 AM)

>The conncetors came in the other day, so yesterday, after I fought with the difference in wire gauges for 10 minutes, I called Stacy in to take care of the wiring. Everything is all soldered up and now I have weather-proof connectors for the next time i need to do a big job.

.....And I need a new oil pressure sender.... At least the car is running good.

Still need an alignment though.

Why did she do the wiring?

For an alignment that car seems like a chaotic neutral.

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

bloodMoney

#582

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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 25, 2020 - 1:26 PM)

>Why did she do the wiring?

For an alignment that car seems like a chaotic neutral.

That's what she does Jordan.

I do the mechanical work, and she handles all the electrical.

~bloodMoney

TimeslideZ

#583

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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jun 26, 2020 - 3:41 PM)

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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 25, 2020 - 1:26 PM)

>Why did she do the wiring?

For an alignment that car seems like a chaotic neutral.

That's what she does Jordan.

I do the mechanical work, and she handles all the electrical.

Bitter

#584

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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jun 26, 2020 - 2:41 PM)

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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 25, 2020 - 1:26 PM)

>Why did she do the wiring?

For an alignment that car seems like a chaotic neutral.

That's what she does Jordan.

I do the mechanical work, and she handles all the electrical.

So you're saying she has more patience?

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

bloodMoney

#585

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QUOTE (TimeslideZ @ Jun 26, 2020 - 3:30 PM)

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Exactly. I'm glad someone understands!

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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 26, 2020 - 10:44 PM)

>So you're saying she has more patience?

DUH. Have even you met us?????

Just ask Daniel how I get at the end of a full day....

~bloodMoney

Bitter

#586

You need to like do some Yoga or Tai Chi or something man. Breathe in and breathe out the frustrations.

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

bloodMoney

#587

I'm just not built that way man.

~bloodMoney

bloodMoney

#588

The last couple of times driving the car, I was noticing a lot more clunking going on in the front end, so I've been hesitant to drive it....

Turns out the banana arm bolt needs something like 127lbft of torque... I put the torque wrench them and got two full turns before they locked down.

While I was down there, I double checked the torque on all the SS stuff, and that all checked out.

I also noticed when putting the car back together, that the intake tube just at the turbo had given up the ghost. While it does make those cool turbo sounds that we all love, it really lowers the amount of filtered air that it going to the compressor.

Side by side with the new Stoney Racing hose...

Drove it to work today, and it's so much quieter now.... I'm kinda sad about that.

The good side is, no more clunking! Now I just need to figure out why my steering clunks when I turn the wheel.....

~bloodMoney

OldCecil

#589

Very cool car man, if the clunking isn't a product of the inner or outer tie rods being no bueno... then it's almost got to be the rack and pinion I guess. I just rebuilt my rack and pinion which wasn't a bad job really. hardest part is getting it out of the car. This is all assuming it's the same system as a FWD GT...

Bitter

#590

Is it a big boy clunk or is it a little Honda clink? Used to see work steering racks and steering ujoints on Camries (Camrys?) that made some god awful clunking when turning.

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

bloodMoney

#591

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QUOTE (OldCecil @ Jul 15, 2020 - 2:17 PM)

>Very cool car man, if the clunking isn't a product of the inner or outer tie rods being no bueno... then it's almost got to be the rack and pinion I guess. I just rebuilt my rack and pinion which wasn't a bad job really. hardest part is getting it out of the car. This is all assuming it's the same system as a FWD GT...

Thanks! The tie rods feel fine, there's no excess movement in the tires. I'm hoping that it's a case of the steering shaft joint into the rack that needs tightening.

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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jul 15, 2020 - 2:20 PM)

>Is it a big boy clunk or is it a little Honda clink? Used to see work steering racks and steering ujoints on Camries (Camrys?) that made some god awful clunking when turning.

It's a medium clunk Jordan. Not suspecting the Super Strut, but more substancial than say endlink chatter. Like I said above, I'm hoping that it's a joint in the steering shaft.

~bloodMoney

OldCecil

#592

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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jul 22, 2020 - 7:35 AM)

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QUOTE (OldCecil @ Jul 15, 2020 - 2:17 PM)

>Very cool car man, if the clunking isn't a product of the inner or outer tie rods being no bueno... then it's almost got to be the rack and pinion I guess. I just rebuilt my rack and pinion which wasn't a bad job really. hardest part is getting it out of the car. This is all assuming it's the same system as a FWD GT...

Thanks! The tie rods feel fine, there's no excess movement in the tires. I'm hoping that it's a case of the steering shaft joint into the rack that needs tightening.

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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jul 15, 2020 - 2:20 PM)

>Is it a big boy clunk or is it a little Honda clink? Used to see work steering racks and steering ujoints on Camries (Camrys?) that made some god awful clunking when turning.

It's a medium clunk Jordan. Not suspecting the Super Strut, but more substancial than say endlink chatter. Like I said above, I'm hoping that it's a joint in the steering shaft.

That'd be an easy fix, hopefully that's it.

Bitter

#593

When you have the joint off the rack snap some vice grips on the stub gently and rock the rack back and forth a little to check it's play too. I have a little clunk in Mazda when turning side to side that's either rack or inner, Celica has a little dead zone in the steering center from rack wear I think. In the Camry I'm thinking of the ujoint was locking up when turning and was a pretty distinct feeling. Later is when the rack skipped, but that poor car had nearer to 1/2 million miles on it. Didn't know a 5S could last that long. I'd be more suspicious of an inner tiecrod or some rack to pinion play, there is an adjustment but I'm not sure how adjustable it actually is on the car.

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

bloodMoney

#594

I took the car to get aligned on Wednesday.

They were able to get it lined up, but still pulls to the right at low speeds.

It gets better when you're on the highway, but once you slow down, it becomes obvious again.

I need to get under it this weekend, Install the new crush tubes, and see what the deal with my rack is.

~bloodMoney

navseal345

#595

Tires do weird things sometimes. Swap front tires side to side & see if it pulls the other way.

Bitter

#596

Does the pull change under acceleration/engine braking? Are all 4 brakes the same temp after driving around like a normal person?

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

bloodMoney

#597

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QUOTE (navseal345 @ Jul 31, 2020 - 1:11 PM)

>Tires do weird things sometimes. Swap front tires side to side & see if it pulls the other way.

They're directional, so while I can do that as a test, I can't leave them like that for any serious driving.

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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jul 31, 2020 - 7:27 PM)

>Does the pull change under acceleration/engine braking? Are all 4 brakes the same temp after driving around like a normal person?

I don't think so. I was testing that on Friday as I was driving home from work. I never thought to check the brake temps after driving, I'll need to do that.

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So, I never got under the car this weekend, I had a buddy come up on Saturday that wanted some help installing an axleback and downstream O2 in his IS300, so that was what got done.

I did wash the car though, and I polished the muffler a bit, cause that was simple and bugging the crap out of me.

After spending a majority of the day with my focus not on the kids, Sunday was spent with my focus on them, because #dadlife. So, I guess we'll see. I do need to double check tire pressure though, since that is a 5 minute job.

~bloodMoney

Bitter

#598

I'm curious what it ends up being because that is a weird problem.

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

bloodMoney

#599

Took the cars out for a little cruise on Saturday. My sister was kind enough to take the kids for a couple hours.

Luke came by on Sunday, and with his help, found that the steering rack bolts were just snug. I managed to get a full turn out of the left side, and 3/4 turn out of the right.

I'm excited to drive it this week to see if the clunking is permanently gone.

This post has been edited by bloodMoney: Aug 18, 2020 - 8:56 AM

~bloodMoney

Bitter

#600

"Is that a Supra?"

Nice find on the rack, was that something you had apart or what?

This post has been edited by Bitter: Aug 18, 2020 - 7:27 PM

2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E

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