Nor Cal Chat Thread - Page 1048

Peleg · 05-13-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by grambo

The solar heating on my pool is crankin', chlorine is bubblin', and the kid is scrubbin tiles! Should be swimming by this weekend.

Peleg · 05-13-2008, 09:20 PM

CHP motorcycles are using Ka Radar!!!

The V1 picked that up today as they passed.

Watch your 6!

grambo · 05-14-2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by karleric

6:15ish on Corral Hollow and 11th St. this evening, saw an OBP 06/07 STI waiting as I was turning left onto southbound Corral Hollow. Gave a honk and a wave.

I was coming back from getting raped at the gas station.

Anyone on here?

There are more and more STI's showig up in Tracy. Saw a WRB 04/05 the other day with Irvine license plate frame. No V from the driver...pssssh...SoCal trash...

j/k

grambo · 05-14-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by importfanatic17

I have a Crucial t-stat for when it gets really hot. Not sure that I'll need it, but I have it

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Is there any point at all to changing to an upgraded T-Stat in our cars? It was lame in the Neon but, in my truck it was a good idea.

grambo · 05-14-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by muskatomas101

still gimmping around but getting better... but all 04/05 guys im selling my cf hood pm me if ur interested

Whats up stranger? I wanna do my steering wheels this weekend. I'll likely start Friday night. Swing through if you can.

grambo · 05-14-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Peleg

Child labor FTW

Otter · 05-14-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by grambo

Is there any point at all to changing to an upgraded T-Stat in our cars? It was lame in the Neon but, in my truck it was a good idea.

I haven't really heard anyone doing a t-stat in these cars. I know in my truck it is a great/cheap mod too (mine's a silverado, I think yours is a Dodge?) maybe b/c of the turbo, or maybe it's a V8 thing. Anyone talking about it on the yellow elephant forums (I assume there are such things)

grambo · 05-14-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I haven't really heard anyone doing a t-stat in these cars. I know in my truck it is a great/cheap mod too (mine's a silverado, I think yours is a Dodge?) maybe b/c of the turbo, or maybe it's a V8 thing. Anyone talking about it on the yellow elephant forums (I assume there are such things)

Yeah, they do it on the L body-elephants too. Its an old-school V8 thing. T-stat opens sooner, keeping the engine cooler...blah blah blah.
I am sure it couldn't hurt on our cars since they run so hot.
Zerosports makes one so I guess I can buy one then.
Lemme' do a search...

jph · 05-14-2008, 07:57 AM

IIRC, when doing a thermostat, you should figure out a way to reprogram the radiator fans also (and possibly some other things). i recall reading a discussion somewhere and some pretty knowledgeable tuner advised against the thermostat, as it's only one piece of the cooling system, and now they don't all work together in harmony, but rather each does their own thing, making it less efficient, or at least less consistent.

there was also the point of which temperature these engines should run at, too "cool" is not good.

but don't quote me on that, as i don't recall all the details anymore.

all i know is that after reading it, i decided that (even in the hot weather we can have here) i was not going to swap out the stock thermostat.

J.

muskatomas101 · 05-14-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by grambo

Whats up stranger? I wanna do my steering wheels this weekend. I'll likely start Friday night. Swing through if you can.

wats up jdm baller? when we doing the rest of the stuff? hows the estate coming?

jagstyle · 05-14-2008, 08:48 AM

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importfanatic17 · 05-14-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by grambo

Is there any point at all to changing to an upgraded T-Stat in our cars? It was lame in the Neon but, in my truck it was a good idea.

Ehh. It isn't really recommended on anything unless you are having cooling issues. But then, the heat doesn't work well b/c the engine & stuff never gets to the temp it needs to produce heat. I have it just for protection, its like that condom that you carry in your wallet as a kid, you know, just in case

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Carmi-I just wanted to say thanks for lending me the downpipe and GIVING me those gauges and pod. Now that I know that I am getting that stimulus soon, I may buy two 52mm Maddads (Oil pressure and EGT) and 1 60mm Maddad (boost). That isn't to say that I'm not grateful, just that I am very picky and they should come with whole wires and taps and will match the rest of the gauges well. I can give the Autometer's back if you would like. I LOVE the pod though!!
Anyway, THANK YOU CARMI!!!!!

So everyone knows, I put the stock exaust system back on last night and got the ticked signed off NO PROBLEM!

I might swap it back out tonight though b/c it is soooo damn quiet, not to mention that I can't boost.

grambo · 05-14-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by muskatomas101

wats up jdm baller? when we doing the rest of the stuff? hows the estate coming?

We can do the rest when you dont look like a Chinese Earthquake Victim. The estate is trudging along. I'm in the process of selling the house which, in itself, is a big job.

Friday night is fairly free as is Saturday night so, maybe we can hit it. It shouldn't take but a few hours being really careful. I have to straighten my steering wheel first though. Its been off 1 or 2 teeth since I did the rack bushings...I 've been too lazy to tear it all apart again...lol

jph · 05-14-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jagstyle

750cc injectors have arrived

time to schedule install and tune...

which ones did you get?

J.

MorePSiTehBett4 · 05-14-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jagstyle

750cc injectors have arrived

time to schedule install and tune...

hmm what

what turbo are you getting?

05-13-2008, 09:20 PM	#15707
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,921 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Nor Cal Chat Thread CHP motorcycles are using Ka Radar!!! The V1 picked that up today as they passed. Watch your 6!

05-14-2008, 07:57 AM	#15714
jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,964 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Nor Cal Chat Thread IIRC, when doing a thermostat, you should figure out a way to reprogram the radiator fans also (and possibly some other things). i recall reading a discussion somewhere and some pretty knowledgeable tuner advised against the thermostat, as it's only one piece of the cooling system, and now they don't all work together in harmony, but rather each does their own thing, making it less efficient, or at least less consistent. there was also the point of which temperature these engines should run at, too "cool" is not good. but don't quote me on that, as i don't recall all the details anymore. all i know is that after reading it, i decided that (even in the hot weather we can have here) i was not going to swap out the stock thermostat. J.

05-14-2008, 08:48 AM	#15716
jagstyle Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 STI Location: NorCal Posts: 177 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Nor Cal Chat Thread ..... Last edited by jagstyle : 06-30-2008 at 03:26 PM.