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by Rayman
July 15th, 2011, 1:13 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] Tranny mount - 1.8L manual
Replies: 0
Views: 505

[WTB] Tranny mount - 1.8L manual

I actually need the bracket that the mount bolts to the tranny more so than the mount itself. Please let me know if you have one, if so name the price. I'm located in FL, USA. Thanks,

Ray
by Rayman
June 17th, 2009, 12:06 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: my own big brake kit
Replies: 21
Views: 2974

Re: my own big brake kit

Since they're made for a heavier car/ truck , you could get away with milling down all of the surfaces to save weight. If you can get them to close to the weight of the originals, I'll buy them. If you can also have them slotted for a reasonable price, I'd be into that, too. Drilling them concerns ...
by Rayman
June 16th, 2009, 11:19 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: my own big brake kit
Replies: 21
Views: 2974

Re: my own big brake kit

good suggestions everyone.

as for the x-drilled/slotted, i can get the rotors in that form, i just didnt want to spend the money when i was developing the kit so i opted for the cheapest solid ones for R&D purposes.
by Rayman
June 15th, 2009, 11:34 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: my own big brake kit
Replies: 21
Views: 2974

Re: my own big brake kit

It's actually more about swept area than anything. The stock front disk is 10.12" in diameter and the pad is 6.66sq-in in area (taken from the online manual)...so say about 2" x 3.33"...give or take. That rotor is ~13" in diameter with the same 2" high pad. Torque = F(force...
by Rayman
June 15th, 2009, 11:30 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: my own big brake kit
Replies: 21
Views: 2974

Re: my own big brake kit

It's all about leverage. The closer to the outside diameter of the wheel that you can get the brakes to grab, the less leverage is working against them. Also, they will wear slower. I would be interested in the extra weight, too. Did you buy them with the 4x100 pattern, or drill them yourself? It's...
by Rayman
June 14th, 2009, 1:55 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: my own big brake kit
Replies: 21
Views: 2974

Re: my own big brake kit

no, the entire system (lines, calipers, pads) are all stock, only the rotors are bigger. keep in mind this is just a relatively simple and cheap upgrade. the main focus is on increasing the diameter for added leverage and the bigger rotor for higher threshold for heat. sure i can start upgrading the...
by Rayman
June 14th, 2009, 1:17 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: my own big brake kit
Replies: 21
Views: 2974

Re: my own big brake kit

that's one thing i forgot to do is to weigh them....they are def. heavier. do they make the car more sluggish? (i assume this is where the question was leading to), maybe slightly (?) it's definitely not significant enough for me to tell straight up that it is, but everytime u add unsprung weight to...
by Rayman
June 14th, 2009, 2:08 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: my own big brake kit
Replies: 21
Views: 2974

Re: my own big brake kit

i'll summarize some initial driving impressions: 1) based on some "unofficial" 60-0 tests, compared to stock, the new setup yielded about 1/2 car length. 2) fade is gone. during those 60-0 tests, the stockers started slipping and chattering after 2nd/3rd run, but the new setup never did du...
by Rayman
June 14th, 2009, 2:08 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: my own big brake kit
Replies: 21
Views: 2974

my own big brake kit

just a bit of background, the 323 has the mx3 subframe, so all components are technically applicable to the mx-3 as well. i did all the R&D and prototyping myself. it's a direct bolt-on application, retains stock calipers and lines, and takes all but 1 hr to install, dont even have to bleed the ...
by Rayman
April 26th, 2009, 12:14 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: MX-3 vs. 323 front & rear lower control arms
Replies: 1
Views: 216

MX-3 vs. 323 front & rear lower control arms

does anyone know if the MX-3 front and rear LCAs are interchangeable with the ones from a 90-94 323/protege? i ask b/c i have a 323 that has the subframe swapped from a MX-3. well i didn't know that when i ordered the rear sway bar, and now the new endlinks won't/can't bolt to the MX-3 LCA, b/c the ...
by Rayman
April 5th, 2003, 11:29 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: FS: brand NEW HPI racing micro RS4 R/C car
Replies: 0
Views: 83

FS: brand NEW HPI racing micro RS4 R/C car

cant find a general stuff for sale forum, so i'll put it here....<p>i just got this and im deciding to get rid of it....<p>brand new in original box, i opened it to check it out, but all the parts are still in sealed bags. it is the 1/18th scale RS4 kit (NOT the RTR - ready to race) so u need to put...
by Rayman
February 9th, 2003, 12:50 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Auto Trans... are they good for turbo?
Replies: 10
Views: 249

Re: Auto Trans... are they good for turbo?

transmission has nothing to do with the turbo....there are plenty of ATX talon tsi/eclipse turbo around. just be careful ur not being taken advantage of....
by Rayman
February 6th, 2003, 5:28 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Headers
Replies: 10
Views: 179

Re: Headers

as for exhaust pipe size...most dsm guys run 3" turbo back....and it is probably recommended...however, i personally am running 2.5" pacesetter piping, and my dynos are not showing signs that its a restriction yet....but i will probably replace that with a full 3" in the future...<p>b...
by Rayman
February 6th, 2003, 5:28 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Headers
Replies: 8
Views: 370

Re: Headers

as for exhaust pipe size...most dsm guys run 3" turbo back....and it is probably recommended...however, i personally am running 2.5" pacesetter piping, and my dynos are not showing signs that its a restriction yet....but i will probably replace that with a full 3" in the future...<p>b...
by Rayman
December 8th, 2002, 4:21 am
Forum: Images/Videos Forum
Topic: How not to shot peen internals...
Replies: 12
Views: 572

Re: How not to shot peen internals...

u dont shotpeen things with BBs do u?

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