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Forum: Technical Chat 2010-09-28, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,081
Posted By rory_a
Thanks Kevin - I emailed you back :) Sounds...

Thanks Kevin - I emailed you back :)

Sounds good, tell me when's good for you - you're around the corner from my work so I could drop it off anytime and walk to work :)
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-09-28, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,993
Posted By rory_a
I almost want to pick these up so I can put 17s...

I almost want to pick these up so I can put 17s on Jenn's '10 2.5. (but ain't gonna happen til the stockers are dead)


225/45 on my 17x7.5s look oh-so-slightly stretched (as all stock-sized...
Forum: Technical Chat 2010-09-28, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,081
Posted By rory_a
I smell.... clutch :(

Starting to smell clutch pretty bad when I "launch". I think I'm feathering the clutch too much. I guess I'm too used to my old cars with proper clutches.

Nonetheless, is there a remedy other...
Forum: Reviews 2010-09-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,681
Posted By rory_a
Quick note - called Matthew at south Reno...

Quick note - called Matthew at south Reno Discount Tire, told him I picked up a nail. Headed down there at lunch, 20 minutes later all fixed (was actually a 2" deck screw), for free.

Also,...
Forum: Motorsports Chat 2010-09-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,239
Posted By rory_a
INCREDIBLY good to know for all who are looking...

INCREDIBLY good to know for all who are looking at chromo cages, frames, chassis. I can all but guaranty none of the chassis or bars available to the VW community are treated to any heat aside from...
Forum: Motorsports Chat 2010-09-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,239
Posted By rory_a
I see what you did there Scott, clever :D ...

I see what you did there Scott, clever :D






(that comment may in fact become confusing one day :()
Forum: Motorsports Chat 2010-09-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,239
Posted By rory_a
Wow. Damn good work there in weight and chassis...

Wow. Damn good work there in weight and chassis optimization! I guess it pays to have proper equipment and tools when planning.


I know swingaxles and torsion beams are the devils work. No...
Forum: Motorsports Chat 2010-09-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,239
Posted By rory_a
That is very bad ass. My only reasoning...

That is very bad ass.


My only reasoning for using a stick axle was ease of build. Considering my tools consist of standard hand tools, grinder, and 110 mig flux-core welder; and budget is next...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2010-09-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,498
Posted By rory_a
Thought I'd update this as y'all are quickly...

Thought I'd update this as y'all are quickly draining the funds - picked up an Invidia V3 DP, Exedy clutch and pressure plate, Exedy 12 lb flywheel, might have some springs before long, and hoping I...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-09-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 32,808
Posted By rory_a
I think your exhaust needs to be on my car.

I think your exhaust needs to be on my car.
Forum: Reviews 2010-09-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,850
Posted By rory_a
Maybe a neck stepping party is in order? I spoke...

Maybe a neck stepping party is in order? I spoke to the service manager trying to get them moving on replacing the lady's shift linkage (rattled at 4-4200), and "Scott truly dropped the ball", "this...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-09-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,264
Posted By rory_a
:thumbup: for Austin. Thanks man!

:thumbup: for Austin. Thanks man!
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-09-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,264
Posted By rory_a
No problem, I thought I saw it, but was just the...

No problem, I thought I saw it, but was just the pressure plate.


And holding onto the cage :eek: - I like my fingers too much :)
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2010-09-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2,978
Views: 9,222,530
Posted By rory_a
OMW back from Carson - future in-laws getting the...

OMW back from Carson - future in-laws getting the go-ahead :cool:

Didn't see you though??? Might have been the Carson drive trance though.
Forum: Motorsports Chat 2010-09-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,239
Posted By rory_a
Figure for $25K you could have a built VW...

Figure for $25K you could have a built VW transmission, turbo VW engine, fab up some a-arms, Wilwood brake parts (front, VW Wilwood brake set rear), Erco VW wheels (7lbs/each), and a chromoly Formula...
Forum: Motorsports Chat 2010-09-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,239
Posted By rory_a
I've considered picking up a wrecked Hyabusa,...

I've considered picking up a wrecked Hyabusa, solid axle quad rear end, and building a chassis to hold it all with double a-arm front suspension. Not sure what off-the-shelf parts would be out there...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-09-18, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,264
Posted By rory_a
DP, Clutch, Flywheel SOLD! to me :) Thanks...

DP, Clutch, Flywheel SOLD! to me :)

Thanks Austin.
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-09-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,143
Posted By rory_a
This makes me sad like a kid who just dropped his...

This makes me sad like a kid who just dropped his ice cream.
Forum: Reviews 2010-09-17, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,681
Posted By rory_a
I did. But, I saw the order they sent to Rota -...

I did. But, I saw the order they sent to Rota - Rota messed up. I said f it. I figured I'm putting STI OE tires one STI OE wheel size ('04). And, they are significantly lighter than the 17x8 Rota...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2010-09-17, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,459
Views: 14,660,013
Posted By rory_a
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-09-17, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,143
Posted By rory_a
pm'd

pm'd
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-09-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,264
Posted By rory_a
pm'd

pm'd
Forum: Motorsports Chat 2010-09-17, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,239
Posted By rory_a
Honestly, I'd rather buy/build a track ready...

Honestly, I'd rather buy/build a track ready drivable STi :D


Not gonna happen in this lifetime though, at least with my chosen career.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2010-09-17, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2,459
Views: 14,660,013
Posted By rory_a
It was nice to meet you guys last night. Jenn...

It was nice to meet you guys last night. Jenn and I had a good time, and looking forward to more to come.
Forum: Motorsports Chat 2010-09-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,239
Posted By rory_a
Australia has Formula First - ball joint beams,...

Australia has Formula First - ball joint beams, 1600 dual port engines, lots of potential - they have hp regs but they're mainly detuned 120hp $15k+ stockish OE VW dual port 1600 engines. That's...
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