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    fumoto oil drain valve

    I did it a little over one year ago. I installed it dry to see where the flip thing would be. Luckily with the supplied gasket it was straight...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Dec 1, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    06 Tranny, 1st Gear Problems

    I have an 04 and I have had to double clutch to get into first anything from around 10 and up. I have been able to do it on an autocross a few...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Sep 19, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Tire pressure

    I also autocross. The proper thing to do to set up the tires (without adjustable suspension and if you don't have a tire pyrometer) is to mark...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Sep 14, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Tire pressure

    If you want oversteer you want less pressure in the rear than the front ie. more slip angle on the rear tires. On the street I have been running...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Sep 13, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Tire opinions

    I ran the Goodyear F1GSD3 tires for a little over a year. They were very good tires but like someone else said they really aren't worth the...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Sep 8, 2006 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    oil coolers

    The exact temp that the oil should stay at is in the low 170s but 180 is generally considered a good temp leaving yourself plenty of room for...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Sep 5, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    oil coolers

    You mainly want the oil to stay above 180 (in the engine) this fights the acid build up that is inherent with the internal combustion engine.
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Sep 5, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Manual Tranny Fluids - need help

    I just did the cocktail mix (I couldn't find Hypoy C so I used regular 75w90). This is by far the best thing my trans has felt. I can now shift...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Sep 5, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    02-06 Front Calipers

    Larger diameter rotors give you more braking leverage. Just like lenthening the length of a pry bar it magnifies braking effort. The greater...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Sep 1, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Meet on Saturday, August 26

    Is it doing good still? Or has it left you on the side of the road j/k
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Aug 28, 2006 in forum: Meetups & Events
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    Need Help!

    I had to replace my clutch at around 50,000. Of course that was probably around 25 autocrosses and lots of playing
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Aug 28, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    changing to synthetic???

    The reason you don't use synthetic oil to break in an engine is it's lubricating properties are much higher than that of conventional. If you use...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Aug 25, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Meet on Saturday, August 26

    I'll have my car at your house when doing the clutch swap so if the clutch isn't done you can ride with me.
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Aug 25, 2006 in forum: Meetups & Events
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    changing to synthetic???

    Switching to synthetic won't be a problem. The people that are telling you that it is bad are misinformed. Many myths about synthetic oils have...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Widening the car's track

    The conversion from metric to imperical is 25.4. Unless you have a specific reason to divide by 26.5. Scrub radius will change with a change...
    Post by: WrxConedodger, Aug 21, 2006 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to