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Topic: I did the steering shaft upgrade |
Al Hasse
Replies: 3
Views: 12326
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Forum: Garage Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:36 pm Subject: I did the steering shaft upgrade |
It may be the same sensation as the "butt dyno" but it seems like there is better response. There is though more feedback from the road to the wheel. |
Topic: I did the steering shaft upgrade |
Al Hasse
Replies: 3
Views: 12326
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Forum: Garage Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:15 pm Subject: I did the steering shaft upgrade |
While I was installing a new steering column (mine had more problems than just tilt), I decided to upgrade the connection between the column and the box. What I got looks like a modified Cherokee sha ... |
Topic: Camaro vs falling tree |
Al Hasse
Replies: 3
Views: 11091
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:15 pm Subject: Camaro vs falling tree |
Windshield frame is repaired and the windshield replaced. Repairing the frame involved replacing the T-Top seals. Wiper arms are replaced as is the cowl screen. Have not replaced the hood yet as it ... |
Topic: Camaro vs falling tree |
Al Hasse
Replies: 3
Views: 11091
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 12:36 pm Subject: Camaro vs falling tree |
Last week, I had a small mishap on my morning commute. Out of the blue, no wind or rain, a tree fell across Bond Road in Poulsbo as I was passing through. One of its branches landed across the cowl ... |
Topic: Ian, the wheel master.... what CCW wheel is best on Firebird |
Al Hasse
Replies: 54
Views: 49032
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:12 am Subject: Ian, the wheel master.... what CCW wheel is best on Firebird |
CTW Motorsports, only one size (17 X 9.5), one style and come painted satin black or silver. They fit over most , if not all the big brake upgrades.. I chose the black ones for my car. Since they'r ... |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:22 pm Subject: New Gauges |
Since these come without a bezel, and the metal piece behind the bezel apparently won't fit (mine is painted red), I have couple of extras and decided to try some accent painting on the plastic. If ... |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:21 pm Subject: New Gauges |
I just looked t the installation PDF and found out I may not need the SGI-5. The system can accept VSS from 4000 up to 128,000 ppm and provide an output of 4000 or 2000 ppm for stuff like cruise cont ... |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:21 pm Subject: New Gauges |
I haven't received anything yet, there is a 4-6 week turnaround on the gauges. From the info I got here, I may end up using the same strategy, but need to do some reading first.
Looks as though I ... |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:49 pm Subject: New Gauges |
Let's see if my math works.
My tires are 275/40/17 and turn 786.3 revolutions per mile.
3.73 rear gear makes the driveshaft turn 2932.9 revolutions per mile
17 pulses per revolution would total 4 ... |
Topic: You know, I never started a project thread |
Al Hasse
Replies: 1154
Views: 472332
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:42 pm Subject: You know, I never started a project thread |
Discount Tire has always done well by me. I bought my current tires from them. |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:41 pm Subject: New Gauges |
Paul, what is the VSS output of this T56? I've been told 4K ppm, which would be perfect, but the Dakota Digital box is still necessary since my ECM requires 2K ppm.
17 pulse per rev of the speed s ... |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:37 am Subject: New Gauges |
Paul, what is the VSS output of this T56? I've been told 4K ppm, which would be perfect, but the Dakota Digital box is still necessary since my ECM requires 2K ppm. |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:34 am Subject: New Gauges |
I think 8k is totally respectable. Happy birthday to AL!
Painting the panel black I hope? Pretty slick really.
Doesn't come with the bezel, will be using one of my own. I might have to figure ... |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 4:05 pm Subject: New Gauges |
I don't think I'll be at 8K any time soon, but the digital display below the tach can be selected for tach and will read significantly above 8K. 9990 to be exact. |
Topic: TGO vs Facebook |
Al Hasse
Replies: 11
Views: 10485
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:25 pm Subject: TGO vs Facebook |
The worldwide group seems to be a bunch of idiots for the most part. Fortunately, the northwest group has a good number of the Cascade Crew to keep them straight |
Topic: New Gauges |
Al Hasse
Replies: 19
Views: 16743
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:21 pm Subject: New Gauges |
Just ordered for my 89. Dakota Digital VHX line. Stepper motor driven needles, black gauges and red backlight. Also SGI-5 E to send VSS to the ECM.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/alhasse/ ... |
Topic: Front speakers that drop in |
Al Hasse
Replies: 10
Views: 11136
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:37 pm Subject: Front speakers that drop in |
I have a set of Infinity Kappa plates with 4" mids and 1" tweets that fit nicely in my 89. All I had to do was put some spacers between the plates and mounting bracket to keep the magnet fr ... |
Topic: Speedometer zero output |
Al Hasse
Replies: 0
Views: 5280
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:45 pm Subject: Speedometer zero output |
My speedometer died about halfway home this afternoon. I think it's the cable. If it isn't though, it may be an excuse to upgrade to this Dakota Digital unit and use the electronic output of my tran ... |
Topic: NW Thirdgens meet |
Al Hasse
Replies: 7
Views: 19346
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Forum: Event Calendar Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:07 pm Subject: NW Thirdgens meet |
Looks as the backup plan came through. Sonic at 3:00pm it says on the events page with no mention of Fort Nisqually. If I hadn't just looked, I would have been at Fort Nisqually... |
Topic: NW Thirdgens meet |
Al Hasse
Replies: 7
Views: 19346
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Forum: Event Calendar Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:03 pm Subject: NW Thirdgens meet |
Looks like a backup plan may be going into effect. The way I read the posts, we'll still start ant Fort Nisqually then cruise on out to the Sonic on 6th. Steve, our admin, is worried that the site m ... |
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