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little update, pulled the tires off to see how they rolled, and 1 looked a little funny, it also had 120 grams on the wheel, seemed like a lot. I rotated that tire to the back to see if it was any better. Havent driven it yet though

Ok going to try and pop the clutch and get it started, if the alternator is good it should read higher than normal voltage, say around 13.5V if it doesnt that means I need a new alternator.

Anton

well it is definitely speed dependant, not nessessarily RPM, which seems to not be mounts. I will take a look at my tired.

Anton

hmm, well I purchased the tires, and had them rotated, but I will say that I didnt drive my car for a long while, maybe 6 months, and so the car sat in the same spot. could the tires have flat spots, although it seems that should have shown up when they balanced them

Anton

Ive never heard of that, Ill take your word for it though, any other comments from anyone?

Anton

I was thinking the alternator before, but if it was the alternator shouldnt jumping allow the car to start?

I couldnt find a better place to put this so here it is. So 3 weeks ago I jump in my car to go to work and the battery is dead, didnt leave anythign on, nothing. Odd I thought, but I got it jumped, drove to work, and it started up strong since. But yesterday the same thign happened. Got in to go to work, and nothing, not even a hint of trying to turn over. So I got a jump drove to work. Except when I tried to leave work I had nothing again, so I asked one of the guys to jump me. We let those cables stay on for like 10 minutes, and the car never once tried to turn over. Checked the voltage on my batt. 12.4 with car off and no cables. It was getting charged at 13.7 from my buddies car. We were stumped. I wanted to think it was my clutch sensor, but then why would jumping it work in the past. and it cant be my battery because it shoudl start with a jump. Last thing I pulled the cables off, turned on the lights and all the interior stuff, and tried to turn her over to see what would shut off. My clock, gauges and stereo went way dim or off, no sound of hte engine cranking, but the lights stayed bright the entire time! I hope someone can give me a hand with this. Thanks for any help in advance.

Anton

Hey guys, being hanging around for awhile. Let because I wasnt driving my car, but my new job requires it. Anyways my car has been vibrating recently. And when I mean vibrate I mean hard. it doesnt really vibrate say up to 40mph but after that it gets worse and worse. I have had a balance and an alignment, so its not those things. My guess was CV joint but I wanted your guys' take on it. THanks

Anton

ya ghost, Ive just been told it works. I dont have first hand knowledge that it does. I work more with kevlar and I know poly res wont work on kevlar. Thats where I heard about the difference between CF and Kevlar. Anyways it is definitely not easy but there are tricks we use with epoxy to mold things. CF is a nice look though, I would be afraid it would crack when hit on a body kit though, CF is brittle.

I use it at work quite a bit. NOt that bad to work with, just wear a mask what its in the dry form. We like to call it black aspestice (sp?). Its nice because you can use poly resin if you wish(cheap). we use wes systems Epoxy though. Just make a good mold, but Id have to say making a bumper might be expensive using CF.

Thanks guys, thats what I figured.

AJ

Damn mac you actually make me want to go out and spend the money to get that done. Ive driven with my clutch slipping for so long I forgot what it feels like to be able to lay into it with all my little ST has. Next week I shall go take a look, any suggestions on a shop, can I trust pepboys, I mean Im planning an swapping in about 3 years so I dont need something spectacular right now, just something to get from A to B on the mean ST power. Thanks for your input guys

AJ

damn that was a fast reply, is that normal for an install, and can I know where you got the kit from?

AJ

Mac, may I ask how much that kit ran you, and how much the install is going to be. Ive let mine go too long and Im afraid Im going to get caught soon in traffic with no clutch at all.

AJ

I actually just laid up a wing out of a kevlar carbon mesh, and I started thinking that I could make some pretty cool stuff for my car out of this stuff. Well ya got me thinking anyway Neverstop. LoL

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btw, if the male and female dont work and you need to vaccuum bag Ive heard that a food saver works really well. lol

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maybe, you would have to experiment with the amount of epoxy you use. We try to remove as much extra as possible because we want light airplanes. if you use both and make sure to remove as much epoxy as possible or enough as you see fit it should work. I would be concerned with wrinkles, but if you have worked with glass this isnt much different, its just getting the weight and type that you want. Bidirectional, uniaxial etc.

- AJ -

The way we do it is buy making the female mold. covering it with a non-stick plastic and waxing it. This gives that side a very shinny look after the epoxy has cured. the only problem with using the female mold is that you will need to use a vacuum bag to make sure the CF holds to the mold. The side against the mold comes our really crisp and the back side is matted do to the use of breather clothe and peely plie (sp?) to absorb the excess epoxy.

- AJ -

yO neverstop mad props on the ride. You have done some amazing things. I work with CF everyday, in the oddest of places. Micro RC airplanes. I build them for a college project with a defense company. Anyways, if you have any questions let me know. One of the biggest problems we have is lack of ventalation where we work, and CF is toxic. The fibers can get into your lungs and cause some problems. Anyways we have made wings, and fuselages out of CF, but I actually think for workability and final result kevlar is better. However there is the whole problem of your piece being yellow when your done. Anyways let me know if you have any specific questions and Ill try to answer them.

- AJ -

I have one as well, was only used for 2500 miles. Looks new. LEmme know if you have an offer.

Hey guys. My clutch is shot, but I really dont have the cash to spend on a performance clutch, nor do I think my stock ST needs it. has anyone heard anythign about buying clutches off ebay, or do you know how much it will cost to replace my clutch if I have a shop do it? thanks for your help.

AJ

On the topic of the pass vent. It is possible to get it out without breaking it, though you might break yourself in the process. LoL. patience and a good screwdriver did it for me, though I did take out the glove box, and sliced my finger wide open. Good luck

I am definitely interested in your car. Hit me an email at kochevar@email.arizona.edu with some pictures and more info like mileage and such.

AJ

Yo I dont post much but I had to on this... Your car is mad nice, but the graphics make it all played out. The beauty of a celi is its clean. If you go with a graphic do something original, not a made for TV special. Just my opinion

I personally would run the power antenna (power) wire to the console of your audio deck. Then you can either add a switch to manually power it. so it doesnt go up and down everytime you change a CD. Or your deck may have a power antenna output wire. I actually spliced the wire and added a switch. Works well and I think there is a how-to on the site if thats what you would like.

- AJ