 my post swap steering issue, FIXED! |
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 Oct 5, 2005 - 7:26 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
i thought id make a post about this, since a lot of people that know me, hear me bitching about this from day one.
ever since my swap, my car would pull to one side anytime i would give it gas. im happy to report the problem is fixed now. i swaped over to the correct 5sfe motor mount bracket and installed new motor mounts for the front and rear with the rear one filled with polyurethane, i also found out that my lower control arm was loose. i went out for a drive and all seems well now.... it still slightly drifts to the right when i just let go off the wheel, but its very minor and i think it can be fixed by an alignment. i also still need to test the car at highway speeds.... but so far everything feels great ! -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Oct 5, 2005 - 10:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '04 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
sweet! happy to hear that u got that problem fixed
 bboy --------------------  ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
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Oct 5, 2005 - 11:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Thats great to hear, Art. I was hoping that you would get to the bottom of that eventually so you could enjoy your swap to its fullest.
Bring it up to the Delaware Water Gap meet too, maybe I can get a ride...thats still one of my favorite Celicas. 
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Oct 5, 2005 - 11:21 PM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Good to see ur straight now, bet that cost a pretty penny for the work.
DEF --------------------  I will return one day. |
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Oct 5, 2005 - 11:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
100$ so i cant complain
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Oct 6, 2005 - 12:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
About freakin time Art
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Oct 6, 2005 - 12:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(Batman722 @ Oct 6, 2005 - 12:12 AM) About freakin time Art [right][snapback]341634[/snapback][/right] your telling me....lol -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Oct 6, 2005 - 8:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Its amazing how good fixing each little bug feels....I know because I have fixed so many.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Oct 6, 2005 - 8:13 AM
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great news art, good to hear your back on the right track!
-------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Oct 6, 2005 - 11:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
oh and let me tell u this ...polyurethane motor mounts rock! the best part is that as soon as you tap the throttle, even lightly, you feel the car put your in your seat. also, a lot of the torque steer i was having has been greatly reduced and i get no vibration at idle like i was afriad i would.
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Oct 6, 2005 - 1:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Oct 6, 2005 - 11:03 AM) oh and let me tell u this ...polyurethane motor mounts rock! the best part is that as soon as you tap the throttle, even lightly, you feel the car put your in your seat. also, a lot of the torque steer i was having has been greatly reduced and i get no vibration at idle like i was afriad i would. [right][snapback]341719[/snapback][/right] good to know
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Oct 6, 2005 - 6:12 PM
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
did you fill front and back only ?
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Oct 6, 2005 - 7:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i only did the rear mount because i was afraid of my car shaking at idle. it was enought to make a huge difference. since then i talked to somone else to used the same PL polyurethane that i did, and he said he did all the mounts and didnt have any cabin vibration.... so i guess my fear was unfounded. best of all, the poly suff was 4$ at my local hardware store...woot!
i took the car out on the highway today.... oh my freking crap, its so nice to hit the gas and not have the steering wheel jerk to one side. the car felt so unsafe at high speeds before... ill say it again...im so happy its fixed!!! -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Oct 6, 2005 - 7:23 PM
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
good deal man
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Oct 6, 2005 - 8:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
about muther F N time art.. lol.... good to hear you have the problem fixed.. not come bring yourself to the next meet... you have not more exuses .
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Oct 7, 2005 - 5:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '02 From Scranton, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
this bracket is holding my swap up
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Oct 7, 2005 - 5:30 PM
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Did you have to drop your engine to get the passengerside bracket off?
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Oct 7, 2005 - 6:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
you just have to disconnect that one mount and let the motor sort of hang down to do it. i had a shop do everything for me for cheap
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Oct 10, 2005 - 11:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i'm late,
but congrats~ another mystery solved by ART |
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Oct 11, 2005 - 8:39 AM
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QUOTE(defgeph @ Oct 6, 2005 - 4:21 AM) Good to see ur straight now, bet that cost a pretty penny for the work. DEF [right][snapback]341619[/snapback][/right] Probably the funniest thing I've read today, but congrats on gettin your problem fixed --------------------  |
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