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Aug 26, 2023 - 2:21 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1107328 · Replies: 43 · Views: 24,063
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Unrelated but Jordan we will be at that show tonight

Aug 23, 2023 - 12:31 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1107325 · Replies: 43 · Views: 24,063
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Look I logged in on my phone.

I have a handful of photos but I don't use hosting sites anymore so I am useless.

Mar 23, 2023 - 12:08 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1107255 · Replies: 43 · Views: 24,063
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Mar 22, 2023 - 10:32 PM) *
QUOTE (CoolZeen @ Mar 22, 2023 - 11:40 AM) *
for now is august then. Everybody check which Saturday yall got open .

26th is Offspring so I'm out that day. Evidently she got us 'good seats' because I'm old and I don't want to stand that long.


We'll probably be there. Depends on my financial woes post tour. I quit my full time job in October and am expecting to drop a huge amount on Blink tour lol.

Mar 21, 2023 - 6:49 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1107251 · Replies: 43 · Views: 24,063
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Mar 11, 2023 - 11:41 AM) *
QUOTE (punkxrckprincess @ Mar 7, 2023 - 1:58 PM) *
We're out May / June / July in full. If there's a late summer meet after August 8th we can make it.

Ya'll going to jail or something? laugh.gif "we're going on a cruise for 6-8 months, 4 with good behavior"


Blink tour starts May 4th ends July 16th then we only have 1 weekend home before Jake has an event weekend and we have a friend's wedding the following weekend.

Mar 7, 2023 - 2:58 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1107244 · Replies: 43 · Views: 24,063
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We're out May / June / July in full. If there's a late summer meet after August 8th we can make it.

Aug 24, 2022 - 9:14 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1107068 · Replies: 94 · Views: 74,172
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 22, 2022 - 7:41 PM) *
So October 22th?


I can't math apparently.

Oct 15 or 29 I meanr.

Aug 17, 2022 - 1:52 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1107060 · Replies: 94 · Views: 74,172
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haha!

Good times!

I vote 2nd or 4th weekend in Oct for a Fall meet!!

Aug 9, 2022 - 4:27 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1107055 · Replies: 94 · Views: 74,172
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I think by now we all know things don't go as planned haha. Show up in whatever you can however you want!

I for one hope we'll hike this time. I definitely missed hiking last meet.

Jun 1, 2022 - 4:06 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1106963 · Replies: 94 · Views: 74,172
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Summer meet? August? 13 or 20?

Jun 1, 2022 - 4:04 PM Forum: My Project · Post Preview: #1106962 · Replies: 30 · Views: 37,293
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Long time no update

We (mostly Jake, though I did help drop the old engine and with some minor assists here and there) completely overhauled the engine, and FINALLY got it to a competent tuner in April. We got it all dialed in after only one additional tweak and took Scarlett on a run to the Tail of the Dragon last weekend and she did not disappoint one bit.


The mount on the rear diff is at the end of it's life now, but we already knew it was going to need replacement soon.


Can't wait to go back again!

May 11, 2022 - 1:28 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1106917 · Replies: 94 · Views: 74,172
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QUOTE (Bitter @ May 10, 2022 - 5:16 PM) *
QUOTE (punkxrckprincess @ May 10, 2022 - 4:03 PM) *
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We'll cover chips (and dip if someone tells me what kind they want)

The crispy kind.

You and Jake going to Sum41/Simple Plan on Sunday?



I am a qualified chooser of chips but I don't eat dip!

Are you and Erin?! I was originally going to the Milwaukee show Saturday night but am on the fence because allllll our friends are going to Chicago. Just sucks being Sunday and an 17+ show means it does not end early.

Can never go wrong with vegetable dip or green onion dip.

Yes, I'm her chaperone lol! Also, yes I am old and that is late.

It's likely we're going to Chicago.

I have to be up at 5am, it's definitely late.

May 10, 2022 - 4:03 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1106915 · Replies: 94 · Views: 74,172
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QUOTE (Bitter @ May 10, 2022 - 1:29 PM) *
QUOTE (punkxrckprincess @ May 10, 2022 - 1:22 PM) *
We'll cover chips (and dip if someone tells me what kind they want)

The crispy kind.

You and Jake going to Sum41/Simple Plan on Sunday?



I am a qualified chooser of chips but I don't eat dip!

Are you and Erin?! I was originally going to the Milwaukee show Saturday night but am on the fence because allllll our friends are going to Chicago. Just sucks being Sunday and an 17+ show means it does not end early.

May 10, 2022 - 1:22 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1106912 · Replies: 94 · Views: 74,172
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We'll cover chips (and dip if someone tells me what kind they want)

Apr 25, 2022 - 4:38 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1106866 · Replies: 94 · Views: 74,172
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Jake and I will be there. Fair warning I have to be on my way (Jake and I will be in separate Celicas) by 5pm so unlikely I'll be able to grab dinner. You guys can see the newest addition to our fleet and *fingers crossed* hopefully the finished product on Scarlett (minus paint)

Feb 19, 2020 - 3:13 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1104426 · Replies: 118 · Views: 34,496
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Been heavy on board neglect here I apologize.
Jake and I are in.

I feel like dogs and children should not be deterring you core members from coming, FYI.
Even if you guys didn't want to trek all the way home in one day there's options other than the expense of the Dells toward Madison, and it's a really nice calm place unlike say, Chicago.
We'll probably make our own arrangements for staying if we choose not to drive home.

Sep 11, 2019 - 3:01 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103533 · Replies: 98 · Views: 44,130
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Sep 10, 2019 - 5:46 PM) *
Ha yeah. Not trying to sleep in my car for a couple nights lol. Next broken car meet...maybe Jake and Sammi GT4 repair meet?


I hope we don't need that but if so, we have a grill and we can have a fire and I can send you all home with an abundance of fire wood. I'm currently no use in the assist department as I wrecked my lower back!
The turbo SHOULD be back to us next week.
We upgraded in conjunction with the rebuild so...

*who will livestream the beans meet so we can be there via video?

Sep 6, 2019 - 10:46 AM Forum: My Project · Post Preview: #1103478 · Replies: 30 · Views: 37,293
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Sep 6, 2019 - 8:45 AM) *
I thought I explained it fairly well. Just google how to build a boost leak tester and apply that to JUST the compressor side of the turbo.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/evo-how-t...ter-5-02-a.html
https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?...ost-Leak-Tester
If those Evo and VW guys can do it, anyone can do it. Just put that on one side of the turbo cold side and cap the other side of the turbo, apply 15 psi to the turbo, listen for your engine taking a big bong rip in the oil pan or listen for hissing from the oil fill cap.


I think he's just super worried (like me) about doing something wrong and potentially making things worse. The 'normal' stuff we do all the time on 'regular' cars is nothing, this seems daunting at least in my opinion because if I break something I will be insanely mad at myself.

Sep 6, 2019 - 6:18 AM Forum: My Project · Post Preview: #1103474 · Replies: 30 · Views: 37,293
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Sep 5, 2019 - 10:34 PM) *
I hadn't imagined boost pushing into the drain either, since oil pressure is always way higher than boost (usually). I suggested capping the turbo inlet and outlet and pressure testing the turbo, listening at the oil pan and oil filler for the tell tale bong hit sound of pressure bleeding into the crank case through the drain. A couple pipe caps, couple big worm clamps, and a tire stem should build an easy boost leak/turbo pressure tester. I usually use a smoke tester at work but that only pushes about 1 psi and wouldn't do any good for this situation. I was still suspicious of some kind of wrong hose routing letting boost into the crank case.

From Jacob:
"I don't know how TF to do that so I would need help"

Sep 4, 2019 - 1:34 PM Forum: My Project · Post Preview: #1103447 · Replies: 30 · Views: 37,293
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So since our last update...

Friday 8/16 we were 92 miles into our drive from Crystal Lake to the Tail of the Dragon when we pulled over as we had some oil residue on the windshield. Immediately upon pulling in you could see a decent bit of steam/smoke coming through the hood vent. Popped the hood, the dipstick was pushed up (which we had happen a couple times before) but more importantly Jacob said he could see a tiny fireball inside our turbo. Killed the power to the car and called a tow truck. The wiring alongside left side of the turbo was very brittle and compromised. We obviously missed the Tail trip as a result.

We brought the car home and tore into it that weekend with a little help as usual from Mr. @enderswift.

We already had a spare wiring harness and picked up some of the parts from the local dealership, including a new PCV valve as we snapped ours in half accidentally. These old cars and all..

We got a compressor tester and a leak down tester- Compression was great on all cylinders.

Fast forward to Labor Day- if you know us, you know I keep our schedule crammed at all times, so we were on the run for 2 weeks with no time to focus on the car after that weekend. Neither one of us had any prior experience running a leak down test before. We called a bunch of people and were surprised how many of our friends- whether hobbyist mechanics or full time technicians- had done one of them. I watched Eric the Car Guy on YouTube (another huge feat if you know me because I f**king HATE watching videos) and then we dove into it. I think the most difficult part was finding TDC in the right firing order but once we got that we were good to go.

*we ran the test the first time with the engine cold- which is a terrible idea don't do it, it will likely give you a meltdown*
Once we got the engine to operating temp after our little meltdown and another assist from Luke, all cylinders were in excellent spec less than 5 off the pressurization. Anything 0-10 is considered good.

So after consulting with many of you kind souls, we believe we narrowed the problem down to the turbo itself. So we're taking it off and sending it in for rebuild/upgrade and should have Scarlett back on the road just in time to leave for Hawaii and not drive it until October. (not kidding)



I'd include more photos but the site I used is no longer allowing it!

Aug 26, 2019 - 12:27 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103310 · Replies: 98 · Views: 44,130
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QUOTE (cheela @ Aug 25, 2019 - 4:43 PM) *
updated first post with info.

This correct so far?

WHO'S ALL COMING:
1 - Enderswift
2 - Zeen
3 - Bitter
4 - NetsToy
5 -
6 -


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I truly hope this is what it takes for the Beams to go vroom vroom for you. Sad we won't be there to witness it ourselves!

Aug 16, 2019 - 11:28 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103193 · Replies: 98 · Views: 44,130
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Home. AAA towed it back. Tearing into it tomorrow. Just no Dragon

Aug 16, 2019 - 4:32 PM Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103188 · Replies: 98 · Views: 44,130
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😣
No free weekends for us until October 19th

Aug 8, 2019 - 10:13 AM Forum: My Project · Post Preview: #1103073 · Replies: 30 · Views: 37,293
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QUOTE (TimeslideZ @ Aug 7, 2019 - 2:12 PM) *
QUOTE (Box @ Aug 7, 2019 - 1:45 PM) *
Everyone be getting GT-Four now. redface.gif


Guess it's time to sell the FR-S and take out a loan for a GT4. Jk, but maybe not lololol.


Do both like me.

Aug 7, 2019 - 11:11 AM Forum: My Project · Post Preview: #1103039 · Replies: 30 · Views: 37,293
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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Aug 7, 2019 - 10:51 AM) *
Midwest GT4s UNITE!!!!

Yes, the take over is imminent.

Aug 7, 2019 - 10:41 AM Forum: My Project · Post Preview: #1103036 · Replies: 30 · Views: 37,293
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@Sixgentoyota and I finally got ourselves a real GT4

After he had severe envy over our friends getting one, Jacob spent night and day and night and day and work and free time looking for a GT4. When this one came up (shout out to @enderswift on the assist) the deal could not be passed. So we hopped on the car before our importer even paid the auction bill back in June. The car got on a boat in Japan on 7-4 and docked in Tacoma, Washington July 18th. The car cleared customs in an incredible only 24 hours, and we flew out to Seattle the night of the 24th to pick it up.
We put her on a lift thanks to, again, our amazing importer (Sodo Moto if you ever want a suggestion!) and did a quick oil change, replaced the rear differential bushing, and were off for leg one of our journey home.
Seattle - Denver. Over 1,700 miles between the pit stops and the fuel ups. 1PM local time Thursday the 25th, got to our destination just after 7PM local time the 26th. Lost about 4 hours to sleep and an extra hour and a half to brief friend visit along the way. Thanks to @richee3 we were able to do a few other small 'repairs' to the car - including replace the Japanese radio and toss the fouled spark plugs so we had boost. We did some mountain driving on the 26th with their GT4, as well as two Supras on Squaw Pass southwest of the Denver area.


We left a little after 3AM local time for the last leg of our journey home- 985 miles (plus stops!) back toward Chicagoland. Rolled into our driveway just before 7PM CST the 28th.
The car held up under all the stress of over 3K miles in the span of 80 hours flawlessly. We don't know how long it sat for before we got it, but it's in excellent shape. No rust at all, clean undercarriage, minor paint fade and front fender has a little ding/crease but nothing serious.

Since we got it home we've buffed it and already taken it out for it's first play date (with @enderswift)


There will be a lot of love going into this car.

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