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  1. Grinder34

    Noises after shifter bushings

    Not terrible for some peace of mind!
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    Noises after shifter bushings

    Do you already have a magenetic drain plug? Might be worth throwing one on when doing a fluid swap.
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    Hi everyone saying hi from Toronto canada

    Welcome! Lets hear some more about you and the STI! Pictures are always welcome too!
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    New guy

    Welcome! We're gonna need some pics! When did you get the car? How many of the mods did you do vs a prior owner (if any)? Is your car your daily, garage queen, show car, etc...?
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    Hi Guys, new member here.

    I almost forgot my universal recommendation!! You absolutely need to do an autocross or track day in the STI when it's back up and running!
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    Hi Guys, new member here.

    Cyclist too? We've got an off-topic thread on that, with a few avid bikers in here. The car looks great! Makes me miss my OBP Hawkeye.... As for pandemic, I was already mostly work-from-home but the biggest difference had been no daycare. UGH!
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    Hi Guys, new member here.

    Td_d hasn't been active in a while but he's a guru from SA. I'm not smart when it comes to motor internals, but I thought oil was mechanically driven and the only things that could cause low pressure were leaks or pickup problems... Is that true? If so, a pickup is an easy check especially...
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    Round 2: My 2015 Galaxy Blue Journal

    With the 105, I think there are people out there who've gone all the way to an 11-42! With your old Mares i put an 11-36, but I dont remember what the front chainring was. I had to get a new chain, and couldn't cross chain too much or the chain would rub. I opted for chain rub (too long a...
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    Round 2: My 2015 Galaxy Blue Journal

    From specialized's website (not at home now) CASSETTE Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t CHAINRINGS 48/32T So again a 1:1 gear ratio. The part of my ride that I really want a lower ratio is a >10% grade. My numbers are coming from Strava, which has it at like 9.9% min and part of it at 15%...not...
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    Round 2: My 2015 Galaxy Blue Journal

    My bike is also a gravel bike. Here's my brief history, as I understand it, of how gravel bikes came to be. Road-racing guys do most of their racing during the nice spring/summer months. Way back, they found a way to continue to be competitive year round through the sloppier months--they...
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    Whats up all

    NV05STI what ltsubie said. Building it for what? But tell us more about the car. What's been done already, where'd you get her, how long ago? Pics!?
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    KLC 182 Whiteline endlinks

    Why do you want adjustable endlinks? IIRC that's what you need to corner balance your car--thats something 99.99% of people have never done. If you get a great deal on them, why not. You could always use locktite, a nut, or even superglue to hold them in place if you're not going to be...
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    I wanna go fast

    The easiest way to show pictures is often to upload them to a free photo site like imgur.com or photobucket.com and then link them here. Congrats on the new acquisition. Do you have easy access to lift/tools through the military? Or will this be a slow at-home project? Sounds like it needs...
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    Oh great. Another new guy.....

    Lol well winning car shows doesn't interest me either. But stupid fast... From where to where? You don't have to answer that of course, but just something to keep in mind. But autox...damn. I've only ever signed up for either novice or unlimited class cuz I don't care about winning, but care...
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    Hello again

    Add a dashcam (front and rear) to your build list! That way you'll always have a video! Also take some pics under the hood, in the wheel wells, etc... and we maybe be able to help you identify some of the parts! And it'll be the start of your build journal, right!??! (hint hint) Definitely...
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    Oh great. Another new guy.....

    And yes. If you've never done an auto-x or track day you owe it to yourself. Even if you've done one in the past, you reaaaaallly outta do it in every car to learn its limits and have a shit-eating grin while doing so.
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    Oh great. Another new guy.....

    I just skimmed cuz I'm working, but on a boring meeting. Welcome! No hazing/teasing here! But i'm definitely interested in your long term goals/vision for the car. You mentioned Ohlins. IIRC those are GREAT. But maybe overkill? But that depends on what you're trying to do. Soooo, what do...
  18. Grinder34

    Show us your PC Gaming Rig!

    You need to load up a game...for science!
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    Anyone try iracing?

    I did one or two laps once many many years ago. A buddy who was/is big into honda challenge loved it and even had wheels/pedals/shifter out of an Integra (his racecar) wired up somehow with a spare Recaro so he was basically sitting in a virtual version of his car. I found it difficult because...
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    Looking for new mod ideas..

    Well have you ever had overheating problems? If not....? I never did, but i guess in bumper-to-bumper traffic in friggin hot areas you might want to upgrade.
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