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 Jun 8 2007, 10:11 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214  |
Gotta say boys, I've worked for Advance for over a year now and our electrical parts leave a bit to be desired. The regular "cap 'n rotor" parts are fine but the alternators, starters, and electronic sensors are a wee bit on the el cheapo quality side. I guess they figure if they put a lifetime warranty on these things they can build them cheap and not worry how many times they get warrantied out.
Sounds to me like a bad electrical contact. I would start with the dry cell battery first. That is absolutely not a good contact point if it's spinning but won't tighten or loosen. I wouldn't rule out the bad alternator though is all I'm saying. At least you've got a warranty!! 
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Jun 16 2007, 10:24 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Well I got the boost to hold up to 23-27psi with my puny Air compressor air. Much better than before.
I also found that tightening up the ground post was an easy repair. I didn't even take a test drive because after idling for less than two minutes, the interior lights flared up again. So I'm just going to pull the alternator out and return it. Hey Turbohcar are the 'new' alternator options better than the rebuild option that I bought at Advanced? -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Jun 27 2007, 06:45 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Things are back on track now. Drove the Talon all night last night to work out any other bugs. Stopped by the spot for a couple hours and came home. It's amazing what a few minor maintenance items and a full tank of good gas will do!
Drove the Talon to work today as well... Dayum! Every once in a while I forget how fast 400+ WHP feels! I'm rockin the HP smile today.  I would still like to get a better boost control set-up and do some fine tuning on a dyno, but for a daily driver this thing is docile and over-the-top all at the same time. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Jun 27 2007, 05:44 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
FINALLY!!!!
-------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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Jul 7 2007, 08:09 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Hahaha...After dialing it in the power got the best of third gear the other day (No power shifting...just power). I'll be pulling the transmission out this morning to take over to have another SloPny re-build put on it.
On a side note I may go golfing here at Snag creek after the transmission is out. At that point it will be right in the heat of the day, so there wont be any crowds to deal with. I will also be available later this evening. Obviously Talonless, but if anyone wants to get together let me know. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Jul 7 2007, 01:20 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
When I removed the transmission found that my Mitsu Throw-out bearing had fallen apart also. What's with the throw out bearings on these things. Even the good ones don't hold up.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Jul 8 2007, 07:44 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Wish I knew, my Mitsu TOB been chirping since I replaced the exploded one a while back.
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Jul 16 2007, 06:04 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
What the status of the trans? You going to have it ready for SloPny day??
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Jul 16 2007, 07:46 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Maybe. Josh is working on TJ's transmission first. He say's that he will have my transmission apart Tuesday. After that I will find out if I can get the necessary parts.
Got my fingers crossed. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Jul 20 2007, 05:35 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Transmission is apart now.
Third gear has two teeth sheared off laying in the bottom of the t-mission. with the voice of Tim the Tool Man Tayler in my head I'm thinking... Oh Oh Oh! Yeah POWER! Ok back to the real world. The second gear and third gear synchros are a bit worn as well (Wonder how that happend). Come to find out I do NOT have a double second gear synchro. That would explain the eternity between 1st to 2nd gear shifts. Now what to do, what to do. I'll be looking through the wares at Jack's transmissions to see what looks good. Gonna have to order by Monday and hope they have what I need in stock if I'm going to make Slo Pny Drag Day. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Jul 26 2007, 07:02 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I found that TRE has stepped up to the plate that Jack's Transmissions set-up. TRE Now openly offers EVO-III gearing at lower prices than Jack's and they have them all in stock. Jon at TRE has worked well with me on this.
I've nearly gone FOOL bore and ordered 1st gear through 4th. 1st, 3rd and 4th are all new (taller) EVO-III gears and 2nd is a new std. double synchro 2nd gear. This will give me the strongest 1-4 gear set that I can possibly get in a standard DSM transmission and the double synchros on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th should really help me shave some time off of my E.T. The parts should be in today or Friday. Josh will get the transmission back together ASAP and I plan to have it back together and loaded on a trailer for Slo Pny Day by Saturday night. I hope this upgrade will allow me to shave off at least 1/2 of a second from my last E.T. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Jul 26 2007, 02:16 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
awesome!
that sounds like a pricey setup! --------------------
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Jul 26 2007, 03:46 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
Always one for the dramatic last chance assembly time. Way to go Crebo!!!
Good Luck -------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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Jul 26 2007, 05:40 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
You know me buddy!
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Jul 26 2007, 06:14 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Sounds like that tranny should solve your problems!
Get-r-done!!! -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Jul 27 2007, 09:20 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Jul 26 2007, 07:02 AM) I found that TRE has stepped up to the plate that Jack's Transmissions set-up. TRE Now openly offers EVO-III gearing at lower prices than Jack's and they have them all in stock. Jon at TRE has worked well with me on this. I've nearly gone FOOL bore and ordered 1st gear through 4th. 1st, 3rd and 4th are all new (taller) EVO-III gears and 2nd is a new std. double synchro 2nd gear. This will give me the strongest 1-4 gear set that I can possibly get in a standard DSM transmission and the double synchros on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th should really help me shave some time off of my E.T. The parts should be in today or Friday. Josh will get the transmission back together ASAP and I plan to have it back together and loaded on a trailer for Slo Pny Day by Saturday night. I hope this upgrade will allow me to shave off at least 1/2 of a second from my last E.T. Interesting. I justed checked that out on TRE's website. Not half bad. You basically get a fully double syncroed EvoIII transmission gear set (minus 5th) for just under a grand. I'll have to keep that in mind next time I trash a gear. Good find! |
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Jul 27 2007, 07:16 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Sadly, the parts did not show up. So the talon won't be at Slo Pny Drag Day, but I still be there!
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Jul 27 2007, 10:50 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Jul 27 2007, 07:16 PM) Sadly, the parts did not show up. So the talon won't be at Slo Pny Drag Day, but I still be there!  That stinks!
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Jul 28 2007, 09:38 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
that's how it goes. It appears it was caused by a mix-up in PaPal addresses. I had two, one old and one current. Somehow the old one showed up on the order as unconfirmed which is a big no-no at TRE. I understand how they could have been burned many times shipping to unconfirmed addresses, so I don't blame them. I have already received an apologetic letter from Jon at TRE saying that he will have the parts sent out Monday. I'll hit the track at that point. Maybe even the dyno like I should for the final tune too.
All is good and TRE is coming through for me. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Aug 1 2007, 11:34 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I received the EVO-III transmission parts last night. I'll be taking them to Josh's after work to get the new and improved transmission re-assembled.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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