Tim240z

Why are you swapping the flange?

Many tires have colored dots on the sidewall which indicate mounting location. Depending on manufacturer the colored dot either lines up with the valve, or 180* from the valve, or indicates a 'high spot' on the tire. Contact the tire manufacturer to find out the dot 'coding'. I have yet to find a tire shop that knows this without me telling them how to fit the tires. They will usually just fit them any old way they want. On directional tires, where the dot ends up on the inside of the rim, have them chalk mark the opposite side of the tire to ensure correct fitment. For Falken Tires (which I use exclusively): The yellow dot is the lightest spot and it is suggested to mount this above the valve stem. The red dot is the high point, recommended to be mounted at the low point of the rim if so marked or, preferably, per actual measurement. Per a product engineer at Falken Tire, these marks are just "starting" points for the tire installer to effectively mount your tires. With some of the new balancing equipment out there, the machine can do a more accurate job matching and balancing then simply relying on these dots alone. Otherwise my $$ are on ball joints. Tim

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The markers on the newer BMWs are awesome!!!

WOW!! This is calendar marking day!!! That beast is a fixture around here.....hope it finds a good home!! Good luck with the new project, and I hope you don't become a stranger around these parts!! Tim

Current area code for Northridge, CA is (818). (213) is Los Angeles metro area only. BTW, I work 2 blocks away from Mikuni Ave, in Northridge, so I can swing by there in the morning if you like.... Tim

AAWWW come on Mike! Come out to Cali!! Even if you don't feel like going to the show, we can still have fun....lots to do out here and great weather!!! Tim

Glen, My helmet switches in 0.0001 of a second or so, but I have gotten in the habit of shutting my eyes (more like blinking) just as the flash is about to be made. And for you guys out there without a autoshade helmet: BUY ONE NOW!!! Please take the advise of someone who has been there, done that. I really wish I had broken down and bought one when I first started the project. You will be very glad you did!!! Tim

read the posts in this forum.

OK....So how's this for a plan?: ~~Have a gathering at Hooters in Anaheim on Saturday night (8PM?) ~~Stay the night somewhere close by (we can split hotel rooms and save a bunch of $$$) ~~Get up early on Sunday morning and get in line (together), and then go get some breakfast At least that we will be together. Now who will have cars there from the HybridZ ranks? Me Van Owen (I'll believe it when I see it ) John Coffey Who Else (for SURE!!)? Tim

255's will fit fine. You have plentry of room there

Looks really sweet!!! Yup, drop that baby a bit and she'll really look grrreat....What rim specs? Are you using spacers?

Maybe now you will not over react everytime something goes south? Tim

For once I agree with Alex HybridZ is like a big bunch of buddies standing around talking smak about cars. The only problem here is that the audience is much bigger (thanks to the internet/Global Village) and therefore, someone, at some point is bound to not be happy.....it's unavoidable.....but comeon...let's not be so uptight. If we were all throwing around the 'F' and 'C' words alot, then I would also take issue....but 'dick'........

Did you replace the crank bushing/bearing and throwout bearing? If not: :malebitchslap: Tim

Bulb locations as follows: A=right side, opposite the little gripper tab on the inside edge of the grip B=Top of grip section C=Left side, same side as gripper tap. I think either A or C will work. Tim

Mat, I will have to confirm by looking in my catalogue at home tonight, but I believe it's A or C. B is on the top of the mounting groove. Tim

1000+ HP RX7 ---- Lingenfelter Twin Turbo Chevy V6 (4.5 L) Laying 335mm wide black lines on the freeway at 80 mph!! Tim

The PCM fires the fuel pump as a primer before the engine cranks (ign. to ON position) If the car doesn't fire right off the bat, I doubt cranking it will do much more than wear out your starter. Tim

Yup, you burned up the pump. The pump uses the fuel as a lubricant and coolant. I believe that you either have to drop the tank, or cut a hole in the floor to get to the pump. Tim

That must be it, Dan. Thanks!! Tim

I'm not using the X-member spacers (although I do have them). There is plenty of hood clearance. The LT1 intake is very compact.

You could definitely make some $$ depending on the availabilty and $$$. Let us all know!!

If I were to do it over, I may be very tempted to use the auto box. Being able to set shift points and shift characteristics via programming the PCM is pretty attractive.