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- Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:43 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Crazy Driveshaft Idea: CV Joints
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8543
Re: Crazy Driveshaft Idea: CV Joints
In my neck of the woods, I can get a custom driveshaft for about $300. And I have a Pinto shaft to start from, so if I could start from the XR4 diff flange and eliminate the adapter there, I could get away cheap.
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:45 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Crazy Driveshaft Idea: CV Joints
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8543
Re: Crazy Driveshaft Idea: CV Joints
If you've got the time, try it out. Might be easier to convert a 2 piece DS by deleting the guibo and adding a T5 yoke and u-joint. Shouldn't get any vibes compared to a 1pc. But converting as you have described still puts U joints at both ends. I'm not concerned about whether the shaft is one piec...
- Tue Feb 06, 2018 12:28 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Crazy Driveshaft Idea: CV Joints
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8543
Crazy Driveshaft Idea: CV Joints
Yeah, I suppose it sounds pretty loony, but let me say why: I have heard some stories of slight vibrations with T5 conversions due to the need for pinion angle adjustment. CV joints don't care about angles. I have stacks of Audi CV shafts from which I could harvest telescoping or non-telescoping joi...
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:49 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: How many motorcycle riders on here?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 40457
Re: How many motorcycle riders on here?
I ride motorcycles and scooters as secondary/pleasure vehicles. I currently have a Yamaha Riva 125. I take my wife out for cruises and we sometimes use it for errand running. 90MPG is pretty nice.
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:30 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Focus Brake Mounting
- Replies: 44
- Views: 23546
Re: Focus Brake Mounting
How much for the pictured "kit?"
My car is an '89, so I should have no problem with stock wheels.
My car is an '89, so I should have no problem with stock wheels.
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:40 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Focus Brake Mounting
- Replies: 44
- Views: 23546
Re: Focus Brake Mounting
And these are 12" rotors?
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:49 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Thinking about getting into XR4's
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11365
Re: Thinking about getting into XR4's
Another question for you guys, where do you look for good condition XR4s? I know that's probably a loaded question, but I do want to find a good one. Of course im prepared to put in some money and work to get it 100% but I don't want major trans or drivetrain issues. Should I stick to this forum or...
- Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:32 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Thinking about getting into XR4's
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11365
Re: Thinking about getting into XR4's
I'd say jump in--with the following caveat: The XR4Ti is a great chassis with a lot of potential, but the car is more potential than actual out of the box compared to a lot of cars similar to it such as an Rx-7, Celica Supra, 300Z, etc. It has a tough engine, but a lousy cylinder head that requires ...
Re: Clutches
Spec didn't change the spring--the diaphragm..sop rellay no increased clamping force..400 ft/lbs Hmmmm I'd use Kennedy Engineering Stage 4 228mm pressure plate and a 4 or 6 puck sinter puck thing.. It'd call for a different bolt circle and some sort of stand-offs to get the height right..6 bolys on...
Clutches
What recommendations would you all make for upgraded clutches? Has SPEC fixed its quality problems from a few years ago? Phoenix? Centerforce?
Let's say 400lb-ft limit on a street car.
Let's say 400lb-ft limit on a street car.
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:05 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Idea for Dogbone Cable Fix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5824
Re: Idea for Dogbone Cable Fix
I've seen a poorly done bolt setup, but a clevis with a nice rounded bolt would be pretty slick. I'm thinking rod ends on both ends. A rounded bolt is a highly imperfect solution. The bolt is not hard enough to resist wear, and the steel bolt and steel fork would grind into each other over time.
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 1:18 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Idea for Dogbone Cable Fix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5824
Idea for Dogbone Cable Fix
I'm still flipping and flopping on what to do about replacing the C3, and I have been thinking about the T5 I have sitting in the garage.
Has anybody built a rod end setup to replace the dogbone cable on the T5? I've got some ideas stewing.
Has anybody built a rod end setup to replace the dogbone cable on the T5? I've got some ideas stewing.
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:14 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Narrow radiator instead of shorty...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9432
Re: Narrow radiator instead of shorty...
In all candor, I can't think of any reason why this would be better than the readily-available option. Over-the-top leaves you with a full-width radiator, and allows for full sealing of the perimeter of the radiator opening with minimal fuss-- plus, it leaves you the choice of keeping your A/C cond...
- Mon Dec 25, 2017 5:52 pm
- Forum: Sponsor & Vendor Specials
- Topic: New Shorty Aluminum XR Radiators in Stock!
- Replies: 83
- Views: 153833
Re: New Shorty Aluminum XR Radiators in Stock!
Looks nice, and at a fair price. Am I mistaken for thinking that this looks like an intercooler core?