Sedan Chat Thread
#5101
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Anyone have any experience with stainless steel lines or sleeves? Got my ARC catch can combo today but would like to figure out the lines and keep this to a single install if possible.
#5103
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20k miles. However, my wear was accelerated due to boiling it on the track (so my pedal went to the floor, scary stuff ). There was a shop at the track that got the fluid swap done in less than 20 mins and I was on my way for the next session. Clutch was problem free afterwards and actually felt smoother. I definitely recommend the change even if you don't plan on tracking your car.
#5108
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Fluid swap for brakes, clutch, tranny, diff and coolant are often overlooked by people, myself included. Trying to get ahead of that fail, I had my brake fluid and transmission fluid swapped this past Spring, with OEM brake fluid, and Redline MT-85, respectively.
As for clutch fluid... wouldn't that have been swapped last Summer when I had the slave cylinder replaced under warranty?
I should probably swap out my rear diff fluid about now, but am planning on a gear swap for Spring 2016. Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I should continue waiting? It's a 2011 with 21.5k miles.
As for clutch fluid... wouldn't that have been swapped last Summer when I had the slave cylinder replaced under warranty?
I should probably swap out my rear diff fluid about now, but am planning on a gear swap for Spring 2016. Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I should continue waiting? It's a 2011 with 21.5k miles.
#5110
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Hopefully, many people can learn from my experience.
By the way, the drive to the muffler shop was pretty embarrassing. People on the way looking at me and shaking their heads with the "omg you killed that beautiful car face". It was extremely loud and ugly, plus the car felt like it had 50 TQ.The 38% tint didn't help me hide that much lol.
By the way, the drive to the muffler shop was pretty embarrassing. People on the way looking at me and shaking their heads with the "omg you killed that beautiful car face". It was extremely loud and ugly, plus the car felt like it had 50 TQ.The 38% tint didn't help me hide that much lol.
Worst case, it will make next Spring's catback install a no-brainer.
Best case, it will head off sharing Alfredo's experience with busted welds.
Best best case, the tiny bit of remaining idle vibration will be eliminated.
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alfredo24pr (12-08-2014)
#5112
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Fluid swap for brakes, clutch, tranny, diff and coolant are often overlooked by people, myself included. Trying to get ahead of that fail, I had my brake fluid and transmission fluid swapped this past Spring, with OEM brake fluid, and Redline MT-85, respectively.
As for clutch fluid... wouldn't that have been swapped last Summer when I had the slave cylinder replaced under warranty?
I should probably swap out my rear diff fluid about now, but am planning on a gear swap for Spring 2016. Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I should continue waiting? It's a 2011 with 21.5k miles.
As for clutch fluid... wouldn't that have been swapped last Summer when I had the slave cylinder replaced under warranty?
I should probably swap out my rear diff fluid about now, but am planning on a gear swap for Spring 2016. Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I should continue waiting? It's a 2011 with 21.5k miles.
If your dealer knew what they were doing they would have flushed the clutch fluid front the system, not just topped up. I seem to remember reading in the FSM that it had to be done so it should be SOP. If you are lucky, as I was when my CSC and MC were replaced under warranty, your dealer used the high-spec GTR brake fluid to flush and refill. Not that I can tell a difference, but the TSB calls it up as a fix so there must be a meaningful difference.
As for the diff fluid, with your miles and non-track use I doubt you'll hurt anything holding off, especially considering you are doing a gear swap. Just do it then. Then again, what if you change your mind about the gears? For the $40 or so for the drain and fill and me being borderline OCD I would probably get it done at 30k regardless.
Like you, I went with Redline MT-85 and I do notice smoother shifts especially when cold. I also went with Redline GL5 gear oil for the diff and can't tell the difference but there's no chatter or friction modifier required with the Redline.
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Rochester (12-09-2014)
#5113
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Fluid swap for brakes, clutch, tranny, diff and coolant are often overlooked by people, myself included. Trying to get ahead of that fail, I had my brake fluid and transmission fluid swapped this past Spring, with OEM brake fluid, and Redline MT-85, respectively.
As for clutch fluid... wouldn't that have been swapped last Summer when I had the slave cylinder replaced under warranty?
I should probably swap out my rear diff fluid about now, but am planning on a gear swap for Spring 2016. Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I should continue waiting? It's a 2011 with 21.5k miles.
As for clutch fluid... wouldn't that have been swapped last Summer when I had the slave cylinder replaced under warranty?
I should probably swap out my rear diff fluid about now, but am planning on a gear swap for Spring 2016. Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I should continue waiting? It's a 2011 with 21.5k miles.
I'm thinking you could wait on the differential, but that's just IMO.
#5114
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Looking for some input.
I have a set of Volk GT-S (no tires) which isn't in perfect condition the lips have some hazing and there's some damage around the lug holes. Someone is willing to trade me their OEM G37 Coupe wheels which is a square set up (all rears) + $1000 cash. These OEM coupe wheels are exactly what I am looking for except they are powdercoated some dark rootbeer color.
Would you do this trade?
I have a set of Volk GT-S (no tires) which isn't in perfect condition the lips have some hazing and there's some damage around the lug holes. Someone is willing to trade me their OEM G37 Coupe wheels which is a square set up (all rears) + $1000 cash. These OEM coupe wheels are exactly what I am looking for except they are powdercoated some dark rootbeer color.
Would you do this trade?