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08-11-2014, 03:47 PM | #19 |
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It will be some work to build two fixtures, but you've convinced me to do so :)
I'll begin as soon as I'm home again (this weekend or the beginning of the next week)
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08-11-2014, 04:57 PM | #20 |
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The thought entered my mind, too. Then I found this:
http://www.turnfast.com/tech_practice/practice_video It brings up a good point about as solid a frame connection as possible. |
08-20-2014, 07:14 PM | #21 |
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I have not forgotten my plan, sadly I'm still looking for the best way to mount my cameras without spending money ;)
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08-20-2014, 08:39 PM | #22 | |
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Quote:
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08-22-2014, 05:02 PM | #23 |
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Is it true that so many north americans have problems handling a manual gearbox?
I have no records yet, but today I have observed how I am shifting upwards gently (as I use to do it subconsciously all the time): You have to release the throttle and press the accelerator down both not too fast at the same time. It takes just a little time of practice to find out the minimum time and the maximum pedal speed (don't think you can slam a pedal without letting yout car jump) to do this. For me, it's about 1,5-2 seconds. Downshifting is almost the same, the clutch release speed is almost always a tradeoff between comfort and lifetime. I don't really bother about it as I release it rather fast (but still without bigger jumps) and know how to replace it on my own (stealership's pricing is totally nuts, especially for spare parts).
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08-22-2014, 06:29 PM | #24 |
Love how ppl always complain about dealership ...funny is that lots of cars come back to us to have it done right , really now who do u want to work on ur Toyota a guy that knows them inside out and specializes mainly on that brand of car or someone that thinks he knows it all ...also don't cheap out on parts u get what u pay for .
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08-22-2014, 07:42 PM | #25 |
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It's not about the work fees (which are, however, quite high)
>1000$ for a plain steering gear, 35 for a tiny plastic rail holding the rear bumper, 300 for a tiny seat cushion (just some foam and fabric) and almost the same for one strut is nothing but ripoff, keeping in mind that the latter one from a good brand (Bilstein e.g.) for other cars can be had for not even half of that. My experience was, is and (I think so) will be that I have to do on my own what has to be done properly. I have a rental garage at hand where I have access to enough tools for even working on the clutch. It would not be the first drivetrain and by far not the first car for me to work on ;)
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08-22-2014, 07:51 PM | #26 |
And that is the best way ...do it on ur own :)
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08-22-2014, 08:19 PM | #27 |
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Yeah i always try to do my own.
It is 109.95$/hr at my local Toyota dealer vs 54$ at a trusted friend's garage. |
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