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I love my Mopar clutch, it sucks that they discontinued it. You could still get one of them if that's what you really wanted. I never cared for the feel of the clutchmasters clutches, and have known of way too many that blew on people. Then again these are also people that drag their cars. If I didn't get the Mopar I was going with the ACT Street clutch because street clutches will last you longer than a clutch intended for the strip. It has similar feel to the Mopar.
Passt: I was interested in a cutout but since I am lazy I want the electric cutout. I'm thinking about picking up the electric cutout MPX Sells and cutting into the cheap QTP Downpipe and welding the 2 together and have a fairly cheap Cutout and 3" DP.
LSP: Yeah I know but I don't have the cash this instant, would be around a month and I don't know how long the few that are left in the sales channels will last. Based on what you and Measy have said about the ACT Street Clutch, I believe I will likely buy that clutch if I can't find the Mopar.
Measy: Thanks for the additional feedback. How goes the conversion I haven't checked your project page out in a while?
LSP: Yeah I know but I don't have the cash this instant, would be around a month and I don't know how long the few that are left in the sales channels will last. Based on what you and Measy have said about the ACT Street Clutch, I believe I will likely buy that clutch if I can't find the Mopar.
Measy: Thanks for the additional feedback. How goes the conversion I haven't checked your project page out in a while?
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Honestly if I didn't get the Mopar at employee discount I may well have purchased the ACT. I've driven cars with both and they are very similar. I would have to go against the lightweight flywheel though, especially on a DD. Keep it stock in that respect unless racing is your priority. Best of luck with whichever you choose.
Rear End Collision
Hey everyone,
Today, Chad (Lionheartedsxt) and I were on the way to the Junk Yard to pick up a few interior pieces. The car in front of me (I was 3 or 4 car lengths behind) slammed on the brakes, I was successful in stopping in time. The car behind me, a Silver 2001 Toyota Celica was unable to stop. The kid wasn't paying attention and locked up his brakes ... he slammed into the rear of my Skittle at around 30 to 40MPH.
I don't have any pictures at the moment but they are coming soon. The Skittle is going to be okay, no frame damage. The Celica hit my driver side exhaust tip ... the 4" Borla Exhaust left a ring on his bumper and there is obvious damage to his car. To make things worse, he was driving on a suspended license!
The damage I am concerned about is the Downpipe, O2 Housing and Turbofold. Since the brunt of the hit was taken by the exhaust, I believe these components could be damaged as the whole cat back moved about an 1" forward. I am also concerned with the Exhaust Manifold bolts on the head being damaged or stretched. The car will need a full alignment as well.
Could have been worse.
Oh god I hurt ... so sore!
Today, Chad (Lionheartedsxt) and I were on the way to the Junk Yard to pick up a few interior pieces. The car in front of me (I was 3 or 4 car lengths behind) slammed on the brakes, I was successful in stopping in time. The car behind me, a Silver 2001 Toyota Celica was unable to stop. The kid wasn't paying attention and locked up his brakes ... he slammed into the rear of my Skittle at around 30 to 40MPH.
I don't have any pictures at the moment but they are coming soon. The Skittle is going to be okay, no frame damage. The Celica hit my driver side exhaust tip ... the 4" Borla Exhaust left a ring on his bumper and there is obvious damage to his car. To make things worse, he was driving on a suspended license!
The damage I am concerned about is the Downpipe, O2 Housing and Turbofold. Since the brunt of the hit was taken by the exhaust, I believe these components could be damaged as the whole cat back moved about an 1" forward. I am also concerned with the Exhaust Manifold bolts on the head being damaged or stretched. The car will need a full alignment as well.
Could have been worse.
Oh god I hurt ... so sore!
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Re: Rear End Collision
Damn sorry to hear that!dbesade wrote:Hey everyone,
Today, Chad (Lionheartedsxt) and I were on the way to the Junk Yard to pick up a few interior pieces. The car in front of me (I was 3 or 4 car lengths behind) slammed on the brakes, I was successful in stopping in time. The car behind me, a Silver 2001 Toyota Celica was unable to stop. The kid wasn't paying attention and locked up his brakes ... he slammed into the rear of my Skittle at around 30 to 40MPH.
I don't have any pictures at the moment but they are coming soon. The Skittle is going to be okay, no frame damage. The Celica hit my driver side exhaust tip ... the 4" Borla Exhaust left a ring on his bumper and there is obvious damage to his car. To make things worse, he was driving on a suspended license!
The damage I am concerned about is the Downpipe, O2 Housing and Turbofold. Since the brunt of the hit was taken by the exhaust, I believe these components could be damaged as the whole cat back moved about an 1" forward. I am also concerned with the Exhaust Manifold bolts on the head being damaged or stretched. The car will need a full alignment as well.
Could have been worse.
Oh god I hurt ... so sore!
Hope that kid driving with the suspended liscense gets to eat crow on this one.
Good point about your exhaust/turbo system.. Hope all is well. Haqve it inspected and of course you shouldn't ahve to pay for that,.
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damn sucks,
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Update:
Yeah everything could have been worse, exhaust looks damaged including the downpipe.
On another note went to the Junkyard today and picked up 2 A Pillars, the Visor Clip and some other stuff. Got a spare A Pillar to mount my Gauge pod without being scared of screwing up my original.
Oh and FS Thread!
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Yeah everything could have been worse, exhaust looks damaged including the downpipe.
On another note went to the Junkyard today and picked up 2 A Pillars, the Visor Clip and some other stuff. Got a spare A Pillar to mount my Gauge pod without being scared of screwing up my original.
Oh and FS Thread!
viewtopic.php?p=583187#583187
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Its gettin there. All i need is the lip and paint.. Other than that its about 90% finished..dbesade wrote:Passt: I was interested in a cutout but since I am lazy I want the electric cutout. I'm thinking about picking up the electric cutout MPX Sells and cutting into the cheap QTP Downpipe and welding the 2 together and have a fairly cheap Cutout and 3" DP.
LSP: Yeah I know but I don't have the cash this instant, would be around a month and I don't know how long the few that are left in the sales channels will last. Based on what you and Measy have said about the ACT Street Clutch, I believe I will likely buy that clutch if I can't find the Mopar.
Measy: Thanks for the additional feedback. How goes the conversion I haven't checked your project page out in a while?
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Shit man that sucks. This guy was driving with a suspended license? DO NOT go easy on him. Make sure that your back and neck needs are FULLY taken care of (a mistake I've been learning the hard way for the better part of a decade).
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Update: 6/2/2009 - Picture!
Well Here is the update. I found a local SRT Owner who totaled his car and was selling the RB1 Navigation Radio. Now to piss everyone off ... ... I got it for $180 and that included the RB1, Nav DVD, Antenna, and the 6 Disc CD Changer, Cable for the Changer, and Bezel. I already had a 6 Disc changer so I didn't need that stuff. But dude, $180!
Picture shows my Toys Bezel and the RB1. I have the Gatorback timing belt, waterpump with Metal Impeller and I am just figuring out which Tensioner to get and I will be doing the timing belt.
I am still waiting on the Insurance to pay me out but I am going to be replacing my Mopar/Borla Exhaust thats damaged with a catless MPX 3" Turbo back.
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I plan to yeah, however, I have other priorities at the moment with the car. This deal just kinda happened out of nowhere. It really is an Awesome Headunit. I love it already.glasswars wrote:wow sooooooooooo jealous right now. i want a rb1 so bad. are you gonna get an ipod adapter for it?
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Hey man you got my Side Skirts and Front/rear lip remember from way back when I had my Neon SXT? I gave you a KILLER deal on those, this is Karma coming back my way~
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oh man! lol that was a long time agodbesade wrote:I plan to yeah, however, I have other priorities at the moment with the car. This deal just kinda happened out of nowhere. It really is an Awesome Headunit. I love it already.glasswars wrote:wow sooooooooooo jealous right now. i want a rb1 so bad. are you gonna get an ipod adapter for it?
Fuzzyneon:
Hey man you got my Side Skirts and Front/rear lip remember from way back when I had my Neon SXT? I gave you a KILLER deal on those, this is Karma coming back my way~
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Haha I'm glad you rememberedFuzzyneon wrote:oh man! lol that was a long time agodbesade wrote:I plan to yeah, however, I have other priorities at the moment with the car. This deal just kinda happened out of nowhere. It really is an Awesome Headunit. I love it already.glasswars wrote:wow sooooooooooo jealous right now. i want a rb1 so bad. are you gonna get an ipod adapter for it?
Fuzzyneon:
Hey man you got my Side Skirts and Front/rear lip remember from way back when I had my Neon SXT? I gave you a KILLER deal on those, this is Karma coming back my way~
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Interesting ... yours says "DVD" in the upper left hand corner and mine doesn't. When did you get yours?Danteneon wrote:Gratz man! That is a sweet deal. And you'll love it. How do I know?
Call it a hunch...
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Hmmm, I didn't notice that. I got it recently, but mine is a slightly newer unit I think. I don't know the history on it or what car it came out of however. The next time I have it out I'll check the date stamp.dbesade wrote:Interesting ... yours says "DVD" in the upper left hand corner and mine doesn't. When did you get yours?
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Oh, and the DVD label doesn't mean anything different. They still work the same. Also, check the part # on the nav disc and see what level the disc is. The part # will end in an "AA", "AB", etc. The newest level is "AH" I think. anything older than "AF" won't work much longer. Its $210.00 for the upgraded discs
If I could just figure out how to meld the Outback and the Neon into one car...
I have the "AD" Disc. What do you mean it won't work much longer?Danteneon wrote:Hmmm, I didn't notice that. I got it recently, but mine is a slightly newer unit I think. I don't know the history on it or what car it came out of however. The next time I have it out I'll check the date stamp.dbesade wrote:Interesting ... yours says "DVD" in the upper left hand corner and mine doesn't. When did you get yours?
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Oh, and the DVD label doesn't mean anything different. They still work the same. Also, check the part # on the nav disc and see what level the disc is. The part # will end in an "AA", "AB", etc. The newest level is "AH" I think. anything older than "AF" won't work much longer. Its $210.00 for the upgraded discs
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The system can "read" the letter level of the disc you are using and will eventually stop working. It will give a "Unable to read disc" error. Sad but true. We have sold about 10 discs since last September. The oldest one was a "AC".
If I could just figure out how to meld the Outback and the Neon into one car...
Update!
Hey everyone,
I would like to take a little bit of time to recap the mods on my Skittle, Lacie, before continuing on:
* Mopar Stage 2 w/Toys (Intercooler Sprayer not installed)
* AGP Wastegate Setup for PCM Controlled Boost
* Mopar STS
* Chrysler RB1 Navigation Headunit
* Injen SRI
* Autometer 30/30 Boost Gauge
* Mopar/Borla 2.5" Catback
I know its a short list but also remember that shit part of all this:
* Accident last year because a kid left a trashcan in the road. Caused my passenger Window, Side Mirror, and lots of paint had to be replaced.
* Accident last month, I was rear-ended at a dead stop, the other car was going around 40 MPH when they hit. This caused damange obviously to the bumper and exhaust. This insurance company has paid to have the bumper refinished, an Alignment, mechanical inspection, and a new exhaust setup.
Here is a short Video I took yesterday of the Mopar/Borla Exhaust for the buyer:
You can't really see the damage though. Thats alright. Car gets dropped off Tuesday for the Bumper and Alignment. I also ordered a Brand New Exhaust today: 3" MPx Single Outlet TBE. I also ordered the 3" O2 Housing and the setup doesn't have a Cat.
I figured the lack of a Cat is not a big deal, I still have my stock Catback and when this goes on I will have the original O2, Downpipe and Catback, so if I ever need to toss it back on at least I have it.
I am also planning to order the Timing Belt Tensioner so I can do my timing belt soon.
Thats all for now, Install Photo's and video will come soon hopefully.
I would like to take a little bit of time to recap the mods on my Skittle, Lacie, before continuing on:
* Mopar Stage 2 w/Toys (Intercooler Sprayer not installed)
* AGP Wastegate Setup for PCM Controlled Boost
* Mopar STS
* Chrysler RB1 Navigation Headunit
* Injen SRI
* Autometer 30/30 Boost Gauge
* Mopar/Borla 2.5" Catback
I know its a short list but also remember that shit part of all this:
* Accident last year because a kid left a trashcan in the road. Caused my passenger Window, Side Mirror, and lots of paint had to be replaced.
* Accident last month, I was rear-ended at a dead stop, the other car was going around 40 MPH when they hit. This caused damange obviously to the bumper and exhaust. This insurance company has paid to have the bumper refinished, an Alignment, mechanical inspection, and a new exhaust setup.
Here is a short Video I took yesterday of the Mopar/Borla Exhaust for the buyer:
You can't really see the damage though. Thats alright. Car gets dropped off Tuesday for the Bumper and Alignment. I also ordered a Brand New Exhaust today: 3" MPx Single Outlet TBE. I also ordered the 3" O2 Housing and the setup doesn't have a Cat.
I figured the lack of a Cat is not a big deal, I still have my stock Catback and when this goes on I will have the original O2, Downpipe and Catback, so if I ever need to toss it back on at least I have it.
I am also planning to order the Timing Belt Tensioner so I can do my timing belt soon.
Thats all for now, Install Photo's and video will come soon hopefully.
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Which Exhaust? Mopar/Borla or the Single Exit MPx 3"?measy27 wrote:Nice.. I miss that exhaust on my car..
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Indeed. The damage isn't a big deal, however, it drives me crazy every time I see it. I'm also glad I got my Mopar/Borla sold before I even ordered the other exhaust.LilSparkPlug wrote:Glad to see you're finally getting it fixed! And getting mods out of the deal
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