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it sounds like you've learned alot from doing this whole project. im sure if you keep at it you'll be extremely happy with the end result Y'know what? This guy was right. :D :lol: Just mining the thread for part numbers. I know I recorded them all somewhere but I don't know where that note went. I ...

Squint wrote:I'm still undecided about the new one. Have they released any specs/prices/etc?

wannabe wrote:will it come in stick???

you should probably ACTUALLY read the article...its all in there

AHTOXA wrote:Essentially you will become the automated part of the transmission. So, your car will become part time automatic, being automatic while you are in the driver seat.

^quote of the month right here^

theholycow wrote:Most automatics will shift into 2nd pretty harshly after taking 1st up to redline, too.

they should implement torque converters that can unlock themseves from the flexplate so that doesn't happen. although i guess thats a loss of power while shifting huh

Squint wrote:EDIT: Is Walmart different in Canada?

yes, they're much more polite about stealing from the world economy

dont worry, im probably not going to take any better care of this than i did my truck. maintenance-wise i will, but im still gonna be beating the piss out of this thing. i haven't gotten on it that hard yet though (as i don't want the wheel to fly the f*ck off)

oh and THC...that made my week

i should've been more clear as to where i bought the car...it was a spic stealership. im not a racist man, but those spaniards tagged me as a gringo the second i walked onto the lot. even from a private party in fair condition the car is worth 2600 with the options it has, so all in all, i think i g...

picked up a green EJ8 1998 Honda Civic EX Coupe today, will have pictures up...as soon as i remember. Breakdown: Engine: D16Y8 = SOHC 1.6l 4 cyl w/VTEC (127hp @ 6600, 107 ft-lbs @ 5500) Mileage: 198xxx (5/5) Transmission: 5 speed manual (maf*ckas!) (5/5) Interior: normal honda interior. for having a...

paul34 wrote:I never welcomed you

Welcome.

+1

no, your correct. my dad always taught me that if its really slippery out to slowly launch it in 2nd because its easier to fine-tune how much (or little, in this situation) torque is hitting the wheels.

theholycow wrote:

4onthefloor wrote:

Squint wrote:What about European swallows?!?

Europeans always swallow.

BRB going to Europe.

BRB, coming back from europe...

The eight-speed transmission will feature: •Ford’s next-generation clutch controls •An input torque sensor, which measures torque coming into the transmission. The sensor enables faster selection of the proper gear, reduces hunting and helps smooth out shifts •Actuators built into the case for tigh...

We lives a lonely life. But yes, I also give it a little bit of throttle as I begin to release the clutch. Depends if you have torque or not. Friends diesel vw... I would no gas every start, even on very steep hills. Couldn't get the thing to stall... ever. drove in my buddies TDI the other day...t...

My hand position is dictated by the location of the destination gear only... it doesn't matter what gear I'm coming from - If the destination gear is on the left of the H-gate (1st or 2nd), my hand is lightly cupped and my thumb is pointing up, such that my palm is on the far side of the shifter an...

RITmusic2k wrote:Since you own a 2001 Honda Accord, I think it'd be best to stick with plates like

GRCRYGTR

i laughed way to hard at that...