Finished the ATOTO A6 PF head unit install. The audio is far better then the Boss head unit but I'll update after some use. I didn't get a chance to take it for a ride to see if the screen is any better in direct sunlight than the Boss. I hope it is since that is the main reason I purchased it. Oops forgot the right switch filler. Hope I can find it.
What was today's Sling project-Mods , goodies....?
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Love getting boxes from this place. Maybe install next weekend. I'm pooped out from working on other cars all weekend. (Brakes, tie rods, new lug nuts, tire pressures, and fiberglass work.)
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And here's what was in the box:
And then a little before and after. Job took me about 2 hours. That's because of the Turbo. I had to remove the turbo and jack up the engine to get the new header in. And then of course I dropped one of the header nuts. $#@$^#&%#@$!!! Dunno where it went - and I looked a while, even climbing under the SS to see if I could track it down. I just so happened to have another of the same nut in my junk drawer! Told the (now-ex) wife that that stuff would come in valuable one day!:
Of course, I didn't finish the whole thing. There's one step on page 2: Step 4: The stock manifold....can be removed from the engine bay and can now be used as a boat anchor.
I don't have a boat. DDM making me spend more money!
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Oh, and then after I got all showered, little nap, little football, then what would my wonderous eyes perceive:
But that's gotta be tomorrows job. Next 2 weekends are booked.
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DDM making me spend more money!
You need to take more responsibility for your decisions. DDMWorks is just an enabler.
So what is that with the Bad MFer on it? Yup. Saw that.
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DDM making me spend more money!
You need to take more responsibility for your decisions. DDMWorks is just an enabler.
So what is that with the Bad MFer on it? Yup. Saw that.
[/quote]Yeah, I know. But I just can't quit. I think I need a DDMAA.
Yeah thats my wallet. Had it about 10 yrs now.
Separate question: What front brake rotors work on the SS? Presuming a Honda Civic since its their Hawk pads that fit. Current rotors have 23k on them, and they pass the fingernail test. But might want to replace them at the same time.
And yes, @Dave@DDM, I see the ones you have, but thats more than I need. :eek:
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My rotors have almost 109k on them with no issues along with original pads. I guess if you have $$$$ burning in your pocket you'll find any excuse to put out the fire. Lol
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I think my next project will be to get some DDM packaging tape and boxes and prank a lot of people by mailing it to them. Bahahahahaha
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I think my next project will be to get some DDM packaging tape and boxes and prank a lot of people by mailing it to them. Bahahahahaha
Just don't put your return address on the package....
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Just don't put your return address on the package....
Of course not. I'd use yours. Double prank! Thanks Excalibur !
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Of course not. I'd use yours. Double prank! Thanks Excalibur !
Works for me.....
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Just don't put your return address on the package....
Why not put Hahn Racecraft as the return address? At least there would be something being shipped out from him!! Of course that's only if he's still in business or they know where's he's at anymore.
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Well, brakes are done. Took me a bit longer to do them, because, well . . . . I'm an idiot. Yes, the rotors were perfectly fine - did not replace them. But pretty much everything that could go wrong did - due to my own stupidity.
Here's before and after:
Let's see: What did I F' up:
- Had to go to 5 different places to find a brake bleeder tool.
- Trip #2 to Autozone was for this:
- Forgot to put the rear pads back in before bleeding the front brakes and pushing the pedal. The problem here is that I had already used the caliper tool to push the piston back in - and returned the tool back to Autozone during trip #2. So I had to make a 3rd trip to Autozone to re-rent that stupid tool.
- Then while bleeding the brakes, I couldn't figure out why I was getting any brake fluid - to realize that I had unscrewed the adapter and not the zerk fitting itself. Took me 15 mins to figure that out.
- Oh, and I caught myself before I took the After picture above - I had the pads reversed.
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Speed bleeders....
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Well, brakes are done. Took me a bit longer to do them, because, well . . . . I'm an idiot. Yes, the rotors were perfectly fine - did not replace them. But pretty much everything that could go wrong did - due to my own stupidity.
Here's before and after:
Let's see: What did I F' up:
- Had to go to 5 different places to find a brake bleeder tool.
- Trip #2 to Autozone was for this:
- Forgot to put the rear pads back in before bleeding the front brakes and pushing the pedal. The problem here is that I had already used the caliper tool to push the piston back in - and returned the tool back to Autozone during trip #2. So I had to make a 3rd trip to Autozone to re-rent that stupid tool.
- Then while bleeding the brakes, I couldn't figure out why I was getting any brake fluid - to realize that I had unscrewed the adapter and not the zerk fitting itself. Took me 15 mins to figure that out.
- Oh, and I caught myself before I took the After picture above - I had the pads reversed.
At least you figured it all out and did get them installed, they look great and brakes should feel much better now. I'll send you a PM to see what we can put in the instructions to help keep this from happening to someone else.
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At least you figured it all out and did get them installed, they look great and brakes should feel much better now. I'll send you a PM to see what we can put in the instructions to help keep this from happening to someone else.
Thanks Dave,
Yeah, the errors were my own fault. Instructions were good - I just acted like a typical guy who thought he knew what he was doing. Mind you, about 1/2 of the actual time was also me pulling the rear caliper to paint and put in the new pads.
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Thanks Dave,
Yeah, the errors were my own fault. Instructions were good - I just acted like a typical guy who thought he knew what he was doing. Mind you, about 1/2 of the actual time was also me pulling the rear caliper to paint and put in the new pads.
You spent all that time painting and no pics?!?!
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Well, brakes are done. Took me a bit longer to do them, because, well . . . . I'm an idiot. Yes, the rotors were perfectly fine - did not replace them. But pretty much everything that could go wrong did - due to my own stupidity.
Here's before and after:
Let's see: What did I F' up:
- Had to go to 5 different places to find a brake bleeder tool.
- Trip #2 to Autozone was for this:
- Forgot to put the rear pads back in before bleeding the front brakes and pushing the pedal. The problem here is that I had already used the caliper tool to push the piston back in - and returned the tool back to Autozone during trip #2. So I had to make a 3rd trip to Autozone to re-rent that stupid tool.
- Then while bleeding the brakes, I couldn't figure out why I was getting any brake fluid - to realize that I had unscrewed the adapter and not the zerk fitting itself. Took me 15 mins to figure that out.
- Oh, and I caught myself before I took the After picture above - I had the pads reversed.
Self deprecation and the ability to do it is a beautiful thing! Few of us admit how boneheaded we can be sometimes and Lord knows I have think I have an award somewhere for that😎
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Speed bleeders....
Yeah, well, didn't have those. It was trying to find this bleeder kit that was the problem. Normally they have them available for free at most auto-parts stores. But for whatever reason, took me 5 tries to find one:
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Self deprecation and the ability to do it is a beautiful thing! Few of us admit how boneheaded we can be sometimes and Lord knows I have think I have an award somewhere for that😎
Yep been there done that (stupid things).
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You spent all that time painting and no pics?!?!
Here you go. I was lazy and didn't want to remove the brake fluid line, so pulled the caliper off the bracket, painted the bracket separately on a table, wrapped the rotor area in a plastic trashbag, and painted the caliper portion there.
