Chicago Crew Thread #2 - Page 558 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Skywalker · 01-24-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by maddog

where is this firestone?

that would make things much easier

I'ts a big chain, they're everywhere. I bought my plan in Glen Ellyn 6 years ago, and now I get my stuff done at Glendale Heights. It's nice cuz they'll honor it at all locations. Look it up online...I'm sure you'll find something convenient.

Luke

1500awhp · 01-25-2006, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Haven't been on here for a few months, glad to be back.

Regarding alignments, I go to Firestone. They have a lifetime allignment plan. It's like $120 but you can go in as often as you like, for FREE ;-) I just did my truck last week. I go in 2x a year, unless I hit one of those beautiful Chicago Potholes.

Luke

Welcome back. Is this plan transferable? can it be used on more than one car at the same time? If you dont know, thats ok. I can find out myself. Just too lazy/ busy to call em up right now.

But thanks for the info anyway!

Skywalker · 01-25-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1500awhp

Welcome back. Is this plan transferable? can it be used on more than one car at the same time? If you dont know, thats ok. I can find out myself. Just too lazy/ busy to call em up right now.

But thanks for the info anyway!

You lazy B$@#^@,

Just kidding. It's actually per vehicle. I purchased one for my Jeep, and another for the 3000. As far as being transferable...don't know. They say it's lifetime, but I don't know if it's attached to the vehicle only, or also to the owner. Places like discount tire have the warranties go with the tires, even if you sell the vehicle, don't know about the allignment. Since a one time is $ 60 - 70 anyways, if you do 2, you're ahead of the game already. Anything past that is a bonus.

Good luck,

Luke

maddog · 01-25-2006, 09:31 AM

fyi last time i got a alignment at NTB they charged me 100 syaing its a special suspension.

so this lifetime firestone for more is well worth it. also i can change my camber for racing and then get it back to zero when i come back home. well worth it in my opinion.

KILURV8 · 01-25-2006, 10:16 AM

are there actually any suspension shops around in Chicago that will not only help you setup alignments but also help you setup preload and dampening for various situations.

Rcl1221 · 01-26-2006, 01:27 PM

Hey all!

Does anyone know where to get a good deal on ACT Clutches and Fidanza Flywheels in the Chicago Area? I need to know quick....my car is in the shop as we type....

Thanks,
Richie

Edit: Obviously for my VR-4

vr4ludak · 01-26-2006, 05:08 PM

Ok guys i need some help here. Today was a nice day and i got my pas due emissions notice a few days ago, so i decited to go today. I was suprized when i failed it. My hydrocarbons were 720 when i needed 230 to pass. So i go home lean it out like crazy and go back. The second time they actually made me rev it to 2.5k and hold it alittle (never done this before ever) and when i got the sheet it says i got over 2,000

How the hell did this happen??? I'm thinking since my heads are flowing more air that its running way to lean and thats why me leaning it out made it worse, does that make any sence? I really don't wana have to put my 360 injectors just for 10 mins, its to cold and i'm to lazy!

Man that NSX is looking better and better every day...............

stevep · 01-26-2006, 05:35 PM

Cats?

If the car is tuned right with good 02 sensors and has cats you should pass regardless of the 650s.
If you don't have cats then it's going to be harder. My DSM just passed without the converter but only by a hair.

Steve

DaveSlow · 01-26-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vr4ludak

Ok guys i need some help here. Today was a nice day and i got my pas due emissions notice a few days ago, so i decited to go today. I was suprized when i failed it. My hydrocarbons were 720 when i needed 230 to pass. So i go home lean it out like crazy and go back. The second time they actually made me rev it to 2.5k and hold it alittle (never done this before ever) and when i got the sheet it says i got over 2,000

How the hell did this happen??? I'm thinking since my heads are flowing more air that its running way to lean and thats why me leaning it out made it worse, does that make any sence? I really don't wana have to put my 360 injectors just for 10 mins, its to cold and i'm to lazy!

Man that NSX is looking better and better every day...............

Just toss your cat back on?

pogophil · 01-26-2006, 08:33 PM

this happened to me too. i put my cat on and leaned it out, and failed. so then i used some guarantee to pass, which you can buy anywhere (i got it at napa), and leaned it way out.... and passed.

i heard really concentrated rubbing alcohol will do it too. (>90%)

good luck man.

01-25-2006, 09:31 AM	#5574 (permalink)
maddog The New Super Pimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: chicago suburbs / IA Drives: FASTER THAN VIPERS Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 fyi last time i got a alignment at NTB they charged me 100 syaing its a special suspension. so this lifetime firestone for more is well worth it. also i can change my camber for racing and then get it back to zero when i come back home. well worth it in my opinion. __________________ 93 Sandstone VR4 11.66 @ 117.48mph with Maddog Performance Engineering 13T's This weeks specials: CUSTOM RUBBER INTERCOOLER PIPING AT 50% OFF!!! 28 HOUR ENGINE REBUILD ONLY $700

01-25-2006, 10:16 AM	#5575 (permalink)
KILURV8 Drives like Hell Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake in the Hills,IL Drives: 1998 VR4 (20K Miles) Trader Rating: (27)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 are there actually any suspension shops around in Chicago that will not only help you setup alignments but also help you setup preload and dampening for various situations. __________________ Sold - 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 (20K miles) - 400awhp on 93 (16psi) - 118 mph in 1/4 on pump - Sold

01-26-2006, 01:27 PM	#5576 (permalink)
Rcl1221 Constant state of repair. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago's Northshore Drives: 1994 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (17)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Hey all! Does anyone know where to get a good deal on ACT Clutches and Fidanza Flywheels in the Chicago Area? I need to know quick....my car is in the shop as we type.... Thanks, Richie Edit: Obviously for my VR-4 __________________ "Some say that his scrotum has its own small gravity field, and that because our producer rigged a phone vote, he now has a new name. All we know is, he's called Cuddles." -Jeremy Clarkson Richie's Randoms: My Blog /Automagic: Superior Interior and Exterior Detailing notfwd.com for fans and owners of all RWD and AWD automobiles!

01-26-2006, 05:08 PM	#5577 (permalink)
vr4ludak Talks Cheap, Parts arnt Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Chicago, IL Drives: a money hole!!! Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Ok guys i need some help here. Today was a nice day and i got my pas due emissions notice a few days ago, so i decited to go today. I was suprized when i failed it. My hydrocarbons were 720 when i needed 230 to pass. So i go home lean it out like crazy and go back. The second time they actually made me rev it to 2.5k and hold it alittle (never done this before ever) and when i got the sheet it says i got over 2,000 How the hell did this happen??? I'm thinking since my heads are flowing more air that its running way to lean and thats why me leaning it out made it worse, does that make any sence? I really don't wana have to put my 360 injectors just for 10 mins, its to cold and i'm to lazy! Man that NSX is looking better and better every day............... __________________ Red 95 Vr4 *FOR SALE* 54,300 miles, Ported & Cliped TDO4L 15G's, Stage 2 Heads, 5k miles on new OEM short block, 1G DSM IC's, Denso 660cc Injectors, Denso fuel pump with rewire, Apexi SAFC, Apexi Turbo Timer Auto Meter Boost gauge, MAF-T, LS1 MAF, K&N 8" Filter, Spec stage 3 carbon clutch, Fidanza Alum Flywheel, Greddy BOV, Magnecore 8.5 Wires, ATR Cat back, Stillen down pipe, Alum Y-Pipe & turbo intake runners, Eiboch Springs, 3SX SS Break lines, Trust Rear Strut bar, Custom front strut bar, Stillin break pads, Stoptech sloted rotors, Blitz DSBC, No precats, EK2 EGR block off plates & vac hose reduction, JDM body conversion, 99 sail panels, JDM MR gears, Dyno Tunned mod

01-26-2006, 05:35 PM	#5578 (permalink)
stevep Billygoat Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: St. Charles, IL Drives: 91 ES, 92 TT, 94 RT Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Cats? If the car is tuned right with good 02 sensors and has cats you should pass regardless of the 650s. If you don't have cats then it's going to be harder. My DSM just passed without the converter but only by a hair. Steve

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01-26-2006, 08:33 PM	#5580 (permalink)
pogophil Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northbrook, IL Drives: 92 RT TT, 98 BMW 750 Trader Rating: (19)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 this happened to me too. i put my cat on and leaned it out, and failed. so then i used some guarantee to pass, which you can buy anywhere (i got it at napa), and leaned it way out.... and passed. i heard really concentrated rubbing alcohol will do it too. (>90%) good luck man. __________________ 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T TT 1998 BMW 750iL