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    Vin3299's Doc DeLorean03's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by DMC81 View Post


    I know this is not a big deal for most of you guys but I was pretty proud of my self since it was my first time doing this. lol
    That's great, Mike! You're doing a good job there! As for taking the intake off - why not? Four more bolts and you're there. GREAT opportunity to do some 20+ year old stuff. Get all new bolts for everything - no not re-use your Y-coolant pipe bolts or your 4 intake manifold anchoring bolts if you do decide to take the intake manifold off.

    Nice job !
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    Senior Member ramblinmike's Avatar
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    I installed Ed Uding's beautiful aluminum radiator!
    Yeah, it's dirty. I drive it.

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    Senior Member DMC81's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeLorean03 View Post
    That's great, Mike! You're doing a good job there! As for taking the intake off - why not? Four more bolts and you're there. GREAT opportunity to do some 20+ year old stuff. Get all new bolts for everything - no not re-use your Y-coolant pipe bolts or your 4 intake manifold anchoring bolts if you do decide to take the intake manifold off.

    Nice job !

    Thanks! I do plan to replace most of the bolts why it apart and like you said I'm sure I'll go ahead and take it all the way down since I made it this far.
    Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830

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    My friends think I'm nuts jawn101's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by ramblinmike View Post
    I installed Ed Uding's beautiful aluminum radiator!
    Hey Mike, do you have the original plastic radiator duct or the fiberglass reproduction?

    That radiator really is pretty... a real shame to hide it behind the chipped up condenser.
    Jon
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    Finally finshed my c4 Corvette 3rd brake light install, i think i will write a how to when i get the pics uploaded. Even installed a quick disconnect from a old BMW to help when the louvers are removed.

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    Guy with a DeLorean Mark D's Avatar
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    I took my car in for 4 wheel alignment and brought this service bulletin with me for the alignment specs.

    http://dmcnews.com/bulletins/ST-34-1.82.html

    I also brought along a few extra shims for adjusting the rear toe. Everything is now set up as it should be and I'm all set to drive down to the DMCMW open house on Saturday!

    With the new shocks, lowered stance, poly bushings up front, and the lower control arm supports I noticed a marked improvement in the steering response and handling. The last step is to install the DMCMW front strut bar brace and the suspension will finally be done. I'm really impressed with how well the car drives now and it makes me feel like all the work I've been doing on the car was worth the time and money.


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    Senior Member DMC81's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark D View Post
    I took my car in for 4 wheel alignment and brought this service bulletin with me for the alignment specs.

    http://dmcnews.com/bulletins/ST-34-1.82.html

    I also brought along a few extra shims for adjusting the rear toe. Everything is now set up as it should be and I'm all set to drive down to the DMCMW open house on Saturday!

    With the new shocks, lowered stance, poly bushings up front, and the lower control arm supports I noticed a marked improvement in the steering response and handling. The last step is to install the DMCMW front strut bar brace and the suspension will finally be done. I'm really impressed with how well the car drives now and it makes me feel like all the work I've been doing on the car was worth the time and money.

    Looks like you have treated her right from the photo, nice work.
    Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830

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    Guy with a DeLorean Mark D's Avatar
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    Thanks! You can catch a peek of the yellow zinc plated exhaust brackets in that pic. It's kind of a bummer though how quickly the center section of the stock muffler discolors from heat. I thought about ceramic coating it silver but I think a high performance exhaust is in my future in the next couple of years anyway.

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    Senior Member DMC81's Avatar
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    Went to remove the intake today, 3 of the 4 bolts came out great. The last one is very very tight so it is soaking in a pool of PB Blaster.
    Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830

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    Quote Originally Posted by jawn101 View Post
    Hey Mike, do you have the original plastic radiator duct or the fiberglass reproduction?

    That radiator really is pretty... a real shame to hide it behind the chipped up condenser.
    I've got the original duct. You are absolutely correct - it is a shame to hide it!
    Yeah, it's dirty. I drive it.

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