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Jun 17, 2011 | 01:01 PM

#131

twohoos

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From: Redondo Beach

n/m.

I was mis-remembering my experiment from 6yrs ago.

Jun 17, 2011 | 01:06 PM

#132

psychoazn

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Originally Posted by Orpheus

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Originally Posted by psychoazn' timestamp='1308343992' post='20694147

why would the engine turn? The wheels have far less resistance.... I think.

My shakedown is going to be at Laguna Seca. Far from ideal

careful man. last time i was there saw a totalled, brand new, evo x, and i heard the next day there were some fatalities as well. bring tools and zip ties, to disconnect the rear bar, just in case it's too much to handle. gl.

I'll be starting at (what I believe) to be about 70% of the car's capability and slowly working up to give myself plenty of room to catch the rear. I even moved down a run group to accommodate the expected slower pace, and the possibility that my car may still be retarded. VitaRenovatio generously offered to let me co-drive his car, so I may take advantage of that with the slower run-group.

Additionally, we'll be gridded by lap time, so theoretically, I'll still be getting in clean laps.

Your concern is genuinely appreciated

I'll be careful.

Jun 22, 2011 | 11:53 AM

#133

psychoazn

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So, my left rear wheel bearing was (beyond) shot... looked like it had been on the car since it was new.

Hopefully my problem is solved. Chris (Darin's son) noticed that my lugnuts seemed loose; the wheel bearing was that bad.

Jun 22, 2011 | 12:11 PM

#134

takchi

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Yea that would do it.

Jun 22, 2011 | 01:04 PM

#135

adrs2k

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Glad you found something. I hope that was the culprit!

Jun 22, 2011 | 01:07 PM

#136

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Now hopefully a new wheel bearing fixes it although you said it was replaced not too long ago. I'd still be a little concerned the hub is bent if you trashed it that quickly.

Jun 22, 2011 | 01:43 PM

#137

psychoazn

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Both the hub and wheel bearing were replaced today.

Jun 24, 2011 | 08:58 AM

#138

Mrsideways

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Both the hub and wheel bearing were replaced today.

I just did both of my rears last week along with Powerflex control arm bushings and DIY bumpsteer arms...... Hoping mine is fixed... hoping it doesn't push like a pig. I'll know tomorrow morning.