Bad cap

 The problem with the 4AG is the different variations they come from the factory.  Even though the parts are swappable, owners need to be aware of the replacements and check what version the part came from. 

A car came in running a tad crappy.  Upon inspection, I find the center terminal is worn out.  The 4AGE was of the RWD variety, but was equipped with a distributor from an MR2.  What cause the above problem, was the rotor installed in the distributor was for RWD cars.  The rotor for the MR2 is shorter.  The mismatch of the cap and rotor created a big gap in the center terminal and rotor.  So you end up with a lot electrical arcing, which resulted in a bad running car and money in my pocket.  That's why always match up the old parts with the new parts to make sure they're correct.

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One day I'll do the same but with the Silver Surfer.

Crude alignments

 Found some scrap metal, a welder, and some paint.

Now I do alignments on the drive way.  No more paying the man

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Online buying

*Just another rant* Even though there's tons of info the net for even a child to build a corolla, it just amazes me that they're still people doing rookie mistakes.  This axle was bought online by a customer and sent to me for inspection.  Just like many used parts on the net, it was advertised in great shape.  First thing I notice was this flange.  It should be completely flat. What I suspect is the amateurs installed this non lsd into a lsd rear end.  If you do your net research you would know that the axle needs to be cut down for it to fit properly, or the bearing will protrude slight.  Here the previous owner not know what they were doing, forced the flange over the bearing protrusion and pretty much bent up the flange.  If they ran the car like that, there is a possibility they also damaged the LSD.  Hmm buyer beware when that thing comes up for sale it's in' great shape'.

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Indoor drift

Finally some decided to replace the toy cars and use real cars

Small details

Most chaps who like to build their cars for JDM specifications, always go for the big things like bumpers, lights, etc.  Easily noticeable and gets big points at the show.  For me it's the small details, like these battery brackets for example.  The lower one is for U.S.A. cars and the one above is for Japan cars.  One thing I do like about using the Japan bracket, is that it fits on the smaller and lighter Honda battery quite nicely.  That reminds me, I need to clean it up.  Negative points.

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Mini 8

Complete with megasquirt ecu.

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I'd definitely be doing the same thing if that happened to me

Killer AE86 where are you?

I remember seeing this car a few years ago parked at a show.  Billed as the killer AE86 I was curious what kind of times it would pull on the track. It certainly has a long list of parts and mods to rival a circuit car.

I haven't seen it kill anything, maybe a few hearts at the show.  I wonder what happened to it.

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Adding flex

One thing i've hated about the corolla headers, is that they don't add a flex pipe to them.  With all twists and vibrations no wonder they have a tendency to crack.  Since I pay good money for header and don't wish to chop them up.  I just replace the cat with a flanged flex pipe.  Of course this would be for off road use only.

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Well at least until 2015.  It's sad to hear, I was looking forward to see the 2nd American Formula 1 race.  I guess i'll start making reservations for Canada.

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With the end of the 2013 Formula 1 season.  Means an end to the V8 era.  I'm blessed to have heard your song in person and will now live on my memory.  I can't wait for the era of the dark side, the turbocharge 6 cylinder.

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Friday track day

Barney for the most part has been more of a hibernating bear than an attack bear.  Once a year I take him out for a few laps to get the juices flowing before he goes back into hibernation mode.  A few weeks back a friend invited me out to streets of willow for some Friday event.  Since it was almost the end of the year I figure it was time to wake up barney.

Awesome Kimi moments

I'm sure we'll see stuff like this in a Ferrari next year.

USGP

This year i'll be watching it from my couch.  But let's take a look at the awesomeness that was last years race.