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Jooseppi Luna

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01-25-2016, 04:24 PM #630

(01-25-2016, 03:02 PM)Purplecomputer Actually, its the biggest change in performance was the new clutch i threw in last year. The car really struggled to accelrate with the old clutch.

I installed drill slotted rotors. All 4 calipers are brand new and so are most of the lines. (you probably noticed this)

I dont remember fixing the rear suspension but im glad you are enjoying this car.

Glad to see its back on the road.

Ohhh that's right, I forgot that you mentioned a new clutch! It's definitely one of the nicer clutches that I've driven. The brakes on this thing are also super tight.

You listed the rear suspension rebuild in one of the first few pages of your build thread Smile

. EDIT: Whoops, looks like maybe not a full-on rebuild, but you did replace a bunch of rubber back there. Top of page 2.

BTW, I remember you mentioning that you think that the KYB shocks you installed need to be replaced. Why is that? Did you think the ride quality was deteriorating, or what?

(01-25-2016, 03:47 PM)JB3
(01-25-2016, 01:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief .

hes off at a grief support group meeting for the lack of availability on 175SR14 early 80s tires.

That's right. Because the engineers could have spec'd 195/70 R14 tires, and the fact that they didn't most likely indicates that 195/70 R14 tires probably means that they pose a danger in emergency handling maneuvers.

This post was last modified: 01-25-2016, 04:28 PM by Jooseppi Luna.

-Jooseppi

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues

1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod Big Grin

. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.

Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Jooseppi Luna

01-25-2016, 04:24 PM #630

(01-25-2016, 03:02 PM)Purplecomputer Actually, its the biggest change in performance was the new clutch i threw in last year. The car really struggled to accelrate with the old clutch.

I installed drill slotted rotors. All 4 calipers are brand new and so are most of the lines. (you probably noticed this)

I dont remember fixing the rear suspension but im glad you are enjoying this car.

Glad to see its back on the road.

(01-25-2016, 03:47 PM)JB3
(01-25-2016, 01:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief .

hes off at a grief support group meeting for the lack of availability on 175SR14 early 80s tires.