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SRZ
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Post subject: Well......looks like I'm down again. Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2002 5:15 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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Yep that's right. Well I decided to go out and do a quick run on my personal race track....you know to bang some gears. Wifey wanted to go so she played co-pilot but I knew I couldn't get dirty w/ her in the car even w/ the harnesses.
Well coming out of a blind hair pin I downshift and prepare for the bump in the road that I always screw up on. Hit it perfectly or so I thought and the rear suspension gave out! All I hear is a loud clunk and the grinding of gears at least thats what it sounded like. Every time I put it in 1st I had this grinding clunking sound coming from the wheels/ axle's. Got worse the more I stepped on it. So I limped her home and while I was thinking I couldn't be gears or could it? Since I always leave a small deposit of rearend fluid in the garage I figured oh well "must've ran out of gear fluid"  . NOT! Put her up on the jack stands and rotate the wheels still the same ole' sound but now the rear wiggles. Hmmm. Start the car and put her in 1st w/ little grinding but then I see the driveshaft w/ a slight wobble but that doesn't catch my eye though. I see this red bar bobbin up and down against the DS and what ya know? Broke the damn torque arm! BEYOTCH!!!!!! Love'd that damn thing too since I'm was the last one w/ it. Everyone else broke there's in launch's and I manage to break mine in the twisties.
Won't get to weigh her, do the vid, or get one last cruise. Well I could do all three but I'm not in the mood to buy another TA? Not til the I'm 1 month shy of returning from the former USSR.
_________________ The "SRZ" 750rwhp, limited to 55mph flyby's in the US. 02' MY Z06, Cam, LT headers, X-pipe, Breathless CAI, Borla Stinger exh, RSD short shifter, Elite catch can, C6Z susp, CCW classic's 18x10 & 18x12...your normal everyday Z06.
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fbody97
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2002 6:28 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 7:29 pm Posts: 1175 Location: fairfield, CA
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Don't you love having that much power where you break sh!t that wouldn't normally break? What kind was it, just curious? I plan on getting me a spohn this winter.
_________________ Dave Brooks
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2002 7:04 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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Sorry to hear ...  Doesn't somebody have a used/replaced one you could get on short notice?
_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2002 7:05 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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It was a FlowTech. Oneuvakind. I'm getting a Spohn myself since it can take the abuse. Just got to make sure 1st it clears my FLP's and subframes. Dual loop, solid rod ends, and adj, bright red. Can't wait.......
Dave hope you are running by the time I get back. We need to do some stroker comparo's before you psc.
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Squirrelina
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2002 7:08 pm |
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Joined: Sat Apr 13, 2002 2:00 am Posts: 2530 Location: Höheischweiler, SüdWestPfalz
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I'm sorry reading this, that's really bad news to hear now.
got to check if there can't be a quick temp replacement found!
Last edited by Squirrelina on Thu Oct 10, 2002 7:11 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 6:10 am |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 6:26 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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Jack I know but it's truly intended for Drag only. Ya know that ain't me. You see the rear bar for that thing?!
She'll be on jack stands for 6 mos. When I return since I'm under there I'll be doing both fuel pumps too since the TA snapped it'll be a breeze to remove.
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 8:18 am |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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Sorry you can't enjoy the last real event man. I know how it feels, and I also know that this isn't the first time for you, either!  It's gonna be off the hook next year. 
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 9:51 am |
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Joined: Mon Sep 10, 2001 3:53 pm Posts: 2485 Location: Mainz, Germany
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_________________ 1999 Camaro Z28, black, T-Tops, M6
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Rob
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 12:26 pm |
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Joined: Fri Apr 12, 2002 12:46 am Posts: 196 Location: Lawton OK
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Sorry to hear about that John. Pretty soon you'll be down to a tube chasis, and one off pieces everywhere  .
I know you want stuff that lends itself more to the twisty stuff, maybe Kenny Brown could help you out?
G'luck
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 12:44 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 2:13 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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Yeah I was looking at their TA unit. Firechicken has it I believe.. Only reason no opting for it is because it's not adj. I still want to adj for when I do have a wild hair up my ass and wanna drag it. Their TA is proven though and I like that as well.
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 8:45 pm |
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Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2001 4:25 pm Posts: 4288 Location: Vilseck
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Check out Chassis Engineering Adj and tough. However it is solid and a little loud.
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fbody97
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 9:13 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 7:29 pm Posts: 1175 Location: fairfield, CA
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Quote: Dave hope you are running by the time I get back. We need to do some stroker comparo's before you psc.
Lets keep our fingers crossed. I pcs november 03. If it takes another year, I might just rage on someone.
_________________ Dave Brooks
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guerardsgt
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2002 4:36 pm |
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Joined: Tue May 29, 2001 10:04 am Posts: 1280 Location: FT Drum Ny
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John we just heve no luck I think we might have to rent those tow trucks next yr after all:) Sorry to hear that I'll give you a call later ryan
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