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    New wheels = exhaust and center cap problem

    I just put on some 4 lug 03 cobra (looking) wheels. The problem is that the back tire (passenger side) rubs on the tailpipe. I can push the pipe over but it just comes back against the tire. Any way to move it and keep it over or should I just pull it off and put some dumps on it? Also...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    Well, we had a 30 minute conversation over the phone that ended after he committed to giving me all my money back. So I just go the check and now I have to find a real transmission shop to fix my new problems. I'm glad I at least got my money back even though it'll probably cost more to fix...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    I don't think I was officially in portsmouth. I had to get off the interstate and drive for about an hour (I think) before I was in Portsmouth. The cop got me right off the interstate. And gave me a ticket. Every time I enter VA I get a ticket (well, I've only been there twice since I...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    I changed the fluid in the rear about 9 months ago and I didn't add any friction modifier. I read conflicting things so I felt it wasn't necessary....maybe it was. I'll add some this weekend and we will see. They charged me the same for the clutch to be rebuilt as they would have charged...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    Ok. I got the car back tonight but only had a few minutes to drive it. They replaced the throwout bearing (again). This seemed to have helped but I don't think its perfect. I did check under the hood and the FWA is still screwed out so far that I can actually grab it and move it up and down...
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    Check this auction on tires...need advice:

    Yeah, I'm looking at around $500 to $550...negotiations ares still on.
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    Check this auction on tires...need advice:

    I need new tires for my car. This is an auction that has already ended but I'm talking with the guy about meeting up and buying them. Questions: 1. Should I be concerned about dry rot (they've sat for a year)? 2. Any news on "Grand Turbo" tires? 3. Can you educate me on the different...
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    slipping clutch

    Agreed. The first trick wouldn't do it for me but I could be cruising in 3rd, press the pedal down to pass someone and the RPMs would just climb with no action at the wheels. Also, my experience with a bad clutch made it impossible to do a burnout. The clutch wouldn't grab hard enough to...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    Hey, I went to Portsmouth VA for a wedding a few years back. I ended up getting a ticket right off the main Highway. It was a horrible speed trap the the cop was driving a police mustang. This was for your reading pleasure:D
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    I found out the other day that they rebuilt my whole clutch set (not just the pressure plate). New friction pads (or whatever) on the clutch disc, new springs on something or other. Really I don't care. I paid for it to be perfect and it will be perfect. I'd do it myself but there are a...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    Yeah, we've got Advanced Auto. My car is an 88 but it was originally an auto that the previous owner converted to 5-speed. Evidently the tranny he used was from an 84 which doesn't matter for me as far as driving it goes. The tranny has shifted great until I took it to the shop for clutch work.
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    They didn't install a 10.5 on a 10 inch flywheel. They had problems getting new stuff to fit so they ended up getting my old clutch set rebuilt at a local place that does it. So, hypothetically, everything on the car is the same as before except a new rear main seal and throwout bearing and...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    Would these things cause the vibration in first?
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    Weird RPM's Problem

    :nice: I agree. Sorry.
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    Update Well, I took it back yesterday b/c the owner told me they would just adjust it while I waited. That ended with 6 guys surrounding my car watching one guy rev it and shift. Finally, a guy came in and said, "It shifts fine if you rev it first". I left it with them b/c it didn't need...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    Next time lets just meet in the middle of the US and you guys and "show" me what you are talking about :D . It is a do it all shop but I thought it was ok b/c its a freaking clutch and surely every shop could do a clutch. I don't have the tools or time so I can't do it but surely the shop...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    The engagement is around the middle. The chattering is when I'm releasing the clutch pedal (engaging?) in first gear. What is strange is that the car would kinda chatter before when I would go into first b/c the clutch needed replacing. The noise is new. I'll see about the old clutch...
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    It had something to do with the clutch is 10 inches instead of 11. Then when they put the pressure plate on it was 1/4 inch bigger. I don't know. All I know is I paid for perfect and I will get perfect:mad: . The guys are super cool so I don't think I'll have a problem.
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    Few issues with new clutch (Hissin and friends comeon it)

    the title should say "come on in" I just got my car back from the mechanic today. They installed a new clutch in the car and I found out my transmission is from an 84. They also had to have the disc set custom built because they were having trouble getting things to fit. Now when I try to...
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    84 tranny in an 88 car?

    Well, I'm just going to have a 10 inch put in it and forget about it. I also have a MGW shifter in it with the stops to protect it from overtravel. The previous owner kinda screwed me on this this car. I feel like its a Frankenstein but I was uneducated at the time of purchase. Since I...
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