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    Yup, engine movement and third gear difficulties under heavy load. Diff knocks on the subframe on/off throttle.

    I don’t envy your job with that trans. That’s why I prefer to pull the motor with the trans attached when possible. It seems like extra work/expense but makes doing a clutch easier and less chance to mess up.

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    Car's looking good. Super jealous!
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    Those headlights look awesome to me.

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    Love that headlight film! Side markers need the same.


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    Quote Originally Posted by kung fu jesus View Post
    Yup, engine movement and third gear difficulties under heavy load. Diff knocks on the subframe on/off throttle.
    huh...I wonder if that's the sound I'm hearing with any shift in acceleration. But it also happens on braking. I thought it was the alignment bolts coming loose (they don't anymore). And now I think it's the RUCA bushing - since it's slipped such that the bushing lip that's supposed to be between the RUCA and frame, isn't there any more. But maybe it's...both? Any recommendation on how to check if the diff mounts are shot?

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    At this point, it's deductive reasoning. Our cars are 19 years old, mine started developing the knock on the right, now the left. If it is the RUCA, you should be able to replicate it or see signs of contact on the subframe or knuckel. Maybe put the rear in the air on stands and see if unloading the suspension does anything. I put mine up, tried to replicate the noise by spinning the wheels back and forth by hand, nada. Additionally, some research shows the diff mounts are likely the culprit. If it isn't I will have at least stabilized the PPF assembly and can pinpoint form there.

    I suspect the diff lash, driveshaft, and axle, too.

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    I received a rather large box yesterday:



    The next few days will be filled up with drilling and cutting and bolting...

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    that was a big box indeed !!!
    Are you going to keep it white ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rhadamanthes View Post
    that was a big box indeed !!!
    Are you going to keep it white ?
    Yes, I'm keeping it white. Complete color changes never turn out good, imo, unless you spend really big bucks on them. I will be adding another stripe to the car, different from the offset rally strip that I just removed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Warhammer View Post
    Yes, I'm keeping it white. Complete color changes never turn out good, imo, unless you spend really big bucks on them. I will be adding another stripe to the car, different from the offset rally strip that I just removed.
    And wheels ??
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    Quote Originally Posted by rhadamanthes View Post
    And wheels ??
    New wheels and tires will be forthcoming, as soon as finances allow. Most likely, I'll be going with a set of Advanti Storm S1 15x8s in bronze.
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    Will agree on complete colour changes...unless they are really complete (engine bay, interior etc) in which case they cost more than double.

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    Front bumper and left side installed:

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    Actually looks like it fits better than most out of the box!

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