This ain't no build thread!

[Demon I Am]

Still looking fine after all these years

[chiefmg]

The new risers are thinner in cross-section than the factory ones. This meant my screws were a bit too long. This bothered me, so after checking on the size I had in there (M5 X 35) I headed to Ace to see if they had something I could use. I picked up a couple of choices, ended up using socket head cap screws in M5 X 30. I also removed the washer I used under the head of the old screws. This gave me a nice flush fit with the end of the nyloc nut, see picture:



I’m happier with this look, and there’s less chance of me cutting my hand while washing around the brackets.

[—Bryan—]

I’m happier with this look, and there’s less chance of me cutting my hand while washing around the brackets.

The struggle is real there. I could see myself getting cut every time my hand went anywhere near the trunk knowing my luck

[chiefmg]

I can guarantee you would only do it once.

Got some good news today. Back on Saturday after getting home, I packaged up my supercharger to send off for overhaul. Went to the local UPS Store to ship it, only to find out their system was down. I was told this only affected them being able to accept credit for payment, which wasn’t an issue for me. I was also told it would be picked up on Monday so the tracking number wouldn’t go live until then. Fast forward to Monday and when I checked the number, I saw it said the package was delivered TO THE STORE that morning. After checking again the next morning I went back to the store to find out what was up. The manager got involved, I’ll spare the gory details but I was assured everything was ok and it was en route to the destination. This morning I checked again and saw the same notation, so back to the store I went. Turns out the system screw-up was such that they couldn’t fix the tracking but it was supposedly out for delivery. Finally this afternoon I heard from the rebuilder with confirmation they had gotten the package. I do hope this doesn’t happen again because I am not sure my nerves would handle it.

[HarryB]

Welcome back Mike! Love the new look, and will take you up on the pictures. Let me know if you want us to send new hardware; we have sourced domed cap nuts and correct length bolts, as most OE hardware has seen better days for most buyers.

[chiefmg]

Thanks for the fastener offer Harry, I'm going to stick with what I have though, I bought all new stuff when I first bought the wing so it's only a few years old (and stainless). Sent you a message about the pictures.