Author: jlynn
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Upgrading Rear Sway Bar
For front wheel drive cars that have lots of understeer, a rear sway bar is a really great upgrade. This is the best bang for buck upgrade for any FF (Front engine, Front wheel drive) car. Let me introduce Megan Racing’s 19 inch rear sway bar for 11th gen corollas. Part Number: MRS-TY-1710 Super easy…
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Bogging around 1000 to 3000 RPM
Drive by wire is laggy, but this is just not right. Let’s find out what is causing this issue. Delivery of Fuel: Fuel injectors not working 100% effecient Fuel Pump (unlikely) Delivery of Spark: Spark plugs are old Coil over packs are worn => Mine are new! grounding for coil over packs Timing: Timing is…
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Have You Ever Seen Oily Water Come out of your Struts?
That’s the deadest strut I’ve ever seen! And it’s part of my rear suspension woes lately. I “upgraded” my rear suspension with used Chinese coilovers, but they were way too stiff and made the car dangerous. I then went and found used struts from the pick-n-pull. I didn’t realize how bad this rear right one…
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Old Pictures of my Civic LX Coupe
My 2006 Honda Civc Coupe was my first successful car project. Although underpowered, it felt really great. Honda Factory Performance suspension and a rear Si sway bar (from 13 mm to 17 mm) made a huge difference. So much so I earned another speeding ticket! You can’t have any fun here in America without attracting…
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Update on 2001 Corolla (cv axel, cleaning, dirt, bad wiring, etc!)
Little update on the 2001 Corolla. I took the seats out and vacuumed all the crude that was there. I replaced the aftermarket (also was too short) CV axel with my OEM one with new axel boots. DON’T USE AFTERMARKET CV AXELS on this car! Also, found a garden inside my side skirts. Still struggling…
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Dual Lexus Horns on 11th gen Corolla
Tired of the wimpy OEM horn? Nobody listening to you in traffic? Upgrade to a Dual horn set up from a Lexus. No relay harness needed! Any Lexus from the pick-n-pull will work! Get the luxury sound of two JDM Denso horns. Upgrade your corolla to a better car. No, you don’t need to trade…