Official Colorado Meet!!!

[jlros75]

Think about it, with your pinch fork you'll destroy the ball joint plastic boot and will have to fight to take the bolt joint out, I learned the hard way long ago. I'm just trying to save some swet.

[Deadhead]

is the pitman arm puller expensive?

Is it something i can just go to checker and pick up?
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=410481
is this the part what you mean by a pitman arm puller?

[halxi]

keep us updated matt.

Friday morning im going to start tearing my knuckle apart, then i just need to get the hole in my header plugged, and everythings good to go. Cant wait to actually have my car run right again! Its been so long that ive forgot how it feels lol.

Also, my PS pump is going out. It wont hold fluid even when its on the lower line, burps it all out of the resivor, the pump squeals, and overall the PS just doesnt work that great anymore... so i may pull all a/c and p/s components before the meet. I dont have money to buy a new PS pump, nor does my dad. So im gonna be drivin it without it for awhile... o well, it will be a decent workout lol.

[racerx]

o well, it will be a decent workout lol.

Try it with 4 wheel steering...

Anyway, the ball joints have to be pressed out anyway. I don't see how a pickle fork could be any worse. Yeah, you'll probably tear the boot, but boots are cheap and his probably need to be replaced anyway, if they've never been touched.

But hey, if a 2-arm or 3-arm puller had actually worked for me, I'd be all for it. Unfortunately, the only thing that ever worked was that pickle fork.

[halxi]

we used a pickle fork on both my lower ball joints when we changed my tranny, both my lower ball joints are still doin just fine... both my uppers are a different story haha

[Deadhead]

Ok guys, looks like i'll be there

Those Prelude control arms really worked! I can't thank you enough for the idea!

anyway, i only put one in so far lol. I adjusted the camber to be as negative as possible, and it looks to have straightened it out almost perfectly (a bit negative, but it's better than WAY positive)

and yes, my ball joints were totally shot. the boot was torn all the way around the ball joint, and it was full of dirt and nasty stuff. The new arms are in much much better condition

looks like i just have to track down that damn coolant leak that's been causing idle problems now :/

[Deadhead]

oops, double post!

lag of some sort :P

[jlros75]

Good to hear that you are getting your car resurrected! Good luck tracking that leak.

[halxi]

So from the people listed here (who have posted in this thread in the last month) how many people are actually going to show?

List:
Feuerstoss
logic
superaccord
Deadhead
racerx
baby D
89turbo'ed
jlros75
involcarsl
halxi

Ill definatly be there for sure, monday im going to ask my girlfriends dad if he will let me take her with me... we will see where that goes.

[jlros75]

I'll be there for sure, just don,t hate me for showing with a Ford (SHO), My accord it's not fixed yet.

[halxi]

its alright, my friend might go... he drives a 92prelude, f22, auto... bone stock

he just orderd his jdm h22 swap with 5spd lsd though, and his tein suspension... bastard.

[superaccord]

I requested the day off. Guess we will see if I get it. I'm sure that I will....

[Deadhead]

sweet, jlros... don't worry, i have to drive my step dad's taurus at points....

the SHO's were pretty damn quick! i know that the newer one's (96 and up) have a 230+ hp V8 in them.

[racerx]

i'll be there

[jlros75]

Mine is a 97 with 235hp and yes is quick, at the same time doesn't get to much atention from cops because is a family car.

[Feuerstoss]

I'll be there. Depending on its status, I might be bringing the GT-Four, since it _might_ be working at that point, and it badly needs use(car's only been driven 20K since 1996), but it's more likely I'm bringing the LX. That reminds me, getting it washed is definately a priority. So... meeting up at 1:00 PM, January 2, at the Hooters off of Woodmen and I25?

[Deadhead]

well, nevermind guys, i won't be there.

I just got screwed for hours and now i can't get the alignment, boots, ball joints fixed/replaced. Not to mention the gas it will take to get there.

Have a good time!

[halxi]

im currently working on my balljoints right one... on the left side anyway, right side is gonna be done towards the end of january, along with upper control arm, wheel bearing, hub, outer tie rod.

[87AccordsterLx]

Wow... I certainly can't make it, but that is one nice, _clean_ MA71! Major props... I've been considering grabbing one after I get my ST165 to 'daily' status.

Thanks man! I love that car to death... best investment I have ever made.

[89T]

i'll findout this week if i can make it for sure...
if i can get off work.
do we have a where and when yet?

[halxi]

hooters off of woodmen at 1 on jan 2nd

[Feuerstoss]

Thanks man! I love that car to death... best investment I have ever made.

Definately welcome... you see a few MK3s around here, but most of them are pretty beat-up... and I've never even heard of one with that kind of mileage on it. It'd be a lovely car to get into, obvously... but I'm keeping my eye out for an N/A with sport package... I already have enough CT26 issues.

Anyways... I'll definately be at the meet, and prolly with a washed car. More than likely the LX, but it's real tempting to bring the Celica along if it's working right.

[racerx]

i am so hung over right now.... i have a keg of coors light at my place right now. i'll be sure to keep it cold until the meet.

[logic]

Looks like I'll be there!!! I knew the schedule would change... I'll have my dad and my kids so I don't know how long I'll stay, but it'll be cool to meet you all!!

[89T]

still no word if i have to work on the 2nd but i'll try.
anyone going to the meet with a cell, i might be able to get with you all around 4ish if i have to work.
i'll be the only one in there grubb's...lol.