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Old 01-18-12, 06:33 PM
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Mike,

just dropping by to say hello.

Everything looks good! especially the tranny cover w/ cup holders. so they clear all 6 gears and reverse? I went different route but that deffinately looks clean!

Peter
Old 01-18-12, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AMSMIKE
re-doing the center console to make the factory one work WITH cup holders!

next up (this weekend) make the shift boot!

Originally Posted by battery188
Everything looks good! especially the tranny cover w/ cup holders. so they clear all 6 gears and reverse? I went different route but that deffinately looks clean!
Peter

Agreed nicely done. That trans must have the tightest pattern ever to have full swing with only that much width. Toyota transmissions have the 5 gear way out in right field, I tried to get it all inside the hole, even if I had cut/angled the shifter it still wouldn't work. I used a C's short throw shifter which brought the pattern in considerabley but 5th is still a mile away from third..
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Originally Posted by battery188
Mike,

just dropping by to say hello.

Everything looks good! especially the tranny cover w/ cup holders. so they clear all 6 gears and reverse? I went different route but that deffinately looks clean!

Peter
Hi peter. Only when getting into reverse does the shifter rod barely touch the bottom of the cup holders. Not enough to bother me. All 1-6 gears clear with about 3/4" on left and right side.

Hope you're car is coming along

Originally Posted by 99 GS3
Agreed nicely done. That trans must have the tightest pattern ever to have full swing with only that much width. Toyota transmissions have the 5 gear way out in right field, I tried to get it all inside the hole, even if I had cut/angled the shifter it still wouldn't work. I used a C's short throw shifter which brought the pattern in considerabley but 5th is still a mile away from third..
thank you!

Yes the T-56 has a very close 1st through 6th and not wide spread out like the toyota or a honda.
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here is 6th gear to give you an idea....

Old 01-19-12, 07:03 AM
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So does it get in to reverse?
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Originally Posted by AKS14
So does it get in to reverse?
i don't use reverse. I just roll the car back with my feet. 5 point turns and parallel parking gives my feet a work out
Old 01-20-12, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AMSMIKE
i don't use reverse. I just roll the car back with my feet. 5 point turns and parallel parking gives my feet a work out
Like a BOSS


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Old 01-20-12, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gs300yerg
Like a BOSS

Old 01-21-12, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 00Formula
Did you ever measure your pan to see if this one would clear the cross member? Visually the lower sump division is between two bolt holes in the pan, which looks very close to the ones I've seen modified on here. I can weld steel, I just don't have the resources to weld thick aluminum like that easily.
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Originally Posted by 00Formula
Did you ever measure your pan to see if this one would clear the cross member? Visually the lower sump division is between two bolt holes in the pan, which looks very close to the ones I've seen modified on here. I can weld steel, I just don't have the resources to weld thick aluminum like that easily.
haven't even pulled her out of the garage. been super busy.

I will try this week
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I understand, I worked every day this week and did nothing on the project car.
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Originally Posted by 00Formula
I understand, I worked every day this week and did nothing on the project car.
totally forgot to measure. i will have it on the lift next week and i wrote myself a note.
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New wheels are on and the car looks much better. These wheels flow better and i like the fitment and fat tires.

Work Emotion 11R
18x8.5 +38
255/40 tires

18x9.5 +38
285/35 tires

cell phone pictures for now...



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Car looks great Mike...
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Car looks great Mike...
Thanks!

i feel like the front should be just a tad lower, I'll wait until everything settles then adjust.


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