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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by slowmedown
Nice swap. What FMIC are you running?
Thanks, Got it from driftmotion
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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Update: TGIF everyone!

Got the spacers on and figured out why my power steering felt so stiff. I actually forgot to hook up this one plug that was just hanging. Now the steering feels back to normal, which is a little loose for me( i like the tightness of bmw and benz and audi) so I might unhook it again.

So I took it out for a spin and that car feel and sounds great. I am not really into loud muffers so my borlas sound just right and the turbos and bov sound great. I just had an issue with the wheels rubbing when I hit a bump with my 19's in the front(245/35). So I am going to roll the front fenders. dont knw if i should just roll the back to because the dont rub.

So I am running tein ss coilovers and they dont feel that stiff to me, I think i turned the dampening all the way to the stiffest location but still feel to soft to me. Does anyone know how to get them feeling stiffer? Or do I need to get some other coilovers?
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Sell the Teins and get some Megans or some Stances.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by OneJay
Sell the Teins and get some Megans or some Stances.
So those will give a better ride than the teins?

I want something close to the stock ride but a little stiffer. I need to be able to take some bumps with them
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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If thats the ride you're looking for go with the Stance. The Megans are pretty stiff, but the Stance handle great but give a comfortable ride.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Update:

I am starting to get used to the tein ss coilovers, just need to roll the front fenders and its all good. I will let the suspension settle in for a little because i redid everything while waiting for my swap parts.

Car is starting to come together now. Will post some pics once I get her all shined up nice and neat.

***I had my first kill***
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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So are you having any issues with going from OBD II to OBD I? I am really interested because I belive I want to go this route. Thanks
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Nice build, and clean 1jz....
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Twan0690
So are you having any issues with going from OBD II to OBD I? I am really interested because I belive I want to go this route. Thanks
I am having absolutely no issues at all. Car has run very smooth up to this point, but I have only but 200mi on it so far. I will let you know again how its running after my first 2 oil changes(500mi, 5000mi)
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bkjasonp
Nice build, and clean 1jz....

Thanks man, appreciate the luv. especially from a NA-T guy

I will be getting some pics up soon but just dont have the time right now to finish up the car, schedule is crazy right now
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Thanks for the info, 1jz it is
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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This rubbing issue is driving me crazy and now i am hearing about rubbing and the tire tearing up a wire harness! WTF!!!! What wire harness is this that they talk about cause i dont see it but dont want to run into any issues like they mentioned? Does this happen with 97+ sc's and ones that have been 1jz swapped?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Nice Swap!

I live in Cali where the cops like to check your engine for anything shiny... Everytime I see a sweet SC swap I just wish I could have a 1JZ dropped in my ride.

I was curious how much horsepower you have with your current set up as well as how the fuel mileage is. I've heard of some great fuel mileage from the 1JZ's and i'd like to see what you have experienced.

-Gabe
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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There is a harness on the driver side feinder liner,Do you still have the fender liner on ?
Mine is rubbing also because my tyres are kind of big.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Yeah I still have the fender liner on, So i guess that I will need to remove this and relocate the wire harness somewhere so that the tires dont chew threw them and have a whole bunch of other issues on my hand.
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