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  1. Grizld700

    Grizld700 Well-Known Member

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    #2 Grizld700, Feb 4, 2016
    getting my parts together to start my Hybrid turbo rebuild! I bought a used turbo for $80 and I'm having G-Pops shop do the rebuild and upgrade! I'm extremely excited about this!
     
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    #3 sdb, Feb 9, 2016
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    Chain and Tensioner Mandatory Mod

    Before and after.
     

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    #4 srmitch2, Feb 9, 2016
    Congrats on a job well done.
     
  4. Grizld700

    Grizld700 Well-Known Member

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    #5 Grizld700, Feb 10, 2016
    There questions:

    Did you do the work yourself?
    Where did you get parts / special tools?
    And if you did the work yourself, how long / difficult was it?
     
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    sdb New Member

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    #6 sdb, Feb 12, 2016
    Chain and Tensioner Mandatory Mod

    I did do it myself, bought the parts as a kit from Detroit Tuned, bought the cam/crank holding tool on eBay, took my time and did it on a Saturday, I bet I could do it in 4 hours or less a second time.
    Made a noticeable difference in not only the noisy random rattle, but how it runs, like brand new.
    Are you thinking about tackling it? You're welcome to borrow the tool.
    Are you having issues with yours?
     
  6. Grizld700

    Grizld700 Well-Known Member

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    #7 Grizld700, Feb 13, 2016
    I did the updated 82mm Tensioner last year and its been quiet since, but I can't help but have that doubt in the back of my head. We shall see...
     
  7. Gil-galad

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    #8 Gil-galad, Feb 16, 2016
    +1 :Thumbsup:
     
  8. Dave

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    #9 Dave, Feb 19, 2016
    UPS delivered my newest mods today. :D
     
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    #10 Gil-galad, Feb 20, 2016
    Seemed like the R112 Challenge Spokes were showing up on Roadsters everywhere so I was ready for a change. I considered the R136 GP2 wheels for a while, until I realized that I was only liking them for their rarity and I couldn't sell myself on the look.

    In the end, went with the 17" NM RSe05s in Gunmetal Grey on another set of the Michelins. Tons of clearance over the Brembo JCW calipers (at least 3/4") and at least 25 lbs less total unsprung weight. I was also pleasantly surprised at how the additional offset brought the tires out creating a visibly wider stance and filling the wheel wells nicely. :Thumbsup:
     

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    Dave New Member

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    #11 Dave, Feb 20, 2016
    Is there a noticeable improvement in performance?
     
  11. Gil-galad

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    #12 Gil-galad, Feb 20, 2016
    There is, according to the butt-dyno. :ihih:
     
  12. TasmanianBlu

    TasmanianBlu New Member

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    #13 TasmanianBlu, Feb 20, 2016
    VERY nice :cool:
     
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    #14 JPMM, Feb 21, 2016
    I'm here!

    I finally got "approved":D
     
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    #15 JPMM, Feb 21, 2016
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    :D look whats coming! (Had to sell a bike for the money!)
     

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    #16 Gil-galad, Feb 21, 2016
    Lookin' good. :cornut:
     
  16. Grizld700

    Grizld700 Well-Known Member

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    #17 Grizld700, Feb 22, 2016
    Wheels look great Gary :Thumbsup:. I almost got gunmetal myself but I thought black would help with any future changes.... which may or may not happen this spring. :wink:
     
  17. Dave

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    #18 Dave, Feb 26, 2016
    New shoes for Breanne.
     

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    #19 TasmanianBlu, Feb 27, 2016
    Very Nice !!!
     
  19. Grizld700

    Grizld700 Well-Known Member

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    #20 Grizld700, Feb 27, 2016
    Later this spring this will make its way in my car... along with a snail...




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  20. Gil-galad

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    #21 Gil-galad, Feb 28, 2016
    Looks great Dave! :Thumbsup:
     
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