Install tips...
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Burning Brakes
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Install tips...
I have Corsa's and a hurst shifter sitting in my garage that I plan on putting in this weekend. Any tips to help the install go smoothy?
[Modified by graddium, 10:26 PM 9/25/2002]
[Modified by graddium, 10:26 PM 9/25/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: Monroe WA
Re: Install tips... (graddium)
corsas are a breeze if the bolts come off ok. took me 2.5 hours on jack stands and with ~30-40 mins fighting with one bolt on the left cat.
don't know about the hurst exactly, but my b&m was a mother to put in. spent about 12 hours on install including lunch and various cursing sessions at the car. it sure does feel nice though, although it's a bit noisy (rattles).
good luck and post some pics of the final result :seeya
*can't circumvent the forum censor* :nono:
[Modified by Mr Mojo, 9:27 PM 9/26/2002]
don't know about the hurst exactly, but my b&m was a mother to put in. spent about 12 hours on install including lunch and various cursing sessions at the car. it sure does feel nice though, although it's a bit noisy (rattles).
good luck and post some pics of the final result :seeya
*can't circumvent the forum censor* :nono:
[Modified by Mr Mojo, 9:27 PM 9/26/2002]
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Re: Install tips... (rutiger)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I read your response and had a great laugh! I have come into contact with a few situations here lately that definitely fit this description...
[Modified by Mr Mojo, 9:29 PM 9/26/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: Cincinnati OH
Re: Install tips... (graddium)
The Corsa's will be a breeze IF you don't break off a bolt in the driver's side cat flange while removing the old system. I would soak those three bolts real well overnight with penetrating oil to prevent this.
Drifting
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From: Denver CO
Re: Install tips... (graddium)
I have them and love them. This must be our monthly Corsa love fest.
Make sure that you spray the cat bolts with a ton of penetrant (liquid wrench) an hour or even the night before you install.
Make sure that you spray the cat bolts with a ton of penetrant (liquid wrench) an hour or even the night before you install.
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Re: Install tips... (graddium)
The key to installing the B&M shifter is luck. I think the Hurst works differently and thus isn't as hard to install, but IMHO it's not the best shifter. In any case I was actually able to get my B&M installed in about 2 hours with the exhaust still on the car!
Just take your exhaust off, install the shifter, then install the corsa's and it should go pretty smoothly.
Just take your exhaust off, install the shifter, then install the corsa's and it should go pretty smoothly.
Racer
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From: St Louis Mo
Re: Install tips... (Nathan Plemons)
I found the easiest way for you to install the corsas. It is flawless. It won't take you anytime at all. With my method you won't say but one curse word. You won't even get messy with my technique. There is only one tool involved if you take my advice.
I am not sure i should give away my secret. Hell you can even have a few beers will installing my way.
Alright I gues i will tell you.
No, maybe I shouldn't.
Yeah okay.
Here goes:
All you need are your keys. Stick it in the ignition, turn the car on. Drive down to your favorite mechanic. AND HAVE HIM DO IT. While he is doing all the hard work, walk to the local tavern and get waisted. When your car is ready he will hand you the bill (this is where the curse word comes into play). If you got good and waisted like I suggested the cost of installation might not even bother you. Then pay the bill.
****WARNING BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Driving while intoxicated may be hazardous to your vette!****
I am not sure i should give away my secret. Hell you can even have a few beers will installing my way.
Alright I gues i will tell you.
No, maybe I shouldn't.
Yeah okay.
Here goes:
All you need are your keys. Stick it in the ignition, turn the car on. Drive down to your favorite mechanic. AND HAVE HIM DO IT. While he is doing all the hard work, walk to the local tavern and get waisted. When your car is ready he will hand you the bill (this is where the curse word comes into play). If you got good and waisted like I suggested the cost of installation might not even bother you. Then pay the bill.
****WARNING BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Driving while intoxicated may be hazardous to your vette!****
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Install tips... (webs92)
All you need are your keys. Stick it in the ignition, turn the car on. Drive down to your favorite mechanic. AND HAVE HIM DO IT. While he is doing all the hard work, walk to the local tavern and get waisted. When your car is ready he will hand you the bill (this is where the curse word comes into play). If you got good and waisted like I suggested the cost of installation might not even bother you. Then pay the bill.
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
Re: Install tips... (webs92)
you might want to have a hammer and a can of bolt rust cutter (damn whats that stuff really called?) handy for gettinrg the bolts off your old exhaust. Usually a few sprays of that stuff and let it set for about 10 minutes then give the bolt a good hard tap on the head with the hammer and it should come right off.