For Stock Rigs Only

I have a friend with a '93 RX-7 TT. Car's in amazing shape but the engine was tired. So he ordered a new 13b long block from Japan several months ago. We pulled the engine in February.



He spent the last few months collecting many upgrades...clutch, single larger turbo, battery relocation kit, fuel system, engine management, etc.

This morning we start to reassemble. Gonna be a lot of fun

 

Cool. I'm a bit south of you in Lexington

 

Yup, we talked about this a bit in the summer. I ride bikes in your area every September. Closer to Frankfort. Have some great friends in that area. We usually make a run on the Old Frankfort Pike, and grab some ice cream at Crank and Boom. Love it down there.

 

Oh shit...I forgot we had

 

Don't sweat it, man. most days I'm lucky to leave the house with shoes on both feet....

 

Amen brother

 

Where'd you get that recovery hitch? I really like the look of that. I'm working with no receiver hitch currently, but eventually she'll have one. Also curious on the stubby antenna, mine corroded away and is flopped over, so a replacement and stubby will be on the list.

 

I was psyched to find it. I like having that hitch covered, but don't like leaving the ball in there, and a shackle seems posuer - ish. This is low profile, even more robust that the beefiest shackle...it's simply a machined block of 6061 billet. almost as minimal as a plastic cover, but throw a strap loop on it you're in business. Not cheap, but literally a lifer. Matches the chrome bumper too.





as for the antenna, I had purchased a Cravenspeed stubby, which is a known brand. Useless. Returned it with no questions. Somewhere on TW a while back somebody had said they'd grabbed this other brand and it worked great, so I took the chance and sure enough, in the exact same locations the other failed, I have great reception. I seldom use the radio, but when I do.....and the whip hit my garage every entry and egress...and I had to get out of my truck and remove it everytime I hit the car wash....plus they use a red 2nd gen with a pro grill in their marketing...



although doesn't look like that'd be a problem for you, @BananaMan

anyway, they both came from Amazon

tow hook:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VV6XDFJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

antenna:

$25 AntennaMastsRus - Short Rubber Antenna fits Toyota Tacoma (1995-2015) - USA Stainless Steel Threading - The Original Replacement 6 3/4" Accessories - Car Wash Proof - Internal Copper Coil

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9JZBSQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Not saying this is your case but....

A lot times people will remove the antenna when they go through carwashes. The little threaded hole fills with water then the antenna gets put back on, trapping the water and eventually rotting out the threads or welding the threads. Putting some antiseize on the antenna threads can help combat that.

 

@BassAckwards

Howdy Rob

 

precisely!

 

whats going on Bill! Doing some catching up in here

Hope you and everyone else had a merry christmas

 

@Plain Jane Taco

Can my truck still be considered stock?!?!

 

Yes

 

Yes...Christmas was nice.

 

Yeah I had that issue with an older vehicle, but not this one. I bought the truck with 220k on it and the base of the antenna is corroded away. Outside and inside the fender, so it permanently is flopped back in line with the windshield.
I just can't bring myself to buy a whole new unit in the middle of the winter.

 

One last bit of maintainence on the daughter's Yaris. A DAF on the tranny.

 

Mornin' all.

My father in law passed a couple of days ago. Visitation tonight and service tomorrow.

He's been sick for a long time. Finally he's not hurting anymore. That brings me some comfort, at least.

Hope everyone has a safe and pleasant New Year.

 

Condolences to you and your family Bill.