Install Day / Meet @ Tora Motorsports - Sat, May 5th

[flip]

Its time for the second Install Day / Meet at Tora Motorsports! The first one turned out to be an awesome meet.

Once again we will have music all day with a live DJ. We will also be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs.

If you are going to be installing something make sure to make it around noon so we have enough sunlight to complete everything... Also, bring your own tools and everything you need to do the work. I will bring my tools just in case...

Date: Saturday, May 5th

Time: Noon - Sundown

Location: Tora Motorsports located off of white rd right in front of Southern Poly Tech
350 White Ave SE
Marietta, GA 30060

Directions are very easy. On 75 get off at Exit 263. Go west on the loop and right after you pass Cobb Parkway there is this very small road on the right called white. Turn there, and its on the left just after the Dong Bang food mart.

If you are eating or having drinks we ask for a $5 donation to help cover the cost... If you have something you'd like to bring to throw on the grill like a steak or something feel free.

[1800DialKyle]

May 5th works better for me cause i plan on going the the southern nationls on the 28th.

[Decker]

either can work for me. I just need to get my shift covered in advance.

[Mpatient]

I'm open for whatever, my grill remember. . . LoL lets see what everyone else has to say.

[nomenai]

any weekend for me no problem

[~The_Duke~]

May 5th FTW, cas I cant make the 28th...

[Dominic49]

unless DGtrials schedules their april event for the 28th... I can make whenever...

[1800DialKyle]

unless DGtrials schedules their april event for the 28th... I can make whenever...

Like for real. I want to call eric and eugeine(sp) and ask then when they are going to have it. They have had it TBA for ever.

[Dominic49]

eugene....


thats my middle name bithc....

[1800DialKyle]

:goodjob:
eugene....


thats my middle name bithc....

[Casey]

either works for me
im still looking for a job.... so my schedule is crap
hopefully i will have gotten a job by then and can do bushings at the install day =D

[flip]

Like for real. I want to call eric and eugeine(sp) and ask then when they are going to have it. They have had it TBA for ever.

Call them, find out. It sucked that they scheduled a nissan meet the same day as our install day... Rather not do that again.

[flip]

Sunday would work as well. Input on that?

If not I'll just schedule it for May 5th.

[Casey]

hahaha install day + andretti meet
sweet one weekend of awesomeness lol
HOPEFULLY ill have bushings by then =D
ill prolly do the fronts at the install day and tackle the rears myself later

[1800DialKyle]

hahaha install day + andretti meet
sweet one weekend of awesomeness lol
HOPEFULLY ill have bushings by then =D
ill prolly do the fronts at the install day and tackle the rears myself later

y do them yourself. give me a call. i am always down to give a helping hand

[Casey]

y do them yourself. give me a call. i am always down to give a helping hand

hm aight maybe
but i wont have them for a while hahaha
broke... =D
thanks dude


edit
i think i might ask for a bushing kit from my parents for my bday =D
may 10 = bday
so i could get it early lol like... a few days perhaps ? lol
i already asked them for a turbo they said no... hahaha partly cuz its a GRAND or more

[1800DialKyle]

hm aight maybe
but i wont have them for a while hahaha
broke... =D
thanks dude


edit
i think i might ask for a bushing kit from my parents for my bday =D
may 10 = bday
so i could get it early lol like... a few days perhaps ? lol
i already asked them for a turbo they said no... hahaha partly cuz its a GRAND or more
Well if you want just a turbo you could get one from 200-1300. LOL But yeah man anytime i am down to help out. Depends on if work will let me but yeah. Whenever you get em. me and flip are pretty experinced at doing bushings. LOL. his whole car has ALL new bushings.

[Decker]

Well if you want just a turbo you could get one from 400-1300. LOL But yeah man anytime i am down to help out. Depends on if work will let me but yeah. Whenever you get em. me and flip are pretty experinced at doing bushings. LOL. his whole car has ALL new bushings.


heck yeah. Master power 60-1 + wastegate + BOV for like $300 on ebay.

[1800DialKyle]

heck yeah. Master power 60-1 + wastegate + BOV for like $300 on ebay.

HOLY SHIT man thats a fucken deal dude!!!!!!!

~edits last post~

[Casey]

hmmmm
300 dollars
for an ebay turbo
whats the specs on it?
lol
sketchy....
hahaha

but yeah im going to be doing most new bushings.
i might skimp on the subframe but everything else is going to be done
however i dont need tension rod bushings i got tein rods ... =D

any real reason we need subframe bushings?

[1800DialKyle]

hmmmm
300 dollars
for an ebay turbo
whats the specs on it?
lol
sketchy....
hahaha

but yeah im going to be doing most new bushings.
i might skimp on the subframe but everything else is going to be done
however i dont need tension rod bushings i got tein rods ... =D

any real reason we need subframe bushings?

flips has alum. sub frame bushings. ask him how they feel. from what he says they feel amazing.

[Casey]

hm
it just stiffens the ride up more right?
seems like a worthy investment
ill send him a pm.

[flip]

hm
it just stiffens the ride up more right?
seems like a worthy investment
ill send him a pm.

I'd say subframe bushings are just as important if not more than all the rest. They hold your rear end on. If theyre shot they can change the trust angle fo your car which kills your handling and makes the ride feel like poo. You can either get the bushings from mmr-direct.com which are really stiff plast ones, or you could go with aluminum. I LOVE my aluminum ones but they are kinda noisy. I don't mind at all tho.

[Infinite]

how bout a day when my car runs?
all meets are on hold till my car runs.
god has spoken, go about your day

and i felt kinda bad when i burned out my rear subframe bushings... they where perfect *sigh*

[Casey]

lmao
if they werent aftermarket they werent perfect =D

[Decker]

so ... do we have enough of a general concensus to set a date?

[Casey]

5th

[flip]

Yep, looks like the 5th. Closing Poll, setting date.

[flip]

First post updated with details...

Thanks to everyone that donated last time it really helped out.

[santacruz77]

so can i have a adress so i can map quest it haha i wanna try and make it out to this one!

[Casey]

umm
do we have an address?
lemme look it up....
.... *navigates away from page*

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=white+ave+se&layer=&sll=33.942684,-84.517136&sspn=0.004655,0.008347&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=33.943876,-84.517136&spn=0.00931,0.016694&om=1&iwloc=addr
this is the best i could do
just click get directions to here
then type your address in
its on white avenue... behind a fence... you will see 2 or 3 cars in a showroom behind glass

[flip]

I had an address, Can't seem to find it again. I thought it was in the last thread for the meet. I will find it shortly...

[Casey]

I had an address, Can't seem to find it again. I thought it was in the last thread for the meet. I will find it shortly...

the link is like pointing right to the spot on the road tora is.

White Ave SE
Marietta, GA 30060

that works just add some numbers infront of it for tora

[suprabrit]

It's 350 White Avenue. :)

[Casey]

It's 350 White Avenue. :)

and the prize goes to.... silviasxy !
wut wut
we got an address yeahuh

[flip]

Thanks brit!

[sofo259]

ill def. be at this one !! hopefully ill have a damn tag
cant wait to meet some of you fawkers lol
i dunno if ill have anythign to install but i can help other people and sit on my ass lol

actually i kinda need to do somethign about my core support..my light trim is broke cause it hits that crap..

[Banzai]

why does my damn license have to be suspended till september?? o i no y, cuz im a dumbass, who does dumb things on motorcycles..

[omgtofu]

ya. white avenue. so adam, youre out!

[Casey]

why does my damn license have to be suspended till september?? o i no y, cuz im a dumbass, who does dumb things on motorcycles..

shoulda run m8
=D
coppers cant catch bikes
duhh
thats why im getting one... =D
and 500hp + 240sx = no cop no stop

[sofo259]

shit.. its kinda hard to outrun the radio..
if it came to that..

[Casey]

shit.. its kinda hard to outrun the radio..
if it came to that..

yeah thats true
whenever i used to run in my 5 series i would takeoff and turn off immediatly... then dissapear...
to another county ect ect
that was in cherokee county though the cops dont know how to drive and the ratio of roads to cops is much less up there than it is down here. so if they radio'd in it would have to be luck that a cop was like up ahead or something.

one thing funny i did in my green bmw 325i i was on some back road in cherokee county and i passed a cop doing like 80 he was stopped... it was dark and i hauled down the road another 200 yards over some hils n stuf... and i turned around and drove right passed the cop. he was going too fast to notice me or something it was the only way i woulda gotten away from him cuz there were trafifc lights ahead and it worked =D
i wouldnt reccomend trying this in marietta ... lol street lights everywhere

[omgtofu]

someone gimme the extra cash i need. i wanna do an rb26 at the meet!

[suprabrit]

Make sure someone brings lots of alcohol...it's cinco de mayo amigos!!!

[1800DialKyle]

Make sure someone brings lots of alcohol...it's cinco de mayo amigos!!!

:goodjob:
I totally forgot about that.

[suprabrit]

We need lots of tequila & Corona.

[CRAMERIZKING]

I should be there... late... but there none the less.

[Casey]

oh gah cinco de mayo
i hope everyone stays a bit sober to drive home....
lol

[flip]

We can't have a whole lot of drinkin goin on at the shop but I'm down to have a party afterwards at either my place or a buddys so we could all celebrate cinco de mayo!

[NAKA]

Tora Motorsports? I have never heard of it. Do they specialize in 240's? I missed this one but would like to make it next time.

[flip]

They do a LOT of work on 240's and are good at it... It was previously called finishline but is under new ownership. We're havin another one May 5th so check out the g2g's forum.

[omgtofu]

oh hell i just remembered!!! i can do my 300zx brake swap at the meet! i have the full set but unless someone says it wont be that hard to do the rears(doubtful) then im just doing the front. anyone got one of those bigger master brake cylinders i can buy or know where i can?

[down_shift]

http://www.frsport.com/_c_18.html

[Casey]

yeah dude you got a larger master cylinder?
be sure to strip one off a part car before the install day =D

[Trap Star]

I think I might be able to make this. More than likely I won't have a 240 yet but Ill catch a ride with someone if im not tired from hauling all my shit up from Tampa the day before.

[FlatWoodsMonster]

I'd say subframe bushings are just as important if not more than all the rest. They hold your rear end on. If theyre shot they can change the trust angle fo your car which kills your handling and makes the ride feel like poo. You can either get the bushings from mmr-direct.com which are really stiff plast ones, or you could go with aluminum. I LOVE my aluminum ones but they are kinda noisy. I don't mind at all tho.


I love mine that is one of the cheapest mods that make a huge difference.:goodjob:

[Casey]

I love mine that is one of the cheapest mods that make a huge difference.:goodjob:


where can i get aluminum ones for s14?
anyone knwo the best place.
i found a place that sells a whole suspention bushing kit but i dont think it comes with subframe stuff

heres the link to the bushing kit
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=7%2E18107&cat=1341
good deal? yay nay?


also
you guys think this will help play in steering?
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=7%2E10104&cat=1341
i think im gonna try it... 8 bucks + shipping... =D

[FlatWoodsMonster]

where can i get aluminum ones for s14?
anyone knwo the best place.
i found a place that sells a whole suspention bushing kit but i dont think it comes with subframe stuff

heres the link to the bushing kit
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=7%2E18107&cat=1341
good deal? yay nay?


also
you guys think this will help play in steering?
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=7%2E10104&cat=1341
i think im gonna try it... 8 bucks + shipping... =D

Here you go. http://www.driftfactory.com/product_info.php?cPath=304_306_314_349&products_id=4734

[Casey]

Here you go. http://www.driftfactory.com/product_info.php?cPath=304_306_314_349&products_id=4734

ahh thanks dude
good price to
ever bought from those guys?

[down_shift]

check ebay too for subframe bushings. The ES kit is really the only way to go for everything else. Yes driftfactory is a reputable shop.

[flip]

where can i get aluminum ones for s14?
anyone knwo the best place.
i found a place that sells a whole suspention bushing kit but i dont think it comes with subframe stuff

heres the link to the bushing kit
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=7%2E18107&cat=1341
good deal? yay nay?


also
you guys think this will help play in steering?
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=7%2E10104&cat=1341
i think im gonna try it... 8 bucks + shipping... =D

That is an ok price for the poly bushing kit. I'd look around on ebay to compare prices. My kit came with the steering rack bushings but it doesn't look like that one does... Look around and see if you can find one that comes with it but it may just be that the s13 kit comes with it and the s14 kit doesn't...

[Dominic49]

also if you are doing alum bushings... bring some dry ice...

[omgtofu]

http://www.frsport.com/_c_18.html

isnt there a difference with the nipples or something? does this one come correct for what im doing? ...is there any cheaper?? lol

[Lone_Wolf]

how often do you guys do these "install days"?

[Lone_Wolf]

We can't have a whole lot of drinkin goin on at the shop



explain a whole lot plz

[flip]

how often do you guys do these "install days"?

We're tryin to do them every month or two. This will be our second one. Its a meet too so you don't need to be installing something to come...


explain a whole lot plz

I just can't have everyone pulling coolers out of their trunk and gettin slurry... If you wana drink bring a few and be responsible. I can't keep track of who's drinking and how old everyone is theres too much goin on.

As long as we keep it to just drinkin a couple beers or if you're riding with someone then we won't have a problem. Its a shop liability thing.

If we wana get slurry, we can head to my place afterwards and throw down! :) I'm planning on doing this so anyone is welcome to join!

[flip]

thats straight. Im probabally gonna show up. I wont be driving so is it ok if I get slizzzzzzzzzzzzzzard?

Hah, as long as you don't make it obvious i won't know. :cheers:

[Lone_Wolf]

word =)

VIVA LA MEXICO

[flip]

I'm excited about this meet... It will be awesome! A lot of work has been done to the shop since the last meet. We even have a ps2 up front with GT3 :).

[flip]

oh, and is the shop gonna be shut down for us or are they gonna be conducting bidness as usual? are you guys working out in the parking lot or are they letting you use bays? How many people showed up last time?

The shop will be conducting business as normal. We will have the parking lot just like last time. It worked out well last time since its a fairly large lot. Last time we had 25 or so 240's show up...

[flip]

thats cool. im not a disrespectful person. If they're doing business Im not gonna walk around with a beer glued to my hand or start actin a fool or anything like that. I'll just hang out in the back and do the damn thing. How many people confirmed this time around??

Havent been keeping count but looks like a decent #! It'll be fun if we have 10 or 100 people... For the first part of the day the last time (we started at 10am) we only had about 8 people or so and had a blast! :).

[FlatWoodsMonster]

I will get there around 4 or 5 with omgtofu.

[Broke240]

Im gonna try to make it. Maybe with Trap Star and Ninjahobo.

[Carina240sx]

Tyler and I will be there! Hopefully!

Carina

[Decker]

Tyler and I will be there! Hopefully!

Carina

cool. you can finally get your window.

[Carina240sx]

cool. you can finally get your window.

Awesome. Well I didnt have anything to install. Now I do!

Carina

[RaNMaN]

I'll be there.

Who has installed SPL full aluminum rear subframe bushings before? I've read several write ups but what tools do I really need in order to pop out the metal inserts after burning out the old rubber bushing? I can borrow a sawzall if I need one but I'd rather not chance damaging the subframe at all. I've heard that done right it really shouldn't take that long. I might also slap in the VLSD if I can get these axle's rebuilt by then.

[1800DialKyle]

I'll be there.

Who has installed SPL full aluminum rear subframe bushings before? I've read several write ups but what tools do I really need in order to pop out the metal inserts after burning out the old rubber bushing? I can borrow a sawzall if I need one but I'd rather not chance damaging the subframe at all. I've heard that done right it really shouldn't take that long. I might also slap in the VLSD if I can get these axle's rebuilt by then.

You need dry ice or put them in the freezer over night. When we did flip we bought some dry ice and stuck em in there for like 30 min. TO remove the inserts we took a hack saw to them. 10-15 minutes per side. Not too bad. and flip is really good at taking out and putting the sub frame in. lol

[RaNMaN]

You need dry ice or put them in the freezer over night. When we did flip we bought some dry ice and stuck em in there for like 30 min. TO remove the inserts we took a hack saw to them. 10-15 minutes per side. Not too bad. and flip is really good at taking out and putting the sub frame in. lol

cool, cool. i'll get a hacksaw and some new blades then. they are already in the freezer, they've been there for a couple of days. :goodjob:

[flip]

You need dry ice or put them in the freezer over night. When we did flip we bought some dry ice and stuck em in there for like 30 min. TO remove the inserts we took a hack saw to them. 10-15 minutes per side. Not too bad. and flip is really good at taking out and putting the sub frame in. lol

hah, I've done it enough lol. Make sure to bring a LARGE hammer to smash them in. They will NOT just slide right in... Also maybe a piece of wood to put on top of them so you don't damage them while smashing. You'll also want something like a punch with a point to hammer in between the subframe and the metal jacket to get it out easier.

A sawzall will work great, its faster but you have more of a chance of cutting too far since it cuts a lot faster. You just have to be careful.

[seksehowy]

so im guessing tora = what used to be finishline ?

[flip]

so im guessing tora = what used to be finishline ?

Correct...

Anyone that missed the meet missed a lot of fun... Pics soon to come...

[flip]

Thanks everyone for coming out! I had a blast as usual. It was great meeting all of you.

[Decker]

word.

[FlatWoodsMonster]

Correct...

Anyone that missed the meet missed a lot of fun... Pics soon to come...


Oh yes they did.

[1800DialKyle]

It was fun as hell! It was awesome meeting everyone and getting to hang out...

[flip]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that donated, brought food, helped with the grill, ran to the store, etc... That helped out a TON. I actually didn't break the bank feeding everyone this time thanks to all of the food that was brought! :-D

Thank you thank you thank you! You guys/girls make this community possible...

[Carina240sx]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that donated, brought food, helped with the grill, ran to the store, etc... That helped out a TON. I actually didn't break the bank feeding everyone this time thanks to all of the food that was brought! :-D

Thank you thank you thank you! You guys/girls make this community possible...

You rock!! :bump:

It was awesome, cant wait until the next one! :cheers:

Carina