Nurburgringer
NW Houston by way of NJ, Germany, PA, Milwaukee
5 1/2 x 13, pictured aboveWhich Cromodora? Size please
5 1/2 x 13, pictured aboveWhich Cromodora? Size please
PlastiDip would be a test option as wellLove that Gold and black combo but back to the matter at hand. I'm so-so with Gold wheel on a Red car, I really like the wheels you have now and I have seen some users put accent colors that can have a nice effect. Painting the inside of the spokes with black could be a good look on your wheels. If you want to test it get some black vinyl and cut out the patches to see how they look, don't like them just peel them off.
Thanks. Do you know the model? CD....?5 1/2 x 13, pictured above
It's a Stratos - it would look like heaven regardless what colour it wasThis looks good
These are CD16. I've got the same on my X ;-)Thanks. Do you know the model? CD....?
Wow. Chalk and cheese. Fascinating - they must really reinforce each others character as you swap.75 degrees here in South Florida. Took the two running cars out for a drive. Got my torque fix with the Vette and handling fix with the X!
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I've had the 60 Vette since 1976 and college. It's the only car I've never sold. Not perfect but it always starts and drives. I've had four X1/9s now...they are addictive!Wow. Chalk and cheese. Fascinating - they must really reinforce each others character as you swap.
Are the plug wires new? I had a tip in stumble on my 86 years ago and was advised to replace the old plug wires. The new wires resolved the issue. Your issue may be different, but I thought I would throw that out there.Drove it to the office on a sunny, warm day (left top at home) to take a car-buddy colleage to lunch. Drove great but stumbles a bit on throttle when cold. Starts immediately and has a smooth idle, and clears up within a minute or so then revs fine, but "warming up" is something I think of with carbed cars not FI like my '82.
Not a big problem but curious why it would do this. Any ideas/easy fixes?
no idea how old they are. Don't see any evidence of replacements in the last ~7yrs of receipts I got with the car a few weeks ago, and while they don't look fresh I don't see any exposed wiring.. name brand wires at least!Are the plug wires new? I had a tip in stumble on my 86 years ago and was advised to replace the old plug wires. The new wires resolved the issue. Your issue may be different, but I thought I would throw that out there.
I haven't done this TO my car yet, but I'm considering changing the look of the wheels that came with the car. They have some rash, and the surfaces are just in need in general. Our cars (especially the 70's one) are - in my opinion - a bit ostentatious by design... more conservative Stratos? So... I like the idea of going with som
I haven't done this TO my car yet, but I'm considering changing the look of the wheels that came with the car. They have some rash, and the surfaces are just in need in general. Our cars (especially the 70's one) are - in my opinion - a bit ostentatious by design... more conservative Stratos? So... I like the idea of going with some period colour(s). My son is pretty adept with computer graphics and worked up these samples for me. Off the top, the black ones bore me. Thoughts and suggestions? Ciao!
UPDATE... I decided to take the job on myself. It's QUITE a tedious one, but becoming well worth it! The progression photos show where I started and where I'm at. LOTS of curbing and maring has now been polished out. 2 coats of Etching Primer, 3 coats of Filling Primer and 4 coats of Paint. Multiple coats of matte clear coat to come. If anyone has a lead on center caps for these, I'd appreciate the info. Cheers!
Have you checked the cap & rotor?no idea how old they are. Don't see any evidence of replacements in the last ~7yrs of receipts I got with the car a few weeks ago, and while they don't look fresh I don't see any exposed wiring.. name brand wires at least!
If one/more were bad wouldn't that affect running hot or cold? The stumble clears up within first minute of driving.
thx for suggestion!
waiting on a Bayless parts order now: fuel/air/oil filters, rubber elbow after air filter (mine is cracked), fuel line, shifter wavy-washer, X1/9 coffee mug etc. Will R&R parts and put new brake fluid in when car is up on blocks for next couple weeks while I redo wheels and seats get re-upholstered.
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Sounds like something in the "warm-up" circuits. The equivalent to a carb engine with a sticking choke.no idea how old they are. Don't see any evidence of replacements in the last ~7yrs of receipts I got with the car a few weeks ago, and while they don't look fresh I don't see any exposed wiring.. name brand wires at least!
If one/more were bad wouldn't that affect running hot or cold? The stumble clears up within first minute of driving.
thx for suggestion!
waiting on a Bayless parts order now: fuel/air/oil filters, rubber elbow after air filter (mine is cracked), fuel line, shifter wavy-washer, X1/9 coffee mug etc. Will R&R parts and put new brake fluid in when car is up on blocks for next couple weeks while I redo wheels and seats get re-upholstered.
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Thanks for tips!Sounds like something in the "warm-up" circuits. The equivalent to a carb engine with a sticking choke.
Ok, that isn't likely to have any real effect. I was thinking the crack was after the AFM.Thanks for tips!
Will investigate AAV.
The crack is directly after the air filter so before the MAF but maybe leakage through that is causing turbulance the MAF doesn't like... replacement will be here in a few days so that'll be easy to check.
cheers!