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irishvol

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  1. This a PAIN! Unless you have a lift, go to PepBoys .....I did. Took 30 minutes and cost $26.....Well worth it.
  2. Your problem is very simple.......you need a NEW BATTERY !!! If these cars are left idle for several days the battery can drain from all of the various functions that draw power..the alarm system, clock etc. Once your battery looses the proper charge all kinds of craxy stuff will begin to happen, including the light display you discribe....easy fix to all your problems
  3. This is a common problem with cars left unused for several days. All of the various systems which run while car is idle will eventually run down the battery. SOme dealers will install a small battery booster on cars which sit on their lots for long periods to prevent this problem.
  4. The installation could cause your problems if not properly installed. If all vacuum lines not properly installed could cause computer to misread air/fuel, timing requirements which would cause problems you're discribing and other querky problems. Remember, all stock lines must be reinstalled in proper locations. Hope this helps. Good luck.
  5. Unless you know something I don't, the Hertz is a 4 ohm speaker. Using it will blow the factory amp......good luck!
  6. can anyone help me with this problem? I have a 2002 sc430 also doing the same thing. can you email me at presseyf@hotmail.com Frankie The 430 has an electronic throttle. There is no "throttle cable" connected to the throttle body. So the problem sounds like it's electronic not mechanical. I doubt seriously that there is a problem with the throttle body itself. I would suggest having the dealer check out the throttle electronics. Hope this helps.....Tony
  7. The sound is GREAT!! So much better than factory. The guys who did this are real professionals and did a wonderful job. I would never attempt something like this myself. I understand your concerns but almost anything would be better than those crappy factory speakers. When removed both paper cones had torn away from their outside outside frame. The 4s are very high quality. Do you know of any aftermarket 8 ohm 6x9s? Thanks for input....Tony
  8. When recently replacing the CRAPPY door speakers in my '02 I learned that the factory system is an 8 ohm system. All known auto speakers are 4 ohm. If 4 ohm speakers are used it will blow the amplifer at some point. About a $1000.00!! I was very lucky to have some very knowledgable proessionals who solved the problem with a custom install of 2, 4 inch, 4ohm speakers wired together (thus 8 ohms) in the stock mountings in each door. Sounds great.....cost? $240.00
  9. If you are using stock wheels and close to stock size tires the alignment specs will not change. If, however, you are using wheels with a significantly different offset or some kind of bizarro size tire the spec may change and will have to be custom set. From the discription of the wear pattern of you current tires it sounds like you do need an alignment. Are your driving habits rough? Lots of bad roads? Well, I would suggest having an alignment with new tire installation using factory settings......hope this helps.
  10. That's what is most important.....after all, we're not street racers. If we want that we need another car. Fun is what it's all about!!!
  11. I bought the VP12 Volo Performance Chip. My sc430 seems to have improved throttled response and is a bit more powerful. The low end torque is better. It is not much, but for $89 it was worth it. Brett Take a look at the dyno results I posted below. You're being fed a lot of the typical forum BS from people who don't know their butt from their elbow about what they're talking about. Here's some advise....save your money! The only significant power improvements that can be made to this car with "bolt ons" is with turbo/supercharger and/or nitrous ($1000 to $10,000). A limited slip differential only helps performance if you have the power to spin the rear wheels(and I don't mean in the snow). This car does not to any significant degree. A high stall torque converter is an ABSOLUTE waste of money unless it is used with a transmission shift kit and even then with only minimal drag race affects. It has nothing to do with "shifting". It only allows you to rev the engine from a stop to a higher RPM before engaging the trans. How high the RPM is determined by the "stall" built into the converter. Some all-out drag cars will use a 3 or 4000 RPM converter.....street racers usually in the neighborhood of 2000 RPM. They can be a pain in the !Removed! for everyday driving. Your best move was with the headers...I'd be interested in seeing some dyno results. The base dyno on this car (300hp models) is around 210. On the 288s around 200. I'd suspect that you picked up maybe 10 or 15hp with the headers.........anyway, I don't want to rain on your parade but I really get annoyed with the "BLOW HARDS" in here with all of their BS power claims. ONE: 262.5rwhp! LOLOL.........Hope this helps
  12. There is NO performance benefit from K&N filter and little if any from the Injen Intake system (see dyno results posted below). The only benefit that I see is that it can be reused and there is some controversey about that.
  13. Our local builder has advised that short of turbo/supercharger ($5000 - $10000) there are no meaningful mods available for our cars. He suggested a 100shot of NOS as the best bang for your buck ($500-$1000). As far as all of the intake/exhaust BS you read and hear about you might want to look at the Dyno test results I posted here. Pretty much a waste of money unless you're looking for a great sound. There are some BSers on some of these cites claiming 30-40hp increases....a lot of baloney! Hope this helps.
  14. Thank you very much! Much more detail than I expected. Great info. I was hoping that just the section of the door panel where the 6x9 is located could be removed. I think I'd better get a professional involved since the entire panel has to come off....thanks again.
  15. I want to replace or repair the lousy door speakers in my '02. I'd like to do it myself but not if it involves taking the entire door panel off......Help?
  16. irishvol

    my '02 SC430

    Nothing special......headlight covers and reflecter portion of tail light painted body color by dealer. 18' wheels, insulated Injen (2hp).
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