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BackDraft Racing ---
02-25-2017, 08:10 AM
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Steering column heat shield needed?
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I have 60k on my #209 and have had no issues. I...
I have 60k on my #209 and have had no issues. I do check the torque on the bolts and lube a couple times a year.
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BackDraft Racing ---
06-09-2016, 04:32 PM
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Rubber side pipe hangers for a BDR
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Hope this attachment shows what I did.
Hope this attachment shows what I did.
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BackDraft Racing ---
06-09-2016, 06:47 AM
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Rubber side pipe hangers for a BDR
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turbofanman731
If you would put a "hose clamp" around the rubber...
If you would put a "hose clamp" around the rubber hanger (while it is in place)and snug it down, you should have no problems. I'm coming up on 60k and 12 years with no problems at all.
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BackDraft Racing ---
03-20-2016, 05:13 PM
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Nuts do bounce...
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turbofanman731
Ace Hardware has them in stock. I don't remember...
Ace Hardware has them in stock. I don't remember the size but take one with you and they will match it. Make sure you have the lock washer (Ace has them too) and use Locktite.
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BackDraft Racing ---
12-06-2015, 06:29 PM
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Backdraft Owner Changes
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I have a late 2004 build. It currently has about...
I have a late 2004 build. It currently has about 56k Miles. This list is quite long but here goes. BTW I have all the receipts.
Drilled wheel lug holes to accept longer grip lug nuts (8 threads...
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BackDraft Racing ---
10-12-2015, 06:47 PM
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Installng Reline In BDR AutoMeter Tach
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I went with Speed Hut and it works really great. ...
I went with Speed Hut and it works really great. A bit of patience and ability to follow instructions during shift light set up and away you go. It helps to be able to stand on your head a while...
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BackDraft Racing ---
05-24-2015, 09:13 AM
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Psi
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I watched the dyno run last weekend and that...
I watched the dyno run last weekend and that thing really runs. It's amazing how much different the newer BDR's are from the "older". As far as tire pressure goes the rule of thumb, has always been...
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BackDraft Racing ---
03-24-2015, 12:56 PM
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New Sidepipes
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I have an '04 #209 with a 347 and a nasty cam. ...
I have an '04 #209 with a 347 and a nasty cam. When I installed the Stainless Steel Mufflers, the car I had a 302 crate and the HP went up about 30 at the rear wheels. With the "stroker" I cannot...
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BackDraft Racing ---
07-31-2014, 07:15 AM
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Clutch line replacement
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turbofanman731
I ran a 4' stainless brake line from the Master...
I ran a 4' stainless brake line from the Master Cylinder to the Slave Cylinder. It was routed over the top of the foot well and eliminated all of the heat from the headers etc. So far it has...
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BackDraft Racing ---
07-13-2014, 04:50 PM
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Front shock strut P/N
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turbofanman731
Thanks for the replies. We went to NAPA and...
Thanks for the replies. We went to NAPA and found the "shock stock" and opened quite a few boxes before finding the 86 VW Jetta shocks that work. The top mount bearings were worn out on one side...
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BackDraft Racing ---
06-27-2014, 07:18 PM
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Front shock strut P/N
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Front shock strut P/N
I have car # 209 (2004) and have a leaky front strut. The P/N that's on the Gabriel is not cross-referencing very well (at all). Does anyone have a P/N that will work? Not looking for race...
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BackDraft Racing ---
03-04-2014, 07:33 PM
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Brake pedal not returning
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turbofanman731
As soon as I went to a "pressure switch" brake...
As soon as I went to a "pressure switch" brake light, I installed a spring. It was so long ago I had forgot but it has given me 8 years of trouble free operation. An occasional shot of WD40 helps...
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BackDraft Racing ---
02-26-2014, 03:37 PM
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Master Cyl. Heat Shield Needed with Ceramic Coated Headers
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turbofanman731
Early cars needed a heat shield and rerouting of...
Early cars needed a heat shield and rerouting of the clutch hyd lines. The lines were too close to the headers and would boil the clutch fluid, with or with out the heat shields. I had to replace 4...
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02-06-2014, 01:11 PM
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VDO Speedometer
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I have the GPS speedo and have no issues with it....
I have the GPS speedo and have no issues with it. It also has 0-60 and 1/4 mile timing and speed features. It doesn't work well in tall buildings, canyons, covered parking and such. I don't worry...
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01-24-2014, 10:50 AM
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Home Maintenance
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turbofanman731
The car number and mfg date have a lot of impact...
The car number and mfg date have a lot of impact on what to look at during routine maint. Earlier car numbers will require you to look at attach points for rear end torque arms (cracks) and clutch...
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BackDraft Racing ---
12-30-2013, 02:15 PM
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mickey thomas sr tires
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turbofanman731
What sizes did you use?
What sizes did you use?
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BackDraft Racing ---
11-06-2013, 06:59 PM
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Vibration....
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It may be your cam. I have a 347 and around...
It may be your cam. I have a 347 and around 2000-2500 RPM the valve overlap causes an odd vibration, rumble, or even a whooshing sound. Noises and vibrations are hard to describe. I am not sure...
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BackDraft Racing ---
11-03-2013, 08:48 AM
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Steering wheel center section broke
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turbofanman731
Steering wheel center section broke
Does anyone know where I can find a center section for my steering wheel that fits in an 82 mm (3.25 in) whole? I see lots of 70mm and 75mm. Mine is a plastic insert with a horn button that broke. ...
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BackDraft Racing ---
10-30-2013, 07:40 AM
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MR10 Lexan windshield question...
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turbofanman731
I have car #209. After the 3rd glass windshield...
I have car #209. After the 3rd glass windshield in 1 year (just over 7k miles) I went with "Fast Freddie's". BDR told me it wouldn't fit and FF said it would. It took me 45 minutes to install and...
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BackDraft Racing ---
10-19-2013, 06:32 AM
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LSD will this fit?
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turbofanman731
I have a LSD .391 in mine and you always have to...
I have a LSD .391 in mine and you always have to be ready to shift. If you don't have an overdrive high gear it may not be what you want. My RPM is 2800 at 78, with an 063 5th gear. Be sure to put...
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BackDraft Racing ---
10-19-2013, 06:23 AM
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Okay how do you replace the rubber SidePipe hangar grommet?
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turbofanman731
Spray them with silicon or WD-40, that helps with...
Spray them with silicon or WD-40, that helps with the slipping on and off. When your done replacing them put a hose clamp around the outside and you will not have to replace them again.
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