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Old Jul 26, 2020 | 12:55 AM
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Old Jul 26, 2020 | 09:39 AM
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Pac Man makes a lot more sense once you have some perspective.


Old Jul 26, 2020 | 12:32 PM
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Old Jul 27, 2020 | 02:25 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2020 | 01:38 PM
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We now sell these machines: https://player.vimeo.com/video/248528235

https://player.vimeo.com/video/248528235


Old Jul 27, 2020 | 02:59 PM
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Old Jul 27, 2020 | 04:07 PM
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Price?
Old Jul 27, 2020 | 07:18 PM
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DeerHunter

I do not like this picture.




it has offended me deep to the core. It really bends my valves if you know what i mean...
Old Jul 28, 2020 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
I do not like this picture.


It really bends my valves if you know what i mean...
It shouldn't have.
Old Jul 28, 2020 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by olderguy
It shouldn't have.
The picture I added is my personal car, whose pistons and valves decided to make out on the highway despite my stern warnings of disapproval...


Old Jul 28, 2020 | 08:54 AM
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That’s just the variable timing electronic control, with the dynamic mechanical height and angle adjustment, kicking in.
Old Jul 28, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
The picture I added is my personal car, whose pistons and valves decided to make out on the highway despite my stern warnings of disapproval...

Sorry, I thought the first picture was a Miata engine.
Old Jul 28, 2020 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Photo of a distributor surrounded by an engine)
I've often wondered why Honda continued using mechanical distributors well into the 21st century, long past the time when most (all?) other mainstream Asian automakers had switched to distributorless ignition.

Like, did Honda know something that eluded the rest of the world? Were they being Luddites? Was there one specific individual high up in their technical management who had very firmly-held beliefs about that one specific thing?



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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
I've often wondered why Honda continued using mechanical distributors well into the 21st century, long past the time when most (all?) other mainstream Asian automakers had switched to distributorless ignition.

Like, did Honda know something that eluded the rest of the world? Were they being Luddites? Was there one specific individual high up in their technical management who had very firmly-held beliefs about that one specific thing?
I had to replace the element often; always wore down. I wanted to upgrade it to electrical, but alas.

There are some really awesome Honda things about that car, the dizzy was not one of them. The access ports to remove the upper shock bolts was one. Or putting the crank bolt in just the perfect location, that with the wheel turned I could access and break free with the car on the ground so the motor wouldn't spin.



pro-tip: jack stands make awesome crazy-extension supporters.
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Making trees go away:

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You guys sell some wonderful machines. Having spent a lot of money getting trees removed lately, I can easily imagine the payback for a company buying one.
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that'll knock the honk right out of you.

https://www.facebook.com/FockaWhooFockaYoo/videos/10224757963085181
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So I made these...
Cost next to nothing, powder coated bright red to avoid trips and whatnot, and they make ride height adjustment, etc a breeze.
Adjustable for different rim/tire sizes and multiple holes for the Miatae, an Evo 9 and a Modena 360.
Back of the napkin sketch to the laptop, laser cut, media blasted and powder coated.






Yes, this is that rust bucket '03 I posted a little while ago.



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