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  1. MRacer

    Matrox Parhelia

    Has anyone tried this graphic card? It looks awesome, but I'm hesitating since it cost ~$370. I have a G400 and its great, but 3 monitors would be nice!
  2. MRacer

    replaced windshield

    Update: Went there this morning and show them the problem. The desk guy tried to convince me it was *ok* for the windshield trim to be loose. I told him (in not so many word) dude, you can take a pencil and stick it into the gap. We argue for 10 min and just when I was about to offer him a...
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    replaced windshield

    I got my windshield replaced for ~$400. They claim its factory. I would like to know how can one determine if the replacement was factory or some cheap version? It seemed they did a crap job of it cause the windshield "dip" into the car. It seemed they did not replace the lower spacer...
  4. MRacer

    coil-over suspension

    My 96 has the CompTech adjustable sport suspension package (http://solar.innercite.com/comptech/110115.html.) The springs are really hard, but ride nice when running on smooth roads. -MR
  5. MRacer

    engine knocking?

    Thanks for all your patient in explaining this issue to me. It helps me understand a lot about my car. Yeah, I personally spoke to the guy who looked at it. He's one of their two NSX experts. He said there was nothing to be concerned with since it ticks at cold start and goes away after...
  6. MRacer

    engine knocking?

    The dealer just called me this morning and they said it's piston slapping during cold start and it's natural for high performance cars. Say what?! They say they could do an "in-top engine flush" to wash/clean the pistons of carbon, but can't guarantee if this will solve the sound. Another $94...
  7. MRacer

    engine knocking?

    Thanks. I'll check this out with other NSXs. -MR
  8. MRacer

    engine knocking?

    I don't know if I ever notice before but when I stand beside the engine with/without the engine exposed I hear a ticking sound. I hear it coming from the engine. At times it's a quiet tick while at times it ticks loud (ok NOT that loud.) However from within the driver/passenger seat, I don't...
  9. MRacer

    Bent valves!?!?

    I'm not a mechanic, but does anyone know if it's safe to drive with bad valves? My gut instinct tells me NO since the valve controls letting in gas & air and sucking them out I don't want the bad valves to misdirect the flow. No I'm not going to drive the car in the current situation, but just...
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    Bent valves!?!?

    I'll let you guys know what the leak test uncovers. I'm just hoping (and praying) that only the valves are damaged and NOTHING else. On the "I highly doubted it" side, I hope the valves are burnt and it'll be replaced for free. (haha) Out of curiosity, what can cause the valves to be burnt...
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    Bent valves!?!?

    I just spoke to my cousin (he's a Toyota/Honda master tech by the way) and he suggested I asked them if they did the leak down test. This test will ping point the cause for low compression. While the compress test tests for compression it doesn't tell what/where the problem is. He also...
  12. MRacer

    Bent valves!?!?

    Yes, I CAN feel the loss of power. It felt just like two months ago when my oxygen sensor went out the car vibrated on and off like some the spark plugs were not firing correctly. I have a Mazada 929 with two burnt spark plugs and it vibrated funny. So I know the feeling. My engine has 67k...
  13. MRacer

    Bent valves!?!?

    I was observing his shifting and I'm sure he shifted from 3rd to 4th. However, I'm not sure if he stepped on the clutch all the way down. That's the only thing I can think of. Now I'm regretting letting people drive my car... I'm going to call the other dealer and check out their price for...
  14. MRacer

    Bent valves!?!?

    My '96T is in the shop again for some engine and TCS light warning. The dealer diagnose the car for several days ow and have come down the to the conclusion that I had low compression on pistons 4 and 6. Value 4 had compression at 104 while value 6 was at 64. They suspect these values might...
  15. MRacer

    disable power steering

    Thanks for the info, guys. I'll leave the power steering alone. Next time round I'll get some other tires. For meantime, I'll just tweak the setting when driving in town and highway.
  16. MRacer

    disable power steering

    Yeah, I don't really want to disable it, but I had too many bad moments driving fast on the open highway. I said "fast" not "reckless"...usually 5-10 above the posted speed. I lowered my NSX with the Comptech sport suspension kit about 2 inches with the settings set to softest. Usually while...
  17. MRacer

    disable power steering

    If I disabled power steering, will it damage anything? Last time my power steering went out, it felt great driving on the highway, but a pain when making those turns at slow speed. Thanks, guys.
  18. MRacer

    who has an "Acura" extended warranty?

    You should really talk to whoever is selling you the extended warranty. I got mine from the dealer a few days before the original warranty expired. My was somewhere $2.1K, extra 3 years or 72k (which ever came first.) It has the same coverage as the original except for a $50 deductable...
  19. MRacer

    Do you guys let your friends drive your NSX

    Not only did I let my two brothers drived it, I left it with them for the entire summer.
  20. MRacer

    Aftermarket Antenna - Where to find on that's not $400 ?

    This should be interesting...
  21. MRacer

    NEW 2002 NSX pics!!

    Ahh, man! The more I look at these photos the more I am cline to keep my 96T. I am not going to jump to coclusion, but wait and see the new beast in the flesh. However, from certain angles the facelift does look cool.
  22. MRacer

    water repelent for convertible top

    I have a 97 BMW Z3. I dropped the car off this morning for a leak inspection.
  23. MRacer

    water repelent for convertible top

    Anyone know any good water repellent products for convertible top? Thankx
  24. MRacer

    bodykit tail is tearing trunk apart

    Hey guys. I have supercharged '98 Integra GSR with a 'fat' bodykit. After three years, the huge tail is begining to tear the holes where the tail is bolted onto the trunk. The tears are about .5 inch moving toward the taillight. Are there any 'super' glue out there that can bond and stop the...
  25. MRacer

    disable antenna

    Thanks Veleno. It was simple.
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