Rotated the strut mount on the passenger side and adjusted the toe. I think there was too much positive camber but haven't tested it yet. Got awful squirely in fast left hand turns. Right turns wasn't a problem. Now need to balance the rears and maybe it'll ride at least half way decent.
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Just ordered brand new calipers, rotors and pads for my soon to be brake swap91' Festiva GL Auto EFI--- BP swapped, G-Series swap in the works.
Adjustable VW MK2 front suspension and Aspire disc brakes
Aspire rear axle and drum swapped with adjustable KYB rear suspension
LOOKING FOR RUST FREE SHELL IN CALIFORNIA
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Got new front tires, and changed the oil and filter on the 89' today
Last edited by Festiva_Fred; 02-02-2013, 07:52 PM.-93' L BP swap/e-series, coilovers, RIO front swap, redrilled festy drums, Miata 14" 7 spokes.
-88' Mazda 323 SE, work in progress..
-85' Nissan Sentra 5 spd.
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Prepping it for our big day tomorrow? I'm not doing anything to mine to prep it!Originally posted by Festiva_Fred View PostGot new front tires, and changed the oil and filter on the 89' today
My oil will probably be due for a change when I get back from our trip!
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Had some trouble this week. Intermittent stall. I thought it was a ignition issue si I swapped out the cap and rotor (needed it anyways) nad VIOLA! fixed.... For about 8 hours. Next day at school same crap. Long story short, the injector harness had a open. Instead of chasing it down, I replaced it with one I had from the original B3. All better now.Going old school...
89L Carby FIDO, previously owned by FestivaFred
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I sure feel dumb; after buying a new headlight unit-finding that the appearance of accumulating water in the bottom of the old one; simply an optical illusion. My need of glasses; combined with unaccustomed winter conditions-along with evening lack of light generally this far north; these seasons.Originally posted by bobstad View PostI've been giving further thought, by opening the door of my apartment to look at the car's headlights; trying to imagine a good photo shoot, to examine the problem of accumulating water in the driver's side headlight pod. I noticed this only a few days ago, after nearly a decade ago effecting a good repair to an eighth inch size round hole made from a rock or similar. That was an improvised fix following an expense of $20-30 getting a plug installed by a shop also offering windshield crack repairs, which soon fell out. I used clear epoxy which at first wouldn't solidify soon enough to avoid dropping down through the hole; until I managed to use wound thread imaginatively, to create an absorbent dam the epoxy could adhere to while setting. I'm sort of lazy, with an important HUD inspection coming up December 20th to extend my section 8 federal rent subsidy another year; so will get around to some pics after that and a dentist appointment Friday.
There is a peculiar unique appearance to the current headlight; contributing much to the illusion-a normal Festiva headlight could never cause. Since there was accumulated water inside prior to a clever patch I made to a hole in the glass; making the interior look cloudier-with the inner reflective surface around the bulb also rusted some: Though I've never found that light to give less of a beam-than the normal one on the passenger side.Last edited by bobstad; 02-03-2013, 08:36 PM.'91 Festiva L/'73 Windsor Carrera Sport custom
(aka "Jazz Bobstad," "The BobWhan," etc.)
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Drove to north Missouri so get a transmission for the Mean Green Micro Machine!
Met up with Fred and we snag some parts from a car an hour or so away from him. The whole story is here: http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...448#post571448
Was gonna post it in here, but then I saw how long it was and decided not to crowd up this thread! Time for bed!!
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Got it on the trailer after the rally social show off. Gotta take it back to the shop to wire, coolant, and fuel line the BP... at least we are on the final hook up stage.



Car #789
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1992 Festiva L - BP Swapped, Aspire Swapped, Rally America Sanctioned.
1993 Festiva GL - 4sp Automatic and the bluest car i've ever seen...
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When is 100 Acre Wood Rally?
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He was in it last year. I think they are hoping to do it again this year, but they need to get that engine ready!Originally posted by 200KGPGTP View PostAre you going to be in 100 Acre Wood Rally? I think I may be coming down for that!
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Great to see you got your AC working again. Hope to get the one in my sons 1990 LPlus back blowing cold air when I go up to see him in a couple of week...it's the 1990 that I bought new (hence my username).Originally posted by Oren09 View PostRecharged the A/C in Aqua.
Two cans later and it blows cold. I can't get it to go above 35 PSI, though. Should be 35-45 at 75 degrees outside.
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