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by hammer
Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project Fiero
Replies: 77
Views: 29684

Re: Project Fiero

Thanks for the article. It was a good read. So I guess my only concern with using a straight racing oil is that this car is primarily a summer vehicle that I will use once a month for racing. And since racing oils have fewer detergents the article doesn't recommend using them for everyday use as the...
by hammer
Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project Fiero
Replies: 77
Views: 29684

Re: Project Fiero

So I've done a bit of research and Parts Master oil is indeed made by Ashland which also makes Valvoline. Whether or not it's the exact same stuff is certainly up for debate. I found the MSDS for the Parts Master 5w-30 here (http://www.autovalue.com/msds-pdfs/parts-master-oil-coolant/Oil-5W30-Synthe...
by hammer
Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:59 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project Fiero
Replies: 77
Views: 29684

Re: Project Fiero

I already picked up some oil today. I got Parts Master 5w-30 synthetic at Bond Auto. I don't think it's anything super special, but I've been told and found online that Parts Master brand is made by valvoline. It's also what I run in my Mazda 2. One of the guys at Bond said valvoline just rebottles ...
by hammer
Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project Fiero
Replies: 77
Views: 29684

Re: Project Fiero

Thanks Walter. That sounds like a good plan.
by hammer
Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project Fiero
Replies: 77
Views: 29684

Re: Project Fiero

As spring is nearly upon us (hopefully), I've been doing some thinking about my to do list for awakening the Fiero from winter hibernation. I'm trying to decide what to do about changing the oil. My plan from here on out is to change the oil once every spring when I get the car out of the barn since...
by hammer
Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: Archives
Topic: 2013 Awards Banquet / 2014 Rules Meeting (official invite!)
Replies: 37
Views: 9345

Re: 2013 Awards Banquet / 2014 Rules Meeting (official invit

Is it alright if I bring my meal choice and check to the Jan 21st SCCV meeting instead of mailing it?
by hammer
Thu Dec 26, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Classification
Topic: Formula Libre change of class name
Replies: 24
Views: 20193

Re: Formula Libre change of class name

Luke and I were discussing this yesterday and it made the most sense to us that if Formula Libre were changed to Unlimited , in order to not confuse it with Unprepared that class could be renamed to Street . As that better describes the cars currently competing in the U class. So the classes would t...
by hammer
Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Insight 180MPH crash...Wait, what?!?
Replies: 5
Views: 1410

Re: Honda Insight 180MPH crash...Wait, what?!?

Dang! This is a testament to the importance and effectiveness of proper safety equipment.
by hammer
Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny forum signatures
Replies: 14
Views: 2461

Re: Funny forum signatures

A couple of my favorites:

"If you're still in complete control, then you're not going nearly fast enough."

and...

"Just because you've lost traction doesn't mean you've lost control."
by hammer
Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Happy Birthday to me (280z build)
Replies: 205
Views: 117347

Re: Happy Birthday to me

I'm loving this already! Can't wait to see how it turns out.