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  1. black 10th vert

    Drive cycle not completing

    I wa I was going to suggest the “mini CAT” type defoulers. They generally work well, but it depends if they do a visual on the underside in CA. I haven’t inspected my car in many years because I failed in MA, not because there was any emission problem, but because of the aftermarket tune! The...
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    What did you do for your Terminator today?

    Well it was sorta today... I left MA yesterday morning and drove 1,106 miles straight down to my other home in GA! I had originally planned to trailer down, but a bunch of things happened and it didn’t work out, so I decided to just drive it! Hit 18,000 on this trip, and did pretty much the...
  3. black 10th vert

    Terminator or GT350

    what type of lift is that? Never saw one like that. I have a drive on 4 post type, but when I saw your pic, there are no posts in the foreground. Looks cantilevered from one side, is that correct?
  4. black 10th vert

    Terminator or GT350

    As much as I love my Cobra, if I had the budget, and a chance to get that black 350, it would be no decision for me personally. I’m Whippled and running 18psi, so my car is plenty fast, but these days I find myself enjoying some of the newer tech stuff like that 350 has. As others have said, if...
  5. black 10th vert

    Heavy OEM Clutch pedal - Common on 03/04?

    Good to hear that it helped. I will definitely do that on mine since it’s never been done.
  6. black 10th vert

    Whipple Tensioner vs Standard Idler/Tensioner

    I agree with this completely. It would be far more valuable to only make one change like the tensioner before throwing a bunch of new parts into the mix that may, or may not fix the problem. Small incremental changes are the best way to solve these types of issues. I’ve made mistakes several...
  7. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Yes, I do store it outside. That is a great suggestion. I never thought about that, but covers would probably protect the nice aluminum wheels as well. Thanks!
  8. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Thanks. Yeah, I hadn’t even considered the extra ramp thing. I figured that it would work fine due to the beaver tail design, but my car is lowered (H&R Race springs), and I have Hans Racecraft subframe connectors, which make it a bit lower still. The only good thing is that the subframes...
  9. black 10th vert

    What did you do for your Terminator today?

    That’s good to hear because I had never seen those before, but my first thought was “no way would have have that logo on them!” Very cool design though.
  10. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    No, unfortunately my car is stored currently with a bunch of construction stuff in front of it so I can’t even pull it out to try it until I get that cleared up. I’ve had the trailer since last fall, but have been using it for other purposes. I’ve been trying to get my ducks in a row though as I...
  11. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Interesting though! In my case that wouldn’t work well though since I have ducting to each of those openings. One feeds air toward my air filter, sort of like ram air, and the other directs air toward my alternator to help keep it from cooking as happens because of the location. That’s some good...
  12. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Thanks. Yeah, I was psyched it came with them AND wheel straps. I do have to relocate the e-tracks though because the track width of the car it was setup for was quite a bit narrower. I’m going to try to plan them so they work for both the Terminator and my Miata.
  13. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    This is my trailer. I figured I’d post a pic so you guys can see what I’ve been talking about. Very lucky to have that shield in the front to protect the cars.:)
  14. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Thanks so much! That’s WAY simpler than the way it used to be with photobucket.
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    Trailering question?

    Now, I need to relearn how to post pics on here. I’ve been away from this site for a couple of years, and not only has the software changed, but photobucket (who I used to use for posting pics) pulled their crap and I can’t even access my account there anymore. Is there a tutorial somewhere on...
  16. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Oh, I wasn’t taking it that way at all. ;) Being that I love my 4Runner and wasn’t in the market for another truck, I KNEW that going all aluminum would keep me well in the sweet spot of my towing capacity. I wasn’t concerned about power, as my 4Runner has plenty of torque, and is mildly modded...
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    Trailering question?

    Yes, I believe it would’ve been, but for the reasons I mentioned, I have to work with this one. I also plan to add stake body pockets to it so I can have sides on the trailer for more utility than just hauling cars.
  18. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Yeah, that would have been my preference, but it took me forever to find a trailer this nice in aluminum that I could actually afford (and convince my wife that it was a good investment), so I have to try to make this work.
  19. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    It’s funny, but over the past few days since that tow hook was suggested, I’ve been thinking that very thing about offsetting the winch. Since the tow hooks for the Miata are also offset, I’ll likely mount the Cobra one to match the Miata, and the winch on that same side for the reasons you...
  20. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Will do! I will make a thread about it, if/when I purchase one.
  21. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Thank you for your examples, and insight! It’s much appreciated!
  22. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Yeah, I know you need tongue weight, I was just worried about having too much of it, but once again, it’s all mental gymnastics until I actually try. On the 4Runner forum, I read a lot about trailering with it, and many have added trailer hitch sway bars, as well as air bags to the rear coils...
  23. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    In the case of aerodynamics, it would be pretty much the same either way, as the trailer has a large aluminum shield on the front. I was happy about the shield for rock chips too since a lot of sand and rocks can get kicked up on a highway trip! Good point about those back window flaps though. I...
  24. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    One other thing I’ve considered, but haven’t tested yet, was what the tongue weight will be with the heavy front end of the Terminator. The vehicle I’ll be using to tow is an ‘04 V8 4Runner, which has heavy lift springs already, and has a brake controller. I deliberately bought an all aluminum...
  25. black 10th vert

    Trailering question?

    Interesting, I would’ve thought for sure with an enclosed trailer, that it would be easier, and safer to winch it in. Now I guess I have a lot to consider, since in order to even use the expensive winch, I’ll have to first securely mount it, then purchase and fit both cars with tow hooks. I...

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