Re: 505 questions
Senen Racki (sracki@dowsv01.tor.ec.gc.ca)
Wed, 1 May 1996 14:31:25 -0500
> I have to bite the bullet this Saturday and change my front rotors. I've order a pair of aftermarket rotors at $40.81 (US) each which should be here tomorrow. Is the procedure for the 86 STI prett
> much the same as in the Haynes book for the 504 diesel? Do I need to replace any nuts, bolts, or washers with new ones? What size socket do I need for the big nut that holds the wheel on the spin
> le?
>
> On another note, Senen, in your answer to Chuck on his questions, you said:
> 'My 86 STI is much different in height and stiffness than the conventional older 505's.' I don't remember having noticed any difference in height between my 86 STI and my late 81 s-td, but I sure n
> tice the difference in stiffness. It corners much flatter (obviously the reason for the increased stiffness) but every small imperfection in the road seems to be magnified through the interior, par
> icularly through the dashboard. I don't feel the jarring, but I sure hear it. The only road imperfections that I remember causing interior noises in the 81 were tar strips on concrete highways in
> he summer at highway speeds. I have been wondering if the interior noises from potholes were standard for newer STIs or just an aberration with mine.
>
Not specific to yours - mine is the same. Interesting your
suspension doesn't seem lower. Mine is quite noticably lower. What
kind of mags do you have? I have 60 series tires on 15" alloy
wheels. Mine doesn't bottom out or drag on ramps but nevertheless is
definetly low.
> Do you get dashboard noises in your 86 STI?
>
I did but I can't stand that kind of thing so I took it apart and
tightened everything and wedged felt in some areas. Nice and quiet
now.
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Senen Racki
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Atmospheric Environment Service - Environment Canada
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