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Bushing refurbishment and change of Transmission Fluid

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  1. npwmd2

    npwmd2 Formula Junior

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    #1 npwmd2, Sep 10, 2023
    A personal note from an original Dino owner.
    Never did I change out any of the bushings in Dino 04124. This summer, I finally did with a (Superformance) kit and shock bushings as well. The car handles like a new car. Can't recommend it enough if your Dino has original bushings.
    Another thing I changed was the transmission fluid from "SILTEX" to "REDLINE" 75W90 NS. No more grinding in second or in downshifting, wonderful.
    Thats it.
     
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  2. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

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    #2 TonyL, Sep 10, 2023
    I would recommend 4 wheel laser alignment afterwards, it will handle even better if set up correctly
    Tony
     
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    npwmd2 Formula Junior

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    #3 npwmd2, Sep 12, 2023
    Yeah, Thanks for the comments.
    I also, put new XWX tires on and balanced them all by the dealer here in NY. Laser balanced maybe? Car drives brand new. Can't say enough about periodic maintenance!
     
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    TonyL F1 Rookie

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    #4 TonyL, Sep 12, 2023
    I was referring to laser alignment Neal, after my rebuild the settings were way out when checked. You need to check Camber, Caster and toe including steer ahead and thrust angle.

    The steer ahead setting was the worst and it drove like a go kart once set to 0 deg.

    Nothing to lose except a few hundred dollars, everything to gain on those new boots!
     
  5. npwmd2

    npwmd2 Formula Junior

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    #5 npwmd2, Sep 13, 2023
    Yeah, Tony the Dealer Wide World of Cars did adjust all the alignment settings, I imagine they have the latest laser equipment to do so.
    Thanks a lot for your input.
     

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