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I Have Made a Huge Mistake
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Приєднався 9 лис 2020
My name is Mike. I like to learn by trying. Sometimes it goes well. Sometimes it doesn't.
Installing a RPM 6 point Roll Bar in a Saturn Sky
Been a long time since I posted last. More videos to come. In this video I take you through the process of installing an RPM Roll bar into a Saturn Sky Redline. Should be mostly identical for a Solstice.
I have another video around dash removal and carpet removal on the channel as well.
Here is RPM's website if you want to check out the bar.
www.rpmrollbar.com
I have another video around dash removal and carpet removal on the channel as well.
Here is RPM's website if you want to check out the bar.
www.rpmrollbar.com
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Lexus LS400 Tilt Power Steering Fix
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Been a while since I've posted. Lots going on. Picked up a new car, had a small problem. In this video I'll show how to replace the motor in a 2nd Gen Facelift LS400 for tilt steering as well as how you can adjust manually if you don't want to replace the motor.
Episode Twenty Six - Everyone else is doing a fleet tour. So am I.
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It's my one year anniversary of starting this channel, so I figured it was time to walk through the fleet a bit and share the various cars I've got. If there is one you'd like to see more about (review, work on it, mod it), let me know in the comments!
Episode Twenty Five - Swapping a T5 into a 1986 Fox Body Mustang (Pt 2)
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This time we put it all back together. And spill more fluid. And drop stuff.
Episode Twenty Four - Swapping a T5 into a 1986 Fox Body Mustang (Pt 1)
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A few years ago I bought a Fox Body for a great price that had been sitting without some love. I brought it back to life before I started the channel, but I always hated the AOD. In this video we unbox all the parts and take everything apart in preparation to install the 5 speed.
Quick Tips - Install/Remove a fuel pump in a Saturn Sky
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In this video I take a fuel pump out of a Saturn Sky. Should be identical for a Pontiac Solstice.
Episode Twenty Three - Building Custom Water/Oil temp/pressure gauges
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In this episode, we fix a noticeable problem with the Sky - it really doesn't have any useful gauges other than a fuel level and tach. Here are the fittings I used to build all this: Block oil galley - 12x1.75mm to -4AN Coolant/oil sensor extension - 1/8"-27NPT Coolant sensor T - M12x1.5mm with 1/8" NPT tap Oil drain to sensor extension - Autometer 2278
Episode Twenty Two - Installing a performance radiator into the Sky
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Since the goal of this car is track use, I wanted to make sure cooling was where it needed to be. This is the process of removing/swapping out the radiator on the car with a 3" core radiator.
Episode Twenty One - Fixing a fender
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I promise this isn't another guitar bait and switch. One of the other flaws from the beautiful Copart purchase was the rocker/fender being pretty wrecked. In this episode I decided to figure out how to do fiberglass patching with no prior experience. It doesn't look good, but it is strong.
Episode Twenty - De-chroming Sky Trim and some track time
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I was able to get out to the track...but not in the car I wanted. Also in this video, I walk through the process of removing, painting, and replacing the front chrome trim on the Sky.
Quick Tips - Replacing Rear Grand Cherokee WK Rusted Brake Rotors
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I was helping out the GF with her car doing a simple brake job. It ended up not being so simple. I figure a few other folks out there with WK chassis cars might find this useful if you live in the rust belt.
Episode Nineteen - Installing a catch can in a Saturn Sky Redline
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I had a broken breather valve intake from the factory, so when I fixed it I decided to throw a catch can on too. It is just a cheap-o eBay catch can that was ~$20, but is pretty nice other than the hose that comes with it.
Episode Eighteen - Saturn Sky Exhaust removal, cleaning the mud from the underbody trays.
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I noticed some oil leaking and couldn't tell if it was residual from the oil change or from an actual leak. While I was at it, I cut off the muffler. Race car.
Quick Tips - Upgrading e39 M5 Cupholders on the cheap!
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Anyone that has an e39 loves the car, but there is a fatal flaw in the cupholders...they are god awful. With a few bucks and about 10 minutes of your time, you can upgrade them quickly without a giant eye sore in an otherwise beautiful car. Here are the cupholders I used in this video: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009IKAARQ
Episode Seventeen - Installing an NRG quick release hub with a MOMO Race Wheel
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In this episode, we install a removable steering wheel and fab up a little mount for the wheel when it is sitting in the paddock. I'm going to start listing parts I used here for anyone that is interested: Hub Adapter for GM products: getnrg.com/products/srk-177h NRG Quick Release: getnrg.com/products/srk-200 MOMO Mod 88 Wheel: momo.com/en-us/momo-racing-steering-wheels/momo-mod-88.html?pn=R198...
Episode Sixteen - Installing a MOMO racing seat in the Sky
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Episode Sixteen - Installing a MOMO racing seat in the Sky
Episode Fifteen - Building some custom interior bits and cleaning up.
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Episode Fifteen - Building some custom interior bits and cleaning up.
Episode Fourteen - Getting the last bits of the Firebird put together
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Episode Fourteen - Getting the last bits of the Firebird put together
Episode Thirteen - Painting A Tobacco Sunburst on a Firebird
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Episode Thirteen - Painting A Tobacco Sunburst on a Firebird
Episode Twelve - The old Youtube Bait and Switch
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Episode Twelve - The old UA-cam Bait and Switch
Episode Eleven - New QuickJack BL-7000EXT Unboxing and Install
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Episode Eleven - New QuickJack BL-7000EXT Unboxing and Install
Episode Ten - How to remove every last bit of dash from your Sky
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Episode Ten - How to remove every last bit of dash from your Sky
Episode Nine - Clock spring replacement on a 760iL BMW (e65)
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Episode Nine - Clock spring replacement on a 760iL BMW (e65)
Episode Eight - Air filter replacement, coolant burp procedure, holiday greetings with a silly hat.
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Episode Eight - Air filter replacement, coolant burp procedure, holiday greetings with a silly hat.
Episode Seven - Taking apart things unnecessarily. For Science. Or Stupidity. And a road test!
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Episode Seven - Taking apart things unnecessarily. For Science. Or Stupidity. And a road test!
Episode Six - Playing with OBD2 and writing our own gauge software
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Episode Six - Playing with OBD2 and writing our own gauge software
Episode Five - Extra! Extra! Saturn Sky Track Car Moves Under Own Power. Read All About It
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Episode Five - Extra! Extra! Saturn Sky Track Car Moves Under Own Power. Read All About It
Episode Four - First attempt at combustion
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Episode Four - First attempt at combustion
Episode Three - Everything you never wanted to know about a Sky/Solstice trunk mechanism
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Episode Three - Everything you never wanted to know about a Sky/Solstice trunk mechanism
Episode Two - Can we get some electricity to the Sky?
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Episode Two - Can we get some electricity to the Sky?
Do you have any knowledge on why a 98 Ls400 auto telescope when key is inserted doesn't work it telescopes if i use the controller it auto tilts
Mine is broken in the perfect position
bless your soul youtube needed a video like this!!
I know there is no other choice and not knocking RPM or you, just saying in general this is the sad part about the kappa platform: the lack of the ability to properly install a cage (with rear down bars) without losing the function of the soft top. I'm complaining about bolt-on solutions relative to the majority of sporty cars. Anything is possible with enough time and money, like keeping the top up, holes in the soft top, slotting the trunk lid, "all you gotta do".
Dumb question but what led you to want to replace your fuel pump? Was it throwing a code?
It was a great video!!😊 it saved me hundreds of dollars kudos to you!!
Brilliant. Just what I needed to fix the old girl. Thanks!
Guys if your gonna buy a V8 why make it a quite car!!? You spend all that gas money on a V8 you cant just go broke without some noise 😂 im cutting my cats off and mufflers then ill outba single exit pipe with a cat back. Same with the Jzx100 or JDM
😂😂😂 straight tf up yo
The Solstice looks like a bug. The Sky is absolutely beautiful.
I have the same model year Lexus, and this job took me about an hour as a relative novice. Your video was very useful and the steps very clear. The only issue I ended up having was a bit of slop in the steering after initial install due to missing what seem like nylon bushings that fit into the holes that the 6MM threaded bolts go into on the tilt motor. Once those were installed, the wheel is as firm as it was previously (which is to say, very firmly in place). I had purchased a new tilt motor from ebay, and swapped both c-clips from the original motor, as well as the seemingly nylon bushings. Great video. Thank you for showing all of the angles of this job and the issues you ran into personally. If ever do a video on the fixing the electronic door locks, I'll definitely be watching!
Use metal valve stem for a wheel.
You did a great job but as the other person stated, “add some to the backside and it’ll be perfect!”
Great video. Unfortunately, I have a 95 LS400. Those motors are even harder to find. Had to get one from the junkyard because I refuse to pay $700 for a new one. It now only works on cold days, or about 30 mins after the car has been running with the AC on. Before those 30 mins, it may move a quarter of a centimeter and then just stops. Drives me nuts for the tilt to work as I pull into my driveway from work.
I have a 96, and the motor was getting tired. I removed the motor, ( telescoping out fully gives room for easy access, just remove the negative battery terminal when fully out).I'm in Panama, and the motor was re-brushed for $15. Any shop working on small dc motors can fix these easily. The motors are almost identical to many power window motors.
Same steps as on my LX470. I’ve pulled it out, now waiting for the replacement part to arrive. Thanks heaps.
😂😂 its pointless why not just reinvent a wheel....😅😅😅😅
I like the chrome better… but it’s a nice car! We have a white with camel top… I like your videos!
How do I take the pressure out of the high pressure and also does he have gas in it, is is ok to do with gas in it?
And that ladies and Gentlemen is how you tear/wear your differential bushing. I do not recommend lifting the Sky by the diff.
Keep us posted with a new video soon!!!!! Looks great! 👌🏾💎🔥🦾 which part of Michigan are you in? Have family in Kalamazoo, Lansing and Battle creek. Are you in the Sky forum..? Nice work brother!
is there a chance that an electric motor repair company could "refurbish" the motor? i want to fix mine but not 150 dollar fix it
yes!
Omg bro belt size? Fitment? No useful info here
Thanks this really helped me
What solstice parts do you have any interior parts for sale?
I have a 2007 Solstice GXP, And absolutely love the car as I've always wanted one. But the one thing about this car that relates your video is the danger of a roll over...there is nothing above your head except 3000 pounds if it flips, and nothing in between... Too bad someone didn't make a Bolt on bar that was much simpler but attached to the back where the seats are , so that there's something at least that will prevent the top of your head from impacting the ground,and well leading to a most unfortunate circumstance
thanks for putting this out. Very good to know in the future.
Nice job dude! Video is well done as well.
Haha. "Don't care, not your car." You, sir, are a philosopher. :) Those damn inlets are a pain in the ass. Sooo cheap. Thinking about one day fabricating some actual chrome substitutes if I ever get myself a TIG welder.
Just found and watched all of your videos! I appreciate all the detail you put into your videos, I feel like I've learned SO much about my Redline!
It's not actually a Saturn. It's an opal from Belgium
No it's not! The Kappa platform Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice/Opel GT/Daewoo G2X are all from the same factory at GM's Wilmington Assembly plant in Wilmington, Delaware in the USA.
The Sky is an underrated car. I love mine, not a track car. I had the RPM Motors ECM tune and what a difference. 24psi boost and a little over 300HP.
Did it come with airbag resistors?
It’s the glove box trunk release button
I have a 1998 went to go take it apart and it had the other type of motor with the blue gear that u can put a washer behind, is it normal to see something like this happen?
LS400's don't have a ton of problems, but the tilt seems to be an issue regardless of generation. Luckily yours is a $.10 fix, mine was over $100.
Hi. Where did bought the motor from ?
Got a used one off eBay. Part number is 89231-50050
In stead of buying that tool you can do it with a flat screw driver and a hammer.
Trust me - after several attempts with screwdrivers and punches and several broken knuckles later, I opted for the relatively cheap tool. If you are lucky enough to not have a stuck one you can probably use the screwdriver method. Mine took a little over 100ft-lbs to “pop”
@@ihavemadeahugemistake where can you get the tool?
@@clinteast7476 Here is the tool I used: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086LK9R7T/
@@ihavemadeahugemistake thank you
Thank you!
bad button, not the BCM
actuator is behind the driver seat. You have to access it from the trunk by detaching the top from the vehicle. It is easier to just unbolt the whole top and take it off frame and all. Gets it out of the way.
Great video! Can you make a video on how to fix the telescopic motor?
You can actually see a bit of it @4:10 in the video above. It is the long screw shaft on the left side of the frame. Process is relatively similar, the control signals come out of the same harness as the ones for tilt. I'm not going to rip it out unless it breaks, but at least you can see where it is. If it breaks, I'll do a video on it 🙂
Good video. Mine only works good in the winter and in the summer only half. Don't no why but that's ok.
This video is helping me immensely! I actually have a rare situation in which buttresses work fine and I can hear everything trying to release but I could not release the trunk lid itself. I used the method of reaching in and pulling the safety. Heard a pop expected to see the lid lifting but nothing. Finally got in by removing panel behind seats drilling hole and tripping the latch. Main cable was broken off the latch. But when I hit the remote that cable doesn’t move at all. Even though it broke away shouldn’t I see it retract?
Can you hear the motor working? In my case I know the motor problem was somewhere in between the button and the motor (probably BCM) because my button tests fine and the motor works fine, but pressing the button never actuates the motor. There are also two lines and two motors - one for the buttresses to release and one for the trunk itself. The buttress line is pretty darn tight, I had to put a custom handle on it to be able to pull it by hand. Trunk release is relatively light by comparison and I could just use my fingers on the cable to get it popped.
@@ihavemadeahugemistake yes my glove box button works and the keyfob both activate I can hear everything but if just the truck actuator is dead I’m not sure I’d notice that.
Ever get it to work?
Giving that it is just a race car, I cut a hole in the wall between the trunk/cabin, ran the cable through, and attached a pull cord. Works great :)
😳 ≋p≋r≋o≋m≋o≋s≋m
Good video, I've been waiting for mine to stop working but it's been good for the last 8 years. Obviously now I've said that....
Bench cleaning thing is a good tip, I installed a second bench…because I’m a slob.
Thanks, I own a 2007 Sky, like the content.
slow down ..and back up...remove the glove box and ck the switch.could be disconnected....
I did test the switch first before digging further. Switch tested fine.
Hey, sysadmin here ... Do you think you can write on the main bus via another port? I'd like for example... To tell that air intake temp is colder than it actually is... It would be curious to experiment
I think a better way to do this would be a potentiometer or resistor on the signal wire direct from the thermostat sender. But I have no idea what the voltage range is on that sender and what sort of range that currently provides. Trying to do this in-computer would likely be a major pain.
@@ihavemadeahugemistake thanks ;) do you have any plans on speeduino / engine control ?
What hose is the one with the blue attachment
If you mean with the blue clip, that is just evap out to the charcoal canister, not a fuel send/return.
Well done sir👍