Preloader's New Direction

[SonicBRO]

It's a sad day for SOF members, when I first read this thread and saw that preloader will no longer be "loading" a tear slipped down my cheek. It was awesome seeing the P.L. pioneer the sonic community with constant updates of first hand experience/experiments. I wish you well in your family life, and I hope one day you'll make it back to us pushing the envelope once again. Cheers!

 

[Luv2xlr8]

I know how it feels, when i had my 1st born she was in my 96 civic coupe for about 6-8months in a lowered mid 13sec car and bumpy as hell, plus using 94 octane and sometimes breaking down, so I drove my 91 sentra beater, the wife was going crazy with me. Long story short, I bought the Sonic 1.8 auto so the wifey can use it too and now my daughter is 3 1/2 yrs and I got a 4month old as well so it was a good idea I got this reliable car. Now my 2 civics are in my house collecting dust waiting for that one day to take it out and have fun with them.

Congrats on the healthy pregnancy and at least you still got the baddest looking Sonic IMO.

 

[Thaifight-R]

Glad you're still keeping the Sonic at least.

Would be depressing if our legendary Preloader left us as well. :'(

Definitely good that you have your priorities set.
Congrats on the healthy pregnancy! ^_^

 

[biged83]

Congrats on the baby.

i am new but was following your car closely and glad you will be keeping it

 

[Preloader]

I miss my Sonic!!!!!! Still waiting for the engine to arrive.

In the meantime, I've been driving my wife's car on the weekends. Scion xD. In the last week, I put two new BFG tires on the front, replaced the front pads, and washed/vac'd it.

I can't be drivin around in a dirty-ass car with bald tires and no brakes. And neither should my wife. I gotta start inspecting her car more often.

At least it's keeping my wrencher hands busy while my Sonic is collecting dust.

 

[$ub$onic]

That happens to me too.

Every time I drive the wife's car (or jeep) I always end up fixing things.

I'll ask her "how long has it been making that sound?" And worse yet I'll get "couple weeks( or months)"

 

[Preloader]

So I'm out of town for Labor day weekend. And sure enough the engine shows up today. :sadbanana:

I've had a rough series of events this past week, and was hoping to get away from it this weekend. Getting my car back up would have really eased my mind...... but instead knowing that the engine is sitting there and there's nothing I can do about it til I get back is really putting a damper on my weekend.

Ok, that's enough b¡tching. I'm fine. Whatever. It'll be fixed soon.

 

[Preloader]

Wasn't easy but I got her to the shop. I had to vacuum the water out of the cylinders to get it to start. And then had to 3 pedal cowboy it to keep it alive for the 3 miles of traffic to the shop where the transplant will take place.

Now I just got to get the engine over there and I should be back up by the end of the week.

It's going on week 3 without the 'Loader, and I'm sooooo ready to have her back.

 

[Preloader]

She's back up and running!!!

Still need to work out some kinks. I'm getting multiple knock sensor related codes. Wondering if the "new" engine has a bad knock sensor. I may try swapping my old sensor in if the codes keep popping.

Other than that, it feels sluggish as hell. It's hard to tell if it's pulling timing because of the "knock" or if the stock flywheel kills the throttle response.

Either way, I'm hoping the transmission is thankful.

Keep your eyes on the classified threads. I'm gonna be auctioning off of goodies soon.

 

[Preloader]

Very nice. Again, LMK if I can help with any info for installation.

 

[NewZJ]

Will do. Scarabepic22 is researching what he can find out about install so that it doesn't take us very long. I saw the forum posts and have used my imagination on what wasn't explained but I can't figure out how many beers it'll take

 

[NewZJ]

What kind of wheels are those they look sick..

Moda MD-15 18x8 with Kuhmo Ecsta 4x 225/40zr18

I should start a build thread so I don't hijack Preloaders

 

[Preloader]

You should start a build thread because you have stuff worth sharing and need to have a "home" where ppl can find you and/or the info.

IMO, once wheels happen, a build thread should be mandatory.

 

[Eric Smit]

****, once tint happens a build thread should start.

 

[Preloader]

So, still running ragged. I'm getting all kinds of knock sensor codes (4 of them) and my battery light is on.

Could it be that I swapped the knock sensor connector and the alternator connector? They are only 6" away from each other.

Stay tuned to find out........

 

[Preloader]

Pleasantly Retarded!!!

The connector for the KS and the connector for the alternator are about 95% identical. They can easily go in the other's place, just without the patented "click" you usually hear when a connector locks in. They were indeed flip-flopped.

The PreLoader is back!!!

 

[CheapFuneral]

Awesome and good to know.

 

[cndctrdj]

i hate it when that happens. usually it takes me a few weeks and other people to help me get them solved

 

[Preloader]

I think I'm just gonna leave the junkyard markings on. Makes me feel kinda bad ass.

Nevermind the rusty turbo. I'm gonna put mine back in in a week or so.

 

[Eric Smit]

looks properly atrocious.