General topics for any JDM
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Articles not tied to a single model — paperwork, rust, parts sourcing, and more.
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Cleaning Chrome on Toyota Mark II
Recently bought an interesting polishing foam called wizard and decided to try it out on cleaning the front bumper. Took it apart down to the last screw, was a…
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Japanese license plates in detail
Japanese license plates differ in size, background and text colors, and in how kanji and digits are arranged. Below is a structured guide — from plate dimensio…
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Oil Residue Removal Methods for Engines and Parts
Dear comrades! During the restoration process, there is always a question of 'What to use to clean the engine?', as well as how to clean other parts that are c…
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Methods for Removing Rusty Bolts and Nuts
10 tricks for removing stuck, seized or stripped bolts or nuts by MattM "One of the most common disappointments when disassembling a vehicle for restoration, o…
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Polishing Chrome Details on Toyota Mark II (30/40)
Hello! The question arises — how to restore at least some of the former shine to plastic chrome parts. They were in such condition Years of buildup In the end,…
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Electrolytic rust removal
Advantages of the electrolytic rust removal method: - Only iron oxide (rust) is removed, leaving the metal untouched (tested by immersing a pure metal part in…
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Temporary Exhaust System
Author - Pim25 Sometimes it is necessary to assemble a temporary exhaust system. For example, just to start the car and drive around for engine testing. If the…
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Size of KYB
Размеры амортизаторов KYB. Сайт Measuring Points for Shock Absorbers Measuring points differ based on the mounting style. Extended and Compressed lengths are m…
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Correct Crimping of Brake Tubes for Japanese Cars
Author - Pim25 Where to get brake hoses? Solution to the problem Lengthening of brake hose Attention! It is extremely important to flare the ends of brake hose…
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Comprehensive Guide to Brake Systems
SOURCE FAQ Lubricants, fluids: ATE 03.9902-0501.2 and 03.9902-0511.2 Alternatives to brake system lubricants Requirements of VW TL 52150 and lubricants that me…
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Creating or Modernizing a Car Braking System
Author: Alexander aka dll (madtuning.ru; live4race.ru) Source This article will help you: 1) Understand how the braking system works 2) Accurately identify wha…
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Why You Can't Install Any Steering Rack
Author Bump Steer — parasitic steering (literally: impact steering), a characteristic of the suspension system when hitting a bump causes the wheel to turn inv…
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How to Clean Carbon Build-Up on Valves (Chemical Method)
Who cleans carbon deposits on valves? Usually, I clean them mechanically, using a drill attachment and moving forward. But when I delved into the topic of why…
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