What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?

[Grant 302]

These were supposed to be temporary when I put these on the FakeR in 2015:

2 1/2 years in the SoCal sun was too much. The rest of the panels held up well and the driver's side still looks fine.

I guess not temporary anymore, though...got a set of replacements in:

 

[302BOB]

As long as that engine is purring (sometimes roaring) your golden!

 

[gripdriver]

Started ordering a bunch of parts for my brake overhaul. Stock brembos with pads and rotors are not nearly good enough for track days.

Also considering selling my factory leather recaro seats out of my 2014 track pack. They have 31k miles on them.

Anyone know what they typically sell for?

I see gt350 recaro seats and 2015+ recaro's on ebay for $2,800ish

 

[Grant 302]

Those seats are relatively rare. Not many people or dealers checked the box for recaro and leather. Condition of the seats will make the most difference. If you're not in a hurry and they are near perfect, I wouldn't be surprised if $3,500 or $4k were possible. For example, I could see a swap with a Boss owner trading with you for $500 to $1k, and you'd have a set that was worth about $3k.

 

[RES_22]

"RRRRR"...growling (good thing) vs purring!

 

[302BOB]

Purring is for start-up.....Growling is for once you're out of the driveway....

 

[gripdriver]

Those seats are relatively rare. Not many people or dealers checked the box for recaro and leather. Condition of the seats will make the most difference. If you're not in a hurry and they are near perfect, I wouldn't be surprised if $3,500 or $4k were possible. For example, I could see a swap with a Boss owner trading with you for $500 to $1k, and you'd have a set that was worth about $3k.

They are near mint. Pass seat is 10/10, driver seat is 9.5/10.

So $3k would be a fair asking price?

 

[Grant 302]

Or higher. Depending on how it looks in pictures, where you list it, etc.

 

[gripdriver]

Just posted them in the classifieds. Thanks for the input on them.

 

[Tri-bar]

Installed a 2013-14 GT500 clutch master cylinder #DR3Z7A543A. Now I have a clutch again. It was working at the floor and was hard to get in reverse and other gears at times. I looked up under and noticed when I pushed the clutch peddle the cylinder was also moving. Well shiznit ! It looks to be broken. This morning I pulled out the peddle box and behold the back nut for the cylinder was broken, all the plastic that was holding in place was gone. I ordered the GT500 cylinder arrived a few days ago. It's made out of aluminum it seems and not plastic. I check the old one, it would wiggle in place, I pulled it out and installed the new one. no wiggle, no movement, even with the broken backside. Replaced the peddle box, hooked every thing back up, primed the cylinder, Checked the clutch, and OMG ! now I get full disengagement. Gears are easy once again to use, reverse is usable again. No more at the floor, it moved the peddle throw to the top instead. I love my clutch now.

 

[302BOB]

Tri-bar you're our new clutch go to man!...........Job well done!

 

[ChrisM]

This didn't actually happen today, but I ordered Hot Rod cams, FRPP radiator and fan, billet oil pump, and the cam replacement package. Now it will sit with my car in storage until I get stateside again. I may go insane before then.

 

[302BOB]

No worries.. if you're like most of us here it's a short trip....

 

[ChrisM]

Three years, but it's not my first so I have some patience for it.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Oki or on the mainland? I did 3 years on Oki.

 

[ChrisM]

Oki or on the mainland? I did 3 years on Oki.

Mainland. It's been fun so far but I need to figure out how to rent a car for the track or something. Bought a Honda Fit for dirt cheap for a daily but I don't want to lose what I've learned in the meantime.

 

[302BOB]

Don't worry It's like riding a bike.....once you're back in the saddle it'll all start coming back to you..

 

[VoodooBoss]

Thanks for the update. I didn't realize the 13/14 GT 500 had an improved brake cylinder.

 

[Tri-bar]

Thanks for the update. I didn't realize the 13/14 GT 500 had an improved brake cylinder.

The Clutch cylinder is updated, more volume so it pushes the slave faster and further out. Much stiffer constructed as well. It did add a little bit of stiffness to the throw as well, it firm but not overly hard.

 

[BigTaco]

I think that the 13 Boss has this same set up....