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Old 04-25-2013, 05:29 PM
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Ordered the alta BOV spring today.
 
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Another new windshield. State Farm apparently only repairs three chips before they'll replace a windshield, and mine had four.

Same two guys as last time, from Specialized over in Queen Creek.

Hopefully this one will stick around a while....


C ya,
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Old 04-25-2013, 07:57 PM
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I redipped my wheels. I got tired of the black and they needed to be touched up from random nicks and scratches. I tried two different techniques. White under red and black under red.

Plus now it will be easier to tell my car when I scan through thousands of Killboy pictures next week



Both colors next to each other.
 
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Old 04-25-2013, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_bfstplk
Another new windshield. State Farm apparently only repairs three chips before they'll replace a windshield, and mine had four.

Same two guys as last time, from Specialized over in Queen Creek.

Hopefully this one will stick around a while....


C ya,
Dutch
Sounds like me in the new Jeep. Replaced it, it leaked... Repaired it, still leaked... Replaced it, still leaked... Fourth times a charm, no more leaks... Just in time to take off the roof and doors.
 
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Old 04-25-2013, 08:40 PM
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That looks rad yetti96!
 
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Old 04-25-2013, 08:59 PM
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I replaced the shorter original Sequential stick .

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Old 04-25-2013, 09:03 PM
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Forgot to post this awhile ago but installed a magnaflow muffler with 4" tips:-).
 
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Old 04-25-2013, 09:11 PM
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Waxed up the summer wheels, putting them on tomorrow.
 
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Had the 30k mile check-up done and was told everything was good except 3 of 4 tires are nearing the wear bar. Time to go shopping for non-run flats.
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 03:32 AM
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Finished making the rear drop links

 
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Old 04-26-2013, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by maxmini
I replaced the shorter original Sequential stick .



With a taller version from a Cup Car


Nice setup....loving the barf bag! Lol
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 09:31 AM
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Forgot to post this awhile ago but installed a magnaflow muffler with 4" tips:-).
I really like the 4" tips. Everything feels and sounds good with the exhaust? How are you liking it so far?
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DTH2CHRM

I really like the 4" tips. Everything feels and sounds good with the exhaust? How are you liking it so far?
Yeah I love the sound, sounds just perfect! I used 2.5" SS piping. I will post a video today possibly if not Sunday on a thread I made for 2nd gens exhaust system. I put a resonator on though cause drone was happening at 75+ mph. I did take the 2nd cat off though!
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 02:44 PM
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Rob - those tips are evil looking.
 
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I got my windows tinted one step past legal ;-)
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 03:27 PM
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Rob - those tips are evil looking.
Thanks, I wanted something big lol.
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 03:28 PM
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Got rid of the ugly orange bulbs on the side markers.
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RobMuntean
Got rid of the ugly orange bulbs on the side markers.
I replaced mine with an interior wedge bulb initially, which got rid of the orange, but it was blippin' bright. Changed to a set of PIAA pure white wedge bulbs which are way more subtle when signaling.

Hey, this is a weird place to put this, but does anyone know if there is an easy fix to restoring my *auto up* on my driver's side window?
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by maxmini
I replaced the shorter original Sequential stick .



With a taller version from a Cup Car



i take it your mini is fast?
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy

Hey, this is a weird place to put this, but does anyone know if there is an easy fix to restoring my *auto up* on my driver's side window?
I'm trying to remember how I did mine. Try rolling the window down and then rolling it back up. On the way up (once it's fully closed), press and hold the switch for maybe 10 seconds longer. I know those are the steps that I used and it worked. Just don't remember the length of time. It was the same on my Infiniti.

Hope it works
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 06:58 PM
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I'll give it a shot. Thanks, bro.
 
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Attempting home made vinyl stripes !
 
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got my resonator deleted on my invidia exhaust
 
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Starting to paint my COOPER emblem Gloss Black. I wiped it down with mineral spirits and am doing thin coats. If the paint doesn't hold good, I may have to sand/scruff up the plastic chrome.
 


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