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Old 02-13-2014, 08:13 AM
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Old 02-13-2014, 09:48 AM
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I believe the crank pulley went yesterday. I knew it was due and I knew better... argh!

Time to replace it with the ATI unit from WMW.
 
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Old 02-13-2014, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DTH2CHRM
Looks great!!!
Thank you!

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Teaser shots, babysarah! Did I miss some full side and front shots?
Here is a thread I created since quite a few folks had been asking about it as I was posting here and there ..
 
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Old 02-13-2014, 05:53 PM
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Sorry to hear that, walk0080. This is one of the reasons I will be shopping for inexpensive rims for my winter wheels next year. I don't want to risk having to replace one of my Challenge wheels.
 
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Old 02-13-2014, 06:00 PM
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Sorry to hear that, walk0080. This is one of the reasons I will be shopping for inexpensive rims for my winter wheels next year. I don't want to risk having to replace one of my Challenge wheels.
I have some 16s with winter tires on them in great shape. Just no TPMS. I installed basic valve stems. I bought some 17s with Blizzaks. PM me if you are interested in them. My Challenge wheels are safely stashed in my garage too.
 
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Old 02-13-2014, 06:42 PM
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Bought new tires... air filter... spark plugs and rear boot emblem. I broke the other one trying to get it off the car to paint. Suppose to be nice next week so looking forward to fix a couple issues.
 
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Old 02-14-2014, 07:42 AM
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Picked up my clubman from GT Auto Concepts...
 
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Old 02-14-2014, 08:12 AM
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It was over 55 degrees today! Only been that warm two days since I bought the Blue Meanie last Halloween! Sure like driving her when the tires aren't so dang cold and stiff! Some fresh oil and topped up the coolant and a nice drink of gas and a brisk drive in the country! A good day!
 
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Old 02-15-2014, 06:25 PM
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Just bought new rims and tires waiting on delivery Monday
 
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I ordered a NM Torque insert and an AccessPort....coilovers have arrived WMW downpipe should be in Tuesday. Hopefully I'll be ready for Sundays track day .
 
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Old 02-15-2014, 07:52 PM
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Ran some errands today and almost got run over by a Subi STI. Dunno why but every STI driver in this city seems to be a d-bag? Or they just hate mini owners I guess.
They're the same here...

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Saw the auto show yesterday. New mini hatch was underwhelming. Was expecting the interior to be much better. Didn't like the led headlamps. Will keep my r56 but really want a MB GLA45 AMG as second car or maybe Jaguar F-Type Coupe!!
What I've seen is re-affirming my decision to keep mine. And since I'm keeping, I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on these.



Just have to make sure they fit under my Enkei's.
 
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Old 02-15-2014, 08:14 PM
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I think it is a requirement to be an ******* if you buy an STi, EVO, or a lifted diesel pickup. It fits 99% of them around here to a T. What size and offsetare your Enkeis Albie?
 
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Old 02-16-2014, 06:51 AM
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Today I painted with Plastidip the windscreen highways Tag and the boot lid to match the already painted bonet scoop

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Old 02-16-2014, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
I think it is a requirement to be an ******* if you buy an STi, EVO, or a lifted diesel pickup. It fits 99% of them around here to a T. What size and offsetare your Enkeis Albie?
And yet, lifted Jeep owners are the coolest on the planet.

17 X 7.5 - ET 40
 
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
I think it is a requirement to be an ******* if you buy an STi, EVO, or a lifted diesel pickup. It fits 99% of them around here to a T. What size and offsetare your Enkeis Albie?
WOW. I own an EVO X, a dodge ram 3500 cummins diesel, and a mini roadster. I must be the biggest **** in the world. But owning some of the finest vehicles in the world is worth the price of admission.
 
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Old 02-16-2014, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
And yet, lifted Jeep owners are the coolest on the planet.

17 X 7.5 - ET 40
I've got one of those as well.

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Old 02-16-2014, 08:49 AM
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There is a couple straight ones out there.

Ive also got a Jeep, and had an EVO VIII.
 
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Fixed my A Pillar Cover

I got sick of the the top if the A-Pillar cover popping out because the tabs were broken. I had to replace them when I got my windshield replaced, and it broke again. Luckily, I kept the old ones, so I slipped a piece of plastic in where the tabs are, glued it in, and bolted it back in.

Maybe I'll do a How-To later.
 
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Old 02-16-2014, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jkapinos
I've got one of those as well.

Nice.

Mine this morning after having fun in a little snow storm last night. Nothing like putting it in 4WD and going ANYWHERE I want.

 
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Old 02-16-2014, 07:23 PM
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put these on my car today after doing new springs and struts and man! they make a BIG difference on the fronts
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heres the difference between the new and the old ones. im going to do my rears also.
 
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Old 02-16-2014, 08:00 PM
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Those look like a pretty stout OE replacement for drop links! Should hold up for years to come, as long as the bearings hold up.
 
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Old 02-16-2014, 08:03 PM
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Albie, Just saw your wheel specs... I would check with Todd at TCE to see if you will need any spacers.
 
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Old 02-16-2014, 08:54 PM
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Installed my $8 H8 yellow fog light bulbs.
 
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
Nice.

Mine this morning after having fun in a little snow storm last night. Nothing like putting it in 4WD and going ANYWHERE I want.

Since we sharing snow pics
Hawaiian Snow in my wife's DD
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