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Old 08-24-2009, 04:40 AM
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You may want to reinstall the rear sway. Putting it in jacked up can put preload on the sway and cause issues. The correct way, I've heard, is to put the wheels up on ramps.
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Old 08-24-2009, 10:44 PM
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well I had to jack it up to put it on then lowered car to attach the endlinks.... I'm not a like you! Thnx though :up:
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Old 08-24-2009, 10:52 PM
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progress on HT and pics of said exhaust failure (by request lol)

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Old 08-24-2009, 10:53 PM
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And the finished photo of engine bay and a recent pic after a bath
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Old 08-24-2009, 10:58 PM
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So you got it runnning good? Intercooler hooked up and everything. You should come out Friday night and give me a ride!
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Old 08-24-2009, 11:04 PM
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lol I would love too but I leave thursday for school, Sorry man.... My friend scott may be coming down wed so maybe you could chill with us?
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Old 08-25-2009, 01:18 AM
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Yeah, I'm down. How's yours running?
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Old 08-25-2009, 01:30 AM
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GOOD!!! little rich in boost but that's what were working on wednesday lol
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Old 08-25-2009, 02:14 PM
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Little update... pained top, mirrors and intake headlight today. waiting for it to dry
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:05 PM
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Now That things Are dry take a look at the magic!!!!!
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:06 PM
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ZOMG I'm Soo thrilled at the outcome!!! tomorrow pics will be on the car!!!!
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:15 PM
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I'm a HUGE fan of cellphone pics myself!
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:23 PM
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lol could you imagine if they were done with a nice camera
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Old 08-26-2009, 01:06 AM
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Looking good man. Can't wait to see it tomorrow... errr, later today I guess.
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Old 08-26-2009, 01:07 AM
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lolol yeah I know I need to try to sleep lol
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Old 08-26-2009, 11:57 PM
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Hey man, guess I can't PM until 15 posts. Anyway I fell asleep right after work tonight and didnt wake up until 10:30. I was gonna go down to Mc D's to chill with all those guys from the other night but didnt even end up doing that. Did you send me 2 PM's I cant figure out what the other thing was?
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Old 09-18-2009, 12:49 AM
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Heyyyyooo Got my injectors in and working, and the car is ripping up my clutch now lolol! time for a new one!!!!! Plus cops, finish my I/c Pipes, and front sway plus a couple other things will be finishing up the month
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Old 10-02-2009, 08:24 PM
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just picked up a 1.8 rear end for 130 bux!!!!!!!
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You have got to be one of the most fortunated ************* I have ever seen. Im literally turning green of envy,

How did painting outdoors went?? I have to do some body work, but Im concerned with mosquitos and other **** sticking to the paint
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Old 10-02-2009, 10:14 PM
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LOL I know I'm trying to get the axels off to see if it's a torsen cross fingers!
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