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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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hey what time are you usually home during the week? My dad is in middlesex hospital all week recovering from a surgery so I will be in the area a bunch.

Actually I only live 20 minutes away from you now anyway lol.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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so do you have boost control setup on this yet? i know it creeps to 18psi at redline, but im sure if you dont have it setup that you would benefit a ton having it hit 18psi sooner
Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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just my recent bit of work

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i need to find a fitting before i can install it. but im ready to go as far as the hand brake goes. i started on the bat tie down too, as for the boost control, i know i could get it to pull sooner. im gonna run like this for a bit untill im used to it, then i maythink about a a 44mm gate,boost control and a re-tune for better spool and more TQ
Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Any recent videos?
Old Jul 5, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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na, its not like im doing anything with it yet, last few weeks have been super busy with partys and family stuff. im just getting back into working on it again.
Old Jul 5, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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That looks grrreat! When ya doing the diff swapping? I am in much need of that torsen, and someone said you should be able to pull the torsen out and put your new diff in.
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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diff swap wont be for a while. i have other things that are more important at the moment, diff swap is less time sensitve




put in the new handbrake this weekend and started plumbing it.
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i have other things in the works, but family stuff has been insane latley. i have picnics and partys out the wazzoo every weekend. i wanna get some good work done next weekend. im gonna start on body work next month. no paint will be sprayed this year, but i want the body work to be finished. and im shooting for the club loose event in october. and maybe a lebenon valley one if there is one around that time. i think a d-faction event would be a little more relaxed to get a feel for the car
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Yum, hydraulic ebrake.

Looking good!

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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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ebrake wont get in the way of shifting?
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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sorry i read your whole thread, what tranny setup are you using, i couldnt find it
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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What the hells been going on with this beast?!
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Reecers
sorry i read your whole thread, what tranny setup are you using, i couldnt find it
pg 6, looks like a 6-speed

How are you going to put on the bumpers? It's too bad that all has to be covered up
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hey sorry for lack of updates, been super busy over the last month or so. ive gotten a few odds and ends done. ill post up some pics when im done thisweekend.

cspence: do you have or know anyone who has a fender roller??

the front end will work like this
fenders are bolted to the bumper and the whole unit is dzus fastened to the car. right now im working on the rear end. i have to get a new rear bumper cover before i can take it to the body shop. of course there is know aftermarket oem style ones out there so i have to buy oem which is 400
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
hey sorry for lack of updates, been super busy over the last month or so. ive gotten a few odds and ends done. ill post up some pics when im done thisweekend.

cspence: do you have or know anyone who has a fender roller??

the front end will work like this
fenders are bolted to the bumper and the whole unit is dzus fastened to the car. right now im working on the rear end. i have to get a new rear bumper cover before i can take it to the body shop. of course there is know aftermarket oem style ones out there so i have to buy oem which is 400
Unfortunately I don't have a fender roller....there's always a heat gun and a louisville slugger
Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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ohh, it is a 6spd. ill see how long it lasts, when it blows my plans are to put in a super t-10 4 speed. i still need to do the rear end,im gonna do a kazz 1.5 and 3.6 gears
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Yeah you need to do that rear end! Why do you need a fender roller? A die grinder, heat gun, and wooden object (bat, broomstick handle, log) will do it no problem. If you are really set on using a fender roller I may know someone with the proper tool for the job.
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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i am doing my flare job just like modified mag did there s2k. i think its the cleanest job iv seen done. http://www.modified.com/tech/modp-10...ers/index.html

rain screwed today, yesterday i got my kill switch wired, and cleaned up the last of the dangling wire inside the car. iv got a new taillight ordered. now just need a new rear bumper and some other odds and ends to get to the body shop and have the damage in the back straightened out
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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I will inquire to a friend the availability of a flaring tool for you...if you post more pics
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Nice. I gotta stop by again and see this beast running.

Oh btw I almost took a job at Lee in your building. I decided to stay where I am at tho. The VP of the group started making fun of our miatas when I mentioned I knew you.
Old Aug 24, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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awww you suck, i was hoping you would take the job. where are you now?? you cant beat lee co beni's. it was funny cause jeff comes over to me and goes "whats up ctdrift" im like wtf!


i will get some pics up tonn after work



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