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Old 05-29-2012, 09:43 AM
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try the heat sink first, obviously.
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Old 05-29-2012, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
try the heat sink first, obviously.
Yea and I thinking need to move it to where it can get some airflow.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:02 AM
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the best place to put the bung is directly before the cat.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
the best place to put the bung is directly before the cat.
I just used the stock greddy location so I still have the weld in bung.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by redturbomiata
I just used the stock greddy location so I still have the weld in bung.
IIRC the stock Greddy location is WAY too close for the sensor.

I had 3" test pipe made with a bung in it for my LCI, but also have a secondary bung capped off in the downpipe for dyno testing.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:25 AM
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Yea i think it is fairly close, I'll have it welded in pre cat today or tommorow.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
they are comfortable.
And come with a warranty for when they blow out. Best bang for the buck ever.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:28 AM
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You guys said "bung"
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by scottyd
And come with a warranty for when they blow out. Best bang for the buck ever.
I wouldn't go that far.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:42 AM
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I might even had him keep that suspension and put stock back on, work that in to negotiations. But the hardtop is a huge bonus.
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id rather have racelands than blown stock.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
id rather have racelands than blown stock.
I think the stock ones he had were still good.
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doubtful. still rather have racelands.
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Old 05-29-2012, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
I wouldn't go that far.
They're $200 coilovers. How can you go wrong?
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Originally Posted by scottyd
They're $200 coilovers. How can you go wrong?

by taking a corner.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
by taking a corner.
Don't knock it until you've tried it. TSE's Rover was on those for a bit. Put down some impressive lap times.
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I've driven on them, they are the worse handling shocks I've ever driven on. There's almost a noticable delay in turning the steering wheel and when the car reacts due to the **** poor low-speed damping of them. But again, they are very comfortable.
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Old 05-29-2012, 12:35 PM
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Brain just read the heat sink instructions, does it have to be cooper or can I use some sheet aluminum.
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Copper. Brass will work, too. Aluminum will corrode.


Edit: buy some thicker shim stock. Auto parts store may have it.
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why will the aluminum corrode? I've had the same flimsy *** 18g one on my car for like 6 years now.
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