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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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Fear of missing out + new jahb + NB2 + $90 buy-in = I want a set. PM sent.
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 05:16 PM
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I feel compelled to buy these, but not sure why.
I do have some fresh subframes to powder coat, and I like shiny things.
I dunno, do you want my money?
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Monk
I feel compelled to buy these, but not sure why.
I do have some fresh subframes to powder coat, and I like shiny things.
I dunno, do you want my money?
Yes, I do. And although I lack the imagination and time to act on it, I would enjoy the opportunity to male you my package.
Old Feb 14, 2016 | 12:22 AM
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Ahaha. Thank you. I lolz.

Aidan was in my garage today, behind The Sealed Wall. I wonder what kind of male packages he left for me to find in July.
Old Feb 14, 2016 | 01:18 AM
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Ok, I will give it to you.
I'll pm you in the morning.
Old Feb 14, 2016 | 01:22 AM
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Everything I left will have decomposed by the time you get back...
Old Feb 15, 2016 | 01:18 AM
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Untitled

quick vid before i put in grease and seals on.
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 03:35 AM
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Thanks for the feedback Tarek!
Old Mar 2, 2016 | 08:05 PM
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The ID (at the face) of the outer race of the SIB-10T bearing is about ~.974", so a 1.25OD .12 wall steel tube will press the bearing into the sleeve without touching the ball.
Old Mar 2, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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FWIW I just installed QA1 bearings in mine. I'll keep track of how long they last compared to seans auroras.
Old Mar 2, 2016 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Monk
Ok, I will give it to you.
I'll pm you in the morning.
Which morning?

Im down to 1 or 2 kits I think. Do I need to hold one?
Old Mar 3, 2016 | 10:03 AM
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Uh... this one?
Musta been one hell of a hangover. I forgot.
Old Apr 14, 2016 | 02:12 AM
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I have finally got around to installing the kit. So today I went looking for the rubber seals. The bearing place couldn't help, and the closest of their suggestions was the foam and rubber stuff shop. After a couple of minutes, I found this:


Rubber seal - draft excluder!

It looks as though it will work, it is very soft. The fiscal impact was manageable, at $7 for a metre. As I am still waiting on the rest of the suspension bushes to arrive it will be a little while before I have the 'after' pictures and an update on fitment.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 07:45 AM
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Ed, I included seals in your kit...
Old Apr 14, 2016 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by hi_im_sean
Ed, I included seals in your kit...
Hmm, so that is what is in the rest of the box ... and I thought it was just packing to stop the sleeves rattling around ... oops!

Well the upside is, I haven't thrown the box out.

Anyone want to buy a metre of weather stripping, one careful owner, never raced or rallyed?

Old Apr 16, 2016 | 10:40 AM
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This batch is sold out! I'm probably going to have some more made up to go with bushing kits, so let me know if you want one.
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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lol
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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Loooool.

Wrong thread





I had cloth diapers for the record. Hippy parents.
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 04:30 PM
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speaking of scopes.....


Nothing to see here, move along, move along.
Old Apr 23, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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Exocet is very happy with these.





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