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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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new spark plugs NGK Laser plat and new air filter also changed motor oil now im set for winter :-)
Old Oct 26, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Changed oil and filter. Went to Rotella 5w-40 synthetic to see if will quitened my timing rattle. Also, jus replaced my HID kit for the driving lights. Found a set of 35w GP Thunders for decent price on ebay. They are supposed to be good quality Korean made. working great so far. Recently upgraded front parking lights to LED.

Old Oct 26, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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Got the oil changed. The mats came in today, and got them put in ... very nice!! Gonna order some 02 sensors, and still waiting for the fuel filter. I need to stop doing everything when it's cold out. lol
Old Oct 26, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Got the oil changed. The mats came in today, and got them put in ... very nice!! Gonna order some 02 sensors, and still waiting for the fuel filter. I need to stop doing everything when it's cold out. lol
Cold out? Whatchu mean Willis? It's 85 and sunny today.
Old Oct 26, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Changed oil and filter. Went to Rotella 5w-40 synthetic to see if will quitened my timing rattle. Also, jus replaced my HID kit for the driving lights. Found a set of 35w GP Thunders for decent price on ebay. They are supposed to be good quality Korean made. working great so far. Recently upgraded front parking lights to LED.

Looks good, although it tough to see during the day

Here are my PIAA LED "fogs" Yes they are "driving" lights. But that is what I wanted, more light down the road, not 2 feet in front of me!
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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got the car winterized and ordered new TB
Old Oct 26, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Had to replace the alternator and battery...

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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Discovered I left the rear window half way open. Unfortunately for me, we had 2 inches of rain last night. Mop up duty.
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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CV boot ripped again on either driver or passenger side. Noticed it on one of the wheels which I was cleaning for storage. What a pain in the butt
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Bought a new rim because mine cracked through 2 spokes. Replaced two studs because Goodyear crossthreaded one and broke the other after mounting the new rim. I hate "professional" mechanics.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Please! whatever you choose to do with your car today is your choice,just don't let the rest of us suffer for your misfortune(lackofbrain) (MY OPINION)
FOR THE SAKE OF THE ORG.JUST DON'T BECOME ONE OF THIS DUDES!
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Put my winter wheels and tires on! Paint them myself. 2 base coats of Metallic Charcoal paint and 3 coats of clear.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SSJRICH
Looks good, although it tough to see during the day

Here are my PIAA LED "fogs" Yes they are "driving" lights. But that is what I wanted, more light down the road, not 2 feet in front of me!
That's exactly what I want to do. What did it run you and where did you get them? Looks sharp man.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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I work at a mech shop so I got it from my local supplier, but all you need is a PIAA distributor and ask for: http://www.piaa.com/store/p/188-LP-5...Light-Kit.aspx

There are 2 model, fog and driving so make sure you decide which ones you want. Fogs spread the light in front of the car, and driving through the light down the road.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by nestorlugo
finally did the fog light rewiring. ...very simple....thanks org.
Please advise what thread helped you? I want to do the same.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Please advise what thread helped you? I want to do the same.

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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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Please advise what thread helped you? I want to do the same.
Like doodoochip said shiftice,on the how-to sec.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Like doodoochip said shiftice,on the how-to sec.
One fellow noob to another, read the sticky's lots of people on here engage their e-gangstas when you don't search...
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nestorlugo
10 Signs You Might Be A Ricer - YouTube

Please! whatever you choose to do with your car today is your choice,just don't let the rest of us suffer for your misfortune(lackofbrain) (MY OPINION)
FOR THE SAKE OF THE ORG.JUST DON'T BECOME ONE OF THIS DUDES!



And awesome, thanks SSJRICH!
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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They forgot hid in non projector housing and in foglights.
Old Oct 30, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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New Cabin Air Filter (didn't even have one...)

And going to try out the paper spacer in the BOSE sub to see if it fixes the cut out.
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 04:25 AM
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Ordered a list of parts from Rock Auto. New radiator, upper and lower hoses, radiator mount bushings and a new front motor mount, I went with the manual transmission mount to use on my automatic car. Hope is all bolts up ok. Use the discount code - 145942169235801 - to save a little.
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Kansas Storm
Ordered a list of parts from Rock Auto. New radiator, upper and lower hoses, radiator mount bushings and a new front motor mount, I went with the manual transmission mount to use on my automatic car. Hope is all bolts up ok. Use the discount code - 145942169235801 - to save a little.
Looks like you've done your research. Good stuff.
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Installed front lip. She now looks very very nice...

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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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^^^ Looks good!! Need to lower the car more now!
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Installed front lip. She now looks very very nice...



Originally Posted by SSJRICH
^^^ Looks good!! Need to lower the car more now!

+1 for the drop. Painted headlights would look nice.
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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^^^ Looks good!! Need to lower the car more now!
Originally Posted by DOODOOCHIP
+1 for the drop. Painted headlights would look nice.
Thanks!

And she is lower now. This pics are from before the installation of the Tein H Tech springs. I'll try to get some photos tonight
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Replaced the battery. One cell died, so battery could only produce 10.2 volts.
Battery had a 100 month warranty, lasted 66 months.

What's really sad about this was that the battery cost $55 back in 2008, today it was $85.

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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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replaced battery in the hopes of killing the infamous lights
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:48 PM
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Replaced VSS, rotated tires, replaced compressor belt, replaced passenger side O2 sensor, still need to replace one other O2 sensor, and tap out a broken bolt ... lucky me.
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Looked at what to replace that circuit box under the
bose sub with... nothing found.

Bet you that sub has never worked from day 1 from the dealer.
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 10:14 AM
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Looked at what to replace that circuit box under the
bose sub with... nothing found.

Bet you that sub has never worked from day 1 from the dealer.

Buy mine!
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Got the other 02 sensor done ... what a pita.
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Cleaned the MAF sensor today, drives like a totaly different car.
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Put my test pipe in....car sounds soo sexy now. Also installed my stock battery tray.
Old Nov 4, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Buy mine!
How much? give me a p.m pls.
Old Nov 5, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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It's Ben sitting since last Sunday. Started it today and let it blow the cobwebs out. Still on high doses of pain mess so hopefully by this weekend I can drive again



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