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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 01:54 AM
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Looks slow! Now excuse me while I go change my pants
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Unhappy little update.....

Originally Posted by jeremyferguson4444
Looks slow! Now excuse me while I go change my pants
^^LOL, thx


Little update..

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Hard to tell but its a cracked S5 TII rear iron
They are known for cracking there.


She will be rebuilt, better, stronger, faster..... BW S366 here we come(maybe)
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Got the replacement rear plate.... Engine will be coming out soon.


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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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i have a tornado silver too i just need your engine LOL
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by boriquaguerrero
i have a tornado silver too i just need your engine LOL
By far the best color!!
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Still haven't pulled the engine yet... I'm debating between staying with the S5 TII or move to the REW.....

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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Start the engine pulling process... she should be out be this weekend.

I just neede to disconnect the downpipe and pick up my friends cherry picker.

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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Very nice car man. Good luck on rebuild!
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Great looking car.
Two questions for you:
- What are the wheels you have on the car now ?
- Do you still have the original SE wheels ?
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Great looking car.
Two questions for you:
- What are the wheels you have on the car now ?
- Do you still have the original SE wheels ?
Thanks,

Rims are Enkie RSE 16 X 7 w/ 4X114 bolt pattern and 38 offset.
Tire size is 205/45/16.

Yes, I still have the stock SE rims that im keeping.







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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 03:12 AM
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remarkable story. a second chance, eh? good luck with it.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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you should dowel pin this motor, it cost a little more but it is definitely worth it. especially if youre going s366.
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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I'm so totally jealous! Mine is the same color with grey interior. If you ever want to sell it again, I'm first in line.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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One clean SE!
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