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Old 12-28-04, 10:51 PM
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My 5 lug conversion progress(lottts of picturessss) humm 56k ummmm NOOOO

well i got it all done till i hit that bolt for the Rear steering.. the 5 lug has new bearings,races,studs,pads,rotors, my dad helped with installing the bearings and i did everytnig else alone .... enjoy the pics








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This is what is holding me up

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Are we having fun yet?

Did you consider painting the brake calipers? Seems like with all the work you did, what's another hour or two.

Anyhow, I'd say a good thorough job.
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o as you can tell, i like my digi cam lol
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Well this is a picture of a picture of me on one of my parts cars
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did you use the brake booster off the 5 lug car? I've heard from some people that the 4 lug one failed after the swap. I used the gxl brake booster and its a little bigger and works great
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spend $150 and get a kerosene jet heater, trust me... It heats our 3 car garage to about 90 degrees in 15 minutes when its -5 degrees outside...Our garage used to look like yours-- space heaters everywhere...
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lol , i have a propane heater just not i yet... my dryer exhaust is in the garage so i turn on thre dryer and it get hot quick
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Well,...I must say. That is one Frankenstein of a car! But it's good to see someone so young (15? Really?) getting involved with cars at that level. Good luck, don't give up when it gets frustrating, and learn as much as you can. And don't wreck it when you get your license!
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ah pittsfield eh? I used to live in lee my friend. Not much out there from what i can remember. Maybe come spring i'll bring my tii over when i visit my buddy in lee.
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yes, im really 15... yes at time i hate my rx7... and yeah i only like like 10-15 miles from lee..
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Originally Posted by nopistons
Well,...I must say. That is one Frankenstein of a car! But it's good to see someone so young (15? Really?) getting involved with cars at that level. Good luck, don't give up when it gets frustrating, and learn as much as you can. And don't wreck it when you get your license!
Agreed. So much of the younger generation just drops cash to have other people do all the work and they really don't have a clue as to how things work. It's refreshing that someone at a young age is getting into cars the old fashioned way - by actually turning wrenches.

Heck, what am I talking about? I'm only 22.

Keep up the good work man!
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Thanx.... i dont even like my brother or freinds working on my car itz me or Me with my dad... im allways involed it...

and ill tell u no matter how much she fights me i love her more :]
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Originally Posted by JerryLH3
Agreed. So much of the younger generation just drops cash to have other people do all the work and they really don't have a clue as to how things work. It's refreshing that someone at a young age is getting into cars the old fashioned way - by actually turning wrenches.

Heck, what am I talking about? I'm only 22.

Keep up the good work man!

haha i was just thinking the same thing. but dammit, im not THAT old, though i feel it. good job kid!
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u shoulda tried a complete subframe swap. what a SOB. Good luck
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what size is the big bot on the center of the rear caliper? my car is a 5 lug 90 if it makes a difference


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