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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Drove back after spending a couple days driving around the mountains.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by papsmagu
What color did u decide to go with?

Justin, the rear lug replacement is not the same as the front. The front u can get away with not separating the hub with the spindle. The rear u have to separate the hub and the spindle. Once u separate them u will break the wheel bearing journal and have to press in a new bearing. Make sure when you press in the rear bearing that it's properly supported or the journal will separate from the bearing and u will ruin a perfectly good bearing. There is a thread on the forum that gives you the proper sequence and how to support the bearing as u are pressing it in. It's not that difficult of a job if u have the right tools. If u don't have the right tools its nearly impossible.
that seems to be the problem, know anyone that knows how and has the tools to do this?
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by FD3S2005
that seems to be the problem, know anyone that knows how and has the tools to do this?



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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FC3S1991
yeah having the led commander makes it so much easier to read the display, now i dont have to reach over and grab it to actually see the sensor readings.

Today i installed my new turbojeff 51R battery tray and new battery, goodbye autozone yellow top
PICS or it didn't happen

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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NoPis10
PICS or it didn't happen





also what do you guys think, BMW Z4 cupholder

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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Hopefully nobody was thinking about coming up with an idea for a cupholder for the FD.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by papsmagu
What color did u decide to go with?
Same one I told you about, but the non-pearl from the s2000


Originally Posted by NoPis10
Replace a SPINDLE because 1 lugnut is broken

Seems a bit DRASTIC to me...
You pretty much have to take all that stuff apart anyway, and the turnaround time of replacing the spindle is nothing, as opposed to having to do the extra work of separating the hub/bolts and so on.


Originally Posted by FC3S1991
Hopefully nobody was thinking about coming up with an idea for a cupholder for the FD.
You mean this

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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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You mean this

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That looks like a cigar ashtray,
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by FC3S1991
That looks like a cigar ashtray,
lol, nope, straight up cup holder that doesn't fall, and it's made by RE-A
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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Looks to far to get my drink if I am riding alone...

Either way NO food or drinks allowed in my FD...
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by NoPis10
Looks to far to get my drink if I am riding alone...
Might be a stretch for your penguin fins
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Might be a stretch for your penguin fins
And for your fins TOO...
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by moosejaw
Might be a stretch for your penguin fins

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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Not today, but a couple days ago... My dad and bro-in-law, Javi, got my gas tank in and took my car to get exhaust done!!! A few steps closer to finishing it! I've been waiting about 2 years to get my blue car on the road.


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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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this is the new turbo that is already on!

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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7girl12
great contribution to the thread

NOW please get back to your regional section... and stop messing up our thread..
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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I haven't got to the turbo modification...

I'm still just working on the get it to run modification, but half the bad gasoline is out of the tank LOL
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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South Florida Crew- I've asked around, looking for a shop that REALLY knows their work in regards to setting up suspension. I have not received a response from Tampa, Orlando or Jacksonville.

I know you guys have someone awesome down there but I can'd find the post/thread where you provided the name or address. I'm looking to have my suspension done right and I'm willing to drive to South Florida to have it done.

If someone could post the name of the shop and let me know what I can expect for pricing? $100? $200? What if I claim I'm Cuban and talk about Penguino Racing?
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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No clue Gringo, Im sure there are people in Miami.

Changed out my AST with a good plastic one till I can get the 7 to the shop and get her running right.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Gringo Grande
South Florida Crew- I've asked around, looking for a shop that REALLY knows their work in regards to setting up suspension. I have not received a response from Tampa, Orlando or Jacksonville.

I know you guys have someone awesome down there but I can'd find the post/thread where you provided the name or address. I'm looking to have my suspension done right and I'm willing to drive to South Florida to have it done.

If someone could post the name of the shop and let me know what I can expect for pricing? $100? $200? What if I claim I'm Cuban and talk about Penguino Racing?

I don't think I've seen shops around that specialize in suspension setups. IMO I don't understand why it's necessary?

Setting up your suspension has just as much to do with your driving technique than it does with the balance of the car, and on top of that what the surface conditions and type of track you're on. It's something that constantly has to be changed. There's nobody out there who's going to tell you "here this is the best setup for your car", and if they do they're wrong, lol.

What is it that you want them to do for you?
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NoPis10
great contribution to the thread

NOW please get back to your regional section... and stop messing up our thread..
Such angst! I'm honored to be in the region that everyone wants to be a part of :tu:
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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I don't think I've seen shops around that specialize in suspension setups. IMO I don't understand why it's necessary?

Setting up your suspension has just as much to do with your driving technique than it does with the balance of the car, and on top of that what the surface conditions and type of track you're on. It's something that constantly has to be changed. There's nobody out there who's going to tell you "here this is the best setup for your car", and if they do they're wrong, lol.

What is it that you want them to do for you?
I must respectfully disagree...mainly based on spending many hours reading Howard Coleman's suspension thread, the responses and threads by other long time owners. I believe it was MooseJaw who took his car there amongst other owners.

With every aspect of my suspension now adjustable and with my desire to have very specific ride height, camber, etc set...along with proof of before and after...I'm not taking this to my local Tire Store Chain!

This is being turned into a track car slowly but surely as I keep an eye out for a nice DD 7 (probably a 1st Gen or maybe a shell to go LS in).
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