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Old 10-09-2014 | 12:15 PM
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i bought my timing belt kit from rockauto.com for $130 + tax and shipping - 5% fron online coupon. i bought the gates kit.
Awesome. Thanks man.
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Old 10-09-2014 | 02:06 PM
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IT took my linux box to update it!

finally, I'll have flash!
omg, 5 years without flash and I finally got it!!!!!


productivity is definitely headed down
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Old 10-09-2014 | 02:09 PM
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Yumcha? Pffft...call me Yawncha.

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Old 10-09-2014 | 03:28 PM
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I slept at 2AM for no damn reason... I'm dieing here
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Old 10-09-2014 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
I slept at 2AM for no damn reason... I'm dieing here
Late-night pr0n watchin'...?
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Old 10-09-2014 | 03:30 PM
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Late-night pr0n watchin'...?
No, it's because I know if I goto sleep that means I have to goto work the next day
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Old 10-09-2014 | 04:41 PM
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My hood shipped!
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Old 10-09-2014 | 04:52 PM
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My hood shipped!
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Old 10-09-2014 | 05:35 PM
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Took a nap at an outdoor sitting area.

Felt like a bum
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Old 10-09-2014 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Took a nap at an outdoor sitting area.

Felt like a bum
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Old 10-09-2014 | 05:57 PM
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Only if you're lying under the bench
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Old 10-09-2014 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Only if you're lying under the bench
Well I was lying on top of the bench, used a newspaper I was reading as a blanket too!
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Old 10-09-2014 | 06:55 PM
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Hmmm the Blue Angels are in town today. Their passes over the city seem to be quieter this year compared to the last time they flew here in 2012.

Fleetweek was cancelled in 2013 because Obama
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Old 10-09-2014 | 07:12 PM
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I get new tires tomorrow morning too!
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Old 10-09-2014 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Hmmm the Blue Angels are in town today. Their passes over the city seem to be quieter this year compared to the last time they flew here in 2012.

Fleetweek was cancelled in 2013 because Obama
they installed dynomax resonators
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Old 10-09-2014 | 09:19 PM
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So within the next three months, I will have:
-new CF hood
-new brake fluid
-new rear window tint (old is bubbling a lot)
-new water pump and belt
-new tires
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Old 10-09-2014 | 11:01 PM
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sounds like you'll have a new car, gatr.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
sounds like you'll have a new car, gatr.
Oh, and new engine air filter and cabon air filter.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 06:50 AM
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Any idea of the weight difference in between that CF hood and OEM?

Happy Friday all
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Old 10-10-2014 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Franchise1124
Any idea of the weight difference in between that CF hood and OEM?

Happy Friday all
The CF hood is probably lighter



Depends on the hood.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by pbook4g5
The CF hood is probably lighter



Depends on the hood.
I'm aware

I was curious about the actual weight difference. Not if there was one
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Old 10-10-2014 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Franchise1124
I'm aware

I was curious about the actual weight difference. Not if there was one
I'll weigh myself with the new hood and old hood.

New tires - check.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 09:45 AM
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Friday!
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Old 10-10-2014 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Franchise1124
I'm aware

I was curious about the actual weight difference. Not if there was one
I know... hence the emoticon. I was just messing.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 10:02 AM
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New camera has arrived, just in time for the start of hockey season.


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Old 10-10-2014 | 10:28 AM
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TGIF!

Long weekend ahead...The Canadiana Thanksgiving...headed to Calgary and Banff...
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Old 10-10-2014 | 10:28 AM
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Er, I mean, Bamphhh...
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:13 AM
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Long weekend for govt and banks here in the US.

Columbus Day.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:14 AM
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Cool. So, long weekends for all!
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:14 AM
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Except Ebola. Ebola is 24/7.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:14 AM
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Sorry, too soon?
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:16 AM
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:26 AM
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:30 AM
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CF hood and OE hood.. CF is slightly lighter.. like 5 lbs.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:34 AM
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Probably could have shaved the same weight by removing the fire retardant liner.
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Old 10-10-2014 | 11:39 AM
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I think he's doing it more for the looks than the weight savings
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Old 10-10-2014 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Probably could have shaved the same weight by removing the fire retardant liner.
And then die at 45MPH? Hell no!

And I did it both for the looks and weight savings.
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