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Old 11-11-2010 | 09:42 PM
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OK I want to get the struts on the paseo done before winter hits. Who is available next weekend to try and help me with this? I can get the burgers.
Old 11-12-2010 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
OK I want to get the struts on the paseo done before winter hits. Who is available next weekend to try and help me with this? I can get the burgers.

Sorry man, I have a first time home buyers class next saturday
Old 11-12-2010 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
OK I want to get the struts on the paseo done before winter hits. Who is available next weekend to try and help me with this? I can get the burgers.
I can try and help you as I am somewhat machanically inclined. Do you mean next weekend the 20th or this weekend the 13th? Let me know and I'd be happy to help as much as I can.
Old 11-13-2010 | 10:09 AM
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You know I'm in for that shit.

You got new springs too, right?
Old 11-15-2010 | 01:23 PM
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I've gone through Rich for many things. My startus R/T retrofit, MY JDM ES300 foglight retrofit on my TL, He installed and tuned my ZKW-R lens on my TL headlights, and he also did my ghost taillight mod. He has been a great guy to deal with. My only complaint is I've had some alignment issues with my Stratus retro, and My friends Quad retrofit in his Accord (Rich did that retro aswell) He has no problem taking care of any issue you have, the only thing that sucks is you have to cover shipping both ways to turn anything in for warranty work. $40 each way usually.
Its awesome that Rich warranties his work but I can see how shipping both ways can be a pain in the neck.

Any more info or pics about your friend's Accord? It would be awesome to see some of Rich's work locallly.
Old 11-16-2010 | 06:41 PM
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Had an Accident this last Saturday...

Just had an accident and was wondering if you all can help me with fixing. My insurance just got cancelled thanks to my sister.
Anyways, I wish I could post pics. If there is a way to email it to you let me know. I gave a sliver 99 tl. The hit was front right corner. Fender, door and the wheel is bent at about 45 degrees. Any help will be much appreciated. Let me know your email & I could send you pics. I still cant post due to lack of posting regulations.
Thanks you all
Old 11-17-2010 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by CRV_33
Its awesome that Rich warranties his work but I can see how shipping both ways can be a pain in the neck.

Any more info or pics about your friend's Accord? It would be awesome to see some of Rich's work locallly.
Here's a few pics. The first two are the problem areas with the alignments:

FX35: "Good alignment"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45398724@N06/4861728535/

S2K: "Bad alignment"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45398724@N06/4861725107/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45398724@N06/4861725107/

All Four together:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45398724@N06/4862340966/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45398724@N06/4861736221/in/photostream/

Headlights:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45398724@N06/4862327582/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45398724@N06/4861709095/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45398724@N06/4861733543/in/photostream/
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d74/nate_0022/TL5-5-09147-1.jpg
Old 11-22-2010 | 12:43 PM
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This is off topic...

I have a 2005 4Runner and some of the dashboard, orange backlights (for the gauges, etc.) are starting to burn out. Is there anyone on here who would know how to yank the faceplates and replace these bulbs? I'm contemplating pulling all the orange lights and replacing them with white (HID?) bulbs. PM me with any info you may have. Thanks for your time.
Old 11-22-2010 | 04:02 PM
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Try looking through this link. I looked through the first 11 pages but didn't find anything.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/index11.html
Old 11-25-2010 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by thefatcat
This is off topic...

I have a 2005 4Runner and some of the dashboard, orange backlights (for the gauges, etc.) are starting to burn out. Is there anyone on here who would know how to yank the faceplates and replace these bulbs? I'm contemplating pulling all the orange lights and replacing them with white (HID?) bulbs. PM me with any info you may have. Thanks for your time.
I dont think you can mount HIDs in that type of application. LEDs would be be better suited for what you are looking for.

Hey thanks for posting pics. I like how the projectors look in the housing. But I can see how the alignment is off but the projection cutoff looks nice.

Overall looks like your friend has a great start. Not sure if he's a member here but you should definitly refer him to "v 6 p . net" if he hasn't already. I'm sure he can find inspiration from other 7th gen accords but also tons of parts go through their classifieds.
Old 11-26-2010 | 11:23 AM
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Hey, Carmodifier, you have got to read this article if you have not seen it already.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=50799

These people took their landcruiser across Congo on a route that no one does. It is technically considered a route, but you'll see if you read the whole thing that sometimes the route ends up being a bike path that is mostly overgrown.

It's an incredibly long story, but it is a great one that you should check out.
Old 11-26-2010 | 01:47 PM
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Just splurged and bought myself a new set of speakers for my home theater. Picked up a set of Polk Monitor 70's for the fronts, 40's for the rears and a CS2 center.

Anyone interested in buying any of my old stuff? Preferrably like to get rid of it all at the same time, but I've got a buddy that's interested in pieces, and if I can find the right buyers, I'd split as long as it all gets sold.

Fronts: Yamaha NS-A100XT <--Link

Rears: Yamaha NS-5290 <--Link


Center: JBL N-Center II <--Link


First $200 takes it all. Otherwise I'd be willing to do $150 fronts, 50 rears, and 50 center
Old 11-27-2010 | 11:12 AM
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Hey Glow you should change your your information. By the way late Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Old 11-27-2010 | 12:35 PM
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Fixed

I have signatures turned off, so I never see what anyone's says anymore. lol
Old 12-02-2010 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by asujosh1
Hey, Carmodifier, you have got to read this article if you have not seen it already.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=50799

These people took their landcruiser across Congo on a route that no one does. It is technically considered a route, but you'll see if you read the whole thing that sometimes the route ends up being a bike path that is mostly overgrown.

It's an incredibly long story, but it is a great one that you should check out.
Carmodifier?? Thanks for forgetting my name, Josh

I haven't seen that article before; thanks for recommending it to me! They sure do have a trusty steed. No wonder no one else goes across that route; I can't believe they made it through that I wonder how my Jeep would hold-up out there...

Originally Posted by Takata 18
Hey Glow you should change your your information. By the way late Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Happy belated Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope everyone had a good Turkey Day!
Old 12-02-2010 | 04:52 PM
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Carmodifier?? Thanks for forgetting my name, Josh
I know you're name is Travis, just didn't know if you wanted it out there...
Old 12-02-2010 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by asujosh1
I know you're name is Travis, just didn't know if you wanted it out there...
I knew you would remember my name :wink:
Old 12-02-2010 | 09:08 PM
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But anyway, the article made me want to go buy a landcruiser and drive it to Africa.

Then again, Long Way Round and Long Way Down made me want to get on a bike and ride around the world.
Old 12-02-2010 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by asujosh1
But anyway, the article made me want to go buy a landcruiser and drive it to Africa.

Then again, Long Way Round and Long Way Down made me want to get on a bike and ride around the world.
Haha, I agree. Their Landcruiser definitely took a beating!

A television series made me want to acquire a bike also, but for me the show of choice was the Sons of Anarchy
Old 12-07-2010 | 02:29 PM
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i suppose ill introduce myself....... im mike a few of you know me from mnsc and . i for got my other name on here so i had to start fresh.
Old 12-07-2010 | 11:05 PM
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i suppose ill introduce myself....... im mike a few of you know me from mnsc and . i for got my other name on here so i had to start fresh.
Welcome!

Feel free to share any pics and/or info. of your whip
Old 12-08-2010 | 07:31 AM
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04 tl with grey interior...




Old 12-08-2010 | 12:19 PM
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^^^ I think I remember you from the MNSC meet this past summer... Welcome!!
Old 12-08-2010 | 12:56 PM
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^^^ I think I remember you from the MNSC meet this past summer... Welcome!!
haha of course bro! how you been???
Old 12-08-2010 | 01:12 PM
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Who the f**k are you! lol, jk man. Car is looking nice
Old 12-08-2010 | 11:41 PM
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Hey, you ever hear of 4wheelparts.com? I just passed the place on my way into the office this morning. Need me to pick something up for you?
I thought I would inform you that I bought my lift kit from 4 Wheel Parts. I received 15% off and free shipping!
Old 12-09-2010 | 11:36 AM
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haha of course bro! how you been???

Been good, working and takin care of the family. What you been up to?
Old 12-12-2010 | 03:07 PM
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Hows everyone doing? Hows the snow?

Didn't get anything in Fargo from it. Been having fun with RWD and snow tires though It is amazing what a set of tires will do.
Old 12-12-2010 | 04:14 PM
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No snow for you?? Lucky! I couldn't use my 2 Free Parking Passes, 4 VIP Tent Passes, and 4 tickets only 7 rows up from the field to watch the Vikings beat the Giants because of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAyLX2hY7E0
Old 12-12-2010 | 07:33 PM
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Hope you southern boys are sniping your abundant amount of snow. We didn't get an here in Cloquet/Duluth. Kind of sad about that, would've been fun to finally snow shoes this year.
Old 12-17-2010 | 08:28 AM
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Happy Holidays everyone. Anybody getting themselves anything for X-mas?

I just picked up a set of Polk Monitor 70's, 2 sets of M40's and a CS2 center.

I also got permission from the wifey to pre-order the Oppo-93 Blu-Ray. This thing is a beast if you've never heard of Oppo. Just to give you an example, last model was released at $499, but now they are up to $1499 on Amazon because they are in such short supply (These are the "reference" players for all high-end BRP - talking like $4000 blu-ray players and such)

Oppo-93
Old 12-17-2010 | 09:14 AM
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My Christmas present to myself. Got it so that I'd have something to drive while the TL gets a heart and lung transplant.





EDIT: Also bought a new toolbox, tools and more stuff for the TL.

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Old 12-17-2010 | 11:33 AM
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I just ordered some OEM all weather floor mats. Not quite as nice as your Christmas present to yourself, but I'm excited none the less.
Old 12-17-2010 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bmeyer
My Christmas present to myself. Got it so that I'd have something to drive while the TL gets a heart and lung transplant.





EDIT: Also bought a new toolbox, tools and more stuff for the TL.

Still on the transplant list, or has it arrived yet? How do you like the BMW?
Old 12-18-2010 | 01:16 AM
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Eh... Well, the *parts* arrived and I ended up building the engine myself. Though as you know it's not exactly what I wanted to do.

I'll have to PM you with some pics. Hope you and the S.O. are doing well and have a good Christmas season planned. Once the heads are finished up, I'll send you an PM and let you know once I'm ready to yank the old engine and drop in the new beast.

Loving the Bimmer, BTW. It's a 325xiT (all-wheel-drive) so it's a blast to drive around in the winter.
Old 12-18-2010 | 11:07 PM
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Congrats on the bimmer! I love my wagon, it is an amazing road trip vehicle!

With the xi system, you need to turn off the traction control in the snow or it's a pain in the ass to drive. Much more fun if you allow it to slide around a bit!

I put the winters on the 535xiT and it's a freaking beast in the snow, there's no stopping it! I had a really good time last saturday in the snow.
Old 12-18-2010 | 11:45 PM
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Thanks Glow! Happy Holidays to you and everyone else!

I bought myself some Christmas presents. Grant it it's not a new car (cough bmeyer cough) but it gets the job done. I bought a lift kit, new wheels, and new tires for my KJ. I am hoping some of you will help me install the lift It shouldn't be too difficult since I only bought a 2.5" coil spring spacer kit...
Old 12-19-2010 | 10:34 AM
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Must be the season for home theater. I had my company holiday party last night, and I was able to walk away with a Logitech Harmony 900 remote.

There were some great prizes that went quick (TV's, laptops and XBox/Kinect combos) - but when it started to get to the nitty gritty, people were choosing $88 Insignia blu-ray players and Flips over the $400 remote.
Old 12-19-2010 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by asujosh1
Congrats on the bimmer! I love my wagon, it is an amazing road trip vehicle!

With the xi system, you need to turn off the traction control in the snow or it's a pain in the ass to drive. Much more fun if you allow it to slide around a bit!

I put the winters on the 535xiT and it's a freaking beast in the snow, there's no stopping it! I had a really good time last saturday in the snow.
Oh yeah. The DSC is definitely a fun-killer when trying to step the back-end out a little. Even though it's not the most powerful car in the world, it's just such a blast to drive.

I got it partly to take on road-trips as well. The wifey and I started tenting last year and the A4 just didn't have enough room to pack everything in.
Old 12-23-2010 | 11:52 AM
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I'm 2200 miles into a 2600 mile trip right now, and I still love my wagon. I don't particularly want to go for a spin right now, but I still love it. The 3 month old is kind of sick of it too.

The other cool thing is that the M bumpers are a direct fit, so if you decide to go for a more aggressive look, you can just bolt them on.


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