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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:22 AM
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I'm down. But just to hang. I take like 3 hours to wash my car
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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NorCal Section will be going under tonight and tomorrow, new things are going to be added deleted etc etc.

Some of these threads might be closed for a brief period. Just letting you all know.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Anybody in sac or sac area have an electric or air impact wrench ( with compressor ) that I could use for my girls semi new teggy? Just moved up here so I don't have many resources -_-
Trying to unscrew the oil drain plug but apparently it was tighten by arnold schwaramaegerahsjaksnak Aka impact wrench....
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by huystAr
Anybody in sac or sac area have an electric or air impact wrench ( with compressor ) that I could use for my girls semi new teggy? Just moved up here so I don't have many resources -_-
Trying to unscrew the oil drain plug but apparently it was tighten by arnold schwaramaegerahsjaksnak Aka impact wrench....
Same thing happen to me. I took my TL to Nielo Acura on Madison and they removed the old drain plug and changed my oil and filter for me for only $15. Granted I brought my own oil, filer and new drain plug. Just an easy alternative. Oh and they even threw in a free car wash.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by huystAr
Anybody in sac or sac area have an electric or air impact wrench ( with compressor ) that I could use for my girls semi new teggy? Just moved up here so I don't have many resources -_-
Trying to unscrew the oil drain plug but apparently it was tighten by arnold schwaramaegerahsjaksnak Aka impact wrench....
I got an electric one you can use. I also have a breaker bar in case you want to try it the old fashioned way. I'll PM you my number so we can meet up.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Thanks sleek I actually didn't know they would let you bring your own supplies.

And thanks Gary! I'll hit you up as soon as the new drain plugs come in
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 02:02 AM
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Wassup Peoples!!!!
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 02:02 AM
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Wassup Peoples!!!!
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Wassuppp!!!! Haha
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Bay people are invading our Sac thread
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by aznboi2424
Bay people are invading our Sac thread
bwahahahahaha...
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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where are some places you guys or gals go to get an alignment? anybody going to a firestone using that lifetime alignment deal by any chance, was interested in purchasing if theres a reliable firestone out here? where im from, they are horrible -___-
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by huystAr
where are some places you guys or gals go to get an alignment? anybody going to a firestone using that lifetime alignment deal by any chance, was interested in purchasing if theres a reliable firestone out here? where im from, they are horrible -___-
Depends on how your set up is. Some places won't even do the alignment if they see that your ride is slammed...but we do have a place here in SJ that has their alignment equipment is on the ground so you don't have to drive your car "up" the ramp...
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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I recently did the Firestone lifetime alignment. I used the one in Elk Grove, they ate lowered car friendly and seem to know what they were doing. My car still pulls to the right but that may be from other issues.
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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If I only lived in SJ!! Thanks for the info though, appreciate it.

Elk grove huh? Thats not bad if they're lower friendly. I'm not slammed but I'd like to be lower so I just wanted to see what options there are out here. I'll look into the one at EG, thank you!
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Batosai
Wassup Peoples!!!!
Originally Posted by huystAr
Wassuppp!!!! Haha
Originally Posted by aznboi2424
Bay people are invading our Sac thread
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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EG Firestone FTW!

Eventhough Im going to GO Tires
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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^ any reasons why? still shoppin around for a place
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sl33kTL
Same thing happen to me. I took my TL to Nielo Acura on Madison and they removed the old drain plug and changed my oil and filter for me for only $15. Granted I brought my own oil, filer and new drain plug. Just an easy alternative. Oh and they even threw in a free car wash.
finally set up an appointment after failing to get it off myself again.. guy on the phone was a jackass about it but at least im letting the "pros" handle it so i can never go back to them for oil changes lol. he said it cost me 20-25 bucks for labor, so i didnt get that $15 deal you got
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by huystAr
where are some places you guys or gals go to get an alignment? anybody going to a firestone using that lifetime alignment deal by any chance, was interested in purchasing if theres a reliable firestone out here? where im from, they are horrible -___-
i have the firestone life time alignment and have tried half the shops in the sac area but only two have the 'low friendly' in ground lifts. Elk Grove and Roseville. I've been to the Roseville but not the eg.. not all of them have fast service but most do good work

welcome to sac, always great to have more 3gs in the area =]
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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I resigned my rights as coordinator. I passed them down to someone else.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
I resigned my rights as coordinator. I passed them down to someone else.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by vic06b
i have the firestone life time alignment and have tried half the shops in the sac area but only two have the 'low friendly' in ground lifts. Elk Grove and Roseville. I've been to the Roseville but not the eg.. not all of them have fast service but most do good work

welcome to sac, always great to have more 3gs in the area =]
Thanks Vic! I'll give EG a try and if all fails I'll go to Roseville. Thanks for the tips as well. I'd rather have it done right so I'm in no rush when it comes to the car lol.

And thank you! Just moved up here 2 months ago for school, I'm from the bay area
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 04:32 AM
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+1 for the Firestone in Elk Grove. That's where I take the CL. They say they get lowered cars all the time since they have an in ground system.

Originally Posted by huystAr
^ any reasons why? still shoppin around for a place
He's just looking for a cheap place to do a one time alignment. But if your keeping a car for a long time, lifetime alignments are worth it. They break even at 3 alignments or so.

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I resigned my rights as coordinator. I passed them down to someone else.
Who did you pass it to? It sure wasn't me
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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^ sick, in ground was the one I was Lookin for. Once I find time to lower my car some more, I'll get my alignment there.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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firestone or 7 day tires on franklin the only 2 i know in sac with a in ground rack
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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Hello fellas,

I just purchased the HT Spec Stage 1 kit with rotors, pads, and SS lines for my 08 TL Type S. Any of you know if the Firestone in Elk Grove you're talking about would do the brake isntall for me? I'm I need of some tires too so maybe I can get a combo discount with them seems like they're reputable if your vouching for them.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Hey guys, just to let you all know the guy that can do really good Aliment in the EG Firestone is NOT there any more. If you go there you will get some Joe that don't know much about lower cars nor can do custom aliment and so go at your own risk. I do have their lifetime aliment too, But i don't go there anymore cause they just suck at aliments for lower cars anyways. There is this one guy who can do really good aliment for any lower cars and he is in West sac. more info just pm me.
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by huystAr
Thanks Vic! I'll give EG a try and if all fails I'll go to Roseville. Thanks for the tips as well. I'd rather have it done right so I'm in no rush when it comes to the car lol.

And thank you! Just moved up here 2 months ago for school, I'm from the bay area
Oh I see. I personally do prefere the Bay Area over Sac but its all good. Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your car some time soon. Hope you the alignment you need now that the news about the guy up top has changed the situation a bit.

Btw white TLS is a great choice!
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Oh I see. I personally do prefere the Bay Area over Sac but its all good. Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your car some time soon. Hope you the alignment you need now that the news about the guy up top has changed the situation a bit.

Btw white TLS is a great choice!
Yeah... miss the bay area everyday that it's hot and humid here haha yeah hopefully i can make it too a meet that isn't on a weekend, but chances are low on that. maybe if it's a large event that sac members will attend, i'll request the weekend off.

as for the alignment lol, i guess we'll have to see how they do, but still havent found the time to work on the car so maybe after mid terms -_-
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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What chu talking about? It's not humid here. The bay is humid with all that fog. We get humidity in the teens here during the summer.

Originally Posted by CarbonBronzeRocketTypeS
Hello fellas,

I just purchased the HT Spec Stage 1 kit with rotors, pads, and SS lines for my 08 TL Type S. Any of you know if the Firestone in Elk Grove you're talking about would do the brake isntall for me? I'm I need of some tires too so maybe I can get a combo discount with them seems like they're reputable if your vouching for them.
Why not do it yourself? I haven't done SS lines before but if your interested, I can give you a hand on the pads and rotors. I can knock those out no problem.

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Hey guys, just to let you all know the guy that can do really good Aliment in the EG Firestone is NOT there any more. If you go there you will get some Joe that don't know much about lower cars nor can do custom aliment and so go at your own risk. I do have their lifetime aliment too, But i don't go there anymore cause they just suck at aliments for lower cars anyways. There is this one guy who can do really good aliment for any lower cars and he is in West sac. more info just pm me.
Tim Fry is the guy your talking about, I still have his business card.
I've been there a few times after he left and I've had no problems with them aligning my car but mine isn't that low. It shouldn't been too hard to have them dial in the settings you want or to get within factory specs. I'm sure they still get lowered cars and the guys there are pretty chill.
I'll continue to go there still.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Why not do it yourself? I haven't done SS lines before but if your interested, I can give you a hand on the pads and rotors. I can knock those out no problem.
Big O Tires off of stockton blvd is charging me 100 + tax to do the brake installs so I figure its not that much since I do not have the tools and my garage is a damn mess.

Now if you're wiling to help me out on my Tein SA install when I get that in that would be AWESOME!!! Plus I can finally meet up with you Sac Folks...
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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bring it to my shop on stockton 5889 stockton blvd next to tacobell ill hook you up. call the shop at 916/452 5488 ask for mike or come by monday- friday 8-5pm my TL is always outside wont miss it
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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bring it to my shop on stockton 5889 stockton blvd next to tacobell ill hook you up. call the shop at 916/452 5488 ask for mike or come by monday- friday 8-5pm my TL is always outside wont miss it
Do you guys do suspension too?
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Do you guys do suspension too?
I'm curious as well. What other services do you do there?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonBronzeRocketTypeS
Big O Tires off of stockton blvd is charging me 100 + tax to do the brake installs so I figure its not that much since I do not have the tools and my garage is a damn mess.

Now if you're wiling to help me out on my Tein SA install when I get that in that would be AWESOME!!! Plus I can finally meet up with you Sac Folks...
Never done suspension before so you probably don't want me touching that stuff. I'm down to meet though.

Next meet is at Mike's shop? lol
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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suspension, fender roll, Smogs LOL
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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suspension, fender roll, Smogs LOL
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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suspension, fender roll, Smogs LOL
sounds good to me!
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:44 AM
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Suspension, brake pads and rotors are easy. I've done all that a few times. Even brake lines aren't much of a problem except that blending them you need two people and some patients...maybe a few beers too

I'm down to help out some sac area aziners if our schedules match up

Also a meet soon might be needed
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