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10-20-2003, 06:31 AM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
So is everyone going down to Ennis this Friday night? If so, what time?
So is everyone going down to Ennis this Friday night? If so, what time?
I'll probably get there around 9-9:30. I also have 2 domestic guys who are coming with me. 2 trans ams. It'll be their first time racing down the 1320.
Inferno, where did you get your helmet again? Think they could get one to me by Friday?
10-20-2003, 09:38 AM
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ok, mcdavid has my car right now.. their tech is guessing its something with the power booster, or master cylinder- both sound yucky, but either way its under warranty for me
his guess is that the electric booster isnt working, so that when i step down on the brakes, it FEELS like i'm on the floor because i cant push any further, BUT in actuality the pedal is only partially pushed- sorta like manual braking.
for now, i'm stuck in a dodge intrepid cuz the guy in front of me took the last TSX/acura loaner. i thought i liked full sized cars (my dream cars are LS430 and S500/600) but man was i wrong! this big boat is near impossible to park. maybe it just doesnt have the technology to help in the turning radius. i recall my friend with an altima saying his dad's S500 felt like it had a better turning radius than his car
his guess is that the electric booster isnt working, so that when i step down on the brakes, it FEELS like i'm on the floor because i cant push any further, BUT in actuality the pedal is only partially pushed- sorta like manual braking.
for now, i'm stuck in a dodge intrepid cuz the guy in front of me took the last TSX/acura loaner. i thought i liked full sized cars (my dream cars are LS430 and S500/600) but man was i wrong! this big boat is near impossible to park. maybe it just doesnt have the technology to help in the turning radius. i recall my friend with an altima saying his dad's S500 felt like it had a better turning radius than his car
10-20-2003, 10:08 AM
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So no RS6, Danny?! I love that car.
I couldn't choose between an RS6, E55 AMG, and M5 (new or old).
But If I had to choose right now, it'd be E55 AMG. Tomorrow it would probably be RS6, and the day after, M5... I NEED MORE MONEY DAMNIT.
I couldn't choose between an RS6, E55 AMG, and M5 (new or old).
But If I had to choose right now, it'd be E55 AMG. Tomorrow it would probably be RS6, and the day after, M5... I NEED MORE MONEY DAMNIT.
10-20-2003, 10:26 AM
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dang I can never catch up with you guys on these mods... I'm getting Lou's titanium interior dash thing to match my stock stuff...
ruf: I need to figure out how you did all those mugen mods. I want to do them next along with pulleys at around xmas time. or in january.
mantis: how's the 75 shot running? that will probably be my next mod if not then it'll be a V1... I'm gonna get one or the other within the next month.
ruf: I need to figure out how you did all those mugen mods. I want to do them next along with pulleys at around xmas time. or in january.
mantis: how's the 75 shot running? that will probably be my next mod if not then it'll be a V1... I'm gonna get one or the other within the next month.
10-20-2003, 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by mantis23
So no RS6, Danny?! I love that car.
I couldn't choose between an RS6, E55 AMG, and M5 (new or old).
But If I had to choose right now, it'd be E55 AMG. Tomorrow it would probably be RS6, and the day after, M5... I NEED MORE MONEY DAMNIT.
So no RS6, Danny?! I love that car.
I couldn't choose between an RS6, E55 AMG, and M5 (new or old).
But If I had to choose right now, it'd be E55 AMG. Tomorrow it would probably be RS6, and the day after, M5... I NEED MORE MONEY DAMNIT.
If I had to pick right now, I think I'd take the new M5 (or wait for it). 500 hp and a stick...
Then i'd take the E55 second, love the looks. And the RS6 third, quattro's cool, but I don't need it in TX (I know it's good for more than bad weather).
10-20-2003, 12:28 PM
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E55 *drool*
ok, so mcdavid says they're gonna replace the electonic booster, but wont have the part till tomorrow morning
looks like i'm stuck in this intrepid for now- i'm gonna see if i can exchange for a tsx when they get them back
ok, so mcdavid says they're gonna replace the electonic booster, but wont have the part till tomorrow morning
looks like i'm stuck in this intrepid for now- i'm gonna see if i can exchange for a tsx when they get them back
10-20-2003, 12:45 PM
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Danny, you ever heard of Redline Per4mance up Cooper Rd in Arlington? I'm thinking about stopping up there at lunch tomorrow since they're kinda close to Alcon to check out their shop for my shock / camber adjuster installation.
10-20-2003, 12:58 PM
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I've been there once looking for a coupler for my AEM intake, but that's all my experience. A friend of mine had them install his intake and I think it was a reasonable price.
10-20-2003, 01:01 PM
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Originally posted by civic4982
mantis: how's the 75 shot running? that will probably be my next mod if not then it'll be a V1... I'm gonna get one or the other within the next month.
mantis: how's the 75 shot running? that will probably be my next mod if not then it'll be a V1... I'm gonna get one or the other within the next month.
Anyone know where can I buy some juice in Plano?
10-20-2003, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by DuckBlue
E55 *drool*
ok, so mcdavid says they're gonna replace the electonic booster, but wont have the part till tomorrow morning
looks like i'm stuck in this intrepid for now- i'm gonna see if i can exchange for a tsx when they get them back
E55 *drool*
ok, so mcdavid says they're gonna replace the electonic booster, but wont have the part till tomorrow morning
looks like i'm stuck in this intrepid for now- i'm gonna see if i can exchange for a tsx when they get them back
10-20-2003, 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by mantis23
No, our schedules never worked out.
He was over in Ft Worth, and me in Frisco.
No, our schedules never worked out.
He was over in Ft Worth, and me in Frisco.
10-20-2003, 01:09 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
Nutz, you gonna have them install your Koni's and camber kit?
There's another place off Cooper too called Alamo Autosports that you might check out.
Nutz, you gonna have them install your Koni's and camber kit?
There's another place off Cooper too called Alamo Autosports that you might check out.
10-20-2003, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
what do you guys do when you change your own oil to prove that you did it?
what do you guys do when you change your own oil to prove that you did it?
while i was there for the free inspection last week, they were appalled that my last change was at 12k with them and i'm now at 26k (i still had the old "next change at xxx" sticker on my windshield). the service advisor seemed very concerned that my car didnt get an oil change for 14k
so how DO you guys prove to the dealers that you've been maintaining your cars?
10-20-2003, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by mantis23
loaner cars are the best. Have you been rally racing in the intrepid yet? How about the sport of jumping speed bumps? I love loaners.
loaner cars are the best. Have you been rally racing in the intrepid yet? How about the sport of jumping speed bumps? I love loaners.
10-20-2003, 01:31 PM
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I don't think you can prove it other than writing it down on your own. I've been doing mine myself since 10K miles... I change it too ofen to take it there and pay them $65 for my mobil1 + mobil1 filter. I do it at home for half of that.
10-20-2003, 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by DeezNutz
a naive friend once thought about buying an ex-loaner car, and i almost smacked his dumb ass around. the travelling consultants i hang with make a habit of totally destroying their loaner cars as much as they can each week they come down here. the gas pedal is like an on-off switch, along with the brakes. donkey-kicking every bump and pot-hole is also a common practice.
a naive friend once thought about buying an ex-loaner car, and i almost smacked his dumb ass around. the travelling consultants i hang with make a habit of totally destroying their loaner cars as much as they can each week they come down here. the gas pedal is like an on-off switch, along with the brakes. donkey-kicking every bump and pot-hole is also a common practice.
Smack mah bitch up!
10-20-2003, 01:33 PM
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I hate doing it, but I always buy my own oil and have the dealer put it in just so I can have a record of it. So I'm basically paying an extra $15.00 every oil change just to have a stupid record.
10-20-2003, 01:36 PM
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haha they only charged me $9 to do that. :P
I would continue to do that, but I'm actually just paranoid about some tech taking my Amsoil and giving me the normal crap.
I would continue to do that, but I'm actually just paranoid about some tech taking my Amsoil and giving me the normal crap.
10-20-2003, 01:38 PM
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another oil change question... do you guys replace that washer for the oil pan screw? The owner's manual said to, but it's metal, why would that need to be replaced?
10-20-2003, 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
haha they only charged me $9 to do that. :P
haha they only charged me $9 to do that. :P
I'm sooo gettin' in someone's shit for chargin me too much in the next 500 miles.:flamer:
10-20-2003, 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
what do you guys do when you change your own oil to prove that you did it?
what do you guys do when you change your own oil to prove that you did it?
And since I've got 6mos left on the factory warranty, who cares!
I do.
Ruf
10-20-2003, 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
another oil change question... do you guys replace that washer for the oil pan screw? The owner's manual said to, but it's metal, why would that need to be replaced?
another oil change question... do you guys replace that washer for the oil pan screw? The owner's manual said to, but it's metal, why would that need to be replaced?
Ruf
10-20-2003, 06:22 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
RUF, how can you only have 6 months left on your warranty??? You got a 4 year warranty on an 02 car...
RUF, how can you only have 6 months left on your warranty??? You got a 4 year warranty on an 02 car...
No wait., looking it up now . . . .
48mo/50k. That's both good and bad. Good in case something happens.
Bad because I'm still wanting to wait on certain mods. :PSo I have another 17 months or 27k miles . . . .
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10-20-2003, 08:14 PM
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lookie what i got today
http://www.utdallas.edu/~linc507/
its like lugging weights.. damn these things are heavy
*sigh* i think dean forgot my stainless steel lines
now i gotta call and hassle him
http://www.utdallas.edu/~linc507/
its like lugging weights.. damn these things are heavy
*sigh* i think dean forgot my stainless steel lines
now i gotta call and hassle him
10-20-2003, 09:47 PM
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damn duck... you've been stale on the mods for the longest while and all of a sudden the big brakes? that's a pretty baller mod... what else do you have on there now?
10-21-2003, 04:01 AM
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Originally posted by civic4982
damn duck... you've been stale on the mods for the longest while and all of a sudden the big brakes? that's a pretty baller mod... what else do you have on there now?
damn duck... you've been stale on the mods for the longest while and all of a sudden the big brakes? that's a pretty baller mod... what else do you have on there now?