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12-30-2008, 06:09 PM
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You guys are pigeon-holing me into only talking about Autocross. I am clearly not coming across well here. I give up. signed - Dad
12-30-2008, 06:17 PM
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I'm sure when spring/summer comes around everyone will be talking about it more.
I felt the same way this year when there were several pages of auto-x talk and I felt "left out".
Don't give up on us yet dad.
12-30-2008, 06:27 PM
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No more RX :(
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12-30-2008, 06:58 PM
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The devil made me do it
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n00b - Get clear corners on that biznatch before we shoot you. :P And as for New Years Eve...Im going to spend it here playing Guitar Hero and sleeping early because I work New Years Day.
Doc - I think the problem here is that you guys agree. Jon can't answer your question because he believes that modding to mod is stupid too. You modded your car for more speed while racing. Jon modded his car for an education not because he felt he had to. Ryan is modding his car on his way to FI...maybe. I modded my car to personalize it and take it to what I consider a more finished look. ShinkaTeen modded his car with stickers because he believes it provides more horsepower. And finally Alfy modded his car with MS Paint because he found it to be cheaper. The best person to ask would be someone like MySQL who as far as I know doesn't race his car via autox or track but put a big *** turbo in it. He might get you to an answer...but most likely you will both end up agreeing to disagree.
Doc - I think the problem here is that you guys agree. Jon can't answer your question because he believes that modding to mod is stupid too. You modded your car for more speed while racing. Jon modded his car for an education not because he felt he had to. Ryan is modding his car on his way to FI...maybe. I modded my car to personalize it and take it to what I consider a more finished look. ShinkaTeen modded his car with stickers because he believes it provides more horsepower. And finally Alfy modded his car with MS Paint because he found it to be cheaper. The best person to ask would be someone like MySQL who as far as I know doesn't race his car via autox or track but put a big *** turbo in it. He might get you to an answer...but most likely you will both end up agreeing to disagree.
12-30-2008, 07:08 PM
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That and I am preparing for FI.
This is why I focused on midpipe, AccessPort, and BHR coils this year.
Everything else comes in a basic FI kit.
And kinda going back to our previous discussing on "performance" mods.
Some performance mods aren't necessarily meant for HP gain, but are more stable and robust than OEM components that regains lost performance (like the BHR coils).
Now I do plan on dropping my transmission just to check it out, and will install a lighter flywheel and new clutch while its out.
Maybe I'll do that in my new garage.
This is why I focused on midpipe, AccessPort, and BHR coils this year.
Everything else comes in a basic FI kit.
And kinda going back to our previous discussing on "performance" mods.
Some performance mods aren't necessarily meant for HP gain, but are more stable and robust than OEM components that regains lost performance (like the BHR coils).
Now I do plan on dropping my transmission just to check it out, and will install a lighter flywheel and new clutch while its out.
Maybe I'll do that in my new garage.
12-30-2008, 07:22 PM
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No more RX :(
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12-30-2008, 07:31 PM
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Yes...the Amber corners stick out like a sore thumb on every color but VC and maybe NG. BB, LY, WP and BC need at least tinted corners. The other colors need clear.
12-30-2008, 07:39 PM
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Well I looked at the ones you found and they are lumees that look like someone took window tint to some stock ones. All-be-it a good job still what it looked like to me.
Edit: When are you getting your new garage and planning on doing this?
Edit: When are you getting your new garage and planning on doing this?
12-30-2008, 07:55 PM
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lumees? The ones I was talking about are stock amber corners with painted tint on them. Looks like a nice job and are better than clear corners because they hold the line of the car and don't stick out like the clears.
12-30-2008, 08:01 PM
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Luminescent and yes I saw those. I will keep looking for something to swap them out with that I like. Right now I am most concerned with getting the body strait and paint fixed up. I would also like to get the appearance package for it.
12-31-2008, 07:44 AM
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Christmas loss
A friend of a friend of a friend of mine was killed in Iraq Christmas morning by a mortar round. He was a surgeon who wrote about some of his experiences for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Here's a link to one of his articles.
http://soldiersangelsmedical.blogspot.com/
May God bring us peace in the New Year!
Here's a link to one of his articles.
http://soldiersangelsmedical.blogspot.com/
May God bring us peace in the New Year!
12-31-2008, 08:11 AM
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Well, Jon was down here for about 15 minutes... I did the deflood correct, but just didn't crank it long enough. Oh well, next time I'll know.
John - The problem I have with the mid pipe is the rattle... its not a clean sound like Jon's or Ryan's. I have plans to get under there with some header heat wrap and see if that improves it at all.
Jon - Thanks again for coming. Next weekend is open for your move.
Ryan - Shut up jerk face! Ive had the car for a year on March 3rd, and this is the first time Its flooded. Forgive for thinking it may be something more severe. December hasn't been a good month for my car.
Vex - Sorry we got it running so quick. Personally, I think clear corners are the way to go. That way you can put in any color bulb you want. (Not blue)
As for new years, I'm headed off to Pittsburgh tonight.
About the Modding debate: I have the silliest mods on my car. From subs to stickers etc.... I think its about adding to the experience of owning the car. For some, the experience is Auto X, for some, its looking cool (or thinking you look cool) Some its gaining technical knowledge, and for some its racing around a track a 90mph. You guys talked about the goal of modding - for each of the reasons it is to enhance the experience of the car is some form.
I'd just leave it at that.
John - The problem I have with the mid pipe is the rattle... its not a clean sound like Jon's or Ryan's. I have plans to get under there with some header heat wrap and see if that improves it at all.
Jon - Thanks again for coming. Next weekend is open for your move.
Ryan - Shut up jerk face! Ive had the car for a year on March 3rd, and this is the first time Its flooded. Forgive for thinking it may be something more severe. December hasn't been a good month for my car.
Vex - Sorry we got it running so quick. Personally, I think clear corners are the way to go. That way you can put in any color bulb you want. (Not blue)
As for new years, I'm headed off to Pittsburgh tonight.
About the Modding debate: I have the silliest mods on my car. From subs to stickers etc.... I think its about adding to the experience of owning the car. For some, the experience is Auto X, for some, its looking cool (or thinking you look cool) Some its gaining technical knowledge, and for some its racing around a track a 90mph. You guys talked about the goal of modding - for each of the reasons it is to enhance the experience of the car is some form.
I'd just leave it at that.
12-31-2008, 09:13 AM
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OTOH it's been a really rough month for you.
12-31-2008, 10:53 AM
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Anybody know how to restore a lost Outlook Express file.
I've done the restore from backup procedure, but it won't import the file. The file headers must be damaged.
Help.
I've done the restore from backup procedure, but it won't import the file. The file headers must be damaged.
Help.