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Old 07-20-2006, 07:20 AM
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Has anyone had success with liquid schwartz?
Old 07-20-2006, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bascho
Has anyone had success with liquid schwartz?
Why are you trying to screw with a Noob, everyone knows the Schwartz doesn't have any physical form.



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Old 07-20-2006, 07:31 AM
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Well, this isnt your normal car, so you probably haven't heard of it with other cars. It's hard to explain actually, but it is located near the tail pipe.
LOL.... between the cat and the tips...
Old 07-20-2006, 07:51 AM
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It sounds like a lot of us are having a similar problem, any chance we can get a group buy on gascolators and Kramden links?
Old 07-20-2006, 08:02 AM
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As I learned years ago, if you want your car to be really clean, stop by the airport and get a bucket of prop wash.
Old 07-20-2006, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
As I learned years ago, if you want your car to be really clean, stop by the airport and get a bucket of prop wash.
You can get a free sandblasting that way, too!
Old 07-20-2006, 03:08 PM
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^ +1 . mind as well remove the dirt and grime with some 400 grit sandpaper!
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i prefer to use acid wash and paint thinner to wash my car. then i wax it with a ball of tar
Old 07-20-2006, 03:19 PM
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My mechanics told me my 8 was having some airflow problems and recommended I buy some BA 1100 N's does anyone know where i can buy them?
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You can get those at most auto parts stores, usually in the same section as the non-slip axle grease.
Old 07-20-2006, 06:05 PM
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I was having compression problems...

...OR SO I THOUGHT!

Then I removed the bananas someone had stuffed up my tailpipes.
Old 07-20-2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
I was having compression problems...

...OR SO I THOUGHT!

Then I removed the bananas someone had stuffed up my tailpipes.
i thought you supposed to put potatoes in people tail pipes.
Old 07-20-2006, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
As I learned years ago, if you want your car to be really clean, stop by the airport and get a bucket of prop wash.
And while your their you should get some flight line, Thats always useful.
Old 07-20-2006, 07:26 PM
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My mechanic asked me to get an exhaust sample to help troubleshoot my piston issue, so I've been driving around with a trash bag taped to my exhaust pipe so I can collect enough exhaust for him.
Old 07-21-2006, 10:47 AM
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you guys are ******* way too much with the guy who puts new gaskets every 15000 miles,lol dont forget like your oil to be checking your headlight fluid too..
Old 07-22-2006, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
synthetic works fine on rotary cars... its been proven.. as long as you dont use cheapo brands... btw to the thread starter... it wont last long if you wont search and read up.

this was just a test, if this were a real troll. i would have been here.... ok this happened on my monday tue... it is a double..

i have let you down...

i will now ask a stupid ? in the general area.

beers

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Old 07-22-2006, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
I was having compression problems...

...OR SO I THOUGHT!

Then I removed the bananas someone had stuffed up my tailpipes.
how the hell can you have compressoin problems if your exhuast is clog?! .... its like saying "my head hurts.. i think im going to take some calcium and see if that works."
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
how the hell can you have compressoin problems if your exhuast is clog?! .... its like saying "my head hurts.. i think im going to take some calcium and see if that works."
So says logic.

But we live in an illogical world, my friend, where people wash their car with prop wash and dry it with a ball of tar.
Old 07-22-2006, 03:24 PM
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you should try brake cleaner.
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Brake cleaner works for all things
Old 07-24-2006, 01:31 AM
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ok ok we get it.

"hey yeah let me have them check my [insert non rx8 related object] this weekend. i have a feeling i will need my [insert anything at all] replaced at [insert mileage]. anyone know where i can get this cheaper?"

it was funny 3 pages ago.

im in a bad mood tonight. lol
Old 07-24-2006, 04:33 AM
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Thumbs up

Hey man I dig the Vatar. Winning blue all the way \m/
Old 07-24-2006, 08:06 AM
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I just did the mandatory 24,335 mile replacement of the HID fluid. Bloody hell, that was expensive! Why don't they tell you these things when you buy these cars?
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