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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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^brilliant idea
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx7
fwiw, 20K mile engine failure is rare in any case. my 05 has 37K and its never hinted at the sign of a problem. if you are in doubt, before you buy the car, have the dealer run a compression check for you. this of course does not indicate any possible rotor bearing wear but should help none the less.

Correct on a naturally aspirated engine.

Once you dip into forced induction it all comes down to the tune and the quality of parts you got. FI renesis' do not last very long compared to NA.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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From: Dieppe, NB, Canada
NB Thanks for all you help

I think I'm going to keep thing under the hood stock for anoth 1.5 years until that 8 year extended warranty is up. By then I should have some money aside that I can blow on the car. FI has got me worried. If I was able to have a second car I'm sure I could handle a rebuild myself but this is my only car so I want t avoid a rebuild as long as I can. Just topped up my oil and stopped by the dealer today. I scheduled my next regular maintenance for next weekend. I will ask them to check compression them. I just moved out and can no longer use all my dad's tools. It will be a while until I can do alot of my own work again. I have to start accumulating a garage full of tools. Wish me luck. lol
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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NB First mods

I'm staying away from anything that will void the extended warranty on the engine since I only have to wait a year and a half. I want to get some lightly smoked tail-lights. Money is somewhat tight and I'm willing to put in a weekend so what should I do. I have searched around the forum but Everyone seems to be either for vinyl or VHT nightshade. I guess what would really help me decide is if I could see some done the way I picture it. I did see another 8 in the Moncton area that had them done the way I would like em. Should look slick on the titanium paint.
If Someone could let me know the best way to achieve tail lights like this or maybe a hint lighter I would appreciate it. I guess I'm pretty particular on what I get.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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just don't do the headlights...
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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NB Pictures from my blast through the mountains and along the coast

This is what fall in New Brunswick Canada is like. Took a 3 hour blast along the coast and through the mountains today. Lots of twisties. I love this car!!!!!! It was bliss
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