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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Everyone look!!! Apr12 Buttonwillow Speedventures Track Event check it out on www.speedventures.com
Me Annette and Mike will be in SoCal that weekend. Just might have to stop by
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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AaaaaHH!! I can't sleep I get my exhaust today!
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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^Thats a good feeling yeah? I found a used one for sale for $300! dam it
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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I just tracked it and it here! in Vegas! arrival time 3:25am
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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**** I hope I wake up when UPS knocks on my door
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
^Thats a good feeling yeah? I found a used one for sale for $300! dam it
HELL YEAH!! IT IS
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Armin

Also, I was wondering if any of you guys know how to remove the TMPS of the OEM wheel?!
I can't tell you yet but when reassembling you must have new gaskets/seals. I understand the dealer is supposed to sell them at $3.95 each wheel (don't know what our stealership will charge). I will not be doing mine for a few weeks. There is a whole section on the TMPS in the service manual. I hope you downloaded it when it was available. If not I'll make you a disk when I get back from my mini vacation.

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Gill, where did you get the front mud guards? I think I already have the rears (?) but would be interested in prepainted fronts.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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I dont know the link off hand but I'll ask Annette to post the link for you.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Off ebay phil. Thats where i got them from. 35 dollars. Armin i'm off tomorrow what you doing
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil's 8
Gill, where did you get the front mud guards? I think I already have the rears (?) but would be interested in prepainted fronts.
Phil:
if there aren't any left on ebay, http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cat=267&page=4
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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JUST GOT MY EXHAUST IN!
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil's 8
Gill, where did you get the front mud guards? I think I already have the rears (?) but would be interested in prepainted fronts.
I inquired about these as well from the link that was posted... they don't have any in BB.. ...
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Anyone know where I can get this thing installed?
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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do you guys have a Midas nearby? I know some guys have gotten their exhausts installed there for about $40-$50.

Just keep in mind that the OEM remains in one piece so it might be a bit difficult to transport home in your 8.
OR you could invite a few guys over and knock it out that way.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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^ I called they said "no cat no install"

Then he said " ITS AGAINTS THE LAW" and hung up on me LMAO

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bran702

Anyone know where I can get this thing installed?
Phils house... It only takes about an hour or so... Make sure you have all the little parts before you go taking the old one off...
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mx193
Phils house... It only takes about an hour or so... Make sure you have all the little parts before you go taking the old one off...
It will not take long, about an hour. Your welcome to install it at my house as I have all the tools (and I am sure we can get help) and the knowledge but can''t get on my back any more. I'm gone until Monday but would be happy to host you next weekend if you can wait. It's cheaper on a DIY then paying someone for something that is that easy. Look in the box and see if they included the gaskets if not do yourself a favor and acquire them before the install (Murphy says that if it can tear it will - if it's not broken it will be) .

Jason, you need to stop by my office before noon tomorrow (leaving at 11am) to pick up something that you purchased and may not know about yet. It's fun spending your money.

Let's see, this week I bought the Cobb AP, three gauge pod, mid pipe with resonator and about $1000.00 worth of nothing (little mods and parts). I hope I get to the c/c bill before Nancy sees it . Now I guess I'll look at Gills front mud guards and make sure I want them.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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1000 dollars of nothing lol, thats a lot of cash on nothing....? new body kit? exterior accents?

bran! (sorry i don't recall your RL name :/) unless you have installed an exhaust before i would suggest not doing it...i tried doing my previous install and the spring loaded bolts took us hours to get back on.

unless you feel confident doing it yourself then i would suggest either having someone there that has done it before, or take it to the shop.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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Sorry Phil, i believe the ones from ebay are only in WB, SS, and LY. But that link that Marco posted...
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cat=267&page=4
has them cheaper than going direct to Mazda. 75$ plus shipping
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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OOOH i might get to 100 posts before April..haha
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ivory8
1000 dollars of nothing lol, thats a lot of cash on nothing....? new body kit? exterior accents?

bran! (sorry i don't recall your RL name :/) unless you have installed an exhaust before i would suggest not doing it...i tried doing my previous install and the spring loaded bolts took us hours to get back on.

unless you feel confident doing it yourself then i would suggest either having someone there that has done it before, or take it to the shop.
I installed mine and Jason MX193 installed his - I think Jason even posted pictures of the install. I hate to tell you Jordan but the exhaust is one of the easiest installs.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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yup, our install was like 20min
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Having all the tools and the little parts help the process... It is pretty easy... Having someone hand you tools also makes it go by pretty quick... I had my daughter help me and she is 11...
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil's 8
I installed mine and Jason MX193 installed his - I think Jason even posted pictures of the install. I hate to tell you Jordan but the exhaust is one of the easiest installs.
yeah , well the 1 problem i had was that i had no way to properly compress the springs that are on the stock exhaust. we used pliers for a while and then tried vice grips but there was only 1 problem. we didn't put the washers on each side of the springs, that is really the part that makes it easy. if we had known to put washers around the springs and then used the vice grips, then it would have most definitely taken a much shorter time.

if i had to do it again im sure it would only take me 45 mins or so. i only said that because if bran had never done something like that, as i had, its much harder when you've never done something like that.
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