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Old 11-08-2009, 06:53 PM
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So, we got motivated today, and a friend of mine buffed my car along with a meguiars #7 treatment, and the car still needs to be painted, but it looks better today than it's looked since i've owned it. Still need to paint calipers, adjust the hood, and plan on getting an SLP grill. The list for under the hood changes is too long to list here. Suggestions and opinions appreciated!











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Looking to get a good camera next year. Any suggestions?

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If you dont mind me asking, how much do you pay per month there? I thought those self storage places didnt allow car storage.
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its based on the county, some allow it some dont
but erm, its hot enough in texas to not need to store it for the "winter" isnt it? LOL, im in NC and drive mine year round now, but i guess anything is nice compared to new england winters hehe
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the car looks good as it is, really reminds me of mine when i had a similar grill/lights setup. sounds like you have a good list of things to do, so no suggestions from me.

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Looking to get a good camera next year. Any suggestions?
how much are you looking to spend? thats a pretty big factor in camera options.
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Originally Posted by crimson_bird
how much are you looking to spend? thats a pretty big factor in camera options.
i took these with my video camera, so i dont need one with video, i'd be willing to spend upwards of $400.

thanks for the comments guys!
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Originally Posted by aothepresident
If you dont mind me asking, how much do you pay per month there? I thought those self storage places didnt allow car storage.
um, $110 i think. and i dont think they know about me keeping my car in there! shhhh!
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Originally Posted by DarkJuggalo
but erm, its hot enough in texas to not need to store it for the "winter" isnt it? LOL, im in NC and drive mine year round now, but i guess anything is nice compared to new england winters hehe
you'd think so, but it can get pretty shitty here, and othere drivers are not so careful, my car's had a rough life until recently, now that i have a daily, theres no since in driving it year round at a whopping 10 mpg around town!
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Originally Posted by therealthatguy
i took these with my video camera, so i dont need one with video, i'd be willing to spend upwards of $400.
im looking at getting a new camera myself, and im probably looking in the 4-500 range. i havent looked to see what a lot of the brands have to offer, but ive been looking at the Nikon D40, looks like a pretty good DSLR to me, and the price isnt too bad depening on where you look. but i still need to check the other brands out more
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Originally Posted by therealthatguy
um, $110 i think. and i dont think they know about me keeping my car in there! shhhh!
Not sure but in the event there is a mishap like a fire/flood/hurricane (like in the gulf now!) there your car may not be covered if they do not know or allow cars stored inside? Just saying as an FYI.

PS: And the Dept of Streets wants their signs back too...LOL...
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Id look in to new tips.


Those rectangles are dumb
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Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157
PS: And the Dept of Streets wants their signs back too...LOL...
i have no idea what you are talking about.


Originally Posted by PUNISHER TA
Id look in to new tips.


Those rectangles are dumb
youre dumb!







i know, theyre on the way.
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"youre dumb!"

i enjoyed that response
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hahaha
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Originally Posted by therealthatguy
i took these with my video camera, so i dont need one with video, i'd be willing to spend upwards of $400.

thanks for the comments guys!
I'm getting my wife a Nikon D40 for christmas, of course I'll get to play with it too, just don't tell her that. It's a little more than $400, but from all the research I've done its an excellent step up from a point and shoot into the world of DSLR.
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let me know how that goes!
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I'm confused, where is the MAF?

Love the hood by the way
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Originally Posted by 94LTZ
I'm confused, where is the MAF?

Love the hood by the way
Didn't notice that, must have an SD tune? Also is that an 85 MM clear lid? That 3rd pic from the bottom where you can see the TB blade looks cool.
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Originally Posted by 94LTZ
I'm confused, where is the MAF?
i have a custom rear mount MAF, it's just a prototype but i think it'll work out.

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Originally Posted by green28
Didn't notice that, must have an SD tune? Also is that an 85 MM clear lid? That 3rd pic from the bottom where you can see the TB blade looks cool.
Yes, SQR in DFW put the motor together and the tune. It's a Fast Toys 104mm clear lid.
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car looks nice those wheels go with it.



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