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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 01:42 AM
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Should I just buy a nice linelock set from a sponsor, or piece together my own? I'm pretty mechanically adept, and am not afraid to try my own combos. But brakes are usually something that you do NOT want to get wrong. Stoping is good. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 04:19 AM
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Piecing one of these together can be a real pain the *** unless you know exactly where to find all the parts. Some parts stores don't have jack **** these days.
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 08:26 AM
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I did mine for about $60.

Solenoid was from Summit
Lines from AutoZone (14mm inverted flare)
Special fittings from the Pont. dealer
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 11:30 AM
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If your mechanicly inclined I would do it yourself. I have done a few and basicly if you map out your lines correctly you can piece it together for about $20 plus the cost of the linelock. The kits are overpriced and not needed in my opinion. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 07:49 PM
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I went with the Thunderracing set up. I am lazy and electronics scare the **** out of me. With there set-up it took about 45 minutes total. IMO it is well worth the money.

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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 12:20 AM
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I bought the Summit solenoid and wiring kit and had a shop that took care of everything else - look I'm mechanically inept and I know it - basically the whole thing ran about $90 including the professional install.

But if you have the flair for it, it's really just the solenoid, the wires from the button and one tube, if you mount the selonoid in the right place.

Besides you'll love the results <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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