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From: Marysville, WA
Originally Posted by Tranzor_Z28
I know all about the loud exhaust thing... I don't think I could sneak up on Helen Keller driving a bulldozer. She'd still hear me coming.
Quit it, you're killing me Jason. 
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From: Lynnwood, WA
I can't wait to order my GMMG 
then you will actually be able to hear my car when I start it 
I remember both times at the track when i'd go to leave I'd have to double check to see if the car was running cuz I couldn't hear it.
then you will actually be able to hear my car when I start it I remember both times at the track when i'd go to leave I'd have to double check to see if the car was running cuz I couldn't hear it.
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From: Kent WA
Originally Posted by rookiels1
I can't wait to order my GMMG then you will actually be able to hear my car when I start it
I remember both times at the track when i'd go to leave I'd have to double check to see if the car was running cuz I couldn't hear it.
then you will actually be able to hear my car when I start it I remember both times at the track when i'd go to leave I'd have to double check to see if the car was running cuz I couldn't hear it.
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From: Lynnwood, WA
Originally Posted by Tranzor_Z28
That's right... then we won't have to stand around with a puzzled look and say "Hey Josh... what's wrong with your car, dude?"
yeah no kidding... I'm waiting for my EGR/AIR block off plates to get here too and I was gonna do that and replace my plugs this weekend but I have orientation for Home Depot. Oh well... I think my list for mods to get soon are, brakes (iRotors or Wholesale Direct), Prothane susp, lid, gmmg, AMW Catch can, then do the body work (firehawk hood, anniv spoiler, firehawk front bumper, fix rocker panel and replace pass. door, wings west air dam/side skirts, french in front plate cover). Then get kook's and go on from there (cam, hotchkis springs, wheels, etc)
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From: norfolk va
Originally Posted by rookiels1
yeah no kidding... I'm waiting for my EGR/AIR block off plates to get here too and I was gonna do that and replace my plugs this weekend but I have orientation for Home Depot. Oh well... I think my list for mods to get soon are, brakes (iRotors or Wholesale Direct), Prothane susp, lid, gmmg, AMW Catch can, then do the body work (firehawk hood, anniv spoiler, firehawk front bumper, fix rocker panel and replace pass. door, wings west air dam/side skirts, french in front plate cover). Then get kook's and go on from there (cam, hotchkis springs, wheels, etc)
Thats a list you got there josh. At least you are taking the right approach, doing the body first. MOst guys that guy to build a car, build a motor first and slowly work on the body and then when the motor gets done they put it in and then thats it, it runs so hell with the body work.
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From: Lynnwood, WA
Originally Posted by sardog46
Thats a list you got there josh. At least you are taking the right approach, doing the body first. MOst guys that guy to build a car, build a motor first and slowly work on the body and then when the motor gets done they put it in and then thats it, it runs so hell with the body work.
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From: Kent WA
Yeah I have bumper blemish from getting backed into by a minivan, and I still haven't gotten it fixed... happened over 2 years ago too. If you get going on the go-fast mods, you will just keep putting off the appearance stuff... at least that's what happened to me.
I keep thinking "This will be the year I take care of some of the appearance." And surprise surprise, it never happens.
I keep thinking "This will be the year I take care of some of the appearance." And surprise surprise, it never happens.
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From: norfolk va
Originally Posted by Tranzor_Z28
Yeah I have bumper blemish from getting backed into by a minivan, and I still haven't gotten it fixed... happened over 2 years ago too. If you get going on the go-fast mods, you will just keep putting off the appearance stuff... at least that's what happened to me.
I keep thinking "This will be the year I take care of some of the appearance." And surprise surprise, it never happens.
I keep thinking "This will be the year I take care of some of the appearance." And surprise surprise, it never happens.
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Originally Posted by sardog46
You have no idea how many guys i have seen this happen to. Me included.
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From: Lynnwood, WA
Originally Posted by Todd2001SS
Polishing ADDS POWER! I would love to have a nice paint job. 
hell I was ecstatic with how easily the california duster glided over the car after I waxed it saturday
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From: Kent WA
No way, a fine coat of dirt prevents drag as well... plus if you go fast enough, it's like sandblasting the paint, gets out all the swirl marks.
And don't let anyone tell you that an inch tall mound of rubber in the wheel wells slows you do either... it only slows you down if it starts rubbing on the tire.
And don't let anyone tell you that an inch tall mound of rubber in the wheel wells slows you do either... it only slows you down if it starts rubbing on the tire.
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From: norfolk va
Originally Posted by Tranzor_Z28
No way, a fine coat of dirt prevents drag as well... plus if you go fast enough, it's like sandblasting the paint, gets out all the swirl marks.
And don't let anyone tell you that an inch tall mound of rubber in the wheel wells slows you do either... it only slows you down if it starts rubbing on the tire.
And don't let anyone tell you that an inch tall mound of rubber in the wheel wells slows you do either... it only slows you down if it starts rubbing on the tire.
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From: Kent WA
Originally Posted by Todd2001SS
You racers crack me up!!
Now get out there and WASH YOUR CARS!
Now get out there and WASH YOUR CARS!
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
Originally Posted by Tranzor_Z28
Now why would I want to do that? It's hard work building up a nice enough dirt film that you can write your racing number in... cuts down on the shoe polish.
Hey while your at it fix your damn Y-pipe clamp's! Steph is going to start taking bets on when you tear them off!!
She says even SHE knows not to put them on like that