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Old 03-24-2014 | 03:41 PM
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Here are some updated pictures. Really liking the invos.

Put the spacers on.

Rear before, went from 1.25":
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Front before, went from universal .375":
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Gap before, barely a finger:
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Rear after, 1.5":
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Front after, 1.25":
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Gap after, whole hand:
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Now I REALLY need the 4x4 delete.


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Old 03-27-2014 | 12:49 AM
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The car is looking more unique every single day man. Looking forward to more posts.
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Thanks man. I have a few more ideas to be done soon. Can't wait to get the clear tails on!
Old 04-17-2014 | 08:46 AM
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Thanks man. I have a few more ideas to be done soon. Can't wait to get the clear tails on!
let me know if you ever get tired of those wilwood brakes! I will take them off your hands
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Took the car out a few weeks ago and a truck in front of me dropped a rock while doing 70 and I couldn't get out of the way. Rock was about the size of a softball or bigger, couldn't avoid it. Heard a loud bang and car jolted hard, was able to limp it home but drove fine. Took the car out for a little spin today and find the rear end is leaking pretty bad and the car will shake like Michael J Fox is driving above 35mph. No clue what to look for. But going to see if it's a dented wheel or possible a dented drive shaft....I have no idea at this point, guess I'll know tomorrow.

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Old 05-30-2014 | 12:29 PM
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Well I just got the car back to my house. Here are the results.

Leaking rear gasket leaking and will need to be replaced (didn't need to open it up) and will be buying 4.10 gears. Thinking about going with Motive.

Oil pan gasket is leaking clear as day, still not sure when I'll about replacing that one.

Found power steering fluid ALL OVER the place. But when Brad repaired my freeze plug, he spilled a lot of fluid removing the reservoir. I'll get that all cleaned up and see if it's just from the spill, or actually leaking.

The actual problem, was easily Identified in good light. Took the passenger side wheels off again, and noticed the bend in the front wheel had gotten worse from when I put them on initially. tried to balance the wheel, and after a few turns it was obvious the wheels was bent to hell. So I'll be trying to find a shop that might be able to fix the wheel. I don't want to replace it, because it's impossible to find the OEM competition gray wheels.

So the paint correction will have to wait until winter at this point. But new wheel and gears are at the top of the list.
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If you plan to continue running that wheel moving it to the rear could help improve your vibration.
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If you plan to continue running that wheel moving it to the rear could help improve your vibration.
I would t want to run 19s on the front. Plus the car stays in the garage and I have my truck and a company car. I just want it fixed correctly.
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Originally Posted by Tipnitty
I would t want to run 19s on the front. Plus the car stays in the garage and I have my truck and a company car. I just want it fixed correctly.
Missed the part about staggered wheels. My bad
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All good man. She will stay in the garage until the proper parts Arive.
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Old 06-28-2014 | 09:07 PM
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Those look amazing on your car.
Old 06-28-2014 | 10:20 PM
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Appreciate it. They were worth the wait. Just needs to be lowered and geared and I'll be a happy guy.
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looking great. makes me want to consider running c6 wheels on mine
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Old 08-23-2014 | 08:45 PM
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Ready for the street. Lets hope all the repairs are done correctly and she holds up. Time to break in the 4.10s

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Old 08-26-2014 | 10:48 AM
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How you liking the 4.10's ?
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They have only seen 20 miles thus far. I've heard a tiny bit of whine at about 40-45, but it might be my speakers. Couldn't really tell to be honest. But I've read they are awesome if you are just driving the car for fun on weekends and what not. So we'll see once they are broken in and I can play a bit. Just feels nice to have the car running properly again.
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Just found this thread, love the way your car looks man. I wish I was able to give mine this much attention.
Old 08-26-2014 | 10:41 PM
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Yeah I wish my thread had more attention, but is what it is lol.

Thanks for the compliments though. I love the car, just wish I had more disposable income!


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