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    Steering Chatter

    I just installed aluminum rack bushings, coil overs, and new A-arms this weekend. I am now getting a fair amount of steering chatter. I know the aluminum rack bushings mentioned this as a possible problem if the rack was contacting the k memeber. We checked and the rack isnt touching. Does...
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    8.8 rear end strength?

    How much hp/tq can the stock 8.8 rear end take without problems? Will it be ok around 320 rwhp and 320 rwtq?
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    Sound quality compared to Mach 460?

    I am looking at getting a Pioneer D3 nav unit in my 01 mustang. What I am wondering is if it is worth it to put new speakers and amps in at the same time. Would I notice much of a difference in how the system sounds if I put in some decent speakers? I wouldnt want to spend more then about $200...
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    MACH rear deck/speaker box

    If I put aftermarket speakers in the rear deck can i take that big plastic box that hangs down in the trunk out? Will it free up much trunk space or does it really not take up that much? I already have added a sub so i dont need the increased bass from the box (i think thats what its for)...
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    Bushings for rear sway bar?

    This may be a stupid question, but I just put a rear sway bar in and it didnt have any bushings. It is just bolted straight to the lower control arms. Is this correct? Just wanted to make sure that I'm not missing anything. Thanks
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    chip or flash tuner

    Is there any major advantage to getting a chip as opposed to a flash tuner like the xcal 2?
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    Squeek from the rear of the car

    There is a loud squeek coming from the rear suspension when I go over bumps, I am 90% sure it is the bushings on the lower control arm. However, I can't seem to completely replicate the sound when the car is not driving. Does anyone have any ideas on how to verify the bushings are causing the...
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    Custom tune

    Does anyone have a recomendation on a good shop in the portland area to get a car tuned after a new cam is installed? Thanks
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    What cam is best?

    I am going to be putting a new cam in my 01 v6 this summer. Current mods are just a CAI and dual exhaust. There is a chance I would get a supercharger later on so I want the cam to be able to work with one. I am wondering what cam I should get. Also am I better off finding a local shop to do...
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    Paint problems

    I have a 2001 silver mustang and the clear coat is flaking off of a little spot right behind the front left headlight. It has also flaked a little off of a spot inside the wheel well, where the body work bends inside. Both spots are on the same piece of body, front drivers side quarter panal I...
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    diablo sport tuner

    does anyone know anything about these? do they work and are they safe? are they worth the money? do you have to buy any sort of chip or does it modify the stock one? It seems like it could be kinda fun to have, if it doesnt make things blow up...
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    EGR Fun

    Well my check engine light came on the other day. I took it to autozone and its something in the egr system. My warrenty just ran out and i know that there is an extended warrenty on the pressure sensor so i would like to figure out if thats the problem or not before i take it to the...
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    Taking off plastic piece?

    Does anyone know how to get the plastic piece that goes up between the windshield and the side window off? (the long skinny one, cant remember what its called) Do I just need to pry it off or is there more to it? Thanks for any help
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    New Cam

    Hi, I'm planning on getting a new cam for my 2001 v6 auto this summer, but have a couple questions. First off how much will it affect my gas milage and will my car still pass emissions. Secondly I heard that it would run better if i got a chip as well. If this is true i may get new gears and...
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    Installing a sub

    just three quick questions, where is the best place to ground to in the trunk, does it matter which side of the car you run the power wire on, and if i have speaker level inputs can i just run the rear speaker wires into them, Thanks
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    Best 10 inch sub

    I'm rather new to the car audio world and I decided I want to add a sub to my mach system. I dont want to take up too much space in the trunk so i was thinking a single 10. I really dont know what is best to get, i have about 300-400 to spend. Any advice is well accepted. Also do i need to...