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  1. chrishicks

    need help on diagnosing this(startup related)

    ok, I swear my car hates me. I just recently figured out the issue I was having after my 3g install and now this. I went out this morning and started the car. it was just fine. I don't really think this is related but I'll post it just in case. I did a little seafoam in the BB line and ended up...
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    just did 3g upgrade now I have no juice?

    just did 3g upgrade now I have no juice(from the battery)? ok, I just finished up my 3g upgrade and when I put the battery back in the car(I removed the battery instead of just removing the ground for fear of bumping it and sparking it) and I have absolutely nothing. no alarm, dome light...
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    anyone ever reupholster their cloth sunvisors?

    I was giving the inside of my car a cleaning today and noticed that the fabric that covers the flap that covers the mirrors are starting to rot. what happened was when I opened the flap to clean the mirrors the fabric with the velcro stuck and peeled right off the flap. is it possible to get...
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    engine compartment detailing...a pain in the rear

    I'm trying to get my engine compartment in my mustang as clean as I can. it has this nasty caked on grime that just doesn't want to give. these are pics of what I started with: and these are of my progress so far: I have some chrome stuff on order but I'm still trying to get it...
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    87-93 1 piece radiator bracket/cover...anyone have one?

    I'm thinking of replacing my stock radiator brackets with one of those polished Steeda brackets and was wondering how they are. are they a nice fit? did anyone need to do any mods to get it to fit properly? any opinions would be great. thanks.
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    is there anywhere online I can find this piece(stock airtube related)

    I'm trying to find the boot/clamp that holds the stock airtube to the TB and am not having much luck. I really don't want to spend the $ on buying an aftermarket CAI so I would really like to get this piece. can someone recommend someplace that I could buy one? I used to have it but it turned up...
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    help needed...87-93 headlights

    I'm trying to spruce up my car a little more on the outside and have decided that I am going to replace my headlights and get new ones. I have seen alot of different ones on ebay(1 piece, clear, smoke, euro, etc) and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with any of them. how is the...
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    ticking from something until I put a small amount of pressure on clutch pedal?

    ok, a while back I had a centerforce dual friction clutch installed and ever since then I have had this ticking coming from something ever since. if I apply a small bit of pressure to the clutch pedal it stops. does this mean my cable is bad or is this more like a bad TO bearing? my car used to...
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    yep, another 3G question...

    ok, I was just given this alternator. it is a 95A. it is a brand new not remanufactured unit. it was purchased back in 97. the guy was cleaning out his basement and just came across it. he no longer has the vehicle so he just gave it to me. I actually recieved 3 pieces. 1) the alt. 2)...
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    best affordable heads for my setup?

    yes, I know, another one of these threads. sorry in advance. now to the question - I'm thinking I may just use my credit card to get a set of heads. this way I can do the install of the heads/intake all in one shot. I don't want to spend a fortune however. I would also prefer iron heads. I did...
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    shops in the downriver area of MI for subframe install?

    looking to get a set of subs installed and was wondering if any of the MI guys know of any good reputable places I could go to.
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    changing gears - 3.27 or 3.55?

    I have been wanting to swap out my stock 2.73 gears for some time and have finally decided to get it done. one shop I talked with recommended I do 2 step up(go with 3.27) and that I would be happy with that and that I won't notice much of a difference in shifting/gas milage. they also pointed...
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    need a lightweight but strong spare tire(4 lug)...please help

    I need to get a spare tire and I want to get something that will last for more than 1-2 uses. it also has to be able to fit in the spare tire compartment. could someone point me in the right direction for this? I contacted a local tire shop and they said the only thing I could use is a...
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    best online sites for bargain shopping for speakers?

    I've been looking around on Crutchfield for new speakers for my 88 hatch and was wondering if there are cheaper alternatives out there? or should I just spend the money at Crutchfield? opinions? I only now of them and Best Buy for speaker shopping.
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    Cobra or GT40 intake?

    I have a basically stock motor(see sig). my stock intake looks really bad in its appearance so I want to upgrade(not just for appearance though). the car is a somewhat daily driver but only in the summer. I was thinking about getting the BBK intake but the thread about it has leaned me more...
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    best deal on an alternator upgrade?

    I'm wanting to upgrade to a higher amp alt. and I have no idea as to where to look for any bargains. the best I have seen is 200.00 for a 130A alt. is this the cheapest that I can get one at? I'm getting some stereo stuff installed this weekend and I just don't have much faith in my factory alt.
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    sound system in my 88 hatch?

    I already have a decent stereo(Kenwood) but want to add a sub/amp combo. I still have the factory alternator. can I safely add an amp without juicing my system too much? I'm not looking for some 1000W amp, just like 100Wx2 or something like that. I was actually looking at a fan cooled Kenwood...
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