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  1. nickthegenius

    Getting money back from dealer for extended warranty not used....

    Long time since I've been here.....wow have things changed. Just traded cars again and I had the extended warranty on my last car. When I traded it in the salesman and financial guy were very adament that I go back to the dealer where I bought it, give them an odometer statement and get...
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    This guy is a complete idiot (on Ebay)

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4628610112&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT A bike without a title. "That's not that odd", you might say. However, take a look at the Q&A section at the bottom. He hasn't made payments on it, the bank has failed to repo it for...
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    That didn't take long...the Steeleen Fobra GT is for sale again

    I sold it 6/1/05 and its already back up for sale. I really don't know much about what has happened with the car in the last 9 months or so. However, one day when he took it in for an oil change, they somehow broke the driver's-side header primaries away from the flange when backing it over...
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    Roll-cage questions

    I know my car isn't currently quick enough to need one, but I'm hoping to get deeper into the twelves N/A this coming year. Then, if I get some juice later :D Anyhow, what this all leads to is that one of my mods this winter will be a rear seat delete. I like to TopLine kit on Partshopper...
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    Fact or Fiction: Flowtech fitment problems on '03 GTs

    I have read various places on here, Modular Depot, and whatever T&Js forums are called that there is some sort of fitment problems when installing Flowtech headers on an '03. To me it doesn't make since, unless there is some sort of relocation of something that I'm not aware of between the...
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    My dyno charts from April: Take a look and discuss

    OK, I did my camswap and header install over a couple weekends and then took my car to the nearest tuner. My car ran so crappy after the install on my Steeda re-flash that I felt that it wasn't safe to drive the car any farther than his shop.I am not badmouthing his shop by any means as he...
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    Thinking about a girdle

    I've been thinking about getting a girdle for my rear-end. Are these really worth the $150 or so that most places charge for them. Is there really any differences between brands as far as strength or functionallity?
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    Ported heads vs. intake

    If you could afford one or the other (but not both) before next spring and had the mods that are in my sig, which would you buy and why? Due to money constraints, my current choices are: - shipping heads to Steen Racing for porting and new valves or - P51 or Purple Racing intake...
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    Anyone changed LCAs with Magnaflow exhaust?

    Just wondering if you had to pull your exhaust to change the arms. If you do have to, I'm screwed as I had Spintechs welded onto the Magnaflow piping and cannot remove without cutting. Also, any other tips are appreciated. If I get really bored this coming weekend, I'm swapping to my BMR...
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    New BBK Equal-length shorties vs. JBA

    I am getting a tubular K-member for my car and I figure that would be a great time to swap out my headers. I currently have Mac LTs, but due to various reasons (ground clearance, intermittent leaks), I'd like to go back to shorties. I already have a UPR X-pipe that will work with whichever I...
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    Anyone have Moser 28-spline axles?

    Summit carries 28-spline axles for about $300. Anyone have these? How have they held up to abuse at the track, etc?
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    School me on automotive helmets

    For me to go look at motorcycle helmets, I know what I'm looking for feature/ratings-wise, but When it comes to automotive helmets, I know absolutely zilch. I'm not a die-hard racer, but need a helmet after being asked to park my car last Friday night at the track. My times still suck big...
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    Do I need new bolts for LCAs?

    I think I might actually be able to find some time to install my LCAs and need to know of I need to get new bolts for them. I think in the past I've read where it was recommended, but I want to make sure that I am remembering that correctly before I go out and waste my money.
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    My car + the track = teh lose

    I just got my car tuned last week and it put down 290hp/301tq. So I go to the track tonight with a few friends. Last year, the best run I had was a 14.21@97. That was last September when all I had was a catback, shocks/springs, and wheels/tires. Now the car currently has the following...
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    My dyno results after cam/headers

    I had my car tuned at Automotive Specialists in Noblesville, Indiana. They use the new(er) Pro-M software for tuning. I dropped it off last Saturday and picked it up yesterday. The shop is a normal repair shop that does performance work on the side. They did a great and I'm really happy with...
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    Can anyone explain the art of gutting cats?

    What is a good method for gutting cats? I'm actually not doing this to my 'Stang because I already have LTs and o/r pipe. I'm just curious how this is done. Also, does any one know where to by converter shells? I am interested in having a pair of shells welded to my offroad pipe just in...
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    Percy's header gaskets good/bad?

    I would go with new Ford gaskets, but they have gone from expensive to rediculous in the last couple months. The ones from Percys have a good rep with other engines/headers but I've never really heard of many people using them on here. I have one hell of a leak and want to get rid of it for...
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    Should the driver's side cam sprocket line up with the cam sensor at TDC (#1)?

    We now have all valve springs and both cams changed in my car. Again, as stated in other posts we used the AFM Cam Chain Retention tool. Since it allows you to pull the cams without removing the front cover, I want to make sure we didn't somehow jump a tooth or something. I think everything...
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    AFM cam chain retention tool

    First off, I don't remember seeing anyone post about this on this board. For a little background, this tool is supposed to be a big timesaver for those swapping cams in a 4.6 2v. There is a similar tool that is made by, I believe, Rotunda that some techs use at the dealerships but it costs...