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    i made the switch ...

    after contemplating an RX-8 for over a year, i finally decided to trade in and trade up. i learned to drive in a 323, got a 2nd gen protege totalled by a Caddy STS and ended up with a new brand new 3rd gen which i gave up and traded in last saturday :'( ... i still can't believe that i'm...
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    Skylab info.. PLEASE HELP!!!

    oh --> i'm Canadian. i grew up in vancouver but am currently going to university in another city. i didn't lose any money but would like to help. i wouldn't mind seeing what i could do for you guys up here.
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    Skylab info.. PLEASE HELP!!!

    anyone think of going to the cops in Vancouver/ the RCMP?! i wouldn't mind doing that and asking what the options would be, but i won't be back in Vancouver until the end of the school term/final exams.
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    How to post videos?

    gonna assume you're a total newbie (no offence) tools: -your camera + footage -firewire card in your computer -lots of hard drive space -video editting program (adobe premiere, etc.) steps: 1. you need to capture the video on your hard drive from your camera through the video editting software -...
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    Supernova.org Help

    let me know if i can help you out. i'll give it a shot over ICQ or MSN Messenger with you.
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    Supernova.org Help

    again - depends on what client and what version you downloaded. Shadow's Experimental client is on version 5.8.8. which is what i use - works great! it has a bar to control upload speeds and # of upload connections you want. it looks like this:
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    Supernova.org Help

    depends on what client you're using. you can only control the number of upload connections with most clients - and you'd have to use another program to control how fast or slow you download. or maybe you're behind a firewall and router - which will slow down the speeds. you'll have to...
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    capture an ip address?

    WhereISIP - IP Whois Tool cut and pasted from their website: "WhereIsIP Key Features 1. Powerful Internet address geographic location analysis ability, it can find out one internet user's country, address, register organization and more just from ip address, domain name, ICQ contacts...
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    shipping fees

    any package under $20 will be exempt though - forgot to mention that.
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    shipping fees

    it's called customs and duties - applies to almost anything that crosses the border into canada that you bought from the US. shipping is just to pay for the shipping. they also collect the GST and PST as well (on top of the customs and duties). as well, there will be a service charge...
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    Strut tower bar kit question

    Bar (yellow): BN7H-56-49X Right bracket (cruise control compatible): BN5V-56-5CX Left bracket: B28V-56-5DX Mounting nuts (4 needed): 9994-01-003B Boost (vacum) sensor bracket: FS8M-18-335 Bracket nut (1 needed): 9989-10-600 The following is needed for cruise control...
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    anyone have Kumho Ecsta HP4's?

    seems to be the best compromise from tirerack.com (wet/dry handling and noise). need to replace all 4 tires on my 1.8L sedan. i did a search, but couldn't find any threads with HP4s in them. Thanks.
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    are you supposed to tip for take-out?

    didn't know where else to ask ... if you walk into a restaurant but want to order something to go, are you supposed to tip the person? thanks.
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    whats the word on motor mounts?

    woo hoo. thanks for the update. can't wait - my 2 front mounts are torn - not bad, but bad enuf to get wheel hop if i'm not SUPER light with the clutch. Thanks!
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    sedan + H&R + Tokico HPs?

    anyone have this combination? i have a 99 1.8L and it's been on stock struts and H&Rs for at least 2 years now. hoping to get some better handling out of the tokicos + H&R. just wondering if this is a good combination?! thanks!
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