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    import vs. corvette

    The fact that getting a civic well into the 10s is pretty much proven again and again. Also with the civic being the king of the imports as far as aftermarket parts goes it would really not require much in the way of "custom" parts. It would probably not be a streetable as the Vette but would...
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    Ultimate Bling!

    Has anyone seen the new "trend" of doing your car up like, well, ghetto nascar is the best way for me too describe it. Mostly old box and bubble chevys and stuff with crazy looking "racing" or sponsorship type decals all over the car. very funny looking. anyone seen these?
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    "Asshole cars"

    Funny you mention this. I was in the Chilis carryout reciently and while I was inside I saw a new 300 pull up next to my wifes car (mp5) and she got out and when she opend her door her fatass could barely get out and and her door was like 1/4 inch from my door. I was almost ready to go out and...
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    SCION seen

    They are all over the place here in Florida. I have done a ton of wheels on them. Did a set of the TIS new 20"x 7.5 with tthe 225-35-20. really dont look that bad with the 20s but it still looks like a toaster to me.
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    What was your first car?

    1966 pontiac tempest.
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    I/C sprayer questions?

    When I had my eclipse I made an I/C sprayer from my stock fuelpump and a wahser bottle from the junkyeard that I found shaped to fit where I wanted it. I used to run a simple water aclohol mix.
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    HELP!!! Dog ate a piece of peach pit!!!

    *gag* nasty!!
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    DG lip and grille Group buy? I've lost it, HEPL!

    (hand) I can't seem to find the "original" DG lip and grille GB anywhere on the site. I have searched but I need to know whats going on with it. I have paid and last I heard ppl had already started recieving thier grilles but nothing on the lip. Just need to track down this thread. any help...
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    protege5 pics (7 shots, so 56K beware)

    Cool, the HKS springs are just a bit lower than the factory mp3 springs but not quites al slow as the Eibach. She should have no trouble. Thanks.
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    protege5 pics (7 shots, so 56K beware)

    What drop to you have on your car? I have aset of HKS springs on my wifes car and I am waiting for my lip from the DGM gb. I am wondering about the drop because I am trying to get an idea on how low the front end will bewhen I get this lip. I dont want her to have to worry about scraping it all...
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    Wow!!

    No but it IS pretty horney. Sorry had to be said.(headshake
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    Brake Caliper colour for Navy Blue P5

    There is a nice Bronze color that Rustolium makes that has a ton of flake in it. I was thinking of doing mine this color. Anyone seen this? It lays down super easy and looks great. I did a set of wheels with it once. Nice color...
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    Ever used a clay bar?

    I have used the clay bar a a couple of my vehicles. I have a 92 ford ranger that had tons of overspray and sap on. After a couple of hours with the clay bar it looks fantastic.
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    To drop or to rim?

    Just so you know, the factory mazdaspeed springs lower the car.75 inches in the front and .875 inches in the rear. The HKS springs lower the front 1.25 inches in the front and .98 inches in the rear. If you've noticed that your front end stock sits a bit higher than the rear then you will see...
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