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    why do people stretch tires?

    People also do it because it looks cool (jerkit) lol. Others do it because it gives them better response, less sidewall deflection on the track.
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    ***Clutch pedal NOT holding pressure - help asap***

    A simple google search would have led you to this http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/partdetails/Techna_Fit/Clutch/Clutch_Lines/Red_Coating/5898 And for $25 not too shabby either. Have fun, now get to it! (outie) PS overnight will cast around $55 total. Good Luck. :)
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    Kumho Heat Cycle Question

    When you start racing you will understand. ;) For the longest time I would race with plain-jane DOT spec tires, because they were cheaper. But now that I need to step up game and further utilize my suspension, I need to upgrade my tires. From my understanding, and I will try and simplify...
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    Lets talk control arms

    Hah, "Professional Grade" nothin'! Sorry to hear about your dilemma. As far as those grasable outer tie rods are concerned make sure you maintence them. Always check/regrease them when you change your oil. If not, you will encounter premature failure. Also I am not sure, you may have to use...
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    Lets talk control arms

    Surprisingly enough, not too much. The one circular bushing that is towards the back of the LCA was torn from one. My ball-joints were in pretty good condition surprisingly enough. They weren't all to loosy-goosy, the rubber seals was corroded and torn so I just said to my self, "Just get it...
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    Lets talk control arms

    I just did mine and I am VERY please with them. The lower control arms that I used were genuine OEM Mazda ones. I know they are pricey, but look at what you got when you got the cheap ones. I was very tempted to spend around 90 to 100 on the Advanced Auto Parts, but I was debating for that exact...
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    215/45 16 on OEM rims?!

    I have it on the stiffest already. Will some wheel spacers help with this issue?
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    Kumho Heat Cycle Question

    Ok I just ordered some Kumho Ecsta XS tires for my little AE86 corolla, and I was wondering about the heat cycle process for these tires. Has anyone used these tires before? I know I am supposed to bring them up to around 200 or 205 degrees and let them cool for about 24 to 48 hours. My...
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    new Pistons.... need help...

    Personally, I think you should take your block and have a pro do it, so you don't mess anything up. To me, it sounds like you need to do a little more HW on how to build it. How are you going to shave your ring ends down? Do you the tool to help you. You really don't need it, but make sure you...
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    215/45 16 on OEM rims?!

    The thing is, is that I have 205/50 on right now. I just installed Tokico Illuminas and I want a little wider contact patch, you know.
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    215/45 16 on OEM rims?!

    It's all good, no worries.
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    215/45 16 on OEM rims?!

    I am glad to see people took a liking to my post (drinks) BTW, are the stock 2003.5 OEM rims +40mm offset? Also, what is the width? When I meant by, will they fit, was really "Will safely fit"? I think that is a more appropriate question. I don't want the bead to pop off mid-turn, you know...
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    215/45 16 on OEM rims?!

    sorry (toilet)
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    Rotary P5

    You talking about the drag one?
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    215/45 16 on OEM rims?!

    Will they fit?
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    AWR durometer 70 mounts

    I have the 95durometer ones and I must say that the vibrations are not that bad after they break in. (jerkit) Sure it vibrates but what would you expect. (attn) The only time that I is really bothersome is when the A/C compressor is on at a light. But when that happens I just jive it a little...
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    Tokico Shock Question

    One more question that I forgot to ask was, are the strokes the same. I would assume they are?...
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    Tokico Shock Question

    Ok I am looking at the Tokico Blues and the Illuminas, but I can't decide which ones to get. I like the blues because they slightly stiffer than the OEM ones and I think that the spring rate will match rather nicely with them. As far as the Illuminas are concerned I am not sure how well matched...
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    Protege Speed Bushing question.

    What causes them to clunk? Just that people aren't tightening them enough or is it an engineering defect that can be solved by over tightening them. Which I would be a little hesitant to do for fear of over stretching the bolt =\
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    Protege Speed Bushing question.

    Ok, thanks for the replies. I am deffinetly getting the AWR Adjustable Sway bar end links instead of the OEM ones, does anyone have them? If you do how do you like em?
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