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    How to make Custom Sway Bar End links

    I ended up ordering http://midwestcontrol.com/buy.php?item=2884 (4 LH and 4 RH). Axial Ball Pull Out rated at 1302 lbs; Shear strength at 2036 lbs Need to source the connecting rods separately.
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    Has anyone used polyurethane spring seats?

    Considering: http://www.energysuspension.com/universal-products/shock-boots-coil-spring-isolators.html
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    FS: Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Arm

    *Sold*
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    How to make Custom Sway Bar End links

    http://www.misumi-ec.com/usa/eusaen/ItemDetail/10300372250.html Yes? If so, thanks. I can't say I was aware of Misumi Nice that they have load ratings - and well rated for the application as well; the McMaster ball joint ends are non rated or if they are, relatively low values (typically I've...
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    383 RX8 swap w/video

    Sounds nice and lumpy; nice cam. Any idea on the install? I'd suspect it's probably easier (in terms of space) to fit a small block in an RX vs. the MX, but I'd imagine the weight distribution is just purely ****** as well. I'm also ordinarily against swapping motors from completely different...
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    How to make Custom Sway Bar End links

    Indeed those look good. Dimensions of the parts regardless of sourcing would help. Typically any larger fastener supply house would not be able to provide individual items as wholesale costs are prohibitive to do so (thus why we have McMaster, Summit, Motion and other parts suppliers).
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    FS: Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Arm

    Le uber bumpage
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    2012 Buick Excelle

    IMO (and long time Buick fan of old), it's just a matter of time before GM sells Buick to the Chinese (as they're hot sellers there). They're doing the same with Buick that castrated Pontiac eventually.
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    How do you diagnose bad endlinks or struts?

    Strut mounts are a sandwiched/2-ply metal/rubber product. The rubber provides some compliance while the metal keeps it firm. Any all metal mount will certainly be firmer (harsher?) on the street. I know that AWR doesn't necessarly recommend the pillow-mounts for the street. I'm about to put...
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    Photo request: Weapon R (or other) motor damper on 3rd Gen Protege

    Quick follow up questions on this as I'm going to go the "NRG" damper route in lieu of Ingall's and save any fabrication time: Have you ran this through the winter? Corrosion or problems? Seals still holding up?
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    Chicago man finishes 3rd in Rally Mexico with a $500 E30 BMW

    That's pretty ******' awesome. True gearhead; wrenching until dawn.
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    FS: Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Arm

    Duplicate of my post on Craigslist (http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/sys/1691680951.html). Just posting here to scam...er, garner interest. The copy: Recently replaced my desktop setup with all laptop/mobile and so I got rid of my 20" display (held a Samsung 205BW very well). Hate to sell it...
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    Bicycle shops around Chicago

    Here's all the local trail info you need: http://cambr.org/SMF/index.php?board=18.0
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    Bicycle shops around Chicago

    Anyone else a member of CAMBR?
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    Screw America?

    Complaining does not constitute a decision. Move overseas.
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    Chicago man finishes 3rd in Rally Mexico with a $500 E30 BMW

    Very cool story. Reminds me of my years in SAE Mini-Baja whilst in undergrad...only about 99 gazillion times awesomer.
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    Sway Bar Relocation Bracket

    Nice fabrication job; nothing like a bit of bending and welding can't solve.
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    Probability on a Mid-2010 refresh on MS3?

    As Mazda had done with the MSPs for 2002 and 2003 (with the .5 refreshes), any thoughts on the same for the MS3 this year? I know there wasn't anything for the 1st Gen MS3s, however. I'll be back in the market for a new car this summer so just trying to get a feel for things. Anyone have their...
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