If you get anything more than 5mm you need extended studs. I recommend going with 5mm and 225/45's for the tires. With that setup I'm about as flush as can be.
What have you done to your P5 today?
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If you get anything more than 5mm you need extended studs. I recommend going with 5mm and 225/45's for the tires. With that setup I'm about as flush as can be.
Steve Jobs let you in on the secret too??? (lol2)
Nope, unfortunately you're either getting miniature, flattened thumb tacks in your wheels, or you have jumbo paper clips on them. I prefer the clip on ones, as long as you're not having to worry about clearance to the strut. The little tack holes left by the stick on ones makes my ocd go nuts... (shrug)
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Who sells those red circles of vinyl for the taillights? WAY back in the day I ordered that vinyl direct from someone selling it in sheets, but I can't seem to find where I got it. I covered the orange on my RSX-S's taillights for a better look. Anyhow, was going to see what whoever is selling those is charging...
Thanks!
Thanks!
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not really, you can fit 11mm spacers on there, just barely, so id say anything more then 8mm and you'll need extended studs, unless you get the ones with built in studs that is
Yes it is, sadly.
Lewis, yes I did get a grille. It's a DGM replica but I think I'm gonna toss it for a factory grille.
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well i drove it 3 hours back home, man this open midpipe is gay, im putting my megan racing back on tommorrow once i clean it up a bit
also did a boost leak test and used soapy water this time with it, found 2 leaks by my injectors and heard another one coming from below (egr?) gotta find a way to fix those tommorrow too
seems like all my issues with going turbo are coming from leaks or bad sensors
also did a boost leak test and used soapy water this time with it, found 2 leaks by my injectors and heard another one coming from below (egr?) gotta find a way to fix those tommorrow too
seems like all my issues with going turbo are coming from leaks or bad sensors
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Bluebatmobile.net. I think they run about $14.
I rotated my brake caliper today...when I did my rears a month ago, I accidentally turned the caliper and twisted the hose, then reinstalled it that way. After some adjusting, all is well. Still need to decide if I should readjust the pad clearance to the rotors...I think there's too much.
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Yes it is, sadly.
Lewis, yes I did get a grille. It's a DGM replica but I think I'm gonna toss it for a factory grille.
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Matt you really need to take it back to the shop and demand they do a better job. That is piss poor. The paint looks good but it is so horribly matched that it's making me plain mad.
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most likely lol
and i forgot to post this last post, removed cruise control from the engine bay, still have to remove the steering wheel switch tommorrow
and i STARTED STRIPPING THE STOCK HOOD
rust here i comeInstalled a 6 wiper today- thanks to Hornsfan for the sale! Will get a pic up soon once I can clean my car!
Also removed the door moldings on the driver side- it was hellish until I went and bought a 3M Stripe Off Wheel for my cordless drill- HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
It took me 45 minutes to remove the first 8 inches of glue (and chipped the paint way too many times) while using a credit card, fingernails, 3M adhesive remover and a heat gun. But it only took me an hour to remove the entire rest of that side of the car using the 3M Stripe Off Wheel. This thing is the shiz. Will do the other side tomorrow.
Also removed the door moldings on the driver side- it was hellish until I went and bought a 3M Stripe Off Wheel for my cordless drill- HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
It took me 45 minutes to remove the first 8 inches of glue (and chipped the paint way too many times) while using a credit card, fingernails, 3M adhesive remover and a heat gun. But it only took me an hour to remove the entire rest of that side of the car using the 3M Stripe Off Wheel. This thing is the shiz. Will do the other side tomorrow.
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most likely lol
and i forgot to post this last post, removed cruise control from the engine bay, still have to remove the steering wheel switch tommorrow
and i STARTED STRIPPING THE STOCK HOOD
What did you use to strip...I could of sold you this can of stuff...it was SUPER expensive and I have a ton left...mine is rusting, but even following the how-to's online it takes a lot of time...it is coming, but slowly...
My Rear strut tower bar(mx-6) came in and allready installed it,i can allready tell a difference....
cant wait to put my rear racing beat sway bar!!!! and my endlinks
cant wait to put my rear racing beat sway bar!!!! and my endlinks
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