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Old 07-18-2008, 11:50 AM
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Whoa...SEMA...are your projects going to SEMA? I am planning on going in the next few years...
Ummm...how's the weather where you are? Boy is it hot here...
 
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Old 07-18-2008, 11:51 AM
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You ought to watch that kind of comment around a female...Msfitoy's a she...
Its not a bad weight gain I am talking about it is a weight gain that would give her some sick curves to drop everyones' jaws that and drool

Hope you are working on what I think it is
 
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
Ummm...how's the weather where you are? Boy is it hot here...
Sid are you trying to change the subject?...Well, I guess I can answer your question;
The weather is pretty hot, but not as bad as the last few days...those were scorching.
 
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Nothing dragging on the ground with the steering amplifiers?
 
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Hi MSFITOY, From where did you buy the red keys which are used for the PiAA and xp3 ?
 
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Old 07-19-2008, 09:10 AM
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Radio Shack used to carry them...
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Hi MSFITOY, From where did you buy the red keys which are used for the PiAA and xp3 ?[/quote]
 
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Hey Sid did you ever solve the issue of charging the Palm Devise through the OBD port? I never could. I got a program that would stop the annoying 3 minute turn auto off.
 
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Hey Sid did you ever solve the issue of charging the Palm Devise through the OBD port? I never could. I got a program that would stop the annoying 3 minute turn auto off.
Mine uses a separate charging line plugged into the cigarette lighter...I think is was an optional cable from Auterra...I'll have to look...although my Palm suffers from occasional "fatal error" usually when it's very hot out...and if left off in the Mini for more than a day, it drains out...good thing I have a backup on the memory stick to rebuild in a few minutes right in the Mini...
 
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if I see any cues from my widebody I expect credit! LOL :P
 
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if I see any cues from my widebody I expect credit! LOL :P
Of course...that is if you can see anything recognizable...
 
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haha excellent!
 
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Sid, until we get to see this magnificent work I can only imagine what you are coming up with
 
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Are these the switches?
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search
 
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Yep. Those are what I had in my car. Same switches, very nice!
 
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Sweet Any pics of your set up?
I just might have to finally pick some up!
 
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Found it in your gallery Nice
 
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that is really cool.
 
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
After reading Dr. O's article about suspension griefs, I decided to give this product a try...and...it works great!

Took all of 30 minutes from rolling Msfitoy out onto the driveway, installation and drive away...haven't taken her out on a serious G test session but a quick trip to the fill up and back made a good impression on me...I will need a re-alignment as the extension probably reduced my front camber by 1/2 degree...will report back later with more detail after I head up to the Port Huron Cruise this evening...



http://www.minimania.com/web/SCatago...2/ArticleV.cfm
I just bought these and was wondering if you have had any issues with scraping on speed bumps, re-alignment, etc.?
I have Kosei 17 wheels and don't think they'll give any rubbing or grief, on the wheels anyways.
I am concerned about speed bumps and our crappy freeways in Cali.
 
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
problem is:

I haven't given any orders
I still have the best and cheapest mod here... gave me 35ft/lbs of torque for only $40... and 50hp at redline... ask jan what it is if you are interested!
 
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:31 AM
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435 ponies sure makes a difference...
Let's see how long I can stay out of jail this summer...

 
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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET... I was talking with a friend today about the Z06 and if it is worth it to switch from the Porsche... let's see how it goes this summer..lol

You need to be here with this one... cheap gas, long smooth highways and no cops around take care and drive safe
 
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Originally Posted by pberry51mini
I just bought these and was wondering if you have had any issues with scraping on speed bumps, re-alignment, etc.?
I have Kosei 17 wheels and don't think they'll give any rubbing or grief, on the wheels anyways.
I am concerned about speed bumps and our crappy freeways in Cali.
oops...didn't catch your question...sorry about the delay but there's zero issues...no worry...
 
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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET... I was talking with a friend today about the Z06 and if it is worth it to switch from the Porsche... let's see how it goes this summer..lol

You need to be here with this one... cheap gas, long smooth highways and no cops around take care and drive safe
I'll take you up on your offer...when I get my yacht...
 
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Have you seen the vdubs in this thread lately? I have a project bruing for either winter break or next summer! How is yours coming?
 
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
After reading Dr. O's article about suspension griefs, I decided to give this product a try...and...it works great!

Took all of 30 minutes from rolling Msfitoy out onto the driveway, installation and drive away...haven't taken her out on a serious G test session but a quick trip to the fill up and back made a good impression on me...I will need a re-alignment as the extension probably reduced my front camber by 1/2 degree...will report back later with more detail after I head up to the Port Huron Cruise this evening...



http://www.minimania.com/web/SCatago...2/ArticleV.cfm
I can't wait to hear more feedback about this mod once you get a few more miles on 'em.
 
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