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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 08:13 AM
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 09:48 AM
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I believe the crank pulley went yesterday. I knew it was due and I knew better... argh!

Time to replace it with the ATI unit from WMW.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DTH2CHRM
Looks great!!!
Thank you!

Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
Teaser shots, babysarah! Did I miss some full side and front shots?
Here is a thread I created since quite a few folks had been asking about it as I was posting here and there ..
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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Sorry to hear that, walk0080. This is one of the reasons I will be shopping for inexpensive rims for my winter wheels next year. I don't want to risk having to replace one of my Challenge wheels.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. T
Sorry to hear that, walk0080. This is one of the reasons I will be shopping for inexpensive rims for my winter wheels next year. I don't want to risk having to replace one of my Challenge wheels.
I have some 16s with winter tires on them in great shape. Just no TPMS. I installed basic valve stems. I bought some 17s with Blizzaks. PM me if you are interested in them. My Challenge wheels are safely stashed in my garage too.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 06:42 PM
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Bought new tires... air filter... spark plugs and rear boot emblem. I broke the other one trying to get it off the car to paint. Suppose to be nice next week so looking forward to fix a couple issues.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 07:42 AM
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Picked up my clubman from GT Auto Concepts...
 
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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It was over 55 degrees today! Only been that warm two days since I bought the Blue Meanie last Halloween! Sure like driving her when the tires aren't so dang cold and stiff! Some fresh oil and topped up the coolant and a nice drink of gas and a brisk drive in the country! A good day!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Just bought new rims and tires waiting on delivery Monday
 
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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I ordered a NM Torque insert and an AccessPort....coilovers have arrived WMW downpipe should be in Tuesday. Hopefully I'll be ready for Sundays track day .
 
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 06:50 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by walk0080
Ran some errands today and almost got run over by a Subi STI. Dunno why but every STI driver in this city seems to be a d-bag? Or they just hate mini owners I guess.
They're the same here...

Originally Posted by walk0080
Saw the auto show yesterday. New mini hatch was underwhelming. Was expecting the interior to be much better. Didn't like the led headlamps. Will keep my r56 but really want a MB GLA45 AMG as second car or maybe Jaguar F-Type Coupe!!
What I've seen is re-affirming my decision to keep mine. And since I'm keeping, I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on these.



Just have to make sure they fit under my Enkei's.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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I think it is a requirement to be an ******* if you buy an STi, EVO, or a lifted diesel pickup. It fits 99% of them around here to a T. What size and offsetare your Enkeis Albie?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 06:51 AM
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Today I painted with Plastidip the windscreen highways Tag and the boot lid to match the already painted bonet scoop

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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
I think it is a requirement to be an ******* if you buy an STi, EVO, or a lifted diesel pickup. It fits 99% of them around here to a T. What size and offsetare your Enkeis Albie?
And yet, lifted Jeep owners are the coolest on the planet.

17 X 7.5 - ET 40
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
I think it is a requirement to be an ******* if you buy an STi, EVO, or a lifted diesel pickup. It fits 99% of them around here to a T. What size and offsetare your Enkeis Albie?
WOW. I own an EVO X, a dodge ram 3500 cummins diesel, and a mini roadster. I must be the biggest **** in the world. But owning some of the finest vehicles in the world is worth the price of admission.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
And yet, lifted Jeep owners are the coolest on the planet.

17 X 7.5 - ET 40
I've got one of those as well.

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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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There is a couple straight ones out there.

Ive also got a Jeep, and had an EVO VIII.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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Fixed my A Pillar Cover

I got sick of the the top if the A-Pillar cover popping out because the tabs were broken. I had to replace them when I got my windshield replaced, and it broke again. Luckily, I kept the old ones, so I slipped a piece of plastic in where the tabs are, glued it in, and bolted it back in.

Maybe I'll do a How-To later.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jkapinos
I've got one of those as well.

Nice.

Mine this morning after having fun in a little snow storm last night. Nothing like putting it in 4WD and going ANYWHERE I want.

 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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put these on my car today after doing new springs and struts and man! they make a BIG difference on the fronts
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heres the difference between the new and the old ones. im going to do my rears also.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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Those look like a pretty stout OE replacement for drop links! Should hold up for years to come, as long as the bearings hold up.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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Albie, Just saw your wheel specs... I would check with Todd at TCE to see if you will need any spacers.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Installed my $8 H8 yellow fog light bulbs.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
Nice.

Mine this morning after having fun in a little snow storm last night. Nothing like putting it in 4WD and going ANYWHERE I want.

Since we sharing snow pics
Hawaiian Snow in my wife's DD
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