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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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What kind of tow hook does Tech have? Just painted the factory one red....but it got pretty chip'd up from AMVIV3......but I stil have plenty of paint left.
Things sure are quiet during the day when you're working
Benice or I will bend your dipstick before you get there Saturday.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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COOL....that way I'll have a matching pair..
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Working tonight down here in Fresno.........hopefully outa here around midnight...
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Working tonight down here in Fresno.........hopefully outa here around midnight...
Where is my beer.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Working tonight down here in Fresno.........hopefully outa here around midnight...
Hey, are you charging them for NAM time.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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You bet.... Gotta to something to keep me awake until the "real" work starts at 10pm
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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What's up fellas. I am kind of doing a mod day today afer work. I just finished installing the OEM alarm kit, except the stalk. I wonder if I really need that light for it all to work? I also installed 2/3 of the USS, but I maxed out the jack and I could not get the car high enough to bore out the mounting holes for the main section.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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What's up fellas. I am kind of doing a mod day today afer work. I just finished installing the OEM alarm kit, except the stalk. I wonder if I really need that light for it all to work? I also installed 2/3 of the USS, but I maxed out the jack and I could not get the car high enough to bore out the mounting holes for the main section.
I don't see the 2/3rds on your sig yet.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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I tinking of putting USS on mine right now :P

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I don't see the 2/3rds on your sig yet.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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good point! I will take care of that right now.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Blake go for it, it is still early for you. Gitterdun!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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I'm tempted, but I think I got enough hell for the 22mm swaybar that was "installed" to the bottom of my bed but somehow made it to my sig...

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Blake go for it, it is still early for you. Gitterdun!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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I'm tempted, but I think I got enough hell for the 22mm swaybar that was "installed" to the bottom of my bed but somehow made it to my sig...
He tends to add to his sig when he buys. Most of the time before they are installed.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Hey! I get excited!

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He tends to add to his sig when he buys. Most of the time before they are installed.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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in a couple of days I can add my new harnesses.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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in a couple of days I can add my new harnesses.
The hardest part is removing the back seat (the butt part)....which isn't hard at all.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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The hardest part is removing the back seat (the butt part)....which isn't hard at all.
If I get them this week, I'll bring them to Steve's house on Saturday.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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in a couple of days I can add my new harnesses.
Did you trade in your MINI for a horse or mule?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0
Tech has an e36 style tow hook. I don't like it, but Brad does... I'm painting mine red with Rustolium or sometihing.. Hopefully it holds up...
Hey, my tow hook cost me a big $8.00. No painting required. It looks good, too.

Steve

Edit: It was used, but not installed.

Edit: Only one I see on e-bay right now. Not a very good price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-A...QQcmdZViewItem
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by armandCooperS04
Did you trade in your MINI for a horse or mule?
The harnesses are to keep his potential girlfriends from escaping.

Steve
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0
I'm tempted, but I think I got enough hell for the 22mm swaybar that was "installed" to the bottom of my bed but somehow made it to my sig...
He needed extra sway control on his bed.

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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Exactly

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He needed extra sway control on his bed.

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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Benice or I will bend your dipstick before you get there Saturday.
I hope it's waiting on my doorstep along with Ken's power steering fan and jack points.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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He must be a Rick James fan!


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The harnesses are to keep his potential girlfriends from escaping.

Steve
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0
Well, I tested out the tires today:

They grip well and I find myself going faster through my corners than normal. My problem with them consists of a lack of a feeling of solidity. This may well be due to me not feeling as much of the road as I id with runflats, but the back end just feels a bit sloppier through turns.

Another issue I came accross is I hear some rubbing when cornering hard and hitting bumps. It's not much, but enough to have me take notice.

Also, I am painting my tow hook red as we speak. Hopefully when I paint the back, it will look as good as the front does right now
Remember that these tires are taller than stock as well as wider. You might check the tire pressure since most tireshops I've dealt with over-inflate them. The last set had about 42 psi when I got them.

Steve
 
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