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Mar 30, 2009 | 11:05 AM

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Dave, I have not asked/bugged you about having it done at your place, as your schedule has been busy as all hell (to say the least). I am all for less traveling, but as of now it's set for tomorrow night in Gondor.

FYI: Spring change @ Daves =/= Dave working on cars or Dave even being home.

And, in other news: Vince, the Shamwow asshat gets a felony arrest for beating a prostitute!!

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:07 AM

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FYI: Spring change @ Daves =/= Dave working on cars or Dave even being home.

And, in other news: Vince, the Shamwow asshat gets a felony arrest for beating a prostitute!!

I would have gone with the !=

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:11 AM

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I told you Ree-Rees that you could do the springs at my house but, understandably, Turco prefers the comfort of his own home.

My offer still stands, though.

And Ken-doll...I was gone all weekend for a family obligation...I was supposed to be still in NJ but had to come back at noon to work...

I can give your calendar to Timmy tomorrow.

Dave, I found out that Hanscom has a shop that soldiers can use with lifts/tool/etc but I must admit having never done spring on a car I am a bit nervous to do it. If you want I would happily come to your house to do the install with someone more knowlageable than I. That was I can learn instead of being pissed. I will provied Pizza

and beverages.

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I would not bring my car to a F&F feature/debut night. I can only imagine how many cars will be stolen. Especially seeing that this movie is based off car enthusiasts and what not. I remember something like 15 Civics and a few V-Dubs were stolen from the theater the night I went to see the first F&F

That sucks. I'll pull my ignition fuse or something smart like that. Hopefully this place has security IF I even go.

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And, in other news: Vince, the Shamwow asshat gets a felony arrest for beating a prostitute!!

Priceless. Always knew there was something off about that guy

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:13 AM

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I would have gone with the !=

Really? I never ever liked that... doesn't make sense to me. I guess this works: ≠

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:16 AM

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Really? I never ever liked that... doesn't make sense to me. I guess this works: ≠

Huh? In english please...you know I don't speak spanish.

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:17 AM

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but I must admit having never done spring on a car I am a bit nervous to do it.

The spring install was a lot less complicated than I thought it would be. I dunno what I imagined in my head haha

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:18 AM

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and beverages.

Please refer to the following quotations:

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMR-TIM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avengerhed

FYI: Spring change @ Daves =/= Dave working on cars or Dave even being home.

I really don't have the bandwidth to do much lately. When I do have a free moment, it needs to go to cleaning up my yard, tiling my bathroom, doing balljoints on the Exploder and prepping the Evo for summer. If anything changes, I'll let you know. As for now, though, don't count on me...

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:19 AM

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Really? I never ever liked that... doesn't make sense to me. I guess this works: ≠

≠ is more of the mathematical approach i guess. Cant hate on it though. It works

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Originally Posted by IMR-TIM

Huh? In english please...you know I don't speak spanish.

What? You pooped in the refrigerator? And you ate the whole... wheel of cheese? How'd you do that? Heck, I'm not even mad; that's amazing.

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:20 AM

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The spring install was a lot less complicated than I thought it would be. I dunno what I imagined in my head haha

agreed. who did yours? and is that why you were around my place on Saturday?

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:21 AM

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agreed. who did yours? and is that why you were around my place on Saturday?

Turco Face did it. Yea, I stopped at Pauls first to put the BBSs back on

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:22 AM

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Dont you need a special tool to compress the springs to install them? I want to order some springs but how much is the usual installation?

Also why does no one carry 22 gauge wire anywhere!

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:25 AM

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Dont you need a special tool to compress the springs to install them? I want to order some springs but how much is the usual installation?

Also why does no one carry 22 gauge wire anywhere!

Need a spring compressor. Something like this:

Can prob get one at harbor freight for < $15

In other news, this is pretty good for the consumer. Govt backed car warranties:
http://www.02tii.com/images/2002/min...compressor.jpg

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:26 AM

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Really? I never ever liked that... doesn't make sense to me. I guess this works: ≠

thats b/c ur not a code monkey.

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:27 AM

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Dont you need a special tool to compress the springs to install them? I want to order some springs but how much is the usual installation?

Also why does no one carry 22 gauge wire anywhere!

You "need" a spring compressor. I say "need" because on the Evo 8/9, you can change the springs without one (if you are a man).

You can buy spring compressors at Harbor Freight for like $8 (literally). There probably isn't an easier mod to do on the Evo, IMO...grab a v-howto (machevo.com) and give it a try.

As for the 22ga wire: it's bell/alarm wire. Usually comes in 2-4 conductor configurations in the home improvement stores... i have like 300 feet for the 4-conductor stuff...how much do you need?

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:35 AM

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Sorry Alex, had no intention of stealing your thunder or lightning.

Got my alignment done this morning. It was pretty off.

Specs:

Front:

Toe: + 1/16
Camber:
Was -1.5 -2.6
Now -1.5 -1.4
Caster: 3.7

Rear:

Toe: +1/16
Camber:
Was -1.6 -1.4
Now: -0.9 -0.9

Front:

Toe: + 0
Camber:
Was -1.1 -1.4
Now -1.1 -1.4
Caster: 4.2

Rear:

Toe: +1/16
Camber:
Was -1.7 -1.8
Now: -1.7 -1.7

i didnt clean sry tim lol

i rub at full turn o' the wheel tho