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Old May 30, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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WOW, those vids had me cracking up. Have to admit, I even laughed at Pab making fun of Trav and Denny - not because it was funny, but because it was sad. The dialogue sounds like it came right out of an 8th grade lunch room from the bitter, friend-less kid in the corner that everyone avoids.

Josh, good to see that you are a good sport. You're very young and the fact that you spend money like Mike Tyson when you didn't exactly earn it is always going to draw fire. Just don't let anyone fool you - you are a car enthusiast and no matter where you get your money from, as long as you stay humble and hungry for information, people will always be willing to help you out.

Denny, put on some pants and stop talking to black Travis.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
just a side note to anyone planning on bleeding brakes in the near future, the car seems to bleed better with the engine running, but it sucks through a load of fluid. all said and done there were about 4 pints or so that went through the system. 3 (maybe 2) of those on the last bleed with the engine idling.

so if you have the engine running make sure to check that reservoir after every set of pumping.
Speed bleeder plugs also help reduce brake fluid waste and can let you keep a closer eye on the reservoir. I have found them pretty handy on brake jobs over the years. The are pretty cheap and make it much easier to bleed out brakes on your own.

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Old May 30, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by buchnerj
Speed bleeder plugs also help reduce brake fluid waste and can let you keep a closer eye on the reservoir. I have found them pretty handy on brake jobs over the years. The are pretty cheap and make it much easier to bleed out brakes on your own.

that's cool. do they have a one way valve in them?
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Old May 30, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
that's cool. do they have a one way valve in them?
Yeah, just hook the line up to a cup or something and bleed away. Keep an eye on the reservoir and your done.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
that's cool. do they have a one way valve in them?
Speed bleeders are great. If you don't have them order a set and make your life a lot easier.

You have to order them now because auto parts stores generally don't sell parts like those anymore. It sucks. I looked way back when to get some and not one of four or five places had such a simple item.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Canexican
WOW, those vids had me cracking up. Have to admit, I even laughed at Pab making fun of Trav and Denny - not because it was funny, but because it was sad. The dialogue sounds like it came right out of an 8th grade lunch room from the bitter, friend-less kid in the corner that everyone avoids.

Josh, good to see that you are a good sport. You're very young and the fact that you spend money like Mike Tyson when you didn't exactly earn it is always going to draw fire. Just don't let anyone fool you - you are a car enthusiast and no matter where you get your money from, as long as you stay humble and hungry for information, people will always be willing to help you out.

Denny, put on some pants and stop talking to black Travis.

That just proves who made it


Yeah Josh takes it well - I can respect him for that
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Old May 30, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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Well some douche nozzle back into my front bumper today. Any ideas how much a new one costs?
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Old May 30, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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500.00ish for a stock new one. Sorry to hear about your luck.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Do they come pre-painted? Luckily I only have a 400 deductible and I was able to get his insurance.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by metalsaber
Do they come pre-painted? Luckily I only have a 400 deductible and I was able to get his insurance.
I am pretty sure they come pre painted. They stopped pre-painting lips though, like the SE lip I just bought, they only come in white. So I know they used to come painted, wether they changed that up or not, I am not sure.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Well I don't need to the lower lip since I have a Ralliart Lip.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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I mean the bumper too, I know they used to come painted, not sure if they do anymore. The lips used to come painted any color, but now MMNA only makes them in white... RussellM would know.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Anyone going to Beavrun this coming weekend? On the 5th they are having all kinds of events like auto-x, drifting, something on the North track but dont know what. I believe the flashlights drags that were once at the Zelienople airport are going to be there as well. If you've never made it to the Beav this would be a good weekend to go and see what all they have to offer.

Anyone else notice the huge hole in the ground they dug to the right (or left depending on orientation) of the VDA back in the woods? I was wondering what it was so I looked at their website, turns out its an explosives testing area. The people who live nearby complain about the noise now...
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ripnbst
Anyone going to Beavrun this coming weekend? On the 5th they are having all kinds of events like auto-x, drifting, something on the North track but dont know what. I believe the flashlights drags that were once at the Zelienople airport are going to be there as well. If you've never made it to the Beav this would be a good weekend to go and see what all they have to offer.

Anyone else notice the huge hole in the ground they dug to the right (or left depending on orientation) of the VDA back in the woods? I was wondering what it was so I looked at their website, turns out its an explosives testing area. The people who live nearby complain about the noise now...
If I can get my bumper repaired before then, I'll be there.

They are having an abbreviated Flat Out Day in the morning. If you want to try out the North Track, sign up for that. Only $90.

I believe they have a shooting range as well. Wonder if I could participate.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Or do 3 laps around the track for like 10 bucks
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