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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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I like the round pin connector on the harness. Reminds me of true motorsport harnesses .

I know how it is when you do stuff like that, you see all the stuff you dont like or think could be better, we see something that looks BA and dont know different
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Wish I could make it. But I'm in the military and will be deployed during that time.
Sucks you can't make it but sometimes that's how life goes. Thank you for serving our country!! I really can't say that enough.

Originally Posted by Nastynine
i want you garage.......
I want a bigger one!! But the zoning department wouldn't let me. We are planning on moving in the next 5-7 years, I plan on at least twice the size. Either that or we will stay here and Ill pay for private school lol.

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I don't have the ***** to do that to my harness as bad *** as it is. Mad props to you. That really is impressive. I have so many connectors that aren't used anymore. Someday maybe lol.
I had the exact same attitude 10 years ago building other cars and had the same thought cross my mind when I pulled my hid housing headlights apart to black them out. In the end its only money and if you **** it up you'll know what NOT to do next time.
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBradley
I like the round pin connector on the harness. Reminds me of true motorsport harnesses .

I know how it is when you do stuff like that, you see all the stuff you dont like or think could be better, we see something that looks BA and dont know different
Thanks, I was tired of fighting the factory harness every time I had to pull the head or pull the engine. They are "trick" for sure.

As for the little things, hopefully they just aren't noticeable since most of the harness is hidden and It wont bother me too much.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Ive been spending most of my time on the colt lately but something came in Monday afternoon that I had to get on the car.

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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Very nice.. wish I had all that patience and skills
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Very impressive build. Keep up the good work.
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Hmm very nice buld so far Michael.
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:41 AM
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Thanks guys!

Had a pretty busy weekend planned but wanted to get some things on the car.



This was the start of a long weekend of wrenching.



I broke 3 or the 6 sway bar bolts off in the rear crossmember. I drilled and tapped the holes and replaced them all with 1/2 20 stainless hardware and got everything buttoned up except the DS loop.

New rear pads, rotors, extended studs and sway bar complete other than getting new endlinks.





New ams/wilwood brake kit behind the 18" street setup. Looks a little goofy but oh well.


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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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Dope stuff boss!
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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Broken studs... always fun.

Good stuff. Keep it up man.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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lol yea it was an exciting weekend....I really wish there was a way to imply sarcasm on the internet!!

Anyways, the rods are now back in my possession and the turbo came in last week as well.

2nd from the left




I'm going to try and get the valve seals done this week and finish all of the little odds and ends. My rear end shipped out today so hopefully next week I can get that back in. Depending on time I should have the engine together and back in the car within three weeks.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Quad-Turbo Evo FTW!!!
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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I like turbos!!!!
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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Who's assembling the engine and when are you coming down for the tuning session?
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LGshow19
Quad-Turbo Evo FTW!!!
Moar boost!
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I like turbos!!!!
Me too! You're the best Turbo dealer ever!!
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Who's assembling the engine and when are you coming down for the tuning session?
Tommy and me. Same specs as before just with new bearings. Hopefully its ready to drive before it goes down to fathouses for Turbo kit and cage the plan is to have "so soft" tow it down straight from houses for a weekend of boost,beer and boobies!
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