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  1. Jerm

    Crown Victoria Wheels, Yay or Nay...

    lol i thought you meant these wheels those wheels look pretty nice -- really old school. I wonder if they weigh more than sawblades. they sure as hell have a better offset. if you can get them for really cheap...like $100 a set with tires(lol) i'd say go for it. but the width kinda...
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    Rear shocks bouncing, bottoming out, weird noises

    I had a very similar problem with my rear shocks. ended up replacing all 4 with konis and energy suspension bumpstops. Those red foam things are the bumpstops to prevent your shocks from bottoming out over big bumps etc. mangled bumpstop = probably blown shock. If you're up to it you can...
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    Trying to plan out my future suspension setup

    Hey I got a question :D So you say that the suspension is rising rate by design. How does the mechanism for that work? Is that intrinsic to double-wishbone suspenion? Or is there a specific ...thing that does that
  4. Jerm

    On the topic of seat belts and safety

    Is the comfort lever that little switch on the doorsill that makes the belt retract harder when the doors are open?
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    What happened to SF!?!?!?!

    Just got that too. wtf is going on
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    Wobbly/Loose door?

    The driver's side door of this supra im looking to buy is kind of weird. When you open it, it hangs low, and doesnt really close unless you slam it kind of hard. There's a bit of play when it's open, and you can move it up and down. The passenger door is fine, though. What are some...
  7. Jerm

    Average Yearly Maintenance/upkeep costs?

    Hey guys, I've finally decided that I might be ready for the financial responsibilities of owning a MkIII. Anyway, I was wondering about how much you guys have to pay every year to keep your cars on the road, not insurance-wise, but including gas, tires, repairs and all that jazz. I know...
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    How does a Turbo work?

    After you combust the air/gasoline, it makes exhaust gases yeh? Well those gases are directed to the hot side of your turbo, where they push the turbine. The hot side fan spins another connected piece on the intake side, which sucks in and pushes more air into the combustion chamber. More...
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    saw a black 89+ turbo on COPS!!!

    AHAHA Yes, I remember that from when I got certified for CPR/first AID with the Red Cross. I wanted to yell out SUPRA!, but I probably would have gotten weird stares. Supra 1 Bike 0