A Big Thanks

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  1. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    I dunno about the 18 seconds........but i'm sure it will lighten your wallet by $2000. or something :lol:
     
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    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    Well since the tires were new and I wasn't used to the sweet suspension, I didn't push it to hard.......lesson learned from you mang :blush2:
     
  3. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    We replaced my front control arm bushings, sway bar bushings and the steering rack bushing with the "Powerflex" poly bushings. Then we replaced the 4 ball joints and also the tie rod's. We also replaced my rear control arms with the Helix arms. Then Dave at Kuratas did his magic :cornut:
     
  4. SRTech

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    What, you don't want to get up close and personal with a palm tree on Halloween?:lol:

    Steve
     
  5. SRTech

    SRTech Club Coordinator

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    You have the list except for the ball joints and tire rod ends. We should probably add them to your list because of your mileage since we are there already.

    Steve
     
  6. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    Is this happening Saturday?
     
  7. SRTech

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    Probably in December when funds are available.

    Steve
     
  8. Cubby

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    Have the clutch and friction plate on hand. Need to save a little for the list above, and the BSH lower mount. Oh, can't forget the labor for it all:crazy:
     
  9. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    Anything going on then? Still need my AFR hooked up :D
     
  10. Cubby

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    You mentioned you replaced your rear control arms with Helix. What did you have installed before?
     
  11. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    Had the Altas and the heim joints were worn out.
     
  12. Cubby

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    Ah shucks! I was under the impression they would last forever. How many miles did you have on the Altas?

    PS. Did you have upper and lower sets?
     
  13. SRTech

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    Saturday's looking good so far!:Thumbsup:

    Steve
     
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    They didn't last 50k. My Helixes lasted 120k and still aren't as loose as his Altas. But, then, his front suspension components didn't last 70k, either.

    Steve
     
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    Not sure on the mileage, but they lasted ok. I only have the lower set.
     
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    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    Have you had a chance to check the Innovate software yet?
     
  17. Tron Chief

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    If all goes well I will be there to lend a hand :D :Thumbsup: :D
     
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    You do realize that Sunday was the 2-year anniversary. Sad thing man. My buddy David & I had lunch last Thursday and it still weirds me out every time we talk about it. I'm thankful we're both still here & kickin'.

    Dr.Steve, can you post up the CF pic of the new interior pieces I e-mailed to you earlier today? You're the only one who's seen em'. Even JIMINNImachine hasn't seen em' yet.
     
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    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    As are we my friend :cornut:......even though we never see you :lol: Joe, hope you know that I said what I said in a good way? You actually made us all think that horrible day about whats important in our lives :Thumbsup:
     
  20. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    So......should be getting a few packages in the mail Friday from:


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    Can't wait! :cool:
     

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