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Old 04-07-2014, 01:03 PM
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Looking great Wild Bill...
 
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Old 04-07-2014, 02:54 PM
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Thanks Wily. It has only taken me almost 5 years to get them.
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Old 04-11-2014, 04:10 PM
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Painted the drums and calipers today. A pain in the azz for the old guy. I will be stiff and sore tomorrow.

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Old 04-24-2014, 01:46 AM
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looks great! cant wait to get my swifts installed.
 
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Old 05-08-2014, 03:46 AM
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Added some small Rota decals to wheels

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Old 05-14-2014, 11:14 AM
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very nice!
just skimmed threw your thread and like what you've done throughout the years.

soon i will have mine
 
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Originally Posted by Refused
very nice!
just skimmed threw your thread and like what you've done throughout the years.

soon i will have mine
Give me a shout when you get yours and we can get together.
 
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Old 06-07-2014, 11:39 AM
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Taffy is approaching 5 years beginning of July.

Washed her this morning then took a run to Honda for anchor covers for seat belts.

Maybe next week her RSB and Sport grille will arrive.

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Old 06-17-2014, 02:51 PM
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She be grilled today. From Bernardi. For you Canucks. I had it UPSed to friend in Pitts for $14 and then mailed to me for $38. Otherwise, it was take a UPS screwing direct to me through Customs and all that stuff.

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While I was in there I noticed these rusty spots. I gave them a shot of black Rustoleum.

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With the grill out easy to install a grill guard. You can see mine I did years ago. it has a few dents from stones.

RSB in the mail.
 
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Old 06-17-2014, 02:56 PM
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You're going to love the RSB.
 
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Old 06-17-2014, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Btrthnezr3
You're going to love the RSB.
Will need to find some twistys.
 
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Old 06-26-2014, 04:51 AM
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The RSC is installed. Had it done at my terrific small town Dodge dealer. Only $48. I somehow managed to drop a bolt under my workbench at home and I did not realize it until we had car on hoist. Well once home I found it and I called them and they took me in later the same day and put it in at no extra charge. I left them a $10 for Timmy's coffees the next morning.

Installation not the easiest. Maybe it was the Swifts? Anyhow I had to pry springs up to get some room for mechanic to drop bolts in on both sides. Do not try this at home on ramps. You will need jack stands at least to get some of the wieght off the springs. Then you need to find a correct Allen key. Fortunately the mechanic had one with a ball end. A straight one would not have gone in the Allen socket.

Difference? I guess there is some. Have not had a chance to really try it out on some on ramps -). The ride does seem to be a bit softer in the rear.
 
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Old 06-26-2014, 11:13 AM
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The on ramps are where it's at with that mod.

Installation is definitely easier with two people. Me and my skinny mechanic did it without jacking the car up but we cussed a lot.

Lol
 
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Old 06-26-2014, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Btrthnezr3
The on ramps are where it's at with that mod.

Installation is definitely easier with two people. Me and my skinny mechanic did it without jacking the car up but we cussed a lot.

Lol
Ya drawled a bit? That must have been fun.

Yup the on ramps and the roundabouts.
 
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Old 06-27-2014, 06:50 AM
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Ya drawled a bit? That must have been fun.

Yup the on ramps and the roundabouts.
I have less off a drawl than most but more of a drawl than some. How's that? :-P
 
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Old 06-27-2014, 08:29 AM
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Hi there...Car is looking GOOD.Keep the GOOD work.Thumbs up....My friend...I have a question.I like the keyring light....Where you get it and if is was hard or easy to install???Thanks....

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Old 06-27-2014, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by StormSurfer
Hi there...Car is looking GOOD.Keep the GOOD work.Thumbs up....My friend...I have a question.I like the keyring light....Where you get it and if is was hard or easy to install???Thanks....

Kool Kevs keyring light
Thank you. KoolKev on here supplied the keyring light. I have had it on for 4 years so the install is rather vague in my memory. Not that difficult. Have to drop the panel under the wheel. I totally forget how it is wired into the car. It was rather simple though.
 
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Old 06-27-2014, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Black3sr
Thank you. KoolKev on here supplied the keyring light. I have had it on for 4 years so the install is rather vague in my memory. Not that difficult. Have to drop the panel under the wheel. I totally forget how it is wired into the car. It was rather simple though.
Thank you Black3sr for the help.Take care....
 
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Old 06-27-2014, 04:46 PM
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Added a pair of these as well

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Taffy turned 5 on the 7th.

My gas mileage for 5 years is

7.7 l/100 km or 30 mpg US and 36 mpg Imp. No attempts to conserve. A lot of my city driving I leave her in 3rd. On hwy usual speed is 110kph or almost 70mph.
 


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