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07-27-2011, 07:39 PM
wetamup2k3g

I just showed that D to my wife, and she said,"Ohh, that's so nice!" So I take it I have permission to mod her D in a similar way lol!
07-28-2011, 12:09 PM
IVORY_G

Wow they put alot of work into that Diamante, thats one from the early 90's right?
07-28-2011, 12:35 PM
RedGalant2k1

Yup. 96 or earlier.
07-28-2011, 12:42 PM
beam514

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

I just showed that D to my wife, and she said,"Ohh, that's so nice!" So I take it I have permission to mod her D in a similar way lol!

oh noooo! That's like taking your wife to the jewelry store just to window shop! uh oh lol
07-28-2011, 12:59 PM
wetamup2k3g

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Originally Posted by beam514

oh noooo! That's like taking your wife to the jewelry store just to window shop! uh oh lol

Lol!! She's mad right now it needs some work to pass inspection, gonna take a couple weeks and some $$, not too much. I'll see what the inspector said when I get off work.

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07-28-2011, 05:51 PM
OMEGA PHX

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...APHX/PoorG.jpg
On jack stands :( Atleast found my flywheel problem.
07-28-2011, 06:54 PM
wetamup2k3g

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

Lol!! She's mad right now it needs some work to pass inspection, gonna take a couple weeks and some $$, not too much. I'll see what the inspector said when I get off work.

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So, to pass inspection, the Diamante needs:
1: Engine Mount (top mount by the belts, looks like cake)
2: Fix leaking PS pump
3: Fix leaking rack & pinion
4: Fix cracked bumper/foglights
5: Replace rear brake pads (cake)
6: Replace rear shocks
7: Remove tint from windshield (has a strip along the upper part of windshield)
8: Fix leaking valve cover gaskets/spark plug seals

To get my wife to drive it, it needs:
1: The A/C recharged/fixed.
2: The tune-up performed to fix the rough idle.
3: The ABS/Traction Control light to go out.

So it needs work, but nothing too major.
07-28-2011, 08:03 PM
galantlvr34

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Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

So, to pass inspection, the Diamante needs:
1: Engine Mount (top mount by the belts, looks like cake)
2: Fix leaking PS pump
3: Fix leaking rack & pinion
4: Fix cracked bumper/foglights
5: Replace rear brake pads (cake)
6: Replace rear shocks
7: Remove tint from windshield (has a strip along the upper part of windshield)
8: Fix leaking valve cover gaskets/spark plug seals

To get my wife to drive it, it needs:
1: The A/C recharged/fixed.
2: The tune-up performed to fix the rough idle.
3: The ABS/Traction Control light to go out.

So it needs work, but nothing too major.

I would take it somewhere else because it seems like they are busting your chops about some stuff.Like the bumper cover shouldnt matter and the winsheild tint strips are usually built in to the winshield.But 2,3,5 and 6 deffinantly would need to be fixed to pass.I would check the lines where it connects to the rack and pinion and make sure they arent loose or leaking.
07-28-2011, 08:11 PM
wetamup2k3g

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Originally Posted by galantlvr34

I would take it somewhere else because it seems like they are busting your chops about some stuff.Like the bumper cover shouldnt matter and the winsheild tint strips are usually built in to the winshield.But 2,3,5 and 6 deffinantly would need to be fixed to pass.I would check the lines where it connects to the rack and pinion and make sure they arent loose or leaking.

I hear ya. The windshield tint I can just scrape off I don't need it, and yeah the bumper cover he being anal about. I'm gonna get some time this weekend to look over everything and see what i can't do about that rack and PS pump, the brakes might take 30 minutes max, and I honestly might just find a JY bumper and go with that since I know my wife wants it looking its best anyway. I think i can do the valve covers, but that intake is intimidating with all those sensors, my sister's 03 Grand Caravan didn't have nowhere near that many sensors and connectors on the plenum, doing her tune up was cake and that's considering it's a minivan with a little engine bay.
07-28-2011, 08:32 PM
oakrdrs187

Inspection for what?^^^
07-28-2011, 08:35 PM
Isaurio

She was at the SPA. She had a facial. Taking all my money like that. LOL
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/6ad0897c.jpg
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/e229b5b3.jpg
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/b989e436.jpg
07-29-2011, 01:03 AM
8thLS6

^^^What modifications are required for the vortex generator to fit? Also any certain seller/vendor better to buy from than others? Lastly did the antenna come with it?

Thanks
07-29-2011, 02:41 AM
dknight3

i dont see why you would want an antenna... you know its built in right? lol
07-29-2011, 04:24 AM
wetamup2k3g

Quote:

Originally Posted by oakrdrs187

Inspection for what?^^^

MD State Safety inspection, must be done within 30 days of buying a new car. Cars from dealerships must have this done before it can get sold. We only have to do it once, whereas other states have safety inspection once a year, like VA.

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07-29-2011, 09:17 AM
Isaurio

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thLS6

^^^What modifications are required for the vortex generator to fit? Also any certain seller/vendor better to buy from than others? Lastly did the antenna come with it?

Thanks

I have a OEM vortex gen from the evo 8. You need to add some fiber glass to the each ends and a little to the rear to make it fit right, the evo body is smaller. Dont come with antenna. You need a antenna base from the evo.

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Originally Posted by dknight3

i dont see why you would want an antenna... you know its built in right? lol

It looks more original. I had to get a evo 8 base antenna and drill 2 small holes on to of the G to install the antenna base. I replaced the stock antenna wire with a extended one.
The antenna is a 100% working antenna like the evos.
07-29-2011, 09:35 AM
keith6110

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isaurio

I have a OEM vortex gen from the evo 8. You need to add some fiber glass to the each ends and a little to the rear to make it fit right, the evo body is smaller. Dont come with antenna. You need a antenna base from the evo.

It looks more original. I had to get a evo 8 base antenna and drill 2 small holes on to of the G to install the antenna base. I replaced the stock antenna wire with a extended one.
The antenna is a 100% working antenna like the evos.

That's really original man. I like it.
07-29-2011, 10:09 AM
Isaurio

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Originally Posted by keith6110

That's really original man. I like it.

Thanks bro. :icon_wink:
07-29-2011, 12:30 PM
oakrdrs187

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

MD State Safety inspection, must be done within 30 days of buying a new car. Cars from dealerships must have this done before it can get sold. We only have to do it once, whereas other states have safety inspection once a year, like VA.

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I didn't know that driving with a bumper crack and P/S leak would increase my chances of getting in an accident.

A.Holes. How much they charge people?
07-29-2011, 12:44 PM
wetamup2k3g

Quote:

Originally Posted by oakrdrs187

I didn't know that driving with a bumper crack and P/S leak would increase my chances of getting in an accident.

A.Holes. How much they charge people?

$60 for the initial inspection, if you pass, great. If not, get it fixed and then $45 reinspect. He's gonna look the other way on that minor shit if I give him some of the work. I'm pondering if I'm gonna do that or not, it may be cheaper for me to just do the brakes and motor mount and let him do the PS shit and shocks, I don't have to worry about the fogs and bumper and tints. The bumper so far is gonna cost like 400 on its own. So we'll see.

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07-29-2011, 02:00 PM
oakrdrs187

They're just out to f*ck people IMO.
07-29-2011, 02:48 PM
QnzMostWanted

day 1

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...0729-00160.jpg

pulled the engine wiring harness, should have engine and transmission out by tomorrow morning, 3pm, im beat lol
07-29-2011, 03:04 PM
oakrdrs187

I love being in that situation, Car on Jack-stands, Tools scattered everywhere, taking a picture with your dirty ass hands.

BTW who's that peeking in on the top right?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zOnWcEXaN0...mk3-toasty.png<----reminds me of.
07-29-2011, 03:22 PM
QnzMostWanted

lol thats Duh2150 on the boards, he came down to help me out, my dad is on the drivers side cutting out a lug (stud was spinning in the hub so we had to cut it out)
07-29-2011, 03:35 PM
M-Rod

Toasty!
07-29-2011, 03:45 PM
XxGiRLaNT06xX

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Originally Posted by m-rod

toasty!

lolz
07-29-2011, 09:15 PM
G-code88

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Rod

Toasty!

I still have trilogy. I play it on my ps3 akl the time. Wasnt there a code where u had to push select button when he popped his head out?
07-29-2011, 09:58 PM
M-Rod

Round One tonight ;)
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...729112058a.jpg
07-29-2011, 10:13 PM
RedGalant2k1

uHOH
07-30-2011, 02:28 AM
oakrdrs187

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-code88

I still have trilogy. I play it on my ps3 akl the time. Wasnt there a code where u had to push select button when he popped his head out?

I haven't heard of that for MKT, Maybe MK3 or 4.
07-30-2011, 10:20 AM
G-spot

Sniffing Honda ass at a sushi bar. Hope he doesn't fart at my face....

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...a/DSCN4364.jpg
07-30-2011, 12:37 PM
oakrdrs187

When he turns it on it will.
07-31-2011, 11:10 AM
99galantES

Started 5pm yesterday and finished at 12pm today
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...fc767-orig.jpg
07-31-2011, 12:58 PM
Isaurio

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99galantES

Started 5pm yesterday and finished at 12pm today
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...fc767-orig.jpg

Ohhh nice. Fresh
07-31-2011, 01:06 PM
wetamup2k3g

Hells yeah, looking good Carlos!! More pics!
07-31-2011, 02:12 PM
beam514

mmm gotta love freshly laid paint
07-31-2011, 06:03 PM
G-spot

silky fresh mmmmm
07-31-2011, 06:20 PM
OMEGA PHX

Nice, I wish I could get mine painted but at the college parking they would f*ck it up,

Everything working perfectly, finally installed my 350z wheels :)
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...APHX/foto3.jpg
07-31-2011, 08:01 PM
M-Rod

Lookin good omega! the new wheels are way better.
07-31-2011, 08:18 PM
keith6110

Carlos, your g is coming along nicely! Paint looks real good!

@ Aaron's house this morning picking it up. Couldn't thank him enough for letting it sleep there for the night. I made sure his G was in the background lol

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/100_0807.jpg
07-31-2011, 09:04 PM
99galantES

Bodega beige pearl(purple) Ill be adding more pics tomorrow and thanks for the compliments
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...08c7b-orig.jpg