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**M-Rod** · 06-21-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by underated

hmmm that front mount is crazy.. did you put a bigger bolt through the spacer? it looks like the result of there beign too much room for the small stock bolt to move around. i've got the same mount but drilled out the bracket for a 5/8th (iirc) bolt and i have no problems with the power i make. thats the first one ive seen do that lol.

Yeah, it's definitely a snug fit with a sleeve and larger bolt. I was shocked to see it do that.

Originally Posted by Dominicano

did it bend the whole mount? geesh and that only the front mount right? wouldn't that attribute to the weight of the engine when stopping?

Indeed, it did bend the ring around the insert. I'm not sure it would be due to the weight since I've never had to brake hard, except the one time I auto-x'ed last Summer. I would expect it to require more abuse than that.

**CHICAGO_ONE** · 06-21-2012, 08:04 PM

**JDyal** · 06-22-2012, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by CHICAGO_ONE

How'd you paint it so well?

**Rach3T8G** · 06-22-2012, 03:17 AM

Originally Posted by spdracr

The sensor is very easy to replace if its bad. I'm assuming u have a 4cyl

Yeah i know it is. I'll replace it when i can

**CHICAGO_ONE** · 06-22-2012, 08:10 AM

JDyal - Thanks. That was actually between coats. We'll see how well it holds up. The paints not a perfect match either.

But I cleaned them, then wet-sanded with 800 / 1000 grit before I started. Did 4 light coats, leaving 10 mins between each coat. Actually got a couple drips last night, so I carefully wet-sanded those out last night and gave it another coat.

They look pretty good as of now. Gotta do the black part on the bottom, then buff it in a few days to get it really smooth.

**LudviG** · 06-23-2012, 01:10 PM

**bgood12** · 06-23-2012, 01:19 PM

Fixed lifter tick by changing out my valve cover gasket, pvc gasket, spark plug tube gaskets, and one lifter. Car is silent now with the mew muffler set up.

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**[DC_eightG_00]** · 06-23-2012, 02:00 PM

so i came back from my cruise to see my car with a flat tire at my house. these 3 piece wheels have been a pain in the ass but whatever lol. Took it apart to reseal and im gonna get this wheel repainted. Its got that spiderweb affect going on so gonna take advantage that i had to take it apart anyways.

**spdracr** · 06-23-2012, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by [DC_eightG_00]

so i came back from my cruise to see my car with a flat tire at my house. these 3 piece wheels have been a pain in the ass but whatever lol. Took it apart to reseal and im gonna get this wheel repainted. Its got that spiderweb affect going on so gonna take advantage that i had to take it apart anyways.

I would recommend powdercoating it cuz it would last longer.

**[DC_eightG_00]** · 06-23-2012, 02:16 PM

yea thats what i did. Meant to say that lol

**Blue8g** · 06-23-2012, 02:51 PM

Ehh p/c won't really last much longer. My friend who refinishes/sells wheels repaints all his wheels and they last just as long, with a nicer finish IMO. Its just all about the quality of the work.

**[DC_eightG_00]** · 06-23-2012, 02:57 PM

the other 3 are fine, guess this one didnt cure right or something who knows

**Jose** · 06-23-2012, 02:58 PM

I finished installing my new headlights and my body kit just came in so i messed with it a bit

**djhah** · 06-24-2012, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Jose

I finished installing my new headlights and my body kit just came in so i messed with it a bit

Any pics? What did you go with?

**Jose** · 06-25-2012, 09:53 AM

i used the Mitsubishi Galant Versus Motorsport Battle Front Bumper - VFiber Cyber2 Side Skirts -AIT Racing VIR-2 Style Rear Bumper. pulled the pieces out of the boxes and it looks like the kit will look better than expected. ill post some pics later. other than that i just ordered a new power steering pump and a new radiator

**CHICAGO_ONE** · 06-25-2012, 02:10 PM

Mocking up the panel for the JDM switch. Used QuikSteel to fill the gap then dremel it down (definitely went overboard with the amount, LOL). But, once I cut it down its like a glove now (slightly crooked I think). Just gotta refinish it.

**spdracr** · 06-25-2012, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by CHICAGO_ONE

Mocking up the panel for the JDM switch. Used QuikSteel to fill the gap then dremel it down (definitely went overboard with the amount, LOL). But, once I cut it down its like a glove now (slightly crooked I think). Just gotta refinish it.

I need to do that. Can u take a pic from the back with the switch installed??