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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Ebay manifolds suck.
The welds are crappy, they are made from lesser materials, the finish isnt as good, the runner dont even line up well which disturbs airflow, they crack and break.
You get what you pay for.
Dont cheap out, especially when it comes to boost.

Cheap, Reliable, Fast.
Pick 2.
Old Sep 22, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Alright I will stay away from Ebay manifolds lol


Thanks for the advice
Old Sep 24, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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how many miles between Eneos 75w90 change? for a daily drive tc.
Old Sep 24, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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I change trans fluid every 30K.
Old Sep 25, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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thanks Yellowxhoodi,
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Best product to use on stock rims? To make them look brand new.
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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You gotta be more specific,
Cleaning? Painting? ...?
Old Oct 13, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Cleaning, sorry
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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i want to make a build thread, but i cant figure out how to insert images because it says to insert a URL but i dont know how to do it like that, please help
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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You have to upload them to an image hosting site like photobucket. Then you copy the photo information link thats for posting on forums.
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Ebay Oil Cooler Yes or No?
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Is it a no-name brand? Just because it's on eBay doesn't mean anything. If it's a quality product, the retailer doesn't matter.
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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No. eBay part stores are a no.....for everything. Everything is garbage.
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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The very few things I've bought from eBay have broke by now. And let me say something about reliability. I've been boosted for years on the tc and had an aftermarket boosted ralliart and I've used the same Tial wastegate since my first boosted car. And I bought it used!
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DeAnzaJig
No. eBay part stores are a no.....for everything. Everything is garbage.
So the TRD axleback I was just looking at is garbage? Or what about the $2k DSLR camera? There is some junk on there no doubt. But the only people that fall for that don't really know what they're doing in the first place.
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Rear Hub ABS sensor how do you remove it? Do i need some kind of tool?
Old Nov 3, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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I know this is a legit stupid ?. I'm a noob at this aftermarket mods. can i swapout the 2011 tc automatic shift **** with a momo manual ****? cj
Old Nov 4, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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Shift ***** are usually universal. I'd say it's a safe bet...might look kinda weird without a shift boot but I'm sure you can get creative and add one
Old Nov 6, 2011 | 05:50 AM
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can any one recommend a really good brand of H.I.D that wont go out in 8 months or right after warranty expires which is usually a year. oh that wont flicker.

thanks.
Old Nov 6, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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Are you using HIDs currently, which brand? I'm currently using HIDExtra with the slim ballasts(the regular chrome/silver housings) and still looking good. Stay away from the matte black slim ballasts, read plenty of posts of problems with them. It's been more than a year running their kit.



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