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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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Default Car's F***ed... cv boot torn and joints may be shot.. :(

working on the car right now.. and hoping that it was just my wheels that were unbalanced... chime in if you know anything that might help please.. thanks..

also, if you live in the socal area or know of the area, i'll appreciate it if you could simply list a local shop that IS reputable and trustworthy.. thanks

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:50 AM
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i dont want to laugh at you.

but lol.

consequences of livin the low life man.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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lol.. what a d*ck.. hahaha

it sucks cuz i didn't even know what was wrong but just felt vibrations and just assumed it was an unbalanced wheel..
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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damn, sorry to hear that bro.
hope you get everything fixed and hopefully this doesnt happen to me, haha.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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thanks dude. and i'm pretty sure it'll happen to you. but if you ever feel the slightest vibration, just pull your wheel off and check everything... better to notice it sooner than later.. if your lucky, you won't have to replace the whole shaft
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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im going flush soon, i cant run tucked with the Ptuning exhaust and the rims i want to get.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 05:28 AM
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no f*****G way dude!! and what's this i see about "*Lowest tC on Coilovers*"??? lol

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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im lower than you.
admit it.


i forgot to ask you last night, how long have you been rolling dumped before this happened?
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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uhhh.. 2 years now.. :D
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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go to my buddy's shop in brea if you can. Imperial And Kraemer are the major cross streets. It's called charlie's auto tech. Ask for Mike, tell him Chris W referred you. Not sure on price, but he is reputable.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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cool thanks dude.. i can get the parts on my own.. but im just scared to do it myself. :\
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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yea that would be the best thing. He has the knowledge and capability to do almost everything. If you can get the parts that will be even easier and faster. If you want I can give you his phone # see what he'll quote you.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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that'll be great dude.. i actually need someone to look at it first to make sure what the problem actually is.. also, your friend mike would work on lowered/slammed cars right?
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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yea. I Im pretty sure he can get it on one of his racks. He has a slammed dakota that is all dragged out that he works on there.

He's real careful (they wont even adjust your seats if they have to drive the car around the back just to avoid the hassle for you, hahaha).

Anyway, the shops # is (714) 985-9940

The address is 2858 E. Imperial Hwy. Brea

I just text him and let him know you'll be calling. Im pretty sure he's there today.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Hey, I just talked to him. He was in Big Bear this weekend. He's on his way home today. He wont be at the shop until tomorrow. Hit him up then.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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alright for sure dude.. thanks a lot!! anyway, i won't be working on the car until friday because i have no money for parts.. i got a quote for just $60 though.. and that's the shop i got my tires mounted on my volks.. but i'll hit up that shop and see what's crack'n..

IM SOOO SAAAAAAAAAAD!! NO CAR!! Im stuck at home.. but my friend picked me up to get my wheels checked if it was unbalanced and my friend at the shop said that it was probably my axle.. D:
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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explain the vibrations u felt. was it only during a certain mph range?
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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accelerating.. pretty much any time i step on the gas.. and it's the worst at 45-65 mph.. i'll hopefully get on this as soon as my paycheck comes in..
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