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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by oo0oolala
better pics from recent car show i attended...
http://i38.tinypic.com/2quq8ld.jpg
http://i34.tinypic.com/6ynomd.jpg
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by flintMicaTC
definately! i bleeded till there was absolutely no bubble's, cant wait to see the pics of your kit java
Even those really tiny ones that seem to always be there?
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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yep, i had my brother pumping the brakes, i was bleeding, is someone helping you?
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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my friend ryan was helping but hes busy today.. imma go to checkers and buy that 50$ one man bleeder kit.. it just has a pump handle on the bleeder kit.. that way ill get it all out for sure.
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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sweet. my Ptuning goes on today, just waiting for the stupid UPS guy to take his sweet a$$ time getting here lol
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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nice.. im waiting on my new thermostat so i can install my mishimoto.. and the WOT box will be here tomorrow!
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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very nice, cant wait to see pics of your bbk! it'll look sexy behind those goldies you got over there :D
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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you know the red looks so gooooood behind gold rims! i have a install pic from my iphone:


Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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^^me agree! muuuahahahahaaaaaa

hopefully i get my rear rotors soon.. i have messing with the lines though! hahaha
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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after rotora BBK install

ok i need help.. so i was bleeding my brakes and my passenger side just seemed like the air just wouldnt stop... i did it for like an hour.. still air.. so i say f it.. go to the passenger side.. first try 3 minutes and done.

so i go back to the other side and still air.. i cap everything and drive it.. the pedal feels better than before but still way to soft..

help please. thanks guys.
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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you didnt let the brake fluid empty from the resevior did you?

also i found you HAVE to use either a vacuum bleeder or a power bleeder, the traditional method didnt work for me
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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^^bleed the system with the car on!
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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bleeding it with the car on doesnt really make a difference in my experiance, i only had luck with a power bleeder or a vacuum bleeder
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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i was using a vaccum bleeder... i just said ____ it.. tookd it to midas.. brakes are awesome now! pics after wash! yeah, its that bad..
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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haha nice!

power bleeders ftw!
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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rotora BBK with SS lines and superduper good kine brake pads! enjoy!










matching rotora rear rotors, SS lines and more of that superduper goodness in the mail! be here tomorrow i think.. haha

**question, the rear calipers are still painted gold.. the fronts are red now. should i paint the rear red to match or leave it gold..

i kinda like it gold..
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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just beautiful
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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domo arigauto!
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by java09
**question, the rear calipers are still painted gold.. the fronts are red now. should i paint the rear red to match or leave it gold..

i kinda like it gold..
I'd say paint it to match but of course that your call.

BTW - I LOVE YOU CAR! haha



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