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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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dont worry it just means ups hasnt updated there status yet. you will be able to see something tomorrow.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Got my tracking #
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by goose_119
Well, I have a tracking number, but I tried tracking it and UPS doesn't recognize it....worries me
Goose,
I dont know about you, but mine has been shipped USPS not UPS. Might want to double check.
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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Frost, yours may have been shipped USPS since you are in CA? Maybe it was cheaper for Upgrade that way.

And regardless, attempting to use a tracking number less than like 8 hours after it has been generated will always result in the carrier not recognizing it...that goes for UPS and USPS. You need to at least give it until the first evening to work.
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by biglilsteve
Frost, yours may have been shipped USPS since you are in CA? Maybe it was cheaper for Upgrade that way.

And regardless, attempting to use a tracking number less than like 8 hours after it has been generated will always result in the carrier not recognizing it...that goes for UPS and USPS. You need to at least give it until the first evening to work.
It usually sends you an e-mail when the tracking number can start being used. It did for me at least.
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 05:10 AM
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Getting mine Friday! Super stoked! Seeing how this is going to be my first actual strut bar and all.

@kidjustin: I'm going to be super p o'd at you if this sucks lol.
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jtk2
Getting mine Friday! Super stoked! Seeing how this is going to be my first actual strut bar and all.

@kidjustin: I'm going to be super p o'd at you if this sucks lol.
Same here. Won't get on the car til teusday though unless we are really slow at work or I can con manager into staying late while I do install
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jtk2
Getting mine Friday! Super stoked! Seeing how this is going to be my first actual strut bar and all.

@kidjustin: I'm going to be super p o'd at you if this sucks lol.
Ditto.
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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wait is everyone agreeing with jtk2 on being excited
or mad at me if u dont like it?

lol. i didnt lie in my review. also i have a install guide for installation.
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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^ ahahaahaha...

hey! how come i havnt got my tracking #???
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:29 AM
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^^ i thought u were going to do local pickup?
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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nah.. i thought it's here at huntington beach in cusco. but it's gonna be at northridge. and i paid the shipping...
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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Mine's arriving Friday, hope my mom is home to sign off on it, cause I sure won't be...
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by KidJustin
wait is everyone agreeing with jtk2 on being excited
or mad at me if u dont like it?

lol. i didnt lie in my review. also i have a install guide for installation.
there agreeing over both parts. the 2nd part i was just kidding. its a joke haha?
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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okay so... i woke up late. after 10mins, someone knock. so i look on my window and see a UPS truck. i ran downstairs. and it was for me! guess dont need tracking #. :D


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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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i bet ur going to leave the blue packaging tape on...lol

@jtk2..i know its a joke haha. just wanted to know if people were more siding with the real part or the joke part.
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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lucky lucky lucky. i think i need to move to cali. so i can get my parts in one day lol
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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@justin-ahahaaha i did removed it... LOLZ

@jtk2-hey, at least you got your pulley already. some peeps who joined the group buy will get them later than others... :D

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installation-it's the same as installing the springs. remove all the things that holds the wiper... and tip! separate all 3 parts of the strut bar! lolz

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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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looks good! now paint ur manifold cover blue!...or get crazy and do red/white/blue/yellow custom flag job

did u do it all at once? or braces then bar?
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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tried to install once. but coudnt fit. so i did braces then bar...

okay. so far. not liking what's happening...
when i start my car, descendant CAI shakes and it's enough for the MAF sensor to hit the strut bar and make a 'clank' sound. then when i accelerate, under 40mph i hear squeaky sound... SSSOOOOOO... what now?



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