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Old 9/8/08, 11:05 PM
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lol, I dont know the actual terms, but i can use one
I'd love to have a really good camera, but I just dont see paying $2000 on a camera, that indeed takes better pictures than an excellent point and shoot, but unless you know your photography, i can't tell the difference
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PACKERS ARE UNDEFEATED!!!!!! THE DEFENSE WAS AMAZING. AARON RODGERS WAS ALRIGHT. STILL NO FAVRE.


Originally Posted by StangMahn
Isnt leo the only one who doesnt have a "man"ual transmission?


Originally Posted by habu
Leo and Ray I believe.

Leo A real big brake kit ?? You have to loose the stock Bullits if that's the case.
Spacers FTW!!

Originally Posted by fabman
Leo's buying sway bars...? I'm so proud of you.

And he's not the only one with an automatic....


I used to work with two guys some years ago.....Manual and Otto....they didn't think it was nearly as funny as I did for some reason....
Yup.

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Wow Vikings fans. If you only had a QB you'd be a playoff team for sure.
0-5 against the Pack in the last three years. What happened to the "rivalry".
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Originally Posted by Robbieg
Thats very strange that you were able to do that with your manual, with mine as I described before the computer always recognized the neutral setting wether it was in gear or not, so if I set the neutral at 2k and the rev at 6k the limiter will always cut in at 2k regardless of what gear its in. That's why I thought that setting was meant for auto's only Maybe somethings wrong with mine.
Maybe there's a difference in model years.........? Mine's a very early '06 (built august 05). Anyway, sorry if it seemed like I was calling you out, I wasn't trying to.

Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
I'm buying and selling so much crap right now my head is spinning.

Buying BMR PHB and support.

Trading my stock f&r swaybars plus $100 for Eibach f&r swaybars.

Working on deal for big brake kit.


Stop spending dough on brakes and sway bars and get a BLOWER.

Originally Posted by TacoBill
Tom- I've also read stuff on MMR too, especially on MF. During my research, I decided to go with MMR mainly because they were recommended by Brenspeed. Funny thing is when I brought that fact up in MF, all of a sudden it was like, 'We respect Brenspeed's opinion.'.. Ha! The thing is, I just got a short block with name brand parts. All they did was assemble it, and balance was done at another shop.

And I'm in complete agreement, got to get it into the shop as soon as pocketbook possible.
Cool deal.....

Originally Posted by StangMahn
Isnt leo the only one who doesnt have a "man"ual transmission?
LOL, "man"ual > girl-o-matic
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Originally Posted by tom281
Maybe there's a difference in model years.........? Mine's a very early '06 (built august 05). Anyway, sorry if it seemed like I was calling you out, I wasn't trying to.
No not at all, mine is an early '07. now you have me wondering if something is wrong with mine. The neutral safety switch works because it wont start unless I press the clutch so I know its not that. I don't know what other switches/sensors the computer would use to tell that its in gear?
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Originally Posted by Robbieg
No not at all, mine is an early '07. now you have me wondering if something is wrong with mine. The neutral safety switch works because it wont start unless I press the clutch so I know its not that. I don't know what other switches/sensors the computer would use to tell that its in gear?

Good question, I don't know. There's nothing on the shifter itself...
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spacers will let you do the big brake kit... might have to investigate.


Nothing really to report other than I received my Helmet and Jacket last night. LIne locks should be here on the 11th.
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there's probably some sensors in the transmission itself
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Originally Posted by habu
spacers will let you do the big brake kit... might have to investigate.
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dont feel so bad brain, I didnt realize that either
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Leo, what big brake kit are you looking at. Do you have it narrowed down to a particular one?
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Stoptech. This is still up in the air though. Far from a done deal. I guess you could say I'm counting my chicks before they've hatched.
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OK, I'm not the only one. I knew that they'd hit the "spokes" but if that's the only obstacle I guess it'd work. Still not a fan of spacers.

My problem with most of the kits is that most are 2K + and while I like being able to stop I'm not so sure that dumping over 2 grand into a set of calipers and rotors are gonna make me feel all warm and fuzzy. 2 grand is 1/2 way to a build forged motor.
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Originally Posted by StangMahn
dont feel so bad brain, I didnt realize that either
We're back to calling Brian 'Brain'.



Originally Posted by habu
2 grand is 1/2 way to a build forged motor.
... minus any head work.

Then you have the added cost of a new clutch and flywheel, and whatever else you want to do while the motor's apart.
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Or, just have your stock engine disassembled, and replace the connecting rods and pistons........ reusing your crank, block, and heads. Then change pullies and run 15psi. You can do this for less than $2k.


((insert evil laughter here))
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Originally Posted by habu
My problem with most of the kits is that most are 2K + and while I like being able to stop I'm not so sure that dumping over 2 grand into a set of calipers and rotors are gonna make me feel all warm and fuzzy. 2 grand is 1/2 way to a build forged motor.
Totally agree which is why If and when this deal works out it won't be anywhere near that amount. I'd never bring myself to pay that much for brakes either.

Brakes & Sway bars are dead weight in my book.
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Originally Posted by tom281
Or, just have your stock engine disassembled, and replace the connecting rods and pistons........ reusing your crank, block, and heads. Then change pullies and run 15psi. You can do this for less than $2k.


((insert evil laughter here))
That's like taking home a hot chick and just end up talking the whole night.

Point is, if you're going to open her up, dive in with both feet. (old Chinese proverb )

btw Tom, love your new c/t.



Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
Brakes & Sway bars are dead weight in my book.
Last words coming from a man as he hits a hair pin turn going a wee bit too fast.
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Nah, stock block and crank is good for gobs of hp. Heads flow pretty well actually, throw in some cams and springs and they can suppport 600+hp and probably close to 7000rpm. Replacing everything is what people do when either 1) they've accidentally toasted their factory stuff or 2) they have too much money to spend LOL.


And yes, my new c/t rocks LOL.
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Originally Posted by tom281
Nah, stock block and crank is good for gobs of hp. Heads flow pretty well actually, throw in some cams and springs and they can suppport 600+hp and probably close to 7000rpm.
Who's to say Brian's not after 700 to the wheels?

Alas, it's true. Those who make toast and burn it, must get forged bread.
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man you're all over the chinese proverb crap today Bill......
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What can I say, I'm .


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