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    Rode 1386 miles on a Gixxer1000!!

    Just got back from a 4 day road trip to Deals Gap, NC. This time, my buddies and I decided to ride from MD to TN in stead of trailering the bikes! I don't know how many of you have spent that kind of seat time on a crotch rocket, but it's definately an experience!! 1386 miles round trip...
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    Convertor ID help, please.

    Hey guys. Got this in a box in the trunk when I bought my car and don't know what it is. The car currently has an orange stripe convertor in it. It has KB200HSL stamped on the side, and has 6's all the way around the outside edge. ANy help will be appreciated! Thanks, Derek PS- I have...
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    Need A Maf Asap!!! Tonight Or 2morrow!!!

    Hey guys, I gotta get ahold of a MAF for my 87 T ASAP!! I need to drive my car to a meeting on Thursday morning, and my MAF is shot! Any local guys that can hook a brotha up will be GREATLY rewarded!! I own an Outback Steakhouse in southern MD and can dole out a handsome reward of Outback...
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    Mallendar Trans Brake

    Anybody using one of these? If so, How has your trans and rear held up? Flipping thru some old GM-Hi Tech articles and stumbled across the T-brake install, and the one with the brake proprtioning valve from Ron's Custom Auto. Which one of these do you thinks is a better choice for holding...
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    17X8 wheel BS and tire size?

    Buying a new set of shoes for my girl, 17X8's. Just want a quick poll as to what BS and tire size you guys are running with a 17X8 wheel. Right now, the BS is set at 5.875". Is that the right offset for our cars? I have not ordered the wheels yet, so I can put the BS wherever it needs to be...
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    Buick friendly mechanic/ shop in MD

    Hey guys, just lookin for a TR friendly mechanic/tuner/shop in southern MD. Any suggestions would help a ton! Thanks, Derek
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    Dumb Question?

    This may be a silly question, but I just don't know if this is ok or not. I just purchased my car, and crawled underneath it today to find that I can see my torque converter! I don't know if the piece that covers it is necessary, or if anyone else runs their car like this, but it kinda freaked...
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    Valve Tap?

    Hi guys. I just bought this car and have a quick question. I was driving it today, laid into it for a bit, boost @ about 18psi. Scanmaster showed 1.2KR when I let out of it. I noticed shortly afterward that I now have what sounds an AWFUL lot like a nasty valve tap. Might just be my...
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    Need help w/ carfax pls!

    VIN 1G4GJ117XHP440688 Buying the car from out of state and wanna make sure its kosher before I go! If someone can help me out with this one, please I'll be eternally grateful!! Thanks in advance, Derek
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    Speedometer error How 2 Fix?

    Hi guys. My speedo is reading way high, like 20 to 25 mph faster than I'm traveling. I have the stock wheels on my car w/ 235/60/15s on them. Never had a problem in the past, but the car was stolen and recovered and now my instrument cluster(analog dash) is F'd up. My factory tach. is fubar...
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