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Old 06-21-2007, 12:10 PM
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regret getting my lambos done by idiots the first time around. messed up my panels, a pillars, and fenders.

i regret the amount of money i've spent on lambos. im almost done paying on getting the first install problems fixed.
IMO they are for Lambos only. They are one of the worst fads in the aftermarket to me.
Old 06-21-2007, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Apanther
IMO they are for Lambos only. They are one of the worst fads in the aftermarket to me.
And I think they are gay on Lambos, but its there trademark, so Lambo keeps their cool points.

On any other car, your gay!
Old 06-21-2007, 01:45 PM
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Just adding another vote to sticky this thread...
Old 08-22-2007, 04:51 PM
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Cool Best thread ever

Time for a quick bump.
Old 08-22-2007, 05:03 PM
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Nismo TI shift ****. I may have gone past the thread when installing it and now it spins... it's really annoying.
Old 08-28-2007, 08:59 PM
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aem cai, decided to skip water by pass, bad idea, had 2 take it out. cone would get drenched from standing in a light rain.
Old 08-30-2007, 10:54 PM
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So far only two;

1- Passing up on a set of Nismo 18" silver wheels and good tires for $1K ..

2- Dropping my rear spoiler lip 10 minutes after getting it from UPS in absolutely mint condition..

Laterzzz...
Old 08-31-2007, 03:20 AM
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Hawk HPS pads - they didn't have the initial bite that stock had. On the bright side they dust very little. Just recently replaced them with Nismo R-tune pads.
Old 08-31-2007, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by tranceformer95
Hawk HPS pads - they didn't have the initial bite that stock had. On the bright side they dust very little. Just recently replaced them with Nismo R-tune pads.
i hope ur realize that nismo R tunes pads are horrid for daily driving and actually take alot of heat to actaully become affective vs stock pads. There track (r race) type pads that have to heat up , and will probably never heat up with daily driving and can cause a accident. Def check that out unless ur using them for the track. I had them on my previous 04 and almost crashed.
Old 09-04-2007, 10:33 AM
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This is a great thread!
Old 09-04-2007, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RBlover69
i hope ur realize that nismo R tunes pads are horrid for daily driving and actually take alot of heat to actaully become affective vs stock pads. There track (r race) type pads that have to heat up , and will probably never heat up with daily driving and can cause a accident. Def check that out unless ur using them for the track. I had them on my previous 04 and almost crashed.

aww crap, I think that I just bought some pads that match your description. Are ENDLESS Super Street Sports-S good for daily driving?

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3215
Old 09-10-2007, 04:57 PM
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Default Test Pipes Passed Inspection?

Originally Posted by davidv
High flow catalytic converters. I assumed that I needed HFC to pass emissions. I was wrong. Should have installed test pipes from the get go.
You passed MD emissions inspection with test pipes?
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Old 04-15-2008, 11:26 AM
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This thread hasn't been bumped for a long time!
Old 04-15-2008, 11:31 AM
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everything
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Originally Posted by led
aww crap, I think that I just bought some pads that match your description. Are ENDLESS Super Street Sports-S good for daily driving?

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3215
You might gotten some pads that require heat for proper usage. I have the Endless Vita Nuova and they are awesome pads. Low dust and good bite.

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3135
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I have learned to pay a little more and get flexible body kits. Fiberglass will crack during install or L.A. pot holes!
Old 04-15-2008, 03:44 PM
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Why in the hell was this useless thread bumped.
Old 04-15-2008, 07:09 PM
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No regrets here.

And if you add up all my mods, you'll notice that I only spent $80.
Old 04-16-2008, 12:12 AM
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no regrets here, sure my mods didnt give me great bang for buck since they're NA, but i knew that before i bought them. Just wanted a little extra push. After a cat-back exhaust (for sound and performance), i think i'm done modding.

oh, when changing my brakes, i initially bought Hawk HP+ pads instead of HPS pads for daily driving. Worst mistake, hard on rotors, only work well when warmed up (track pads), and squeek like hell on daily driving. Couldnt stand it. HPS doesn't have an amazing bite, but really quiet and feels soft on rotors. Probably go for a better bite pad next.
Old 04-16-2008, 05:34 AM
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AAM 3" true dual
Love the sound, love the looks, great fitment, but for my NA setup I just lost too much torque. swapping out for HKs hi-power this weekend.


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