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Old 03-31-2017, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
finished my Cadillac CTS-V 6 pot/4 pot retrofit , wound up needing the DBA rotor, other akebono sized 2 piece ( lighter) rotors didn't have a large enough annulus for the larger CTS-V pads.


I think I just wet my pants.

I don't often use "young people talk", being a very young old man but that is just sick!!

Do people still say that?

Dang you again Brian, twice this week!!
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Old 04-01-2017, 08:59 AM
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Well hard to top Brian's brakes that are worth more then my car but I did some rust repair because thats my life.




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Old 04-01-2017, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Well hard to top Brian's brakes that are worth more then my car but I did some rust repair because thats my life.




Dude I thought I hated Colorado having grown up on the warm gulf Coast but after seeing your rust pics on this thread I'm suddenly very grateful for the arid place in which I live. Lol. Your corrosion issues are a freaking nightmare.
My cats came off so easy it was almost spooky. The bolts on the drivers side at the manifold had actually backed out over the years. I un-threaded them by hand.

Effin-A bro..... you got problems in your neck of the woods.
Old 04-01-2017, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
finished my Cadillac CTS-V 6 pot/4 pot retrofit , wound up needing the DBA rotor, other akebono sized 2 piece ( lighter) rotors didn't have a large enough annulus for the larger CTS-V pads.


Freaking awesome dude.
You ever sell those gorgeous wheels?
Old 04-01-2017, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
I think I just wet my pants.

I don't often use "young people talk", being a very young old man but that is just sick!!

Do people still say that?

Dang you again Brian, twice this week!!
Yeah Mic they still say sick. But on something this nice you're supposed to say sick AF. Lol.
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Soooo quick question... Anyone know the torque spec for the exhaust manifold stud?

I know the nuts is 22 ftlbs... But one of my studs came out so I was going to thread it in before I put the nut back on...

Also should I use anti seize when I put it back in?


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Originally Posted by the rook
Yeah Mic they still say sick. But on something this nice you're supposed to say sick AF. Lol.
Ahh, OK, great. I'll always remember to say AF, like "JDMAF!"

And on that note, isn't it about time to stop with the "JDM" shid? Ehhhhh, saw some clown who mentions "This is my first JDM car..." of a basic US car and threw up.

The ONLY TRUE "JDM" cars are right-f'n-hand-drive people!! So cut out the rambling for IG likes. Uggggggh.
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
Ahh, OK, great. I'll always remember to say AF, like "JDMAF!"

And on that note, isn't it about time to stop with the "JDM" shid? Ehhhhh, saw some clown who mentions "This is my first JDM car..." of a basic US car and threw up.

The ONLY TRUE "JDM" cars are right-f'n-hand-drive people!! So cut out the rambling for IG likes. Uggggggh.
I've seen fresh as fug a few times but that kinda grates on my nerves for some reason.
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Soooo quick question... Anyone know the torque spec for the exhaust manifold stud?

I know the nuts is 22 ftlbs... But one of my studs came out so I was going to thread it in before I put the nut back on...

Also should I use anti seize when I put it back in?


After a little looking, seems 35-40 ft lbs should keep it in place.
I would anti-- seize all the threads.

Good luck, my friend
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Today I fixed the leaking driver side cam sensor with a new o ring, along with installing a new upper plenum and nwp tb. I decided to paint them as well since they were out of the car. Running lean at wot at 14.5ish now.
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Old 04-02-2017, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jhc
After a little looking, seems 35-40 ft lbs should keep it in place.
I would anti-- seize all the threads.

Good luck, my friend
Thanks I guess ill just use my Human calibration because I dont think im getting a torque wrench in that spot anyways...

Did some stuff today... I laughed, I cried.... I mostly cried.



Fresh paint... Im sure ill mess it up installing but hey... A for effort right.




Finished this up.




And decided not to go full douche.




Also got my a$$hole heat shield off and got the rest of the 02 sensors off... Removed my y pipe... And now im pooped.
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In for pics of your knuckles after headers Mike! Kidding, you'll be fine!
Old 04-03-2017, 05:23 PM
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Default winter transformation

before: stock suspension

after: Eibach pro kit lowering springs
Hotchkis front/rear sway bars
SPL rear camber arms
SPL front/rear end links (and toe bolt kit)
Z1 Performance high capacity differential cover
Prothane polyurethane differential bushings


What do you all think?
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Old 04-03-2017, 07:44 PM
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Look for the yellow button with green mountains when posting pics, they'll come up full-size.
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Originally Posted by transamnut
before: stock suspension

after: Eibach pro kit lowering springs
Hotchkis front/rear sway bars
SPL rear camber arms
SPL front/rear end links (and toe bolt kit)
Z1 Performance high capacity differential cover
Prothane polyurethane differential bushings


What do you all think?
Great! But what about shocks? Perfect compliment to your setup.... Bilstein shocks but nice set up thus far!
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All of those parts are just for "style" unless you match them with the appropriate damper.
Old 04-04-2017, 07:26 AM
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Spent last night trying to figure out this turbo cold side piping lol

Finally got some pics of how it's run and routed.

Tons of help and I was way off haha
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Originally Posted by transamnut
before: stock suspension

after: Eibach pro kit lowering springs
Hotchkis front/rear sway bars
SPL rear camber arms
SPL front/rear end links (and toe bolt kit)
Z1 Performance high capacity differential cover
Prothane polyurethane differential bushings


What do you all think?
Any reason on Prothane vs WhiteLine? The debate is beat to death, but the designs are different. I'm about to pull the trigger on one, and the prothane is literally like $50 cheaper....
Old 04-04-2017, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BQPham
Any reason on Prothane vs WhiteLine? The debate is beat to death, but the designs are different. I'm about to pull the trigger on one, and the prothane is literally like $50 cheaper....
prothane usually requires you burn out the oem bushings and leave the metal collars in place.. garage diy able... whiteline requires the full bushing to be pressed out and new ones pressed in. .. they are sleeved and are the same size as oem...
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I got my tires mounted finally.. these poor r888s are getting old already lol.


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