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Old 07-30-2009, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ObiRedKenobi
All my stuff was packed up Tuesday and its kinda sad that all my belongings didn't fill half of the 16x8x10 container.

At any rate I hit the road tomorrow night and I'm going to drive for as long as I can drive then I will do the same Saturday but stopping at a few friends houses along the way. Right now I expect to show up in Minnesota on Suday.

I'm really looking forward to meeting you guys and if there is anything you can think of that I might find useful about living in MN I would really appreciate the advice.
Drive safely man. And if you get to Illinois and Wisconson, watch your speed.
The cops there like to hide all over. I like cops and all they do to protect us but sometimes I think speed limits are unconstitutional, lol.

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Old 07-30-2009, 12:40 PM
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^+1 have a safe drive and welcome to Minnesota!
Old 07-30-2009, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ObiRedKenobi
I'm really looking forward to meeting you guys and if there is anything you can think of that I might find useful about living in MN I would really appreciate the advice.
Same here. Careful driving and don't push it too hard. Definitely watch out for the Wisconsin troopers. They're real *******s, and that's coming from another LEO.

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BTW superbowl party at my place. I have a 73 inch high def tv and the town house I'm looking at should be enough to fit a good crowd.
w00t! Superbowl party!
Old 07-31-2009, 01:17 AM
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exhaust and test pipes came in yesturday now i have somethin to work on today
Old 07-31-2009, 06:34 AM
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Got the day off? Good luck with the install. Let me know if you need help. I plan on taking the boys to the pool at Redwood Community this afternoon.

I'm also going to put the M brace back on the Z and adjust the rear sway bar. Either that or we can have a mod party at my house tomorrow!
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I'm cleaning out kids clothes, beds, toys, fridge, glass display case, and anything else I can find to make room in the house and garage.

I'm 2 blocks north of Co Rd 42 on Garden View Drive. I'll have stuff on the driveway, so pass the word along or stop by.

I'm going to start setting things up after posting this.

Bring cash!

Now's my chance to put my kids to work by sitting in the garage and selling lemonade.....lol
Old 07-31-2009, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
I'm also going to put the M brace back on the Z and adjust the rear sway bar. Either that or we can have a mod party at my house tomorrow!
I'd love to... if someone had test pipes I could buy.


I'll be coming down in about an hour or so.
Old 08-01-2009, 08:15 PM
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well I didn't make it as far as I'd have liked. Some of the guys at work wanted to take me out for drinks and I knew that that wasn't the best way to start out a road trip so I was in MA last night. I started this morning and made it to the Ohio Indiana border and I'm stopped for the night. I'll finish it out tomorrow.
Old 08-02-2009, 12:55 AM
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I dont need the pics anymore. When do you want to meet up?
Old 08-02-2009, 03:59 AM
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I have Monday off and no where to store it so if we could on Monday that would be great.
Old 08-02-2009, 02:49 PM
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I work in minneapolis until 8pm tomorrow, so I can stop by after work and pick it up.
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Originally Posted by Zivman
you could do a 355mm (14") setup.
So should I just do the fronts? I don't think I'll need to go bigger than 4 piston calipers. I'm trying to get a good idea on brands, sizes, compatibility, ease of swap, etc.
Old 08-02-2009, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
So should I just do the fronts? I don't think I'll need to go bigger than 4 piston calipers. I'm trying to get a good idea on brands, sizes, compatibility, ease of swap, etc.
here's the deal... 4 piston, 6 piston, 8 piston. they all clamp the same. There are benefits to more pistons, but in reality, they all potentially can perform the same.

Being you have non brembo brakes, I would advise you to address fronts and rears.

this is something I would look into
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lol... I was actually reading that thread earlier. I know at the minimum I'll need the front rotors (slotted of course). If I increase the size of the rotors, will I need to get a 'bigger' caliper? I'm not buying a full kit since I already have upgraded lines and fluid. I'll definitely need new pads.
Old 08-02-2009, 06:57 PM
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I'm at the hampton inn on Flying Cloud Drive. Pm me if you want my cell number. It would be great to give this to someone that would put it to use.
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What color is the lip?
Old 08-03-2009, 02:16 PM
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How was Ben's going away party. I did the century ride sunday and I'm sore as **** right now.
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Your *** is sore? What have you been doing over there with the locals?
Old 08-03-2009, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ObiRedKenobi
I'm at the hampton inn on Flying Cloud Drive. Pm me if you want my cell number. It would be great to give this to someone that would put it to use.
In EP? Thats right by me lol.
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Thanks again for the lip.

now i just need to figure out the paint scheme


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