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08-19-2008, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Ah, it felt good to shoot the shotgun today. Fired 10 rounds of buckshot and 5 rounds of rifled slugs. Got a nice mark on my shoulder, but it's not a big deal. I can still type!
08-19-2008, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockstar350
Must've scared the neighbors in the process, eh?
08-20-2008, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
You should probably turn off your VDC, lower the PSI in the rear tires, and practice your launches. Try easing out the clutch at about 2500 rpm instead of mashing the gas and dumping the clutch.
Anyone here dragged their 350 @ Rockfalls, lots of VHT compared to other tracks.
08-20-2008, 09:36 AM
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Rockstar what do you need done with your wheels? My brother and I run a small shop in Savage and have a powerder coater I can hook you up with.
If anyone here needs parts, PM me and I can them up. I just need part numbers, most cases we can save people 10-20% off list. We have lots of manufactures, many that provide parts to our cars. ie. I am buying a Turbo XS UTEC for $790. Let me know if I can help anyone out with parts.
If anyone here needs parts, PM me and I can them up. I just need part numbers, most cases we can save people 10-20% off list. We have lots of manufactures, many that provide parts to our cars. ie. I am buying a Turbo XS UTEC for $790. Let me know if I can help anyone out with parts.
08-20-2008, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
You do powdercoating???
08-20-2008, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeezCustomz
Thanks Smooth, I had the VDC off and my tires were at 25psi. My problem was launch, I didn't really risk burning the clutch on a car I just bought. But I am going to launch that way next time.
Anyone here dragged their 350 @ Rockfalls, lots of VHT compared to other tracks.
Anyone here dragged their 350 @ Rockfalls, lots of VHT compared to other tracks.
BTW, you do bead blasting? I have a plenum that's powdercoated blue and thought about getting that stripped and powdercoated again, but this time to make it look polished.
Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Hmm... If I wanted a small metal piece powdercoated, like calipers, how long would it take?
08-20-2008, 05:43 PM
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Saw Andrew and his lady friend today in downtown Minneapolis. I was at Brit's Pub checking out the scenery.
Andrew, your car always looks sexy.
Andrew, your car always looks sexy.
08-20-2008, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeezCustomz
Rockstar what do you need done with your wheels? My brother and I run a small shop in Savage and have a powerder coater I can hook you up with.
08-20-2008, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockstar350
Zeez, I took my car to a local carwash some time last week. For whatever chemical they use to clean wheels, it ate through my clearcoat (on the lips) and created an ugly layer of dry haze on my wheels. And yes, I tried just about every wheel cleaning polish I can get my hands on... and seems, it's there to stay. Any suggestions?
08-20-2008, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Hmm... If I wanted a small metal piece powdercoated, like calipers, how long would it take?
08-20-2008, 10:52 PM
#916
Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Oh, I see. I was at RF and had crappy launch times. Something about that track gives people bad mojo. I think I can do a lot better now with my mods and driving experience.
BTW, you do bead blasting? I have a plenum that's powdercoated blue and thought about getting that stripped and powdercoated again, but this time to make it look polished.
Copycat....
BTW, you do bead blasting? I have a plenum that's powdercoated blue and thought about getting that stripped and powdercoated again, but this time to make it look polished.
Copycat....
FYI: Its best not to blast with beads(glass) on aluminum when you can use sand though.
08-20-2008, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Oh, I see. I was at RF and had crappy launch times. Something about that track gives people bad mojo. I think I can do a lot better now with my mods and driving experience.
BTW, you do bead blasting? I have a plenum that's powdercoated blue and thought about getting that stripped and powdercoated again, but this time to make it look polished.
Copycat....
BTW, you do bead blasting? I have a plenum that's powdercoated blue and thought about getting that stripped and powdercoated again, but this time to make it look polished.
Copycat....
FYI: Its best not to blast with beads(glass) on aluminum when you can use sand though.
08-21-2008, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeezCustomz
Well to be honest if it ate the clear you are kinda screwed for polishing them back up. We would have to wet sand the ret of the old clear off, then re-spray new clear coat. This isn't a hug deal but requires having your wheels off a few days. Let me know if you want us to take care of it for you, then we can talk time line.
08-21-2008, 06:15 AM
#919
Originally Posted by Rockstar350
Well, that sucks to hear! When is the best time I can drop by and have you peek at the wheels?
08-21-2008, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeezCustomz
Yeah I know, you should look into reimbursement from the place that this happened. I will be around the shop today most of the day until 4:30, if your interested I can pm you the address.