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Old 09-24-2012, 01:18 PM
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Thank you for the recommendation Pat - I may take you up on the test pipes too if the offer is still there - maybe i can break free this weekend - i heard something about Saturday being museum day or something -
Old 09-24-2012, 01:27 PM
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Travis,

there are a few muffler shops in the old part of Lewisville just off of Mill street and main.

I bet you can find a shop around there to weld that for you.
Old 09-24-2012, 01:28 PM
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Travis - If you have a local weld it you lose all warranty on it. If you're going that route I'd save the cost at a local and just buy some different HFCs. Mine have been on the car for 5+yrs without issue.
Old 09-24-2012, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mikes10
Thank you for the recommendation Pat - I may take you up on the test pipes too if the offer is still there - maybe i can break free this weekend - i heard something about Saturday being museum day or something -
I've only got one lol. If you want it though, its yours.
Old 09-24-2012, 01:34 PM
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^ ..about that time to update your avatar and sig, fool
Old 09-24-2012, 01:47 PM
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I don't wanna let it go lol
Old 09-24-2012, 02:51 PM
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^^^ you better do it Patrick - Chris will put in his own version of what your sig should be now that your rollin in a haundai..




LOL
Old 09-24-2012, 04:26 PM
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I know I'm not one to talk but whos doing what events in the next month? 9/30 ntaxs or 10/13 bmwcca anyone?
Old 09-24-2012, 04:35 PM
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Most have decided on Mineral Wells on the 30th. Chris (fithamoto) is signed up for the 13th and I think most guys will do that one. Unfortunately I won't make the 13th, but am in for MW on the 30th (this Sunday actually).
Old 09-24-2012, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokersMagee
I know I'm not one to talk but whos doing what events in the next month? 9/30 ntaxs or 10/13 bmwcca anyone?
Hoping for the 13. Its wait and see for me
Old 09-24-2012, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AllstarE4
Travis - If you have a local weld it you lose all warranty on it. If you're going that route I'd save the cost at a local and just buy some different HFCs. Mine have been on the car for 5+yrs without issue.
my thoughts, i am going to let them repair/replace it... and may look into test pipes or other hfc's

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I know I'm not one to talk but whos doing what events in the next month? 9/30 ntaxs or 10/13 bmwcca anyone?
i am planning on doing the 10/13.... one week for tomorrow that dang thing is out of my car!!!
Old 09-24-2012, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
my thoughts, i am going to let them repair/replace it... and may look into test pipes or other hfc's



i am planning on doing the 10/13.... one week for tomorrow that dang thing is out of my car!!!
Check out the Crawford HFC's....I heard they are very good....but expensive.
Old 09-24-2012, 05:09 PM
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i just looked at the berk and the z1 motorsports ones... one thing they have is the ears that mount to the factory cat arm, i wonder if i could have a shop fabricate something like that so they wont flex (and if it wont void my warranty with kinetix)
Old 09-24-2012, 08:44 PM
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Anyone who's interested, the ONR car wash soap I use and have talked to some of you about is on sale today from DI.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Optimum...ily-09-25-2012
Old 09-24-2012, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by StuLax18
Anyone who's interested, the ONR car wash soap I use and have talked to some of you about is on sale today from DI.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Optimum...ily-09-25-2012
I may go ONR wash route soon..how is it Stu? Does it leave any marring/swirls on your paint? Especially since you have a black car.
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I can't really say for sure. My paint looks better than most, but definitely swirled up again. With that said, the dealer washed it last year when I had asked them not to.

It should not cause any marks when used correctly though. I also used a somewhat dirty drying towel last time so that could have led to it also. It's also so hot out in the summer that the ONR+water dries up quickly on the paint and you lose the lubricity.

I love ONR though. Makes washing easy, and I think it leaves the paint feeling awesome. One good cleaning/waxing and you can just do a quick ONR wash once a week and keep it looking great.
Old 09-25-2012, 05:48 AM
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i love ONR.. super easy and quick and not messy
Old 09-25-2012, 05:52 AM
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stu do you use it as a wash or quick detailer?
Old 09-25-2012, 08:09 AM
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That front facing manifold is cool looking -

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Old 09-25-2012, 09:35 AM
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so i just got an email from kinetix, they told me that it might be cheaper to get someone to weld it up locally.... i also inquired about having tabs made to connect to the factory brace for support, they said that wouldnt void the warranty, but any welding on the cat portion would. he said if i sent it they would weld crack on the base of the cat portion back together since it is low on it and not in the middle. if the element inside is damaged i would have piece of it fall out when i take it off huh?


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