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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by AcidJake75
They do good work...no orange peel, and wont need it redone in 6 months down the road..
man i hate when i think too much, i talked myself out of doing it this weekend and wait until january, after vaca and christmas...... gggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:57 AM
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Chris F, i think yours is darker than mine.....
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 04:16 AM
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I really like those tinted tails and want them since i have a black car. Someone text me the price on those
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 04:21 AM
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woot woot... i am trend setter... haha.

i will get you the link for them later, they have ebay blocked at work... b@stards

they are cheap, under $20 and precut to fit the lens mine is a little diff than chris' but i think they came from the same guy. i also bought some "bulk" film from the original guy to do my front markers as well

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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 04:38 AM
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If anyone is looking to get an action cam like the GoPro, but doesn't want to pay GoPro pricing... Woot.com has the Swann Freestyle HD today for $135. I was going to buy one of them, but found out the other day I'm getting a GoPro for Christmas.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
^ I'd appreciate your help, Scott. I thought it was the ball joints being loose but I'm still hearing it under medium-hard braking/acceleration and I don't think anything is loose (hope not). I was also wondering if my suspension's got some sort of a bind somewhere. Just PM me when you're free and I can work around your schedule.

My rear also has been creaking for about 3 years now. Never did figure that out, either, lol. Perks of old and tired car, I guess.
I am home till Friday, let me know if this week works.2143957454
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
Yeah, I no longer have free play in the front wheels so I'm satisfied. There's still lots of clicking in the front driver's side, though, and I need to figure that out. Anybody want to help me troubleshoot?

Do you have any more info on the Eagles Canyon event?
All I know is it is 9th ( I think ? )......I want to say it is an ER deal.

If you email Jerrett he can tell you more.....McShane was the one that told me about it at Crandall. I think it is like $50 or $75 plus some kind of stuffed toy or canned food.

I really want to see if we can get some of us out there to do this.


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I probably should have my own gun, that would make it easier. I now know that gun pulls up and to the right. On my last few shots at 15 yards I was aiming near the bottom left of the target.

And yeah, the CHL test forces you to shoot accurately and with some speed, which is what you'll need to be able to do most likely.
Stu, you need to practice some double taps also....they will tell you to shoot like 6-8 rounds in like 15 secs shooting doubles.
Look at the pic to see what your doing wrong to correct for it.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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i have that printed out..... i need to make it to the range, havent been in a while
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto

Stu, you need to practice some double taps also....they will tell you to shoot like 6-8 rounds in like 15 secs shooting doubles.
Look at the pic to see what your doing wrong to correct for it.
Yeah, I was doing the stuff like 2 shots in 5 seconds, 3 shots in 9 seconds but not to the exact test like it will be.

Looking at that chart, anticipating recoil is exactly what I was doing, especially on the 2-3 quick shots.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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guess i slap the trigger, i have a tendency to be low and to the left for a bit, then i find my groove....
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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I used that diagram religiously. Helped out a lot. I use a sneaky test for anticipation of recoil since most people seem to have an issue with recoil. I can't remember if i showed it to you guys last time or not
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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the ebay ones you have look longer than the stockers - so they should help out with putting things back into place - are they not longer?

I'm lowered and my boots are shot - so i'll prob replace them with something like the ebay or the megans - - but yeah 400 bucks for those crazy moon ones is crazy -
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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eBay ones don't help with anything and doesn't fit right. The way it's designed does not allow the cone to seat properly and make contact with the ball joint and the lower control arm. You're going to run into the same issue as me and have free play in your steering knuckles. Get the Duralast (part no. bjl148).
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Creepy avatar Chris!

And about the replacement ball joints... I wouldn't buy something that essential to safety with the Megan brand name on it.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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what are the aftermarket arms with serviceable ball joints that are avail?
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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I don't think there's an aftermarket arm for that application.

You could always check with the forum vendor L-Fab.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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there are a few places that sell the entire arm and joint for 80 bucks...
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 03:40 AM
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happy hump day!!!!
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 04:43 AM
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indeed
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes10
thanks for the reminder i'mma see if i can get some eagles canyon info by tomorrow - typically instructors are there if you need them - they run a beginner and a member and an advanced classes - its very relaxed, last time i believe i got in 6 sessions?

- i think the last time i went for Christmas was 50 bucks or bring at least 50 bucks worth of toys -

Just got confirmation - Track day on the 8th for the charity event - not sure on the price yet - if its 50 bucks or something i'm going - i'll post up - maybe we can all go out

Bikes are on the 9th if Eric is feeling extremely brave and hasn't sold that bike yet?

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