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    in the news

    http://www.nypost.com/seven/01232009/news/politics/prez_zings_gop_foe_in_a_timulating_talk_151572.htm i initially laughed at the first sentence, then found it even funnier when i saw who was quoted :D
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    kenwood ddx512

    looking at a kenwood ddx512 to fill the hole in my dash, anyone have one? opinions? is there a way to bypass the parking brake video switch? i think it was the kenwood with this feature and seems like an incredible pain in the ass to put the brake on three times while holding the foot brake.
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    a+ to the newsbot

    just saw something new to me this morning, the SM news bot. seems pretty handy and has given me several interesting articles to read. good choice!
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    Amplifier interference

    hey guys, got my rockford amp and sub in this morning and it sounded great. i had the car wired for almost two years with no amp/sub setup, so i was able to just hook up the power, ground and patch cables and go. this evening i decided to run the wire for the amplifier remote bass control and...
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    can't think of a movie

    saw a movie on amc tv a few weeks ago, and i can't think of the name for the life of me. doesn't help that i only saw 20 minutes of it. from what i gathered, two girls (sisters) were driving (maybe set in mid 80s judging by the cars/sets) north or midwest and made a stop at a small town to...
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    should i buy 1983 toyota 4x4?

    found this truck near me, here's the details: Asking $300 1983 toyota 4x4 5 speed 4wd 175xxx miles looked it over today, tires had maybe 45/50% tread left, all a little low on air. seller says carb needs rebuilt: he says itll run if he pours gas down the carb but not without, possible...
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    HID fix thread

    for those of you running HID's that aren't quite working right. my problem is a hi/lo control box that's malfunctioning. when i switch to high beam it refuses to switch to low beam unless i toggle the switch a couple times (most was about 10). other times i can pop the hood and tap on the box...
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    linux install/partition?

    for all you linux users out there: configuring for a dual boot xp/linux with xp already installed. i've got a live CD of linux mint 5, and everything goes correctly up until i try to install it to the hard drive of my comp. i'll get to the point where i ask the installer to partition my hard...
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    whose supra?

    who had the supra for sale a while ago that was burgundy with color-matched yokohama advan wheels?
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    oil catch can condensing water?

    hey guys, put my driftmotion catch can on about a week ago on a fresh rebuild and had it hooked up correctly: 7mge took the "t" piece off of the valve covers and turned it backwards to face the cabin, then ran 3/8" fuel line to the catch can mounted beside the charcoal canister. i...
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    Help getting tire marks off paint

    A lifted Chevy cut a corner too close in the parking lot and his tire rubbed against the corner of my front bumper. Any suggestions on how to get rubber off of paint? What compounds would you guys use? I've got a powerball but can also get a buffer if needed.
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    is this network speed fast?

    is this fast? what speeds do you guys get in comparison?
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    chirping sound from right rear tire

    driving back to school last night in the rain (not sure but the wetness seemed to amplify the noise) and i started to hear a chirping or "urp" from my right rear. -noise wasn't speed or rpm dependent -still occurred under acceleration/coasting -noise quieted down/disappeared around left...
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    replica bbs rm/rs?

    doesn't look like bbs makes the RM or the RS anymore but they came oem on many cars (mx5, golfs, bmws, etc) and i'm looking for a set for my gf's mr2. anyone know of companies that make replicas or sell the originals/copies? i've looked around junkyards here but haven't seen any, much less a...
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    pass side firewall drain

    after breaking the engine in tonight (20 miles, motoman style) my heater/ac drain (i guess) on the passenger side firewall is dripping at a rate of a drop every four or five seconds. i've never noticed this before and i'm slightly paranoid watching for leaks since the new motor's in, is this...
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    code 51, rebuild won't start

    hey all, just got my rebuild done and the engine is in the car not starting. i pulled the codes and got a code 41 so i tested the TPS -- it was bad. got a new TPS from the dealership and put it on the throttle body, adjusted it and it looked like it was working fine. put it all on the car...
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    help locating ground wire

    almost done, just had a quick question. where does this ground wire connect to? I already have one on the front fender, I think this one goes somewhere on the intake...?
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    diff egr years = problem?

    got a used egr off of a member on here and everything looks about the same (different sticker color on the egr, blue instead of pink/purple and it's got a different number) but when i get to the top piece with the vac lines (bolts to the manifold and clips into the bracket) mine has three lines...
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    "right stuff" gasket maker?

    hey guys, putting my engine back together and i've been using the right stuff on several places. my question: is there anywhere i should opt for a paper/felt gasket? i'm thinking the coolant hardlines/bypass lines that run around the block should have an actual gasket instead of the right...
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    experienced build help needed w/ head min. clearance

    after paying $850 to the machine shop, i've got my block back but learned that the rebuilt head i got (cylinder heads int'l) is below the min. clearance, which i was told is 4.560 in. at one end mine measured 4.555 in and the other side measured 4.545 in. is this going to cause interference with...