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    What in the hell have I gotten myself into?

    metal PS reservoir > ugly yellow plastic PS reservoir It's easy to move out of the way... The CPS O-ring isn't too hard, just make sure you get the timing set up in the right spot before removing the CPS, after it's out you may have to (CAREFULLY) cut the old one off since it's usually...
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    tail light gasket

    they're pretty cheap from the dealer...
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    GB interest - Now wheel SPACERS!!!

    I'm with wiisass, but I have a feeling I couldn't afford em LOL
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    Old Gas

    dunno about the AFR's, but if your tank is just vented without some evap. recovery system, you'll lose parts of the fuel mix (like the ethanol I mentioned). Could very well be the gas in your case, if it was a full tank and the system wasn't vented, you might be better off...
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    My Tx2k8 experience

    you have plenty of pics, post em!
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    smack talk

    Sorry excuse, GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE. Ask ANYONE, it's well worth it.
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    A day in the life of a BMW driver

    What's the difference between a cactus and a BMW? In a BMW, the pricks are on the inside.
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    My Tx2k8 experience

    Derek (the guy who owns the MKI) is a real character.. Yes, the car is still pretty damn fast for a car of it's age, and even better is the fireball it spit on the highway! GTS: I wasn't there very early, since Houston is our vacation we sleep in. Not sure how long you where there...
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    oil pan gasket blewout!!! WTF?!?!?!?!?!

    not all of us know when to stop turning, or use a torque wrench on everything (I do) FIPG works better for the masses IMHO...
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    Bosch Super Plus Coppers Any Good?

    Bosch = crap but the part's stores push em hard cause they get bonuses for selling their junk... not saying they won't work fine, but Denso or NKG is FTW
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    E85 and Ethanol/Methanol. The ins & outs of AFR's

    It will need more fuel, but yes... If it was easier to get in my area I'd probably do it...
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    oil pan gasket blewout!!! WTF?!?!?!?!?!

    how about the hemp rope rear mains on the SBC's?
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    oil pan gasket blewout!!! WTF?!?!?!?!?!

    HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA Stock is FIPG Cork is made by the horrible aftermarket gasket makers, and they DON'T SEAL WORTH SHIT. Ask anyone with a SBC, CORK SUCKS! Oil does NOT penetrate FIPG.
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    Old Gas

    octane booster won't raise octane enough...
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    Old Gas

    depends on the grade, and what the mix is... most fuels now use ethanol as the octane additive, and it will evaporate quickly. do you also have a properly functioning charcoal canister?
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    smack talk

    your car is slow as shit Chris :D Just gotta mess with you, hopefully you get your situation sorted...and come back next year and do better. I agree on that dyno though, it wasn't loading your car right, and was overall reading low compared to last years showing... I'm too modest to get...
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    Aem Ems?

    ask gixxer750...
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    My Tx2k8 experience

    Really sorry to hear about the car Jay, the Texas meets always seem to break cars one way or another... I didn't take pics this year really, it was more about meeting the people and having fun this year. See you guys next year, or sooner if you go to the Austin meets!
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    Getting a new suspension need suggestions

    +1 ^^ either that or go bilstein and lower the car with the adjustable perches... $500 isn't going to get you much suspension wise...