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Started by TUXEDO vbmenu_register("postmenu_2085535", true); · 15 Feb 2009 · 88 replies

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Its all good I got one that day from U-PULL-IT for $10, flushed the fluid and fitted new pads = good as new. Next I will fit the 1" master cylinder and dual diaphragm booster to it for a better pedal feel. Old caliper: L to R pad comparison: Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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You change that cooler kit and I shall reclaim ownership of this Vehicle Get a JD front facing plenum next, after the injectors and ECU Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Fix the driver's side cooler pipe, it's as loose as you SA boys. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Quote: Originally Posted by 5spdvl Fix the driver's side cooler pipe, it's as loose as you SA boys. It sits that low due to stupid fcvking powersteering metal lines. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Yeah, that aint loose mang, that is how it sits - its hard up against the metal power steering line as Weezy said, which is one of the reasons why I dont like the kit.
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I'd modify that power steering line before I let it hang like that. I mean, I'm being PICKY on a mint car, that's all. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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BREAKING NEWS: Just found, clicked 'buy It Now' and paid for a complete set of 22 NOS side skirt clips so I can finally re-fit that LHF side skirt. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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dont change the plenum that's jst asking for reaming when the cops open the bonnet.
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Keep the stock plenum! Just change that piping kit, drivers side is a mess. It's only a hundred dollars or so to get custom power steering lines made up, or you can do it yourself for much less. I used rubber lines when i did mine, worked a treat. But in regards to mods something like this, I would keep it looking as OG as possible, some GTR injectors, maybe a link computer.
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Yeah I think I have decided to fit my GKtech kit to it, and the plan is GTR injectors, Nistune, z32 afm, bigger cam, HD valve springs, adj. cam gear, bigger turbo, 044 & surge tank and eventually build a mild bottom end +40 thou, hypatec 7.8:1, ACL Race rings and bearings and ARP rod bolts keeping it to a fairly low budget...... one day Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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The gktech fits the same on that side of the car unless you mod the power steering lines Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Oi Pat, I want to look at Your car, I want to see how You have done Your cooler piping. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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There's nothing special man, I haven't touched the power steering or anything. My driver side piping sits about the same as yours, maybe because its 2.5inch its not as noticable. Cut about 1inch off the passenger side where the 2 pipes join so it can be tucked up a bit more and thats it. Bend your metal power steering line and just keep the jd kit (imo)
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Looking at your avatar pmac, I think I can see a slight difference between your driver and passenger side IC piping. But I think you're right in saying the thickness helps it looks straighter. I remember doing some work with the radiator ages ago and thinking how retarded the PS lines were setup, and how I would have to get different ones made up later.
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Well my power steering lines all leak anyway.. but I think the GKtech kit looks so much neater! And see how the GK pipes dont come out of the cooler so far.
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YO! decided to keep the JD cooler kit on, I have adjusted the cold side pipe so its tucked up better now, looks soooo much neater!! Also My girlfriend bought me a matt black guage cup so I could mount my boost guage on the bonnet! I also received my NOS sideskirt clips and fitted the LHF skirt after probably more than a year without it. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Oh haii, did anyone notice how well that intercooler pipe sits now. Nice, now keep the JD kit or GIVE me back the car. P.s. that boost guage looks lonley, team it up with an oil pressure and oil temp guage and it will look sex.
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and put some warning lights on them
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Yeap, But no more dailying it with them, They'll last 5 seconds on the bonnet.
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Ding ding ding, very true.
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