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my yearly pre MW troubles

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SaleenGT2001

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it seems to happen every year just before mustang week. my car goes crazy and decides to break random parts for no reason. this year is no different.

first i ripped the bushings out of my UPR LCA's, no biggie, they sent me new ones for free but i went with MM XD LCA's instead

after the new LCA's went on i start getting a TERRIBLE noise in the car. it turns out the bearing in my c clip eliminator has gone out and the new MM LCA's having no bushings finally alerted me to the problem. there goes another $75 for bearings and then whatever the install is (the axles were pulled tonight)

now that i gotta go into the axle i have to get a Fore diff cover

i have to get my x pipe welded up for exhaust leaks this saturday

the bumpers still need to be wet sanded and buffed

i have to use the starter switch in the clutch for my 2 step/WOT box b/c i seem to rest my foot on the clutch causing false triggers.


DAMN, i'm gonna be busy!!! 3 weeks from today i'll be at myrtle beach!! theres never enough time

this doesnt even include what i need to do to the bike to get it ready to take down!

end RANT!!!
 

BurningRubber

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You'll be good man.

Once you are here cruising in the stupid hot, humid, tourist congested traffic all your pains will melt away (as the sweat runs down your face, hahaha).
 

mustang50v8

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i was sitting at a car show today with my car and i made a stunning realization....i walk around and i look at other peoples cars and just wish mine could be done. all the cars there look great and all set, but i still have x,y, and z things i need to get done on it to get it to where i want it to be. where am i going to get the money and time to do it in? BUT when i was sitting and just chillin by my car, people were walking by mine, looking and wishing their car was done too....in the same place i was. all of them except the ones who have those huge plaques with the car mods and all that have something that needs to be fixed or done.
 

RedDaemon

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Sorry to hear about your troubles!

Will you be in downtown Raleigh this weekend?
 

SaleenGT2001

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i'll be in the Cary area on saturday. the car should be getting buffed after the c clip bearings are done friday so i'll most likely be on the bike all weekend.

there is a BIG car show at the fair grounds i think on saturday and sunday. i'm gonna try to make it up there!!
 

RedDaemon

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SaleenGT2001 said:
there is a BIG car show at the fair grounds i think on saturday and sunday. i'm gonna try to make it up there!!
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this is what i am talking about. it goes on from the 3rd to the 5th. Starts at 8am on friday. Since i am unemployed i might travel there on friday being that i have nothing better to do haha

The problem though is that IDK where the hell they expect non-show cars to park?
 
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bakos24

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-=NightHawk=- said:
Sorry to hear about your troubles!

Will you be in downtown Raleigh this weekend?
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When did you move to NC?
 

RedDaemon

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bakos24 said:
When did you move to NC?
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Early May. I am only down here for the summer. I have to go back to Utica for grad school in the fall

After I get my Master's I might permanently move down here (Fiancee has a job with IBM) or wherever IBM assigns her next which could even be out of the US
 

SaleenGT2001

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there is a TON of parking at the fairgrounds!
it might be a walk but you will get a parking spot!!
 

SaleenGT2001

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oh yea, the bearings will be here in the AM. just gotta swing by FastLane and press em on!!

i'll try to get a pic of the 5.4 twin 67 turbo 98 GT they just finished up!!
 

RedDaemon

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SaleenGT2001 said:
there is a TON of parking at the fairgrounds!
it might be a walk but you will get a parking spot!!
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hopefully they wont flag me to the registration booth as i will be driving the stang

SaleenGT2001 said:
oh yea, the bearings will be here in the AM. just gotta swing by FastLane and press em on!!

i'll try to get a pic of the 5.4 twin 67 turbo 98 GT they just finished up!!
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nice!
 

SaleenGT2001

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got the car back on the road today!!

it was nice to drive it for more than 1-2 miles. i havent driven it more than that since dec!
i took it up to raleigh and had some fun with it today. i had 2 people stop in traffic to compliment the car i also forgot how much it likes gas! i burned a half tank in 60 miles

it's just about ready for mustang week. just a little more cleaning and then we'll hit the road!!!
 

BurningRubber

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I can smell the race fuel and hear the Eaton's howling already.

I gots some new headlights today, so I am pretty much done appearance wise, unless I pony (see what I did there?) up the cash for blackout vinyl in the rear.

Now I just got to hope the tired 4.6 doesn't chuck a rod if I punish the bitch on race tracks, lol.
 

02nightmaregt

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I say this every year, but i so wish i could go. Can't wait for the pics and track vids
 
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