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Old 07-31-2013, 09:03 PM   #43351
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The almost kind of crazy thing is the new "Guardian Angel" program, where a US military person is randomly assigned (based upon who is there and available) to watch the Afghans in red status whenever a meeting/training event takes place. Yeah, trusted allies my ass.

I say let them stay in the dark ages.
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Old 07-31-2013, 09:04 PM   #43352
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Thought about my girlfriend and car edit and adam every damn day.. asv was not a good substitute.

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Old 07-31-2013, 09:09 PM   #43353
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Ahhh it's almost time for me to decide if I want to re-up again or not. I could miss out on future opportunities, because you can do great things in the Air Force, like humping a nuke.

Yes, this happened.


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Old 07-31-2013, 09:27 PM   #43354
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In other news, I'd like some thoughts on the direction I'm going on. Really starting to question something I started trying to force - the new color scheme in the engine bay. I can reverse everything so it's not that big of a deal, but just wanted to see if I was totally insane for feeling like things are looking less clean. Considering going back to matte blue or to a matte black.

Please compare the AFTER pick on the right with the gunmetal bay posted below. Apologies for the cell phone pic on the last one :\



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Old 07-31-2013, 09:38 PM   #43355
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Eh, I'd keep the blue. It's clean.
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Old 07-31-2013, 09:51 PM   #43356
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Blue.
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Old 07-31-2013, 09:53 PM   #43357
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Back to blue
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Old 07-31-2013, 09:56 PM   #43358
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Body color or black. Only way to do an engine bay really.
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Old 07-31-2013, 10:12 PM   #43359
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Blue.
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Old 07-31-2013, 10:14 PM   #43360
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Body color or black. Only way to do an engine bay really.
Johnsea would disagree
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Old 07-31-2013, 10:27 PM   #43361
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I thought his was purple or something crazy?
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Old 07-31-2013, 10:34 PM   #43362
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Yes, which is why he would disagree with only body color or black for an engine bay. His is kind of backwards.
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Old 07-31-2013, 10:41 PM   #43363
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^ Derp. I read that post wrong. Thanks for clarification.
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Old 07-31-2013, 10:43 PM   #43364
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There is a difference between a couple seconds of riding against the backsides of your trans teeth while coasting, and an hour being pulled.

Do what your gonna do, but I have always been told you put an awd on a flatbed.
I know coasting is fine haha. I coast a lot though, always look ahead and coast as soon as I know I won't be able to go anywhere. I feel like if one hour is that bad, then so is the amount of coasting I do day to day. I'll have to find more information on this to learn what's really happening.

I'm far from a technician but to me it seems like the trans is behaving just the same during regular driving. The only difference is whether the engine is turning...It's not like I'm running a trans oil cooler.
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Old 07-31-2013, 11:10 PM   #43365
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Old 07-31-2013, 11:14 PM   #43366
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Why are there so few "dirt"y pictures on here?

Davenport Lookout - Datil, NM


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Old 07-31-2013, 11:20 PM   #43367
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Old 07-31-2013, 11:26 PM   #43368
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looking through the thread, it appears Adam has some minions lol
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I agree. Adam is the master of yellow accents
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What about me?
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Old 07-31-2013, 11:55 PM   #43369
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I would rather get 05+ parts. If it is better, I am willing to spend a little more.

I don't think it is worth the money to wrap them or paint them at this stage when the 05+ seems to be a much better design.

What are people wrapping with anyhow? And if I did paint them, how would I get that exact S202 color?
The color is just a basic matte black pretty easy to mimic.

I recommend the carbon fiber vinyl through headlight armor. From all the research I've done they have the best vinyl it has a real texture to it, and has a bunch of benefits compared to the 3M stuff.

To do the 05 style swap is expensive you're looking at least 600 (if you buy the S203 set from japanparts.com) and 1,000 if you change the hvac over to the automatic knobs it's just a total pain in the rear and way to pricey for my tastes, but to each is their own. Looks like you want the TR center it apparently had the manual hvac.

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Old 08-01-2013, 12:19 AM   #43370
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has anyone seen results positive or negative from the Cusco Front Power Brace? Do you have to remove the bumper support or modify it?

I hear the fender braces make more of a difference....
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Old 08-01-2013, 12:21 AM   #43371
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The color is just a basic matte black pretty easy to mimic.

I recommend the carbon fiber vinyl through headlight armor. From all the research I've done they have the best vinyl it has a real texture to it, and has a bunch of benefits compared to the 3M stuff.

To do the 05 style swap is expensive you're looking at least 600 and 1,000 if you change the hvac over to the automatic knobs it's just a total pain in the rear and way to pricey for my tastes, but to each is their own.
Not my cup of tea unless it is REAL carbon fiber. I would do the 05 swap without hvac, so that is the one I would get in the darker color.
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Old 08-01-2013, 12:21 AM   #43372
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Fender braces you can tell a difference, the front power brace not so much. You have to trim the bumper skin but no metal needs to be removed.
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Old 08-01-2013, 12:30 AM   #43373
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Fender braces you can tell a difference, the front power brace not so much. You have to trim the bumper skin but no metal needs to be removed.
I went with the TiC fender brace. Best under $100 mod I have done to the car. It's actually quite silly what's in there from the factory.
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Old 08-01-2013, 12:32 AM   #43374
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The color is just a basic matte black pretty easy to mimic.
From my experience the real parts have a texture to them that is not easy to mimic... But yes, they are expensive...
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Old 08-01-2013, 12:33 AM   #43375
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Yes abstracted! Many of us want.
For sale thread is up if you are interested in a set...
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