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Fabman

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I may have to bring my car up your way for a couple days when he has time in the future. Then we can go hit some tracks together.


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Fabman

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New anti squat brackets/Stronger and with better adjust-ability.
My BMR brackets only had two settings for anti squat. "Not enough" and "Too Much".
The 3 holes are closer together so you can better dial things in.
Worth the effort in my opinion.

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Fabman

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Suspension cam

 
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Fabman

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Sal, what are those reinforced clear tubes down on the underside of the car? Fuel venting? I see you have your EVAP deleted (as do I).
water lines for the intercooler.
 

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Here's a fun one....

*Then and Now*

(Taken 23 years apart)

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I noticed that I used to have a bigger "7".
I was young and virile then. :(
These days my "7" is not so big. So my Dr. suggested I use "Number Stretcher" and now through the magic of technology I have managed to increase the size of my "7" and I'm pretty happy about that.
Not only that, but "She's" satisfied as well. And that, I think is a good thing :)
Hoo-Rah.

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(After Using Number Stretcher)
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OMG that was almost funny....but not :(

Apparently, more coffee is needed.

Carry on....
 

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A teaser:
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Fabman

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I will miss my APEX wheels for sure, but by the time they committed to making 11's I had already ordered flares and committed myself to the 12's. Plus, it only took 3 weeks to get custom wheels and APEX still doesn't have the 11's and wont for some time yet. I feel bad about it...I really do, but a man's gotta do what a Man's gotta do. I wish Apex was more aggressive in the market....if they do decide to make 12's I'll be first in line for them.
 

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On a side note,
I do have a shiznit pile of used 295 Hoosiers and a set of APEX 18 x 10's for sale.
Maybe 2 sets if Byron doesn't get his butt back to the track pretty soon.
 

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Do these tires make my butt look big?

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