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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DetailAddict
who is this 'Leo' fellow you guys are talking about?

So are we seeing the birth of MechanicAddict?
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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HAHA... I was just hangout at AHQ and Kevin was being very nice and patient in showing me how to setup and adjust the suspension.

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So are we seeing the birth of MechanicAddict?
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Today@AutoHQ (09/05/08):

--Swift spring install on a 2004 STI

--Remove & replace rotors and brake pads on a 2005 WRX

-New brakes - so shiny!

--Last few pics:
-What not to do on your car:

-Missing bolts

-Not using the correct oem spring bolts on d/p to cat back
flange... NO, NO, and NO!!!


--Ballz


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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Today@AutoHQ (09/05/08) Continued:

-one more no no pic!

-note: the flange is all bent and warped..



-Ballz
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Saturday@AutoHQ (09/06/08):

-30K major service performed on a 2004 WRX Wagon

-Performance parts installed on a 2007 Mazdaspeed 6

-Test Pipe
-Engine "Dog-Bone"
-Eibach Springs



-Bryan aka Ballz

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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Today@AutoHQ (09/08/08):

-cleaning up the shop

-cleaning up the waiting room

-service 1 oil change on a 2002 WRX



-Bryan
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Today@AutoHQ (09/09/08):

-fender rolling rear fenders of a 2002 WRX Wagon

-repaired botched job of coil over installation of same car above
-rear coil over springs mismatched: left rear 220mm & right rear 200mm -Wtf!?!
-rear camber bolts not even tightened
-rear lower shock mounts loose
-all fixed

-2001 2.5RS in for low rpm stuttering diagnosis

-2002 Outback in to have HID's removed and back to stock

-2007 STI in for rear under body diffuser mounting

-sick nitrous bottles in the trunk of an unknown STI



-Ballz


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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Today@AutoHQ (09/09/08) Continued:


-CF under body diffuser.. even sicker!



-Ballz



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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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damn, is Jim putting nawwss in his car too?
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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that 07 sti guy is crazy
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 04caliwrx
that 07 sti guy is crazy
he has lots of $$$$ for goodies
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Today@AutoHQ (09/10/08):

-Sam fine tuning Kevin's car

-Finished outback engine rebuild left our building today - yay!

-not a lot for today, but tomorrow is gonna be a full day!



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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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What defuser was that? Also I need my fenders rolled, and need to find some rear camber bolts for my wheels.

I also need a leak down done. #3 just will not run at idle. I swaped agood coil and still logged misfires in the 65+ range at idle.



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