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11-19-2008, 12:07 PM

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install a mini dance floor at the shop so Jen can get her groove on

11-19-2008, 12:41 PM

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11-19-2008, 07:29 PM

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Today@AutoHQ(11/19/08):

-1999 Legacy GT in for 120k Major Service

-2002 WRX for 90k, timing belt, valve adjustment, & clutch replacement - done

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Kevin doing valve adjustments

another shot of valve adjustment

valve shims

putting the engine back in

1999 Legacy GT

11-19-2008, 11:35 PM

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^ nice car

11-20-2008, 06:35 PM

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Today@AutoHQ(11/20/08):

-2004 STI for oil service

-2002 WRX for clutch, 90k major service, valve adjustment, & timing belt - completed

-Ballz

Kevin, adding coolant

corroded battery

Kevin, checking transmission fluid level

11-21-2008, 07:03 PM

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Today@AutoHQ(11/21/08):

-2003 WRX for Cusco Zero 2e installation

-2006 STI for Rear Rotors, Left Rear Brembo Caliper, and Brake Pads

-Ballz

2003 WRX awaiting new suspension

Cusco Zero 2e's ready for installation..

Kevin making a final inspection before installation

2006 STI rear left brake caliper - toasted...

2006 STI rear left brake caliper - toasted...another pic

2006 STI rear left brake caliper - in comparison w/new Brembo caliper

ACPT Carbon Fiber STI Driveshaft awaiting pick-up (already picked up)

JDM ARC Radiator with its new owner... ACPT Carbon Driveshaft is his too..

Have a great weekend everyone!

Last edited by AutoHQ; 11-21-2008 at 07:16 PM.

11-21-2008, 07:29 PM

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damn, Jim sure has a boat load of money

11-21-2008, 08:34 PM

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yeah i think its a aircraft carrier size boat too

11-21-2008, 08:36 PM

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details on toasted calipers!?

11-21-2008, 11:00 PM

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details on toasted calipers!?

Kyle, the details are here: https://www.i-club.com/forums/suspension-handling-brakes-195/brake-failure-dealer-blame-194409/

11-21-2008, 11:29 PM

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yikes! will make a cool mantle piece though! or paper weight

11-22-2008, 09:42 AM

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sexy stuff

11-22-2008, 06:20 PM

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Today@AutoHQ(11/22/08):

-2002 WRX Wagon for Whiteline Ball Joint and Tie Rod replacement

-2000 RS getting STI front and rear subframe

-2003 330Ci for repairing broken driver exterior door handle

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Whiteline Ball Joint & Tie Rod Ends

Worn out Whiteline Tie Rod Ends

Andy removing the old Tie Rod Ends

2002 WRX Wagon

2000 RS

Another shot of the 2000 RS for complete STI Swap..

11-22-2008, 06:25 PM

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sweet.. whos rs swap??

someone on here??

11-22-2008, 06:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoHQ

Today@AutoHQ(11/21/08):

-2003 WRX for Cusco Zero 2e installation

-2006 STI for Rear Rotors, Left Rear Brembo Caliper, and Brake Pads

-Ballz

2003 WRX awaiting new suspension

Cusco Zero 2e's ready for installation..

Kevin making a final inspection before installation

2006 STI rear left brake caliper - toasted...

2006 STI rear left brake caliper - toasted...another pic

2006 STI rear left brake caliper - in comparison w/new Brembo caliper

ACPT Carbon Fiber STI Driveshaft awaiting pick-up (already picked up)

JDM ARC Radiator with its new owner... ACPT Carbon Driveshaft is his too..

Have a great weekend everyone!

how do u **** a brake caliper over like that?