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05-12-2014, 09:59 AM
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Posted By 5th gen dd

If you would rather spend $200 on a speaker than...

If you would rather spend $200 on a speaker than to get the tool needed to do a job right then perhaps auto mechanics is not your thing?

Do you need a torque wrench to put lug nuts on? No
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04-25-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 822
Posted By 5th gen dd

If the Legacy forums are anything like NASIOC...

If the Legacy forums are anything like NASIOC you'll be back. Nothing but giant turds floating in a punch bowl over there. I got my Impreza last month and lasted all of 2 weeks on that forum before...
04-25-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,772
Posted By 5th gen dd

Struts can be replaced without doing the mounts...

Struts can be replaced without doing the mounts where the bearing resides. If the work was done by a shop and the invoice does not show additional parts cost for the mounts then they were likely...
04-25-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,625
Posted By 5th gen dd

Everything will bolt right up. All bolt patterns...

Everything will bolt right up. All bolt patterns match. The main concern is wiring if your seats are electric. The 00-01 did not have the seat memory option that came in the 02-03 so the wiring is...
04-22-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By 5th gen dd

I paid $400 for a full minty set of I35 heated...

I paid $400 for a full minty set of I35 heated seats. He wanted $300 for just the 2 fronts.
04-22-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By 5th gen dd

And if you do go this route avoid 5th gen seats...

And if you do go this route avoid 5th gen seats for their crappy vinyl inserts that have all deteriorated already. 5.5 seats are far superior. Can't speak for the difficulty level to get them in a...
Forum: Members Rides
03-28-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,049
Posted By 5th gen dd

The difference between 5sfe and a good 3rd gen...

The difference between 5sfe and a good 3rd gen with decent bolt ons is beyond night and day. I'm just glad I learned how to drive the car for 3 years BEFORE doing the swap. :p

Yes I'm on the...
Forum: Members Rides
03-27-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,049
Posted By 5th gen dd

Why u no 3rd gen swap yet? JK (I guess I should...

Why u no 3rd gen swap yet? JK (I guess I should say 4th gen since that is the latest and greatest that everyone is doing now)

Drove mine for 3 years before pulling the 5sfe and doing the swap. ...
03-19-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,950
Posted By 5th gen dd

Car was definitely represented as emphasis on...

Car was definitely represented as emphasis on minor improvements over stock. I explained the known issues with the factory brakes and how they were addressed in the 6th gen calipers. Calipers were...
03-18-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,950
Posted By 5th gen dd

One thing to keep in mind if you do the 6th gen...

One thing to keep in mind if you do the 6th gen bbk and you ever plan to sell the car. You will run into an issue similar to what I just did. Unless you are selling the car to someone that realizes...
03-18-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,022
Posted By 5th gen dd

The term foul implies that now that you've...

The term foul implies that now that you've cleaned all of that gunk out of your intake there is a large amount of it caked onto the spark plugs. That's why it's recommended you change the spark...
03-18-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,022
Posted By 5th gen dd

I have seen where the smoke will come up from the...

I have seen where the smoke will come up from the engine compartment. It's possible you have an exhaust leak (usually the flex pipe) that can cause this. In the future it is better to drive the car...
01-29-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,268
Posted By 5th gen dd

I had sensens on for about 20k miles. They still...

I had sensens on for about 20k miles. They still rode fine but the internal bumpstops were worn and causing a rattling noise when going over sharp bumps. I was suspicious of the strut mounts but...
01-21-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,547
Posted By 5th gen dd

Only when properly tuned... :rolling_e

Only when properly tuned... :rolling_e
01-09-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3,001
Views: 276,888
Posted By 5th gen dd

As of this morning at 2am I can be added to this...

As of this morning at 2am I can be added to this list as well. Swapped the leather interior from an 03 I35 into my '01 GLE. Damn those seats are comfy. No more cracked vinyl rubbing my elbow.
01-08-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,170
Posted By 5th gen dd

From what I remember the auction looks exactly...

From what I remember the auction looks exactly the same as when I purchased them. That was 8/12 so that listing isn't visible anymore. Mine were $49.95.

I was expecting them to be darker from...
01-08-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,170
Posted By 5th gen dd

These are the tinted lens I linked above on my...

These are the tinted lens I linked above on my Stirling Mist '01. I do not believe the clears will match as well.

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01-07-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,170
Posted By 5th gen dd

Bought a set from this ebay seller back in 2012....

Bought a set from this ebay seller back in 2012. Perfect match for Stirling Mist. Still look great and they come with the colored LED bulbs.
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12-23-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,554
Posted By 5th gen dd

I went for an O2 sim over anti-foulers because I...

I went for an O2 sim over anti-foulers because I wanted to keep it as clean looking as possible. I de-pinned the plugs on the front of the motor to splice the sim in there and ran the wiring back to...
12-18-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,615
Posted By 5th gen dd

Nissan of North America bought this car off him...

Nissan of North America bought this car off him and donated an additional $1000 to the Wounded Warriors project.
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12-11-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 34,094
Posted By 5th gen dd

Sorry to dredge this one up but I have a question...

Sorry to dredge this one up but I have a question concerning this and did not want to start another hard start thread. I have been having an extending cranking issue for the past few weeks. I just...
12-04-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,506
Posted By 5th gen dd

I did this as well. I had already gutted my bank...

I did this as well. I had already gutted my bank 2 precat when I realized how much of a pain it would be to get to the bank 1 precat and wasn't too thrilled about one bank flowing more than the...
11-07-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,955
Posted By 5th gen dd

This. I wouldn't even dream of putting...

This.



I wouldn't even dream of putting on spaced tie rods without having roll center adjusters to correct the control arms as well. Unfortunately, this is not an option thanks to the ball...
10-28-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,147
Posted By 5th gen dd

Tell me about the fukking golf shoes!!! ...

Tell me about the fukking golf shoes!!!


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10-22-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,353
Posted By 5th gen dd

Usually. Struts mounts were new when the Sensens...

Usually. Struts mounts were new when the Sensens were installed and were reused with the Staggs with no rattle.
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