# PittSpeed Automotive

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## [old school vw](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-school-vw/162347)

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**Author:** [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2003, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-school-vw/162347 "2003-10-14T14:09:19Z")

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with a new school engine / drivetrain. http://pvw1.unitym.com/downloads\_videos/video\_16.mpg 0-60 in 4 seconds… :smiley:

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## [i guess this is cool](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-guess-this-is-cool/162341)

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**Author:** [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2003, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-guess-this-is-cool/162341 "2003-10-14T06:07:48Z")

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seems a bit outrageous… \[http://www.rossmachineracing.com/hondajetski/hondaskimotor.jpg\] this is for one of those new honda… jet skis :confused:

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## [Pumpkin Pie](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pumpkin-pie/162342)

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**Author:** [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2003, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pumpkin-pie/162342 "2003-10-14T05:59:23Z")

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Pumpkin Pie wrestling match down here near CAL tongiht. $500 cash prize, so u know its gonna get good. at a Bar called Darby’s in Elco

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## [computer problem](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-problem/162335)

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**Author:** [@Stroker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stroker)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2003, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-problem/162335 "2003-10-13T18:40:14Z")

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for some reason my start page is set as WWW.REALPHX.COM a porn site and everytime i reset it it goes back. its also in my aim profile and i cant get it out any idea how to fix it. :confused:

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## [set of rims](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/set-of-rims/162322)

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**Author:** [@SweetCivic2003](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SweetCivic2003)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2003, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/set-of-rims/162322 "2003-10-13T17:40:38Z")

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Hey Q: can anyone tell me where I can get some factory Rims for my 88 Golf. :rolleyes:

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## [Good car for a beater](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-car-for-a-beater/162334)

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**Author:** [@thefranchise](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/thefranchise)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2003, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-car-for-a-beater/162334 "2003-10-13T12:34:50Z")

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What models/years would make for a descent RELIABLE and relativly cheap beater? looking for ~ 2500 at tops to spend been looking for civic DX models, early 90s; any other ideas? any good pickup models out there?

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## [looking for cheap lightweight rims](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-cheap-lightweight-rims/162337)

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**Author:** [@BETRAYED93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BETRAYED93)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2003, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-cheap-lightweight-rims/162337 "2003-10-13T06:21:05Z")

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im looking to buy some light weight rota’s or something other then my kosei’s k1’s… anybody know of the cheapest place to buy rota’s? in 16’s im going to sell my kosei k1’s if anybody’s interested in them… there 16lb …

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## [SilverWS6 laughs like little girl](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverws6-laughs-like-little-girl/162331)

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**Author:** [@BlackZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlackZ28)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2003, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverws6-laughs-like-little-girl/162331 "2003-10-13T04:14:11Z")

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i never thought a 21 year old guy could laugh like a girl after doing this… http://home.comcast.net/~black02Z28/mikebigburnout.mpg haha, sorry mike, at least i didn’t include your laughing :stuck\_out\_tongue:

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## [Accident](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/accident/162332)

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**Author:** [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2003, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/accident/162332 "2003-10-12T20:29:22Z")

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We found out this morning that my wife’s cousin was killed yesterday when his quad flipped over. He had a wife and a 3 year old. :frowning: My wife never cared about me having a motorcycle, but now she’s glad I’m sel…

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## [sat.  10/11](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sat-10-11/162259)

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**Author:** [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2003, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sat-10-11/162259 "2003-10-12T19:18:32Z")

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tnt at prp lets get as many as we can there eric!!!

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## [most compression for pump gas?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-compression-for-pump-gas/162323)

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**Author:** [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2003, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-compression-for-pump-gas/162323 "2003-10-12T17:04:15Z")

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just wondering what everyone thinks about how high u can go with compression (NA…not boosted) on pump gas. Also, i’m not going to be counting on stuff like crank triggers and stuff like that to dial in my timing. Im b…

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## [Torque Wrench....good Enuff?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/torque-wrench-good-enuff/162296)

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**Author:** [@venom](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/venom)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2003, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/torque-wrench-good-enuff/162296 "2003-10-12T16:46:35Z")

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i stopped by and picked up a new torque wrench from sears…point being that is only is good to 75 ft-lbs. so mustang guys…i was planning on doing a head/cam swap this winter, so my question is what kinda torque settings t…

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## [flashlight drags](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/flashlight-drags/162306)

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**Author:** [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2003, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/flashlight-drags/162306 "2003-10-12T10:44:19Z")

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who’s going post uP i will if eric is racing hit IT"R"

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## [yaaaaaay](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yaaaaaay/162325)

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**Author:** [@brokeasskorean](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brokeasskorean)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2003, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yaaaaaay/162325 "2003-10-12T10:28:59Z")

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useless thread but just thought i would post it…got my first street race 2nite against a z06.we went from a 60mph roll.at first he got next to me then he shot about a car in front then i downshifted to 3rd and pulled 1 1…

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## [hey JJ's guys](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-jjs-guys/162315)

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**Author:** [@HaNnIBaL64](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HaNnIBaL64)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2003, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-jjs-guys/162315 "2003-10-11T17:33:33Z")

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when i come down to the bbq will you let me use some tools so i can put in a shifter right quick and shit who knows maybe some gears :confused:

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## [back in action](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-action/162321)

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**Author:** [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2003, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/back-in-action/162321 "2003-10-11T00:19:11Z")

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car runs again, and is in top notch shape. had a mechanical failure. slicks fit the car too, but i have to sawzall the fender a bit so i can turn :slight\_smile: c-ya all saturday sucka’s

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## [McAfee worth it?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mcafee-worth-it/162316)

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**Author:** [@venom](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/venom)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2003, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mcafee-worth-it/162316 "2003-10-10T21:44:38Z")

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Is there any value to having this virus scan/firewall software? Forgive the dumb computer question. :confused:

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## [anybody have carfax?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-have-carfax/162309)

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**Author:** [@imported\_showtime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_showtime)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2003, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-have-carfax/162309 "2003-10-10T17:31:06Z")

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My boss needs a report on a used car he’s looking at

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## [Steeler game tonite](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steeler-game-tonite/162271)

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**Author:** [@thefranchise](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/thefranchise)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2003, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steeler-game-tonite/162271 "2003-10-10T17:12:29Z")

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anyone up to meet for food and watch the game?

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## [Car problem please help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-problem-please-help/162319)

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**Author:** [@thefranchise](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/thefranchise)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2003, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-problem-please-help/162319 "2003-10-10T16:56:55Z")

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http://www.thefranchise.net/files/video/mov00032.mpg my car makes a weird sound at idle; sounds like a loose power steering belt but i’m not sure; any ideas? trapped bird? :smiley:

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## [just got](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-got/162285)

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**Author:** [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2003, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-got/162285 "2003-10-10T12:39:54Z")

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a pic of a back of a soupra:p something i won’t be seeing soon :frowning:

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## [Pittsburgh downtown tonite](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittsburgh-downtown-tonite/162318)

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**Author:** [@thefranchise](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/thefranchise)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2003, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittsburgh-downtown-tonite/162318 "2003-10-10T10:09:41Z")

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here are some 3.2MP pics off the new camera i took tonite coming home from class not 56k friendly http://www.thefranchise.net/pics/temp/dsc00035.jpg http://www.thefranchise.net/pics/temp/dsc00036.jpg http://www.thefr…

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## [knowledge of greddy emanage](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/knowledge-of-greddy-emanage/162303)

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**Author:** [@JeffWels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JeffWels)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2003, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/knowledge-of-greddy-emanage/162303 "2003-10-10T08:15:08Z")

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Does anyone have any background using the greddy emanage on a turbo car? If not then does anyone know of any shops that have knowledge or background using the greddy emanage? I have the emanage, injector harness, igniti…

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## [Attn: 1320](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-1320/162312)

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**Author:** [@brokeasskorean](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brokeasskorean)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2003, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-1320/162312 "2003-10-09T20:07:58Z")

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2435770570&category=6396 whatcha think?not too too shabby i thought

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## [I wish arnold was my governor](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-wish-arnold-was-my-governor/162302)

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**Author:** [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2003, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-wish-arnold-was-my-governor/162302 "2003-10-09T18:36:33Z")

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i am jealous

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## [ebay finds saved me tons :)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ebay-finds-saved-me-tons/162314)

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**Author:** [@BETRAYED93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BETRAYED93)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2003, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ebay-finds-saved-me-tons/162314 "2003-10-09T17:56:27Z")

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greddy profec b spec II ebc NEW — $290 shipped 2.5 inch inlet with 3 inch tip stainless muffler to add onto my 2.5 piping NEW ---- 40 shipped unorthadox UDP - used - 80 shipped i was bored last night so…

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## [my cat is the coolest](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-cat-is-the-coolest/162310)

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**Author:** [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2003, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-cat-is-the-coolest/162310 "2003-10-09T16:58:18Z")

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he fits in a shoe!!

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## [We already did this but...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/we-already-did-this-but/162313)

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**Author:** [@BlackZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlackZ28)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2003, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/we-already-did-this-but/162313 "2003-10-09T16:44:44Z")

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post up your desktops again. here is mine

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## [Steeler fans!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steeler-fans/162304)

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**Author:** [@Black\_WS6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Black_WS6)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2003, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steeler-fans/162304 "2003-10-09T13:26:51Z")

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The best Steeler fans are taught early! :smiley: \[http://community.webshots.com/s/image1/7/98/25/93979825hGKmLd\_fs.jpg\] The picture doesn’t work. Here is the link http://community.webshots.com/s/image1/7/98/25/93979825…

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## [New Jeep..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-jeep/162290)

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**Author:** [@silvrhand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silvrhand)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2003, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-jeep/162290 "2003-10-09T11:32:13Z")

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Got this last week… All I can say is this is by far the best SUV line vehicle I have ever driven or rode in…

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