# PittSpeed Automotive

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## [Whose good at doing TIG/MIG?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whose-good-at-doing-tig-mig/202962)

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**Author:** [@GreekPower](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GreekPower)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2009, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whose-good-at-doing-tig-mig/202962 "2009-06-23T16:56:55Z")

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I’m running out of options I need someone who can do this, and good enough to build a intake manifold. Either you can bring the welder to my garage (engines on a stand) or the engine in the car can sit in your garage wh…

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## [I need a detailer who can get the job done.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-detailer-who-can-get-the-job-done/203054)

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**Author:** [@Joshuu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joshuu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2009, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-detailer-who-can-get-the-job-done/203054 "2009-06-23T12:51:49Z")

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Ok, its gotten to the point where OJ’s Bronco looks better than my Hawk. I need someone who is talented with removing swirl marks. I work about 60 hours a week which leaves me little time to buy the stuff from tropicare …

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## [Low Key Auto-x at Beaver Run June 20th](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/low-key-auto-x-at-beaver-run-june-20th/202992)

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**Author:** [@4\_door\_love](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4_door_love)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2009, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/low-key-auto-x-at-beaver-run-june-20th/202992 "2009-06-23T11:56:01Z")

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Who will be atteneding this event!?!

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## [Happy Father's Day](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-fathers-day/203039)

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**Author:** [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-fathers-day/203039 "2009-06-22T12:52:46Z")

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Happy father’s day to all the dads.

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## [Lving within City limits townhome?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lving-within-city-limits-townhome/202991)

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**Author:** [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lving-within-city-limits-townhome/202991 "2009-06-22T11:05:38Z")

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Well i have been looking into a career change… and i have 3 conditional offiers on the table. one of them that i am highly thinking about would require me to live within the city of pittsburgh limits… ive lived in the s…

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## [Heads up cops 376W just before Penn Hills exit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/heads-up-cops-376w-just-before-penn-hills-exit/203046)

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**Author:** [@jinxxycat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jinxxycat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/heads-up-cops-376w-just-before-penn-hills-exit/203046 "2009-06-22T09:56:30Z")

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Lots of them. At least 1/2 dozen. Pulling people for speeding in construction zone. Heads up. Just passed them around 12:30.

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## [Fast Audi](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fast-audi/202966)

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**Author:** [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fast-audi/202966 "2009-06-21T22:16:25Z")

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http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=333622#333622

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## [ecu?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ecu/203040)

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**Author:** [@ktsciv93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ktsciv93)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ecu/203040 "2009-06-21T20:57:32Z")

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just recently got a d15b vtec motor out of a 95 civic. i have a 93 dx and some douche lost the ecu from the new motor. my old motor was a d15b7 non vtec. just wondering what ecu im gona need to run vtec? or can i just us…

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## [Awesome sleeper truck](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/awesome-sleeper-truck/203032)

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**Author:** [@yamaha](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamaha)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/awesome-sleeper-truck/203032 "2009-06-21T19:35:52Z")

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http://jalopnik.com/5297014/oklahoma-home-of-the-sleepiest-sleeper-truck-ever

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## [twisted driveshaft?!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/twisted-driveshaft/203025)

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**Author:** [@King\_of\_Metal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King_of_Metal)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/twisted-driveshaft/203025 "2009-06-21T08:56:00Z")

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ok… Is it possible for a near stock 5.0l to twist a driveshaft? i was starting to undo the tc bolts… and i look back, and notice the driveshaft is completely twisted and bent, sitting on top of the passenger side h-pi…

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## [Speeding in Needmore, PA](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speeding-in-needmore-pa/203028)

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**Author:** [@jinxxycat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jinxxycat)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speeding-in-needmore-pa/203028 "2009-06-21T07:26:15Z")

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Got a ticket in the 55 mph zone just east of Breezewood…was clocked going 83 in a 55 EEK but he only wrote me a ticket for 61 in a 55…. Can I go to court and request defensive driving school? Do they even do this in PA…

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## [interesting craigslist ad...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/interesting-craigslist-ad/202999)

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**Author:** [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/interesting-craigslist-ad/202999 "2009-06-20T23:17:11Z")

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http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bfs/1223221924.html

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## [F N AAAAAAaPENS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-n-aaaaaaapens/202977)

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**Author:** [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-n-aaaaaaapens/202977 "2009-06-20T23:13:41Z")

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stanley cup CHAMPSSSSSSS!:steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::steelers::stee…

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## [Dyno goodness](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dyno-goodness/203036)

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**Author:** [@imported\_Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Jon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dyno-goodness/203036 "2009-06-20T18:16:37Z")

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My first dyno run with the Protege5 today, with a lovely 97 degrees at the dyno at the local car show I think I did decent. It still needs a better tune and my downpipe has a crack in it :crying: Anyways, here’s the cha…

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## [New From Pittsburgh](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-from-pittsburgh/203030)

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**Author:** [@mczorak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mczorak)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-from-pittsburgh/203030 "2009-06-20T12:23:04Z")

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Whats up guys. I have been on here for like a month now. I drive a 2g Talon TSI. I figured id post a message if anyone around here is in to DSM and stuf send me a message sometime. I could use some advice on some things.…

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## [Wooh, Storms.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wooh-storms/203024)

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**Author:** [@starboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/starboy)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wooh-storms/203024 "2009-06-20T12:08:01Z")

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\[http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/NL-Storm--0374.jpg\] \[http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/NL-Storm--0400.jpg\] \[http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/NL-Storm--0408.jpg\] All these taken from Monroeville Area. I had to go …

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## [Spectacular engine failure](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/spectacular-engine-failure/202861)

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**Author:** [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/spectacular-engine-failure/202861 "2009-06-20T07:43:40Z")

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Hands down the most impressive engine detonation I’ve ever seen. It looks to me like the block actually separated completely, leaving just the crank and the rods behind. :eek4::cool: http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/…

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## [DSM Data Logger](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsm-data-logger/203031)

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**Author:** [@mczorak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mczorak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsm-data-logger/203031 "2009-06-19T20:52:42Z")

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Just waundering what I could use for a data logger for a 2g TSI? Ive never used one befor and everyone says its best tuning with a data logger but i have no clue what to use.

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## [Naked Man On Rt. 30 Near Westmoreland Mall](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/naked-man-on-rt-30-near-westmoreland-mall/202941)

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**Author:** [@Bswaptcivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bswaptcivic)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/naked-man-on-rt-30-near-westmoreland-mall/202941 "2009-06-19T20:37:35Z")

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Naked Man On Rt. 30 Near Westmoreland Mall Police Take Man To Hospital In Greensburg POSTED: 11:39 am EDT June 8, 2009 GREENSBURG, Pa. – A naked man found walking around near a suburban Pittsburgh shopping mall is be…

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## [New to site](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-site/202960)

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**Author:** [@tobydog777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tobydog777)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-site/202960 "2009-06-19T16:15:10Z")

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Hi everyone, I am an active member on vwvortex and am just checking out the site to get a bit more of a mix in car related chatter. I drive a 98 GTI VR6. Ill see you in the threads. :idb:

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## [TurboXS MSBC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turboxs-msbc/202959)

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**Author:** [@AeroKing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AeroKing)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turboxs-msbc/202959 "2009-06-19T06:10:43Z")

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i have a TurboXS dual stage HP manual boost controller. and i’m trying to figure out the widest boost difference between the 2 stages. each stage controller has about 10-11 turns lock to lock. And according to the ins…

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## [Anyone use SKUNK2 Forged Lug Nuts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-use-skunk2-forged-lug-nuts/203022)

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**Author:** [@2009\_SI-ONARA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2009_SI-ONARA)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-use-skunk2-forged-lug-nuts/203022 "2009-06-18T06:52:23Z")

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Just got my SKUNK 2 forged lug nuts in the mail Started to thread them on, they go on like 3 thread and tighten up a ton. I can keep threading them but it sounds like aluminum cutting, they are tight but Im just worried …

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## [EXTREEEEEEME CORVETTE WEIGHT REDUCTION](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/extreeeeeeme-corvette-weight-reduction/202968)

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**Author:** [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/extreeeeeeme-corvette-weight-reduction/202968 "2009-06-18T06:40:12Z")

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Fucking heavy ass engine/drivetrain/suspension slowing me down! \[http://forums.corvetteforum.com/members/obi-1-albums-98-vette-picture23231-98-vetteon-lift-entire-drivetrain-removed.jpg\]

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## [Mon Valley boaters?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mon-valley-boaters/203009)

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**Author:** [@fah\_quad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fah_quad)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mon-valley-boaters/203009 "2009-06-18T03:58:19Z")

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Where do you dock, and why there? I was looking at staying below Elizabeth locks, but since they are ditching those in the next few years once the Charleroi locks are done, making one nice big pool all the way down to K…

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## [New kinda](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-kinda/203003)

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**Author:** [@Fibercation.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fibercation.com)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-kinda/203003 "2009-06-17T21:21:01Z")

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From ohio…have sold and done business with a few Pa guys…figured id sign up here

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## [Hi All, I'm new here](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hi-all-im-new-here/203017)

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**Author:** [@housegsx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/housegsx)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hi-all-im-new-here/203017 "2009-06-17T18:45:19Z")

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Hey everyone, I’ve been a member here for a while but I don’t believe I’ve ever posted. So consider this my introduction. My name is Erik and I live in Greensburg.

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## [ShalerPunk (27)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shalerpunk-27/203016)

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**Author:** [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shalerpunk-27/203016 "2009-06-17T18:44:09Z")

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happy birthday mike :beer:

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## [Saab sells](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-sells/203011)

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**Author:** [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-sells/203011 "2009-06-17T16:36:28Z")

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GM Announces Plan to Sell Saab to Swedish Suparcar Maker Koenigsegg By Ross Edwards Tuesday, Jun 16 2009 14:00 General Motors announced today that it has approved the sale of its Saab brand to a consortium lead by …

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## [77rednecktruck (32), smokeyburnouts (28)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/77rednecktruck-32-smokeyburnouts-28/203000)

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**Author:** [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/77rednecktruck-32-smokeyburnouts-28/203000 "2009-06-17T16:33:59Z")

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:beer:

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## [Acura Mechanic?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-mechanic/202908)

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**Author:** [@Sideshow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sideshow)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-mechanic/202908 "2009-06-17T15:38:51Z")

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Hey this is my first post! I have a 2003 Acura CL-S and I am in need of a good mechanic. Just looking to resurface some rotors, replace some brake pads, and throw on some Mugen cooling mods (thermostat & fan switch). An…

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