# Shift518 Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/shift518-automotive/19.md?page=624 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 625 --- ## [diesel guys](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-guys/238326)
**Author:** [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diesel-guys/238326 "2008-08-14T14:52:31Z")
looky the truth --- ## [Bragging](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bragging/238144)
**Author:** [@Norwood](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norwood)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bragging/238144 "2008-08-14T14:31:17Z")
I just ripped highchair wheelies on my dirtbike for the first time down the road…3rd gear almost pinned for a good 300 feet…i was psyched ive been nervous about doing em on pavement but finnaly maned up…i can also ride s… --- ## [grimey fuckers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grimey-fuckers/238224)
**Author:** [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grimey-fuckers/238224 "2008-08-14T13:02:49Z")
ahhhhhhhhhhh figures had a greatparty toght and some fuckin grimey jealous fuck stole my phone now i gotta get some flip-dick-shit phone cuz i cant afford to cough 550 bucks again jsut fuckin figures ! fuck me --- ## [ZR1 Mascot is Born](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zr1-mascot-is-born/238344)
**Author:** [@SBC427](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SBC427)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zr1-mascot-is-born/238344 "2008-08-14T12:28:28Z")
http://jalopnik.com/400424/jalopnik-discovers-jakes-unofficial-successor-at-zr1-ice-cream-break-meet-elwood Some of you are familiar with “Jake”, the official skull-mascot of Corvette Racing. GM has drummed up a similar… --- ## [when using nitrous](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/when-using-nitrous/238294)
**Author:** [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/when-using-nitrous/238294 "2008-08-14T10:51:49Z")
ya never wanna get to this point ;D --- ## [D.I.Y Tumbler](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d-i-y-tumbler/238334)
**Author:** [@NedZ32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NedZ32)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d-i-y-tumbler/238334 "2008-08-14T10:43:17Z")
http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=308526 :wow --- ## [Suspension advice](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suspension-advice/238320)
**Author:** [@NedZ32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NedZ32)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suspension-advice/238320 "2008-08-14T10:41:07Z")
I’m about to buy shocks and springs for the Z and I need some help deciding which ones to get. I’m deciding between Tokico HP shocks and KYB GR-2 shocks. Does anyone have any experience with one or another? I’m buying lo… --- ## [Wheels or Coilovers or Turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-or-coilovers-or-turbo/238299)
**Author:** [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-or-coilovers-or-turbo/238299 "2008-08-14T09:42:54Z")
Edit: Found a good deal on a Garrett GT3582R dual Ball bearing .82 with oil/coolant lines, downpipe and manifold. Ok, I’m going to have to order one of these in a couple days, either the wheels and 5-lug conversion or a… --- ## [torque converter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/torque-converter/238327)
**Author:** [@plaf713](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/plaf713)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/torque-converter/238327 "2008-08-14T09:05:03Z")
I have my 3800 stall sitting around for a while now, I was supposed to put it in before i got my driveway done but I slacked off and now i can’t use jacks on the driveway. Where should i get it installed? I would even pa… --- ## [Which wheels for Bootlegcivic's K24 DA](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-wheels-for-bootlegcivics-k24-da/238323)
**Author:** [@bootlegcivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bootlegcivic)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-wheels-for-bootlegcivics-k24-da/238323 "2008-08-14T08:52:08Z")
Should I put these wheels \[http://a144.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/41/l\_58bfc39157453b0e5da1e33d66060a47.jpg\] Or these wheels on the DA \[http://www.fatboyraceworks.com/wheels/images/9.jpg\] \[http://a589.ac-image… --- ## [VW CLUTCH question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-clutch-question/238318)
**Author:** [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-clutch-question/238318 "2008-08-14T08:31:56Z")
My friend has a 2004 VW 1.8t and just upgraded to the APR Stage II tuned/chipped ECU. First to break was the clutch and now he needs some guidance on what to get. Must be reasonably priced (whole clutch kit) $450~ and co… --- ## [My work burned again](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-work-burned-again/238263)
**Author:** [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-work-burned-again/238263 "2008-08-14T01:18:38Z")
I work for Plaza Linen Service in Clifton Park and got a call at 3:30 this morning telling me the place had burned down again. The first fire was 2/23/06. http://www.wten.com/Global/story.asp?s=8822053 http://capitalne… --- ## [Grinding noise](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grinding-noise/238321)
**Author:** [@RiouxB16T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RiouxB16T)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grinding-noise/238321 "2008-08-13T21:14:56Z")
When i start out from first gear i hear a short loud grinding noise when the clutch grabs, it also happened a few times going into second :sad any ideas? The car was fine on my way to work and when i went to lunch, didn’… --- ## [electric fan](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/electric-fan/237656)
**Author:** [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/electric-fan/237656 "2008-08-13T21:12:57Z")
ok heres the deal, on the mkII TDI i only have a radiator and no fan hooked up (never overheats), its there and its some sort of aftermarket fan. i wanna get the fan running on a on off switch cause i plan on making a lo… --- ## [Im also grinding](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-also-grinding/238328)
**Author:** [@BlueS14240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlueS14240sx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-also-grinding/238328 "2008-08-13T20:42:50Z")
No honda crap for me, but lately my car doesnt want to go into first while moving cause it grinds…this is kind of a bad time for me to have to replace a clutch as i am trying to scrounge up money for my sr20det swap, ple… --- ## [Camaro fanbois](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camaro-fanbois/238251)
**Author:** [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camaro-fanbois/238251 "2008-08-13T19:59:00Z")
\[http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/tdipower4me/flywheelcrankshaftissues001.jpg\] that is all. ;D --- ## [New Shop " FAST EDDIES CUSTOMZ "](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop-fast-eddies-customz/238250)
**Author:** [@SOHCBEAST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOHCBEAST)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop-fast-eddies-customz/238250 "2008-08-13T14:52:39Z")
:bananaFast Eddies Customz AutoBody & Collision i am located @ 2265 1st. street in Rotterdam(518)723-3333 or Fasteddiescustomz@Yahoo.com :banana --- ## [Massive Propane plant explosion in toronto this morning.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/massive-propane-plant-explosion-in-toronto-this-morning/238246)
**Author:** [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/massive-propane-plant-explosion-in-toronto-this-morning/238246 "2008-08-13T14:43:39Z")
Holy shit! :ohnoes http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080810.wexplosionraw0810/VideoStory/National/home?pid=RTGAM.20080810.wexplosions0810 --- ## [What a KSeries is capable of.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-a-kseries-is-capable-of/238285)
**Author:** [@bootlegcivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bootlegcivic)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-a-kseries-is-capable-of/238285 "2008-08-13T13:47:25Z")
What a K Series Can Do --- ## [Rim Repair](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rim-repair/238280)
**Author:** [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rim-repair/238280 "2008-08-13T12:32:19Z")
Hey everyone…I was wondering if you all had any suggestions where I could get an aftermarket wheel repaired. I called Keystone on Karner Road but they don’t do aftermarket…only OEM. Any suggestions? It’s an 18" 5x114.… --- ## [LASERTAG TONIGHT!!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lasertag-tonight/238268)
**Author:** [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lasertag-tonight/238268 "2008-08-13T12:22:22Z")
hai guyths so yeah, lasertag tonight 8PM at zerogravity on central ave, me, cazwrx, dkid15, mk1mr2 and a bunch of other kids who aren’t on here are gonna be there… and i wanna pwn some of your bitch asses. dont act lik… --- ## [some rolling shots](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-rolling-shots/238300)
**Author:** [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-rolling-shots/238300 "2008-08-13T12:07:57Z")
just asked Lance to get some of the pics from way back when and asked to put up some pics of the ol gal \[http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/9679/pete2sb2.jpg\] \[http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/3405/pete1bv8.jpg\] \[ht… --- ## [anyone not working right now?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-not-working-right-now/238316)
**Author:** [@OhNoPOPO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OhNoPOPO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-not-working-right-now/238316 "2008-08-13T11:52:10Z")
im bored and dont have to work today . . . anyone want to go for a ride ? nothing crazy just for an hour or so?? im bored . . --- ## [Times like these is why I love my job!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270)
**Author:** [@Vandal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vandal)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270 "2008-08-13T11:00:32Z")
We won the towing contract for the new track in Monticello. On slow days, I get to shoot over there and watch. There were only these 2 cars out that day, but on opening day Mario Andretti and Brian Redman were there raci… --- ## [HEY MEENA!!!!!!!!!!!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-meena/238317)
**Author:** [@OhNoPOPO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OhNoPOPO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-meena/238317 "2008-08-13T08:04:13Z")
:kicklow . . . . that is all lol --- ## [no trav////////////////](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-trav/238080)
**Author:** [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-trav/238080 "2008-08-13T07:38:57Z")
what are we gonna do without no travis?..discuss --- ## [Max psi or magnaflow .. on a jetta 1.8t whats your thoughts ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-psi-or-magnaflow-on-a-jetta-1-8t-whats-your-thoughts/238259)
**Author:** [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-psi-or-magnaflow-on-a-jetta-1-8t-whats-your-thoughts/238259 "2008-08-13T06:54:07Z")
maxpsi…http://www.maxpsiracing.com/jettacb.asp or a magnaflow which is also on the site … which on do you guys like ??? need it somewhat quiet and low pro… fuckin cops --- ## [Madden 2009](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/madden-2009/238229)
**Author:** [@Infiniti](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Infiniti)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/madden-2009/238229 "2008-08-13T06:48:08Z")
Anyone else a huge football fan like myself and really stoked about the release of Madden 09? I plan on buying it as soon as it comes out next week and joining up in a league for the 360. I downloaded the demo last week… --- ## [P1443](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p1443/238279)
**Author:** [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2008, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p1443/238279 "2008-08-12T22:56:34Z")
So the mustang has had this code for like 3 months. It runs fine, it’s just an annoying emissions bullshit code. I replaced the sensor that triggered it last time but it did not fix it this time. Anyone have any experien… --- ## [Man Law Thread.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/man-law-thread/237598)
**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2008, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/man-law-thread/237598 "2008-08-12T22:31:57Z")
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