# What did you do to your car today?

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [October 16, 2008, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557 "2008-10-16T07:38:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9781 "2011-07-04T19:27:20Z")

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Got 40767 on the TL. Put some air in the front tire and drove it to Kingston and back, then watched fireworks in it :lol

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9782 "2011-07-04T19:27:50Z")

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> [@Knight Rider: Sucks more than a hoover edition?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/knight-rider-sucks-more-than-a-hoover-edition/43593/22):
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> im on a fresh head(valves/lifters), clutch and IP, but its an original stock trans, turbo and bottom end.
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> as we both know, Mk2’s are sneaky and the clusters get swapped all the time. and last i checked VR6’s were never factory installed in them :tongue

I know the cluster is original to the car I bought it off the original owner with all of the records. motor/trans no.

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9783 "2011-07-04T20:03:23Z")

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well it wasn’t MY car and it wasn’t TODAY, but I didn’t want to start a whole new thread so. I did a quick polish on doms ride, nothing crazy just a basic quick correction.

this is why if you dont know what your doing you should put the DAMN buffer down!  
 ![http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5754/img3677ma.jpg](http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5754/img3677ma.jpg)

![http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3637/img3678q.jpg](http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3637/img3678q.jpg)

![http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8151/img3679pi.jpg](http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8151/img3679pi.jpg)

![http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9847/img3682y.jpg](http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9847/img3682y.jpg)

afters

![http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4393/img3687j.jpg](http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4393/img3687j.jpg)

![http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/9527/img3688g.jpg](http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/9527/img3688g.jpg)

![http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/3310/img3689nh.jpg](http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/3310/img3689nh.jpg)

![http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2671/img3690e.jpg](http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2671/img3690e.jpg)

![http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/175/img3692r.jpg](http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/175/img3692r.jpg)

![http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3544/img3698g.jpg](http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3544/img3698g.jpg)

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**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9784 "2011-07-04T20:07:04Z")

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good job red , o/t red i need ya to buff up the roof of slowmarro . its haggered dude and black

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9785 "2011-07-04T20:11:50Z")

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haha ok. you have my number…push buttons lol

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**Author:** ![b16racereg6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@b16racereg6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/b16racereg6)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9786 "2011-07-04T22:13:12Z")

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^^^ good work on the BMW.!!!

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**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9787 "2011-07-05T06:04:33Z")

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I’ve noticed EVERY fucking bodyshop I’ve ever seen not one person can work a buffer properly. Swirl mark fucking CITY.

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**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9788 "2011-07-05T07:04:09Z")

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yeah, as Donnie could tell you… my matrix was swirled like a mofo.

HATE THAT SHIT

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9789 "2011-07-05T08:32:17Z")

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> [@big red"](#):
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> I know the cluster is original to the car I bought it off the original owner with all of the records. motor/trans no.

thats amazing. the gear in those clusters are known to lose teeth, as im sure youre aware.

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**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9790 "2011-07-05T10:42:09Z")

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Thought about fixing up the body kitz, it’s really beat after this weekend :rofl

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**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9791 "2011-07-05T10:56:57Z")

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painted the badgeless grill the OEM platinum grey VW color, installed that bitch. Swapping the shaved hood tonight to the daily. Also installed the rear mud flaps and next is shaving the side markers, and respraying the front fenders.

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9792 "2011-07-05T17:08:36Z")

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Found out my stupid gay ass hazard relay is making my turn signals FREAK THE FUCK OUT.

scoopin one from a local parts supplier ASAP.

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9793 "2011-07-05T17:21:10Z")

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> [@FS: 4gig Micro SD card](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-4gig-micro-sd-card/42881/8):
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> thats amazing. the gear in those clusters are known to lose teeth, as im sure youre aware.

Normally the trip odo is the first to go

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**Author:** ![streetsweeper1098](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@streetsweeper1098](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/streetsweeper1098)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9794 "2011-07-05T17:22:03Z")

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Drove her and filled her up with gas!

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9795 "2011-07-05T17:22:34Z")

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Put gas in it. 3rd time this weekend. Fuck I drive alot

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9796 "2011-07-05T17:23:10Z")

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> [@Photobucket Fun](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/photobucket-fun/43594/16):
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> I’ve noticed EVERY fucking bodyshop I’ve ever seen not one person can work a buffer properly. Swirl mark fucking CITY.

This car had swirls, buffer trails, holograms, errthing

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**Author:** ![streetsweeper1098](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@streetsweeper1098](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/streetsweeper1098)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9797 "2011-07-05T17:26:15Z")

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> [@Anyone know who makes this gauge?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-who-makes-this-gauge/43638/8):
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> Put gas in it. 3rd time this weekend. Fuck I drive alot

thats brutalll… you must be spending bank on gas. ps… i like the avatar!

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**Author:** ![freakLS7](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freakls7/32/6298_2.png) [@freakLS7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/freakLS7)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9798 "2011-07-05T17:29:29Z")

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polished the marks in the rear fender flare that mysteriously showed up while the truck was at the shop. polished the exhaust tip, ran power wire/ground for the audio acc i will be adding tom!

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9799 "2011-07-06T18:00:49Z")

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Cut the slats the fuggout.

Before:

![http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260128_10150288960418993_663438992_9036517_3191549_n.jpg](http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260128_10150288960418993_663438992_9036517_3191549_n.jpg)

After:  
 ![http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261388_10150316260758993_663438992_9245490_1628812_n.jpg](http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261388_10150316260758993_663438992_9245490_1628812_n.jpg)

Not sure if I like it to be honest lol.

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**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today/239557/9800 "2011-07-06T18:08:12Z")

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^ Yeah I dont know. Either way is kinda meh.

I burned my finger on the fucking windshield putting a decal on :facepalm

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