Official Base Model Thread

DavidLaMattina · 2011-07-09 19:50:24

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/557715_10151231770404609_1761362866_n.jpg I can haz boost too? (come on spring!)

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Nov 2, 2012 | 09:21 PM

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2.2balt

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I can haz boost too? (come on spring!)

Nov 2, 2012 | 11:10 PM

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low lighting... creeeppppyyyyyy

Nov 2, 2012 | 11:54 PM

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^half under a desk...and blackberry lacking battery power to use flash....but you get the idea lol. GM stg 2 pulley on it atm

Nov 3, 2012 | 12:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LowLS

No tap is needed.nor a drill although factory there are holes in the side of the rockers.You would need a drill and a step bit.Others like myself just popped in the bottom clips then used strong molding adhesive.

i glued mine on too, i used the same glue my work (ford dealer) uses to glue the roofs and bed sides onto the vehicle from the body shop, so yea if i sell this car the side skirts are staying with it hahah

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Nov 3, 2012 | 04:10 PM

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Nov 5, 2012 | 10:32 AM

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where is a good place to get ss bumpers and side skirts?

Nov 5, 2012 | 11:32 AM

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I swear this gets asked every month.eBay and/or gmpartsdirect.com

Nov 5, 2012 | 12:51 PM

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lolz this ^

Nov 5, 2012 | 02:41 PM

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Hahah

Nov 5, 2012 | 03:14 PM

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yea im pretty sure i asked this before too

thanks anyways haha

Nov 5, 2012 | 06:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by climb385

i glued mine on too, i used the same clue my work (ford dealer) uses to glue thr roofs and bed sides onto the vehicle from the body shop, so yea if i sell this car the side skirts are staying with it hahah

my front lip is held on by the epoxy they use to put windshields on with lol. my body shop told me if i ever break my lip off, im gonna need a new bumper

Nov 6, 2012 | 08:20 AM

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my front lip is held on by the epoxy they use to put windshields on with lol. my body shop told me if i ever break my lip off, im gonna need a new bumper

no ****! mine is too!

i used clips and windshield urethane. if my front or rear lip comes off for any reason, i'm in a serious situation

Nov 6, 2012 | 11:27 AM

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haha mines on with the windshield glue, 3m tape, and screws...i also hit mine like every other day though :/

Nov 6, 2012 | 01:36 PM

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need some advice. my clutch was slipping like 2 weeks and now it stopped. planned on getting stage 2 KY clutch...

now ive been thinking of throwing in pistons, rod, valve springs, and 60s or 80s. and getting stage 3 ky clutch

any suggestions?

Nov 6, 2012 | 02:36 PM

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I love my Ky Stage 3

Nov 6, 2012 | 07:35 PM

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hows it feel compared to stock?

Nov 6, 2012 | 10:04 PM

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i say full build with ky stage 3. what i have i love it.

Nov 7, 2012 | 02:02 AM

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definitely will take me some time. klutch youre all built?

Nov 7, 2012 | 02:23 AM

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he'son a similar build as mine except he's turbo.my clutch is about toast .I'll be going with exedy though.

Nov 7, 2012 | 08:54 AM

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Hi everyone! It's so cool that you guys have a page for base models.
I really want to get the SS wing on my car, what do you guys think?

Nov 7, 2012 | 09:55 AM

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how much you think a regular s256 can handle?

Nov 7, 2012 | 10:25 AM

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hows it feel compared to stock?

pedal is slightly heavier than stock. drives great. I came from a SPEC clutch and that was absolute garbage.

Nov 7, 2012 | 10:47 AM

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Being low has finally caught up with me. Seeping from the right drive axle.

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And you can start to hear it.

Nov 12, 2012 | 12:40 PM

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Pretty quiet in here lately.

Nov 12, 2012 | 01:07 PM

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Loud noises