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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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nice! Keven's car was standard black, right?
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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nice! Keven's car was standard black, right?
yea, his car is 040. just don't feel like repainting right now. lol
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 02:30 AM
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finally...my boost gauge setup is done.

was meant to use my iphone 2G, but it died on me, so i ended up buying a cheap iPod touch. it was jailbreaked, but only 2.2.1...so i updated it to 3.0 but probably not going to jb it again since this will mainly my boost gauge.

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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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that's cool...
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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i hate ipods but i would buy one for that if i had a car with boost lol.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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so i got bored...

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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Hey guys - It's easy to check the bushings.

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frank help me with mine!!! LOL
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Nice set up Frank!
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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update:

SOB!!!!!!!!!!! bought W203 strut nut socket tool and received a W220 strut nut socket tool instead....
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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How much did the rear diff heatsink set you back?? It looks sweet is it bolt on or does the rear diff cover have to be changed out? Also will it fit the c320?

Can't even tell the dent on your hood.. Car looks sweet
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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lol, yea...not necessary really in cold weather region and if you don't push the car that often.

Thanks Frank, am surely dont need em now.. but I'll need em later when I bring this car back to asian country where the sun is bright & the weather is hot as hell.. where did you bought the heatsink..& how much if you don't mind me asking.

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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Thanks Frank, am surely dont need em now.. but I'll need em later when I bring this car back to asian country where the sun is bright & the weather is hot as hell.. where did you bought the heatsink..& how much if you don't mind me asking.

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How much did the rear diff heatsink set you back?? It looks sweet is it bolt on or does the rear diff cover have to be changed out? Also will it fit the c320?

Can't even tell the dent on your hood.. Car looks sweet
heat sink was $80-90 from dealership. adapter was $120-130 bought by relative for me from Taiwan.

don't know if you can use it on smaller diff on the rest of the w203.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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update: finally received my strut tool. driver side strut nut retainer was indeed very loose.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
finally...my boost gauge setup is done.

was meant to use my iphone 2G, but it died on me, so i ended up buying a cheap iPod touch. it was jailbreaked, but only 2.2.1...so i updated it to 3.0 but probably not going to jb it again since this will mainly my boost gauge.


frank first of all i just want to say that i don't think there is anyone with more posts than you.haha idk how you get that many. second, droid has this cool ap that i just downloaded called "fastest droid" that is CRAZY accurate. it tells you 0-60 time, your 1/4 mile time and your speed/top speed and lets you record it. best of all, it's free. everyone with a droid should check it out.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 03:09 AM
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frank first of all i just want to say that i don't think there is anyone with more posts than you.haha idk how you get that many. second, droid has this cool ap that i just downloaded called "fastest droid" that is CRAZY accurate. it tells you 0-60 time, your 1/4 mile time and your speed/top speed and lets you record it. best of all, it's free. everyone with a droid should check it out.
thanks.

the REV however is a code-reader & multi purpose gauge. it's hook up to my OBD-II port via Kiwi-wifi module. not just a 0-60 timer.

REV also records data that you want to record (boost, coolant temp, intake temp, rpm, throttle %, fuel trim, mpg, mpg avg, etc) which is what I use to monitor IAT, CT, and boost.

it also has a track tracker which uses the G meter and GPS in the iphone that can map out the track or auto-x track you were on.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 02:22 AM
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made a front plate holder using my decor tow hook. came out alright. need to replace those zipties with nut/bolts.

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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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made a front plate holder using my decor tow hook. came out alright. need to replace those zipties with nut/bolts.

Did you get pulled over for not having a front one?? Your toe hook was pretty neat in the front.. Ur car gives me a reason to keep mine for ever =D
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 02:32 AM
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Did you get pulled over for not having a front one?? Your toe hook was pretty neat in the front.. Ur car gives me a reason to keep mine for ever =D
nah...i got pulled over for front window tint. decided to put the plate on for the heck of it.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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Im getting my car fully tinted 20% in a few days.. Could i ask you how much was ur tint ticket? Also was it your first one? The front plate looks cool tho 2 bad my car only came with one =/
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 04:41 AM
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it was a fix-it ticket. took it off and had to pay a $15 fee. first ticket ever gotten since i started driving as a kid. lol and the cop told me i'll receive the actual ticket in mail in 2 wks....but it's been like a month now since thanksgiving.

you can go to dmv and request a new front plate if you lost yours.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:32 AM
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Wasn't that done just not too long ago?
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