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Post by foggyjames » 14 Jun 2008 02:26 am

Hehe...it's cool. I'm a member on both. V3M is good because Turbobricks people know next to nothing about 300s. Tbricks is good because V3M people know next to nothing about going fast sm56

I mean that in a loving, respectful way, of course...sm56

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Post by Chris_C » 14 Jun 2008 01:48 pm

And Foggy taking the best of both, just know's next to nothing :lol:
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Post by foggyjames » 15 Jun 2008 02:18 am

...at least I can jack my car up ;)

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Post by xtrmjks » 25 Jun 2008 06:43 am

Here's what I've been up to...

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and exhaust is now replaced to 3", turbo back stainless, with BLITZ NUR SPEC box (from Impreza STI8). Sounds lovely!! :lol:

..also Magazine feature coming..I'l keep You posted.
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Post by 36016v » 01 Jul 2008 09:14 pm

wow, been busy, what mag are you getting a feature in?
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Post by xtrmjks » 02 Jul 2008 05:22 pm

PPC, In near future..Made (and fitted..) some new engine mounts today, old ones tore apart :lol: Pictures to follow..(retro show MIGHT be on now, thanks to new engine mounts :wink: )
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Post by xtrmjks » 03 Jul 2008 03:55 pm

Pictures of new mounts and Nur Spec..

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Post by volvorsport » 05 Jul 2008 03:53 pm

is your engine hanging off those mounts ?
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Post by xtrmjks » 05 Jul 2008 03:57 pm

Yes, and works a treat!! some more "hi-tech" ones comin.. :D
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Post by volvorsport » 05 Jul 2008 03:58 pm

so if the mount fails ,where does your engine go ?
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Post by Fuse » 05 Jul 2008 07:23 pm

I think the bolt goes through the nylon/polyurethane support all the way,
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Post by xtrmjks » 06 Jul 2008 08:38 am

volvorsport wrote:so if the mount fails ,where does your engine go ?
..ah?? bolt goes through mount..
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Post by xtrmjks » 21 Jul 2008 05:35 pm

Lil update..
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Post by Tourinki » 21 Jul 2008 05:54 pm

xtrmjks wrote:Lil update..
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I have suspicion that this car is equipped with turbo :lol: And its not a small one :lol:
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Post by Bazboy » 21 Jul 2008 05:57 pm

wow that really is looking amazing, cant wait to catch u glimpse of her at retro rides.
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