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Old 01-24-2015, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
CO's today? Without a lift and a bay? Hardcore.
As long as the garage isn't freezing it shouldn't be a bad day.
Look forward to your impressions AroundtheG37
Old 01-24-2015, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
CO's today? Without a lift and a bay? Hardcore.
LOL, yeah, getting the car up on stands is half the battle. I've been thinking real hard about buying a garage lift because why not make it a bit easier on myself?

Originally Posted by blnewt
As long as the garage isn't freezing it shouldn't be a bad day.
Look forward to your impressions AroundtheG37
It was miserable yesterday (40 and rainy) but thankfully rotor/pad installs are pretty easy. 65 and sunny today so the world is my oyster.

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So I was looking for a solution to keep my dashcam running while the car was off and parked that didn't require me to splice into the rearview mirror and break something so I found this:

Amazon.com: EC Technology® 2nd Gen Deluxe 22400mAh Ultra High Capacity 3 USB Output External Battery With 3-modes LED Flashlight Portable Power Bank Charger For iPhone 6 Plus 5S 5C 5 4S 4, iPad Air, iPad mini, Galaxy S5 S4 S3, Note 4 3, Nexus, HTC On Amazon.com: EC Technology® 2nd Gen Deluxe 22400mAh Ultra High Capacity 3 USB Output External Battery With 3-modes LED Flashlight Portable Power Bank Charger For iPhone 6 Plus 5S 5C 5 4S 4, iPad Air, iPad mini, Galaxy S5 S4 S3, Note 4 3, Nexus, HTC On

Then bought a 3 USB port AC adapter and a 6 foot USB type A to type B adapter so I could keep my phone charging and the dashcam running off that while the car is on. When the car is parked just swap the cable over to the battery. Great success.
Old 01-24-2015, 03:47 PM
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Amazon.com : Blackvue Power Magic Pro Vehicle Battery Discharge Prevention for Parking Mode : Vehicle Power Inverters : Car Electronics Amazon.com : Blackvue Power Magic Pro Vehicle Battery Discharge Prevention for Parking Mode : Vehicle Power Inverters : Car Electronics

You can Also use this power magic pro adapter and never have to touch any cables again and it connects to fuse box near the driver pedals. You can also just run the cable along the side pillars for a clean install.
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Old 01-24-2015, 03:55 PM
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Days when a half inch is called for and 5 inches come down make me glad I bought a new beater...

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Old 01-24-2015, 05:15 PM
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Now that's a badass Beater! Limo tint all the windows! No one will mess with you.
Old 01-24-2015, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by doublea88
Amazon.com : Blackvue Power Magic Pro Vehicle Battery Discharge Prevention for Parking Mode : Vehicle Power Inverters : Car Electronics

You can Also use this power magic pro adapter and never have to touch any cables again and it connects to fuse box near the driver pedals. You can also just run the cable along the side pillars for a clean install.
Good looks. The timer feature is genius
Old 01-24-2015, 06:41 PM
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Now that's a badass Beater! Limo tint all the windows! No one will mess with you.
Getting the windows tinted Monday, not limo though. It's already a b1tch to try to park this land yacht, I'm going 35% all around.
Old 01-24-2015, 06:49 PM
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Reminds me of the Mercury Marauder.

Some cars are designed to be murdered. That was one of them.
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Man, what a day. Didn't get to the rear camber arms but I'm going to see if the stock arms will keep me in spec first. Hope to clean up the car soon but here is a quick pic of them installed.

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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
Man, what a day. Didn't get to the rear camber arms but I'm going to see if the stock arms will keep me in spec first. Hope to clean up the car soon but here is a quick pic of them installed.
So you drove to a gas station

How was the handling/ride?

Congrats on getting it knocked off in a day, in a garage, on jack stands
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Old 01-24-2015, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
So you drove to a gas station

How was the handling/ride?

Congrats on getting it knocked off in a day, in a garage, on jack stands
I was so tired I didn't really feel like putting it through the paces so I just went to the store to get some beer and called it a day. Initial assessment is man, it even feels low but not floaty so that's good. When I hit bumps in the road I hear a knock so I need to check that out. Fun stuff.
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
I was so tired I didn't really feel like putting it through the paces so I just went to the store to get some beer and called it a day. Initial assessment is man, it even feels low but not floaty so that's good. When I hit bumps in the road I hear a knock so I need to check that out. Fun stuff.
How in the world do you figure out where to set the CO height when to do that properly you have to set the car back down? Without a lift, I think that would drive even a patient person insane. I have this image of you screaming and scaring the neighbor kids.

That first pic looks good, BTW. Need better pics to really see how it's turning out.
Old 01-25-2015, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
How in the world do you figure out where to set the CO height when to do that properly you have to set the car back down? Without a lift, I think that would drive even a patient person insane. I have this image of you screaming and scaring the neighbor kids.

That first pic looks good, BTW. Need better pics to really see how it's turning out.
How are they adjusted? Do you need to be under the car?

If not, I wouldn't bother with Jack stands once installed. I'd lower it, check the height, then raise it, make an adjustment and lower and recheck.

If however, you need to get under the car, then I'd use Jack stands.

I personally feel confident in a jack if I'm not going under there. Not sure if this behavior is frowned upon, but it is what it is.

If all I was doing is changing a tire, I wouldn't bother with Jack stands...Jack only. Again, not sure if this is sound advice. Please consult your lawyer, and don't do anything I just said above (legal disclaimer).
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Originally Posted by Rochester
How in the world do you figure out where to set the CO height when to do that properly you have to set the car back down? Without a lift, I think that would drive even a patient person insane. I have this image of you screaming and scaring the neighbor kids.
I don't mind doing the fronts as all I have to do is jackup the car and take off the wheels, then adjust while on the car. The rear is a different story though as you have to take out the spring in order to adjust them. Luckily, the rears are at perfect height so all good there. LOL, it can be a little bit frustrating but I don't get upset about situations that I knew I was getting myself into it. What would be the sense in that?

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That first pic looks good, BTW. Need better pics to really see how it's turning out.

Working on it.


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