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Re: Tow hook Alternatively, a lot of the Euro and Japanese cars have threaded hook mounts behind the front bumper, just very well hidden by a pop out panel. The only way to tell they are there is by the small opening for a flat screwdriver blade to fit into. My WRXs was even curved and...

Re: Ty Zero tow rating / I call BS = noob question The GM technical papers state that the IC is only designed with enough capacity for 15 seconds of WOT at full boost pressure. High boost over longer periods of time will heat soak it and create the potential for detonation. That said, I would...

Searched "Syclone" on CL for grins today and this popped up: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/4371056135.html Looks like a nice truck

Re: Sunroof Windshield urethane. The guys at KD auto glass next door would give me half used tubes in the event I had some sort of leak to fix on whatever I was working on at the time. You get only one chance with the stuff, and when it cures, have fun getting it off! Also, wear gloves- it...

Re: Another Cool item The 1992 Syclone brochures are legit, I got one from Marty some years back. Options and more color offerings were slated for 92, but then the plug was pulled.

Re: Typhoon w/sunroof Look very closely for signs of leakage and water/rust damage. Some aftermarket sunroofs are well made and installed well, while others create nothing but problems.

Re: Pistons suggestions for a Turbo Vortec 4.3L I'd stick with a PTE, Garrett, Mitsubishi, Blouch, IHI, or other well-known mfg. Higher compression won't necessarily be bad, it will reduce the amount of lag, thereby allowing you to run a turbo that maintains its efficiency higher up vs a small...

Re: What tires are you guys running???? Had Bridgestone Potenza G009s on the Ty. Good tires for the most part. In my experience with installing tires, the Continental Extreme Contact DW and DWSs are great, along with General Gmax AS-03s (on my WRX). Yokohama Avid Envigors are decent, just avoid...

Re: Sandrail....check out the eng. That's pretty cool. I've never seen a sandrail in person, there really aren't any around this part of the country. Must be a Cali/Nevada thing. We've got turbo snowmobiles though :rock:

Re: Radio on/off switch Re: Radio on/off switch I had a Blaupunkt Monterrey MP35 in my Ty, Crutchfield included the wiring adapters (plug n play) and the dash adapter. It actually sat fairly flush with the dash. The CD slot was behind the faceplate (it powered out of the way) and the color was...

Re: I'm losing interest... There's a whole 'nother thread topic right there. I've got first hand experience regarding the "quality" employees MMB hires. (hint: technicians are started at $9/hr, no matter how much experience, certs, etc they have!)

Re: I'm losing interest... Being in the biz does help, I try to deal with the commercial acct managers whenever possible, for a few reasons: 1. I can usually get things cheaper, if not at shop cost 2. They are on the ball and do what it takes to make sure things are right. We stopped using...

Re: I'm loosing interest... Re: I'm loosing interest... :barf: That's terrible. I feel your pain, where I work we only sell off-brand made in China tires (Runway, Autogrip, Black Lion, Sagitar), and almost all of our brake and front end parts are made in China. No wonder they don't fit right...

Re: fellow sytyers Merry Christmas from my family to yours :cmas: (I'm on the left in blue)

Re: cv axles I think Advance Auto Parts carries GSP