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Old 02-18-2008, 03:04 PM
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inspect electrical system = look at fusebox.
wipers = do they streak?
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:05 PM
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no way would i pay someone damn near $300 to "look" at my car. chances are with all the mods you have they wont even do have the stuff since the warranty on those parts is void anyway.
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:06 PM
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here is what it consists of

Verify last major service was performed
Check fluid levels and fluid condition
Inspect coolant condition, level, hoses and clamps
Check exhaust system and shrouding
Check CV joints and boots
Clean battery and terminals
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect fuel/tank/cap/lines
Check operation of lights/horn/wipers/washers
Check wiper blades
Check headlight adjustment
Check seat belts
Check parking brake operation
Check shift interlock
Lubricate weather stripping with silicone
Lubricate door hinges
Lubricate door locks
Check steering rack boots
Inspect steering linkage/suspension
Lubricate chassis
Inspect brake system
Check brake system
Inspect shocks/struts
Check tire pressure and inspect wear
Rotate tires if necessary
Road test
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:09 PM
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hell, i'll do all that for $200, save yourself $80....
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ill do it for $100
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:10 PM
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yeah but Jim uses hs own lubrication!!! Hey OOOOOOHH
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:11 PM
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Yep, Steves got it right! thats what makes it better!
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so jim is going to put his special lube in robs box........
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your car will never smell the same EVER again!!!
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HAHAHAHA
steve, check ur myspace.......
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:14 PM
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hahah Jim's Lubrication

10 min lube job no prob! lol

Yeah tahts ridiculous for that

Only thing im concerned about is my suspension it may be normal but when i make certain turns mostly into a gas station up hill or something she creaks like a mf but that may be just cause its cold
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:16 PM
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could be the shocks, could be other things. They're probably not gonna be able to do anything for it, cause its aftermarket springs on stock shocks.
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you have aftermarket springs. i doubt they will go near that.
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:17 PM
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Time for me to get some coilovers heh?

lol
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:22 PM
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thats your call.

my coilovers creak.

the dealership still wont touch them, cause its aftermarket.
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:24 PM
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what brand coils do yo have jim?
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:28 PM
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progress
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i have the progress coilovers, and the progress drop springs.
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:31 PM
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It is absolutely f*in gorgeous out....63 degrees!
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:31 PM
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rob- how low are you now?
jim - how low do they go?
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