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Old 04-01-2010, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by natesi
Dats what da two point fo is for, yo...

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That is what the 2.4L engine is for, AbrahamS600.
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thanks for the translation..lmao..but seriously, once I took my sub out i was getting way better mpg. But it's all up to you guys what you wanna do with your cars.
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Old 04-03-2010, 12:54 AM
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I want to do this. Just wish I had a garage to work in...

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Old 04-03-2010, 03:20 AM
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Where? In a grocery store parking lot, or your drive way, or...?

I don't even have a driveway.
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Originally Posted by pyroman131
Oh wow. Yes, I had a driveway to work in. lol. Looks like you're SOL.
Maybe I should get one...
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I am also looking for an alternative to the pink insulation for the doors, but wouldn't it be okay to use the pink insulation in the hatch & trunk area (and C pillars) since there's no way of water coming in from outside?
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You might also want to think about condensation. Look at your car in the morning and see where are the areas that might be a problem.
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Old 05-20-2010, 02:48 AM
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There's no way pink insulation is going to affect the way the car crumples.

Dynamat: maybe.
Residential / "pink" / batt insulation: no way in hell.
Expanding foam sound deadening you inject into crevices of the car: hell yes.
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Woops; my bad.

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Sorry to hear about your girlfriend -- that sucks.
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Originally Posted by Hachigo
I am also looking for an alternative to the pink insulation for the doors, but wouldn't it be okay to use the pink insulation in the hatch & trunk area (and C pillars) since there's no way of water coming in from outside?
in these areas are fine i had about a couple months ago places some in my hatch and cpillars and since then have gotten into there to shave my rear windshield wiper and the insulation was as dry and itchy as ever. and mind you i live in hawaii and here alot of condensation tends to build up
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Bummer.

Well, thanks for trying and thanks for keeping us up to date. Much appreciated.
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