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tokenasianguy69
07-18-2007, 01:23 PM
First off i want to go ahead and say that i put this listing in the GA section b/c i trust you guys' opinions more than i do any others on this board(no matter how much of a smart-butt you guys can be sometimes) i respect and appreciate all help because yes i am young but strive to build a nice car.

well since i've been working a whole lot and have very few bills, i've decided to dump more money into my car. as of late, i've gotten a new supersprint exhaust, vaders, and strut tower bars. all nice but now to the fun stuff.
My next items to purchase/install are as follows:

HID's(bought)- any suggestions or things to avoid when installing these?

Wheel spacers- should i get hub extenders or not?? and on tms website they list their spacers as front only, what's the difference with the rears?

Sway bars- i plan on getting the largest ones i can get, which would be either the Big Greens (racing dynamics??) or TMS sways, correct??. now when installing these is it possible to do with just one floor jack? (i'm thinking that when i lift one side it'll twist teh body too much to install??)tambien; where should i buy from?

Electric fan- i've gotten rid of the dreadful fan, but now need an electric replacement; where should i buy from/what kind?

Clutch: i plan on doing cams soon, but my clutch probably isn't going to last so i plan on doing it first. So far, i've picked out the UUC stage 1 (11.5 lbs) flywheel with m5 clutch...is this toooo much or should i just do an oem replacement? Is the lighter flywheel worth it or no? Lastly, any good shops to recommend? i plan on doing this last part around september-ish for my bday.

Again i appreciate all help and thank you in advance!

plotfi
07-18-2007, 01:32 PM
As far as I know, You will need hub extenders with 10mm spacers since the lip on the hub will be completely covered. 5mm spacers don't come out to the end of the hub, and 15mm spacers have a lip that acts as a hub extender, so you won't need extenders for the latter two.

I was going to go with 10mm spacers but just got 15mm's because of this reason.

G. P. Burdell
07-18-2007, 02:12 PM
HID's(bought)- any suggestions or things to avoid when installing these?
Wire 'em up with a proper harness that includes inline fuses and relays. Read this page for more info:

http://faqlight.carpassion.info/headlamp-harness.html

zeit00
07-18-2007, 02:21 PM
Clutch: i plan on doing cams soon, but my clutch probably isn't going to last so i plan on doing it first. So far, i've picked out the UUC stage 1 (11.5 lbs) flywheel with m5 clutch...is this toooo much or should i just do an oem replacement? Is the lighter flywheel worth it or no? Lastly, any good shops to recommend? i plan on doing this last part around september-ish for my bday.

Again i appreciate all help and thank you in advance!
I have the UUC stage 2 flywheel, and love it. The oem replacement will hold up fine, but I love heel-toe down shifting with the LTW version.

I recommend Harrison Motorsports for the install and he carries all the parts that you are looking for.

CDM5GO
07-18-2007, 02:26 PM
I have the UUC stage 2 flywheel, and love it. The oem replacement will hold up fine, but I love heel-toe down shifting with the LTW version.

I recommend Harrison Motorsports for the install and he carries all the parts that you are looking for.

Fixed.

zeit00
07-18-2007, 02:44 PM
Fixed.Fixed what? :dunno

CDM5GO
07-18-2007, 02:46 PM
Fixed what? :dunno

Reread your quote in my fixed post.

M3Bill
07-18-2007, 02:48 PM
Reread your quote in my fixed post.

I am so confused. :dunno

Boozie D. Clown
07-18-2007, 02:54 PM
For the mental giants...he has the parts in stock.

CDM5GO
07-18-2007, 02:55 PM
never mind I'm:confused also. I must be :drink1

Doctor Wha
07-18-2007, 02:55 PM
never mind I'm:confused also. I must be :drink1
What time is it? :ponder


Oh, it's only 2:55... :az

cliffhanger407
07-18-2007, 02:59 PM
This hurts my brain.

http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/3d/Splode.jpg/200px-Splode.jpg

PrinceE30
07-18-2007, 03:07 PM
Are we still talking about cars? :confused

zeit00
07-18-2007, 03:13 PM
never mind I'm:confused also. I must be :drink1
You're drinking and you did not invite me? :(

tpattison
07-18-2007, 03:17 PM
You're drinking and you did not invite me? :(

+1 :ar15firin

CDM5GO
07-18-2007, 03:20 PM
You're drinking and you did not invite me? :(

Come on its mojito time or vodka and redbull.

CDM5GO
07-18-2007, 03:21 PM
What time is it? :ponder


Oh, it's only 2:55... :az

For Bill, as the country song goes"Its 5 o clock somewhere"

zeit00
07-18-2007, 03:25 PM
Come on its mojito time or vodka and redbull.
:buttrock:buttrock

M3Bill
07-18-2007, 03:25 PM
For Bill, as the country song goes"Its 5 o clock somewhere"

:rofl

LoveLEE143
07-18-2007, 04:05 PM
I am drinking at the desk right now

tokenasianguy69
07-18-2007, 08:46 PM
thanks a lot for all the help. anyone have any suggestions on the sways or the electric fan??

qidm67
07-18-2007, 09:50 PM
thanks a lot for all the help. anyone have any suggestions on the sways or the electric fan??

I vote to put the clutch (mechanical) fan back on.

tokenasianguy69
07-18-2007, 10:15 PM
i would but i've heard too many stories of brittle blades breaking off and killing the radiator. AND seeing as how i've already replaced mine once i don't want to do it again.