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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA
You guys remember me making these right???

Solid Diff bushings:


Rear solid subframe diff bushing and front diff ears:



This is definitely a two man job and very slow, time consuming process........Not really hard, but very very in-depth is all!


SUBFRAME OUT:


NOW UNDER THE CAR:


WHERE DOES IT ALL GO:


I opted to drop the entire subframe and use Jakes tall 12 ton press like they show it being done here:



I didn't wanna do the hack saw method under the car...........and well, this gave me an excuse to drop the subframe..........

I would also like to add, that i called GTM (not sure who i talked to) and i also called FORGED Performance (talked to Alex) and both companies were willing to talk and discuss the process with me..........I called because insight is worth more than foresight........
Subframe OUT! I participated in taking out the subframe to get ready for solid rear bushing install. Took about 2 hrs max (thats taking our time) - definitely going this route to install my bushings.

Kirk06 has a set as well - he will need them for sure on the supercharged sedan..
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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dang Jake, hardcore!!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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took off the rear spoiler last night. tonight i'm having welding lessions to patch up the seven holes that were left. finished the hood latches monday night.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Nobody likes a leaky differential bushing
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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took off the rear spoiler last night. tonight i'm having welding lessions to patch up the seven holes that were left. finished the hood latches monday night.
ooooh cool - when are you doing that? damn - I got a brake/ coolant/ PS fluid swap today...would love to play with some welding action! bad a$$ dude!

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Nobody likes a leaky differential bushing
no sir - wheel hop FTMFL!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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got some wheels powdercoated.. more to come later today =]
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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ooh pretty ^
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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[QUOTE=vietboi817;5171717]got some wheels powdercoated.. more to come later today =]

Join the club! OEM powder coated 19's FTW!
Cant wait to see how the black looks on your ride. I personally was debating between black or gunmetal.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Finally picked up some 25mm spacers thanks to Chris. All ive got to say is about Frickin time! soo flush <3
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hound138
took off the rear spoiler last night. tonight i'm having welding lessions to patch up the seven holes that were left. finished the hood latches monday night.
Damn, i hear removing the spoiler is pretty hard. How did it come off. Run into any problems besides the holes?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by vietboi817
got some wheels powdercoated.. more to come later today =]
Did you get R1 to do it? or did you go to a shop? what did you pay?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Here is the "more to come"





The color is "Auburn Black", pretty much gloss black in dark but as soon as light hits, you get this sparkling affect. pretty cool. I got them done for 325$ at SPC coating in Arlington. A++++ service from them. I found them through the "Where Should I Go for....." thread lol. NOW! does anybody want to donate some 25mm/30mm spacers?? Much appreciation aha =]
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vietboi817
I got them done for 325$ at SPC coating in Arlington. A++++ service from them.
Thank you..wheels look great!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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i officially suck at welding. I might be able to make a dinosaur out of car parts but, not really steady enough for precision welds. It was good practice though. My friend finished off the trunk lid for me. I'll take welding class if I ever go to prison but, I'll retire for now.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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while you're there, make sure you perfect the art of making license plates. I could always use a few fake plates...that is, assuming you make it out alive to be able to teach me.
 
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