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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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well there u go then.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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^ I never said I didn't expect it, just that it sucks
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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damn its only 350 it feels so late.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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I'm still waiting for my 2006 refund since it was stolen. Looking forward to my 2007 write-offs though!!!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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I'm still waiting for my 2006 refund since it was stolen. Looking forward to my 2007 write-offs though!!!
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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I saw that you guys painted your rotors before your installed them to prevent rust. Does the paint come off clean on the area of the rotor where it comes in contact with the pad when the brakes are applied? I just got some powerslots and pads and want to paint them to prevent rust. Just worried that the paint wont come off clean and chip off paint that are inside slots/drill holes.
I thought it came off pretty cleanly, but that was in the dark tho, perhaps Andy can chime in about it...
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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I thought it came off pretty cleanly, but that was in the dark tho, perhaps Andy can chime in about it...
Yes, the paint comes right off in the contact area without a hitch.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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from what i saw yesterday they were pretty clean ohh we should beable to tel if they rust today since its raining
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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sounds good. can you guys take some pics of the rotors after the paints off? thanks!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pCHILLEN
I saw that you guys painted your rotors before your installed them to prevent rust. Does the paint come off clean on the area of the rotor where it comes in contact with the pad when the brakes are applied? I just got some powerslots and pads and want to paint them to prevent rust. Just worried that the paint wont come off clean and chip off paint that are inside slots/drill holes.
Yes, it comes right off. I did it to my rotors before too.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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well i just finished my taxes only 3k back this year... =( well not bad for only working 3 months ahahahahahah.


hmm what to buy lol
Ill be happy to get back $500.... Guess I should only work 3 months too..
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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Woo! Did some preliminary calculations (my first post was just pulling numbers out of thin air) and I'll actually be getting a ~$2000 refund! Woo! *Crosses fingers for refund*
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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a little late but thanks Chris for hosting
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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You're very welcome Dave Thanks for stopping by
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by g4dc

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10828629@N06/2224599681/" title="DSC_0279.jpg by g4dc, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/2224599681_4b2a2ee94e_o.jpg" width="1280" height="856" alt="DSC_0279.jpg" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10828629@N06/2225390532/" title="DSC_0278.jpg by g4dc, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2225390532_144db7fd08_o.jpg" width="1280" height="856" alt="DSC_0278.jpg" /></a>


Pretty typical scene at GM garage DIY days, one guy working while 5 other guys stands around and tells that one guy how he is doing it wrong...
 
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