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#3876
It's Not Easy Being Green
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If you switch back to OEMs and it works fine then I'd bet that's the issue. I'm probably getting a new starter regardless (warrantied or not) but it's good to know it probably isn't the grounding.
#3878
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Damn...
So I've been running Windows 7, not too impressed.
There are functions/appearances that I do like.
I HATE that you can't use the classic view on the start menu anymore.
For some reason it was difficult trying to get PhotoShop CS4 "installed/running".
Anyway.....
So not seeing a performance difference between Windows7 and Vista (even my PassMark benchtest didn't show an improvement) I booted back into Vista.
Now Vista wants a freaking activation! DAMN IT!
Guess I'll have to "activate it".
I'm usually smarter than to install a beta on my main PC! Oh well....
Sorry... just venting!
So I've been running Windows 7, not too impressed.
There are functions/appearances that I do like.
I HATE that you can't use the classic view on the start menu anymore.
For some reason it was difficult trying to get PhotoShop CS4 "installed/running".
Anyway.....
So not seeing a performance difference between Windows7 and Vista (even my PassMark benchtest didn't show an improvement) I booted back into Vista.
Now Vista wants a freaking activation! DAMN IT!
Guess I'll have to "activate it".
I'm usually smarter than to install a beta on my main PC! Oh well....
Sorry... just venting!
#3879
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I think I'm gonna call Westside this week to talk to someone about it. I need to verify that it's covered under my warranty and that they won't give me crap for having aftermarket coils. If they do I'll put back the OEMs.
#3880
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Damn...
So I've been running Windows 7, not too impressed.
There are functions/appearances that I do like.
I HATE that you can't use the classic view on the start menu anymore.
For some reason it was difficult trying to get PhotoShop CS4 "installed/running".
Anyway.....
So not seeing a performance difference between Windows7 and Vista (even my PassMark benchtest didn't show an improvement) I booted back into Vista.
Now Vista wants a freaking activation! DAMN IT!
Guess I'll have to "activate it".
I'm usually smarter than to install a beta on my main PC! Oh well....
Sorry... just venting!
So I've been running Windows 7, not too impressed.
There are functions/appearances that I do like.
I HATE that you can't use the classic view on the start menu anymore.
For some reason it was difficult trying to get PhotoShop CS4 "installed/running".
Anyway.....
So not seeing a performance difference between Windows7 and Vista (even my PassMark benchtest didn't show an improvement) I booted back into Vista.
Now Vista wants a freaking activation! DAMN IT!
Guess I'll have to "activate it".
I'm usually smarter than to install a beta on my main PC! Oh well....
Sorry... just venting!
I'm still fuming over nvidia losing the clone to different resolution option in Vista.
#3883
The devil made me do it
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Damn...
So I've been running Windows 7, not too impressed.
There are functions/appearances that I do like.
I HATE that you can't use the classic view on the start menu anymore.
For some reason it was difficult trying to get PhotoShop CS4 "installed/running".
Anyway.....
So not seeing a performance difference between Windows7 and Vista (even my PassMark benchtest didn't show an improvement) I booted back into Vista.
Now Vista wants a freaking activation! DAMN IT!
Guess I'll have to "activate it".
I'm usually smarter than to install a beta on my main PC! Oh well....
Sorry... just venting!
So I've been running Windows 7, not too impressed.
There are functions/appearances that I do like.
I HATE that you can't use the classic view on the start menu anymore.
For some reason it was difficult trying to get PhotoShop CS4 "installed/running".
Anyway.....
So not seeing a performance difference between Windows7 and Vista (even my PassMark benchtest didn't show an improvement) I booted back into Vista.
Now Vista wants a freaking activation! DAMN IT!
Guess I'll have to "activate it".
I'm usually smarter than to install a beta on my main PC! Oh well....
Sorry... just venting!
#3885
Grasshopper
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I've run every beta since Win '95 and usually don't have an issue with my previous installation (I also dual-boot).
Oh well.....
I liked the new task bar. If you have windows open that are similar (like different explorer windows), its only one "icon" and there were "icon stacks" showing more than one window of that style was open.
Then when you hover all the snapshots of the open windows, the snapshot you are hovering over becomes visible and the other windows fade away and you only see an outline of those other windows.
Kinda hard to explain, but it was nice and clean.
#3886
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I don't necessarily hold this against Charles but I would like to know if any other '04s with original starters have gotten the ingition upgrade. I am almost 100% sure that none of his test cars in Zona were running the original starter.
#3888
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I'll wait until I double check my installation. I'm planning on doing it this weekend although I probably need my clutch back to really check it out. Finally got my dryer situation handled at home so I should be able to devote a good chunk of next weekend to the car's electronics.
If I can't get the coils working I'll reinstall the OEMs and plan on bringing it to Westside next month.
I'm also doing my shocks/springs the last two weekends of February when I'm housesitting. Should have the garage to myself so I can finish all my winter projects and have the car ready to freakin' zoom in April.
If I can't get the coils working I'll reinstall the OEMs and plan on bringing it to Westside next month.
I'm also doing my shocks/springs the last two weekends of February when I'm housesitting. Should have the garage to myself so I can finish all my winter projects and have the car ready to freakin' zoom in April.
#3889
The devil made me do it
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It really wouldn't have been an issue if...... I could prove my Vista authorization......
I've run every beta since Win '95 and usually don't have an issue with my previous installation (I also dual-boot).
Oh well.....
I liked the new task bar. If you have windows open that are similar (like different explorer windows), its only one "icon" and there were "icon stacks" showing more than one window of that style was open.
Then when you hover all the snapshots of the open windows, the snapshot you are hovering over becomes visible and the other windows fade away and you only see an outline of those other windows.
Kinda hard to explain, but it was nice and clean.
I've run every beta since Win '95 and usually don't have an issue with my previous installation (I also dual-boot).
Oh well.....
I liked the new task bar. If you have windows open that are similar (like different explorer windows), its only one "icon" and there were "icon stacks" showing more than one window of that style was open.
Then when you hover all the snapshots of the open windows, the snapshot you are hovering over becomes visible and the other windows fade away and you only see an outline of those other windows.
Kinda hard to explain, but it was nice and clean.
#3890
Grasshopper
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Luckily I have a clean version of Vista as an image on my hard drive.
I just installed the image partition and deleted my Win7 partition.
Just going through all my software installations now.
Adobe CS4 suite takes so damn long because it totals 8-9GB for the whole thing AND I can't open Firefox during the installation to pass the time.
Oh well... all is good now.
I just installed the image partition and deleted my Win7 partition.
Just going through all my software installations now.
Adobe CS4 suite takes so damn long because it totals 8-9GB for the whole thing AND I can't open Firefox during the installation to pass the time.
Oh well... all is good now.
#3893
"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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All the clutches except for mine are done...
I went out to a late lunch and when I got back they were all done. They're not exactly what I had planned, but they won't break. And the price was right
I'll probably wait to do mine now until I get a 2nd vehicle so I don't have to rush rush get it in then out, etc.
Here are the pics.
Jon is coming down tomorrow to pick his up.
Doc and Ryan - want me to just give yours to him?
(From left to right)
Jon - Doc - Ryan
I went out to a late lunch and when I got back they were all done. They're not exactly what I had planned, but they won't break. And the price was right
I'll probably wait to do mine now until I get a 2nd vehicle so I don't have to rush rush get it in then out, etc.
Here are the pics.
Jon is coming down tomorrow to pick his up.
Doc and Ryan - want me to just give yours to him?
(From left to right)
Jon - Doc - Ryan
Last edited by Vyndictive; 02-09-2009 at 03:29 PM.
#3895
"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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How about a full refund plus 10% of my foot in your ***?
I'm passing through fairlawn around 5.15 on wednesday, and around 6.15 on thursday... I get off 77 at route 18 to head over to 71 N to go to berea for class.
If you do want to meet up then, let me know, but you have to be there early or on time... I am late to class enough as it is.
I'm passing through fairlawn around 5.15 on wednesday, and around 6.15 on thursday... I get off 77 at route 18 to head over to 71 N to go to berea for class.
If you do want to meet up then, let me know, but you have to be there early or on time... I am late to class enough as it is.
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#3899
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How about a full refund plus 10% of my foot in your ***?
I'm passing through fairlawn around 5.15 on wednesday, and around 6.15 on thursday... I get off 77 at route 18 to head over to 71 N to go to berea for class.
If you do want to meet up then, let me know, but you have to be there early or on time... I am late to class enough as it is.
I'm passing through fairlawn around 5.15 on wednesday, and around 6.15 on thursday... I get off 77 at route 18 to head over to 71 N to go to berea for class.
If you do want to meet up then, let me know, but you have to be there early or on time... I am late to class enough as it is.
I won't be anywhere near there on those days so just hand it off to Jon.
#3900
"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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Why the hell do you do that? Just keep going and get on I-80 south of 82. It'll save you at least 10 minutes. Don't tell me you do it just to save $1 of turnpike fees. Probably costs you more than $1 in gas.
I won't be anywhere near there on those days so just hand it off to Jon.
I won't be anywhere near there on those days so just hand it off to Jon.
Maybe I should just start going to 80....