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Old 08-28-2012, 06:29 AM
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Fender liners no. Under tray probably not but if you try to Racecar it may overheat
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Old 08-28-2012, 08:42 AM
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Fender liners no. Under tray probably not but if you try to Racecar it may overheat

Meah, shadys been doing it for years.
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Old 08-28-2012, 09:19 AM
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btw, its not going to hurt anything if I put the nose on but leave the fender liners and under tray off for a day or 2 right?
Only issues will be if it rains or if something gets kicked up into your AC condenser.
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Old 08-28-2012, 09:31 AM
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Meah, shadys been doing it for years.
The only time I've overheated was outside of Vegas climbing a hill.... When I had my undertray in.
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Old 08-28-2012, 05:32 PM
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did you pour water over your head after you overheated and take your tray out?
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did you pour water over your head after you overheated and take your tray out?
of course
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Old 08-28-2012, 06:54 PM
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well no issues to date, under tray and what not didn't seem to be an issue.
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:20 PM
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well no issues to date, under tray and what not didn't seem to be an issue.
It really doesn't do anything for cooling, its mainly for protection.
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:21 PM
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That's what she said.
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:22 PM
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I did hit 201 today that's the "hottest" I have been able to get it

we should all just dump our noses for the next hill country run!
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:22 PM
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That's what she said.
nice
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So how is she running man? Wanna revert back to that old tune?
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Old 08-29-2012, 07:20 AM
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I am going to do that this afternoon, if I wash it and nothing bad happens I am going to call it "working". it will just be my luck when the car protests.
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
I am going to do that this afternoon, if I wash it and nothing bad happens I am going to call it "working". it will just be my luck when the car protests.
good good... now you will have time to give me and DC a hand! My engine is coming out this weekend!
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Old 08-29-2012, 08:53 AM
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good good... now you will have time to give me and DC a hand! My engine is coming out this weekend!
I have to work Saturday but I am available to help out on Sunday...
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Old 08-29-2012, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
good good... now you will have time to give me and DC a hand! My engine is coming out this weekend!
I am game, I already packed up the engine stand and plan to bring it over. I iwll pack up all my tools and random whatnots.
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Awesome!
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Awesome!

You coming down?
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Old 08-29-2012, 10:36 AM
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Nope my friend is here remember?!
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Old 08-30-2012, 07:58 PM
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random whatnots? i have the same brand of tools!
small world.
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Old 08-30-2012, 08:05 PM
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its how I like to describe my hodgepodge :D

but I couldn't find the damn socket for the oil line on the block.....ugh
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Old 09-12-2012, 06:05 AM
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I'm guessing your car is running good . Hows it feel any updates on it.
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Old 09-12-2012, 09:39 AM
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It's running like a champ **** Atkins.
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Old 09-12-2012, 07:01 PM
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Lol ^ true true about Atkins they only good for soft seals
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