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Well the JMF catch can and SMIM should be on their way shortly.

Also just picked up a Used Laptop for Link. I had been using a real old Sony thing that got the job done, but this one should be a little bit nicer.

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Went to install the fuel feed today, and was taking pictures to make a little write up article for anyone else looking to do this. I quickly found out the adapter fitting that screws into the OEM fuel filter is the wrong thread pitch. I edited my prior post with the part numbers in case anyone else was looking to do this. Originally I thought the banjo bolt thread was 12mm x 1.5, but it is actually 12mm x 1.25mm. Just putting that out there for anyone else.

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very nice. my smim will be here soon also coming from japan

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Yesterday
-Installed the Dual 255 pump setup yesterday. Tested the fuel system for leaks and so far so good.
-Attempted to install new fuel feed line but found I had a wrong fitting so the stock one is back on for the time being.


Today
-Got the oil drain for the turbo fixed up as it was kind of rigged earlier causing a leak.
-Put the EGT probe into the manifold.
-Primed the whole system with oil about 10 times just to be safe. No visual leaks as of yet.
-Put the front bumper and lenses back on.

-Right now Saables Gobbles is charging up the battery a bit before I go and just crank her over and make sure she fires up. There's no exhaust so it'll be loud, and will probably idle like crap considering the O2 sensor is just laying in the engine bay because it has no exhaust to screw into yet. Exhaust should be started sometime this week hopefully.

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Looking good, are those HIDs on the Saab? They look bright as hell!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiHGZpxcwoc

Ignore the flames, exhaust should be going on sometime this week hopefully. I'm just glad she started up and actually started to idle semi decently.

And yes, the Saab has HID's. Maybe the Talon will someday too.

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yay it runs

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woot~! its alive :)

since i put in my jdm headlights, i cant use my HID kit anymore. i dont remember what harnesses you put in your car (the ones i picked up for you), but its an H4/9003 bulb. you know you want to let the ricer out of you just a little haha ;)

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nice! Glad it runs!

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Pretty sure that is the harness I put in there. It's the same bulbs that the green dragon used.

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Woot! Now get some exhaust on that beast and get it out on the street!

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Towing it up to Momin tonight, and he's going to get at it once he has all the piping!

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Got some other misc stuff done. Had to slot some holes to lower the hood latch a bit to get it to fit better. Also put the hood pins on which helped as well. Hood fitment is much better now then it was originally. Also got the vent attached to the new hood. Put in the new front speakers (thanks mr. hill). Got the interior back together for the most part.

Rinsed off a lot of the dust. It's still dirty but looks a lot better. Cousin should be here shortly to tow her away!

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Couple things that arrived in the mail the other day.
- JMF Race Manifold.
- JMF Dual Chambered Catch Can.

Exhaust is still under construction. Hope to have her back soon!!

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Also got the laptop in the mail! Got Windows loaded on it. I'm real happy with it for paying only $185 shipped. It's extremely light too which will be nice.

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looking good

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Nice. Where did you get the laptop from?

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Ebay. Post 161 actually has the link to the auction I won.

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Catch Can is dope.

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FedEx man left me yet another gift on my doorstep. Who keeps sending me these wonderful things??? :)

17x8 Rota Boost's
35mm offset
Bronze

No tires yet though. If anyone has some decent input or recommendations for a good size to go with, and a good brand that is a good medium between performance and price, I'm all ears. I'm currently researching that right now. I currently have 16's so I need new tires, but I was fairly happy with the Fuzion's I had on there before. Good bang for the buck. But I may need something slightly better now.

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Get some 235/45 17's. They fit great on my silver car. I have Kumho MX's on there and they are a pretty good tire. I took Kracka's advice and tried the Sumitomo HTRZ's on the M and there isn't a better tire for the money! Don't get the plus', just the regular HTRZ, I think Tire Rack had them.

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Get Falken Fk-615's or Dunlop Direzza's.

Cant wait to see this thing out and about!

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Was the rim on the silver car pretty much the same as mine? 17x8 35 offset?

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Here's some options I've found so far that on paper appear to be somewhat decent, yet are still affordable.

FALKEN FK452 235/45 or 235/40 = $137
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...NMINT&pc=18551

KUMHO MX 235/45 = $122
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Model=Ecsta+MX

KUMHO SPT 235/45 or 235/40 = $109
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...20&rd=17&ar=45

BF Goodrich g-Force Sport 235/45 or 235/40 = $112
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....=g-Force+Sport

g-Force KDW or KDW 2 = $140-150
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ce+T%2FA+KDW+2

Sumitomo HTR Z III 235/45 = $92
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=HTR+Z+IIIw.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+Z+III[/url]

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I work at sam's club in fridley if you want I can get you some quote's on tires..

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Lmk

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If I went through anyone on here, it'd probably be Pete at Goodyear who sponsors the forum.

I also added a couple others I've been looking at. I'm not a tire expert at all, so they all look good to me.

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I dont deal with those kind of tires so I wouldnt really know much about them but I do deal with Good year, michelin, bridgestone, dunlop, ect.... and sam's club's prices as far as I'm aware always beats the dealer...

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I will look for you anyways just in case... P235/45R17 right?

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Rims are sick!

How is Mo coming along with the exhaust?

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Hopefully should have the car back this weekend.

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I can't wait to see that thing on the road.
I just go with the best deal.

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brandon - ill take a look at what i can get you tonight when i get to the shop. you picked some good options up there, but i can see what else is available too.

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Hopefully I'll see ya on the next cruise, right?

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Brandon check out Edgeracing.com , awesome prices. Have a local discount tire match the prices and then mount them for you.

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Just come see me at work dude, since it's a whole 10 blocks from your house ;)

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Do you work today?

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Saw your car last night Brandon. It was lookin good :)

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Brandon, mine are 17x8 with 32mm offset, so basically the same. They don't rub at all!

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Cool thanks Jet. It came down to the Falken 452's, or the Sumitomo's, and I went with the HTR Z III's. Doesn't seem like you can beat them for the price!