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Forum: Body
03-25-2007, 04:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 650
Posted By Stealthy-One

Re: Need help with hatch pulldown repair

good luck. I gave up on my friends. Now his is bolted solid like GM should have designed it in the first place with out the plastic housing that breaks when someone shuts the hatch hard.... :)
Forum: Body
03-20-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By Stealthy-One

save some mony and just order the pin and bushing...

save some mony and just order the pin and bushing kit from Top_down solutions. I just did this to my car and it worked like a charm.
Forum: Body
03-20-2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Stealthy-One

not sure. Ill look into that though. seems like...

not sure. Ill look into that though. seems like it should be now that you mention it, but if not, I have a dremel. Im sure that I can MAKE it adjustable. :)
Forum: Body
03-18-2007, 04:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Stealthy-One

sweet, no one knows.....

sweet, no one knows.....
Forum: Exhaust
03-16-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 508
Posted By Stealthy-One

ha, nice catch pocket... I wonder?

ha, nice catch pocket... I wonder?
Forum: Exhaust
03-15-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By Stealthy-One

well most shops I have used legally cant build...

well most shops I have used legally cant build you an exhaust without one. Not sayng that they wont, but thatnks to the EPA, if your car is a certain year or newer they are supposed to put one on.
...
Forum: Exhaust
03-15-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By Stealthy-One

HA! Fixxed. Now I found...

HA! Fixxed.







Now I found out that the flange gasket at the y pipe is leaking..... This just never ends..............................................
Forum: Exhaust
03-15-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By Stealthy-One

well I go to thinking today, I have Iron heads,...

well I go to thinking today, I have Iron heads, so why drillit out, then tap it, then put in a steel thread insert, when I can just cut new threads in the existing hole? I took the stud that...
Forum: Body
03-15-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By Stealthy-One

I just installed the bushing kit from Lon, and...

I just installed the bushing kit from Lon, and MAN what a difference! My door shuts and oopens SOOOOOO easily now. I ordered my parts on Saturday at about 3:30 adn they arrived on Monday. Mind you...
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By Stealthy-One

I simply built an amp rack that has a carpeted...

I simply built an amp rack that has a carpeted lid to match my hatch interior so thiefs cant see my amps then put a computer 80mm fan so it blows across both amps. No issues with overheating now.
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2007, 02:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,641
Posted By Stealthy-One

not to mention if you port it correctly you have...

not to mention if you port it correctly you have to take into account the HZ you want the box to be tuned to. this decides the port length and size. Just drilling a 2 inch hole is NOT the answer...
Forum: Exhaust
03-13-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By Stealthy-One

already tried the longer bolt. no go. I work...

already tried the longer bolt. no go. I work tomorrow so On thursday Ill get teh helicoils and give that a shot.
Forum: Exhaust
03-13-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By Stealthy-One

darn stripped threads... Now I have exhaust leak. AGAIN!

well after chasing down a major leak on the drivers side I discovered that I have a minor leak out of the passenger side manifold to head gasket. well when I was pulling the drivers side manifold...
Forum: Body
03-13-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Stealthy-One

replaced upper and lower hinge bushings, now door fits loose at latch...

well I just got done installing my bushing kit I bought from Lon, (and this must be said... GREAT shipping! ordered saturday at 3:30 parts arrived on monday. How does he do that?) and after I got...
Forum: Car Audio
03-12-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 808
Posted By Stealthy-One

you shouldn't have to drill anything. the main...

you shouldn't have to drill anything. the main wiring harness is on the passenger side under the fender. just run your wire through there. adn I would seriously put the fuse as close to the batt...
Forum: Car Audio
03-09-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 808
Posted By Stealthy-One

hey chill, looks like your belt is bit loose as...

hey chill, looks like your belt is bit loose as well! :)
Forum: V6
03-05-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,056
Posted By Stealthy-One

remove the section of chrome pipe that I boxed in...

remove the section of chrome pipe that I boxed in yellow and do as suggested above by putting it here.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/schollianmj/editedmaf.jpg


Only other thing that I...
Forum: Interior
03-05-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By Stealthy-One

fedex, UPS. Heck combine the two and get FedUp!!...

fedex, UPS. Heck combine the two and get FedUp!! :)
Forum: Car Audio
03-05-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,189
Posted By Stealthy-One

Ok, first box was nothing special, second box...

Ok, first box was nothing special, second box still needs to be covered with carpet. I fudged on the angles of the cuts in two places so it dosent follow the angle of the well... but oh well, it...
Forum: Car Audio
03-05-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Stealthy-One

well for the two weeks that I had 6X9's in the...

well for the two weeks that I had 6X9's in the back I had just cut out the fiberboard on the back of the sail panels round the speakers edge so that if any of it did touch the panel it would only...
Forum: Car Audio
03-05-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By Stealthy-One

well 6 X 9's in general dont sound that good...

well 6 X 9's in general dont sound that good compared to a decent round speaker, but then Im sure that they will sound better than your one fubar'd 6 X 9 you have now. :)
Forum: Car Audio
03-04-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,189
Posted By Stealthy-One

ill get pics up tomorrow.

ill get pics up tomorrow.
Forum: Car Audio
03-03-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By Stealthy-One

two options... First buy the install kit that...

two options... First buy the install kit that bolts to the car and then the HU fits into it. drawback is that the HU will stick out about an inch to 1.5 inches in front.

Second option and the...
Forum: Exhaust
02-28-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,278
Posted By Stealthy-One

well I seem to have gotten all the leaks taken...

well I seem to have gotten all the leaks taken care of now, and My mileage has come back up to 21MPG! WOO HOO!
Forum: Car Audio
02-28-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,189
Posted By Stealthy-One

sub enclosure in the spare tire well.... Kinda...

Well I got tired of not having any storage in the back of my Maro, and due to my job I have to carry various items of body armor, sometime a weapon case or two, and sometimes a Comm Suite. Back seat...
Forum: Body
02-28-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By Stealthy-One

Lon sells the complete kit, top and bottom for...

Lon sells the complete kit, top and bottom for the door.
Forum: Car Audio
02-28-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By Stealthy-One

you shouldnt need to cut. use a heat gun and a...

you shouldnt need to cut. use a heat gun and a rounded stick the size of a broom handle. heat the plastic under the magnet and then push it down with the stick. this way your vents still work.
Forum: Body
02-28-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,257
Posted By Stealthy-One

its called the window defroster repair kit, and...

its called the window defroster repair kit, and read my post. I stated that I have used it and it works just fine.
Forum: Body
02-28-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 893
Posted By Stealthy-One

you can only replace the top ones?? Some one...

you can only replace the top ones?? Some one better tell Lon that this product doesn't exist!!! :) http://www.top-downsolutions.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=71

Sorry I just hate it...
Forum: Car Audio
02-28-2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 580
Posted By Stealthy-One

I use welding cable. got it for free about 50...

I use welding cable. got it for free about 50 foot of it, maybe 2G? It aint as thick as 1G, but thicker than 4G. flexible as heck, fine strands, casing is nice and thick to avoid abraisions, and...
Forum: Car Audio
02-28-2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By Stealthy-One

I would NEVER order from Crutchfield. they might...

I would NEVER order from Crutchfield. they might have a bunch of good products, but their prices are WAY high. Just go to your local audio shop and get a good set of 6.5's or 6.5 components and...
Forum: Exhaust
02-27-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,278
Posted By Stealthy-One

well I have run the car to heat the engine and...

well I have run the car to heat the engine and exhaust a few times and tightened the bolts again when Its cooled off, now they no longer are loose when I go to re-tighten them. so I guess thats...
Forum: Body
02-27-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,257
Posted By Stealthy-One

I got a kit for 8 bucks at my local auto parts...

I got a kit for 8 bucks at my local auto parts store. it has a small vial of glue to re-attach the tab to the glass as well as conductive paint to fix broken grid lines on the glass. used it about...
Forum: Exhaust
02-27-2007, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,278
Posted By Stealthy-One

well I found a different gasket that is a bit...

well I found a different gasket that is a bit thicker so Ill try that. it is already back together right now so I cant really put the sealant on it... if it blows agaiin Ill try that. yea, the...
Forum: Car Audio
02-26-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 620
Posted By Stealthy-One

I went to a cell phone store and got a phone...

I went to a cell phone store and got a phone holder. it is adjustable and works great.
Forum: Exhaust
02-26-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,278
Posted By Stealthy-One

well just got home from work, and after 187...

well just got home from work, and after 187 miles the gasket I just put in is blown out. Im gonna just try taking it out and seeing if that will seal. Im really getting to hate this stupid issue. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-23-2007, 03:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 980
Posted By Stealthy-One

verry nice car. dont you just love those "God"...

verry nice car. dont you just love those "God" mods?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-22-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,537
Posted By Stealthy-One

yep.. that or bumper cover. :) ...

yep.. that or bumper cover. :)




sorry had to.
Forum: Car Audio
02-22-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 987
Posted By Stealthy-One

hmm... so you build a baffle board, and seal it...

hmm... so you build a baffle board, and seal it to the plastic. let me ask you something, what is behind that plastic? yep AIR!! you cannot really seal a baffle in the hatch. the mouldings will...
Forum: Car Audio
02-22-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By Stealthy-One

save money. ditch the rear speakers and get a...

save money. ditch the rear speakers and get a 2ch amp and a mono amp for the sub. :) Or one amp to run just those. rear fill is overrated.
Forum: Exhaust
02-22-2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,278
Posted By Stealthy-One

factory cast iron manifolds to the 'Y' pipe. No...

factory cast iron manifolds to the 'Y' pipe. No gasket? the manifold was tapered in, and so is the 'Y' pipe. I needed a gasket that was roughly shaped like \_/ to fit. as far as I know this is...
Forum: Exhaust
02-22-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,278
Posted By Stealthy-One

exhaust leak cause loss of mileage and power?

well the flange gasket on my drivers side has been leaking for a while, had a couple holes that blew out that were about 1/8th inch wide each. Been too lazy to fix it, but I noticed that my mileage...
Forum: Car Audio
02-21-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By Stealthy-One

Focals are good for SQ. The Polyglass line is...

Focals are good for SQ. The Polyglass line is one of thier entry level setups, but still much better than some you could buy. I run focals for my front stage and have NO issues with them.

You...
Forum: Car Audio
02-17-2007, 05:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,400
Posted By Stealthy-One

not bad. I would have slit the carpet right...

not bad. I would have slit the carpet right under the wiring at the amp so that it is totally hidden, but it looks good regardless.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,488
Posted By Stealthy-One

Hey, you have had the pieces since Jan 30th and...

Hey, you have had the pieces since Jan 30th and still no pics? Just good pics of the pieces? I understand the temp issue for installing, but man quit teasing us! :)
Forum: Car Audio
02-15-2007, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Stealthy-One

no, Jims not a flip screen. he bought an extra...

no, Jims not a flip screen. he bought an extra stock radio housing and mounted a screen in it and put it above the HVAC controls, and mounted a DVD player where the center vents are. looks good and...
Forum: Interior
02-15-2007, 06:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,539
Posted By Stealthy-One

yes we see the pipes sticking out about a foot......

yes we see the pipes sticking out about a foot... what he wa referring to was to trim those down to a manageable size so they look like tips, not pipes. Maybe add a set of turndowns at the ends.......
Forum: Body
02-12-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Stealthy-One

yea but whats actually different? I am only...

yea but whats actually different? I am only keeping this POS for about another year so I am not worried about longevity. Wow, TDS includes abrasive cloth and a blister pac of loctite... that all...
Forum: Interior
02-12-2007, 04:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,157
Posted By Stealthy-One

I'm 5'6" and have NO issues getting in or out,...

I'm 5'6" and have NO issues getting in or out, unless I'm wearing my Hard body armor. Occasionally my SOB hangs up on my seat edge, but usually I have no issues.
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