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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Incredible pics of the GTA

Had a relaxing spring break - working on the GTA with my dad. We got alot fixed - remounted the 4th gen seat belts, fixed the temperature control door, installed a new windshield washer pump, and applied a good coat of wax.

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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Incredible is right!
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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By the way - I'm thinking of redoing the suspension (got a few squeaks here n there). Would a new set of shocks/struts raise the car any? I love the stance and I know it's got original suspension parts and WS6 springs.
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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hot damn a windshield washer pump! lol sorry had to give ya a hard time about that one. Its always good to get some father/son quality time, i dont get much of that anymore. In fact im starting to pay rent at my own house now...im 19. I must store car parts in my basement room only, and no oil on the driveway...gay.

Anyway car is looking great, has an awesome shine to it.
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By the way - I'm thinking of redoing the suspension (got a few squeaks here n there). Would a new set of shocks/struts raise the car any? I love the stance and I know it's got original suspension parts and WS6 springs.
It could if the stock struts/shocks arent de-compressing correctly(worn out). Like my gf's shocks on her car when i compressed them by hand(easily) they wouldnt go back out unless i forced them lol.

Squeaks are most likely worn out rubber bushings.

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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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hot damn is right. I haven't had working sprayers in like 6 years When you always keep the car clean...you don't use them all that much. I figured my dad and I needed something to do. I don't get to go home that much anymore...that's what I get for being still in college. I'll check out the bushings...I thought I'd had alot of them replaced last time I did some fixes.

That shine is thanks to Zimol and a tired arm. Thanks
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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Beautiful, just beautiful. What a great color, and with that shine it's just stunning.

Damn.
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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looks great, absolutely great
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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that is an awsome car. good work my friend
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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One last ttt before work. A little comment about the darker pics...they were taken after the car was driven for 10 hours and still dirty
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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Looks amazing!
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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That's the way I want my car to look when it's done. Love the hood and the color!
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Nice, very nice.
Mine is the same color, I just wish the front end was shiny, and it didn't have all the little scratches, and the clear-coat wasn't coming off in several spots.
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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Wow that looks great, nice job! Looks very familiar, sans the hood,
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Thanks Chet. Your car has always been an inspiration to get mine back on the road.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Beautiful car!
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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thats a great colour.. almost blood red
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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VERY Nice.... Great work there
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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wow, that looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Very nice. I'm over here drooling.
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