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I'm a big fan of the bagged Dually....but find a nicer one.

ECS tuning is in Cleveland, usually gets stuff here next day. I had a hookup at Byers and still usually just ordered from ECS as the price wasn't much higher than my hook-up price with byers and it saved me a drive across town.

Ryan, thanks for having me out. Glad we could bring the car back up to looking new again.

Two polls this week I've been in the minority. I think the bronze / gold is very classy. The early bronze colored wheels started way back in the day with high dollar magnesium wheels on exotic cars. Then BBS adopted the coloring for their motorsport wheels (again many of them magnesium) but with their own unique gold coloring. While it's associated as somewhat "ricer" by today's standard that's because BBS used it in Rally competition which then made it's way onto the associated street cars.

Is anyone else having problems with iPod functionality after upgrading? At first it would come up and only stay on for maybe 3 seconds. After restarting the phone it comes up and completely locks up. Hard reboot didn't fix it either!

Looking good Ryan. I've been thinking quite a bit lately about getting back into bikes specifially for the track days. I've never been able to duplicate the rush of a bike at the track.

Downloaded and running great. I enjoy the fact that I can listen to Pandoar at work and still do other things on the phone at the same time. One thing I don't like is my walpaper in the background of everything now, it's almost distracting. Is there a way to get a black background back for when I'm sifting through my apps? without loosing my walpaper all together?

#1 - ZX3R's are the business. Then again I have 10 spoke wheels on every car I own.

Joe, thanks for the kind words. It was fun to get to work on your car. Enjoy! Andy

agreed. I'm sure my neighbors agree too. I've just been too darn busy to keep up with things myself.

My wife is 100% ready to switch back if Verizon gets the phone after AT&T's display of total failure when she tried to order the new phone all day tuesday and got denied.

The Schmelmer services crew came out to the house to give the yard, bushes and beds the once over for me. Outstanding job all around. Thanks, Andy

any 6-speeds or all SMG? I should have bought an M5 instead of our E55. Wife wanted a Mercedes though.

'bout the same as a 996TT. $40K gets you in shopping territory, $45-50 buys a really nice example in the used market.

If they were closer I'd volunteer to go over it for you before you picked it up. If you want me to put an eye on it when it gets back into town just let me know.

Dig it...just no black wheels. Everything else is perfect.

Yes, corporate account. Maybe it's account specific??? We can't even select the iPhone 4 on-line.

been trying to order all morning...can't get the transaction completed. Even if I could get to it through AT&T they don't have iPhone 4 listed for those of us with Premier accounts. pissed...guess they don't want my money

It did suck for the Corvette team, they clearly had everyone covered in GT2...and unlike the Peugeot they would have had no issues with reliability to make it to the end. I believe they stated the failed engine after the repair was due to it spinning backwards when they got turned. However, I can't be disappoitned when Audi and Porsche come out on top.

What 'cha want to know? Production of 996 Turbo's began in '01. They're the best value out there right now for a Porsche Turbo. Older, 993 models are extremely expensive still...I can point several '97's at close to $70K asking prices right now. Clean, average miles '01-02 turbo's can be found for $40ish. Might be able to squeek an '03 into that budget if it's got some miles. For extremely nice, low mile cars with a few tastey mods you're closer to $45-50. Highly moded ones depend on how much $$$ was spent on them. As I stated previously, great power, suprisinly comfy and roomy (though you better find one to try out 'cause you're a big dude), civil yet powerful, great handling, AWD, etc. They hvae back seats for insurance resons only. They're basically useless. Turbo's and GT3's get the coveted GT1 engine block. it's nearly indestructible and the same block and basic components that Porsche Motorsport uses in their factory race cars. (Turbo's obviously get slightly different rods and a lower compression) Little known fact is that other than the induction and engine management the motor in the GT3 street car is exactly the same motor as Porsche cup cars come with. Every single component inside the engine is exactly the same. With a chip and exhaust turbo's will make a reliable 500-ish hp (crank). With turbo, intercooler upgrades they'll make a reliable 550-600hp. If you go crazy the sky is the limit. Rennlist forums are the best Porsche resource on the internet. 6-speed however is a better resource for finding quality cars for sale. If you'd like to know more I have a couple of great local porsche resources that I can put you in touch with that not only can get you a drive in one but can find you one if you're serious about buying too. Andy

That's gonna cost you!!

OK...I'll bite. if they're really bad start with 800 grit wet paper, then finish with 1500 grit. Polish out with heavy compound then fine polish. If they're not THAT bad then skip the 800 and start off with the 1500. What type of car...I'll shoot you a price.

Sorry to hear about your loss Tim. In my breif encounters with him I could tell he was a great dog.

Sorry to see this Ben. Hopefully it's fixed up better than new and back on the road soon. Andy

Honda white paint is usually single stage not base/clear. Because of this it oxidizes pretty easily. Getting rid of the oxidation can be a bit of a bitch. Your best bet is a good chemical cleaner vs an abrasive polish. Abrasives tend to gunk up your applicator or buffer pad much more quickly when removing oxidation. Over the counter products that will get you started would be Meguiars #1 from their 3 step system or Meguiars ColorX. Both ae decent cleaners of oxidation.