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Not sure if this helps any but I had to use a 2' breaker bar with a 4' extension (6' total) to get the crank bolt loose/tight on my Lexus (2jz). Factory torque spec was close to 400 ft/lbs as I recall.

that and pRon, pRon usually trumps CR, most nights anyways.

just not drinking as much lately..guess *sighs*

screw the jaw puller and rent a harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller from Autozone/Oriely/Advanced. http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/00947626000?hei=600&wid=600&op_sharpen=1&qlt=90,0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0

Love the Lexus, hate the leg room (im 6'6, crazy long legs). So im wondering if anybody has ever heard of anyone re-tapping the floor/body such that they can install the seat about 6" from the OEM original mount? I understand that this can be extremely dangerous if I get in a wreck and the new threads don't hold, but other then that I don't see any reasons not to give it a shot? Ideas?

as far as I know he is willing to strip the engine bay and have the car trailerd in. I guess he took it to moorespeed and got a rather pricey quote and was a little p.o'd. I told him sometimes you get what you pay for, but he said the quote was WAY up there (he knows more about welding then I do).

naw, just from teh streets bra.

They used to let-off for both MLK and Presidents day when I first started there (10 years ago) Thats bull shit they "postpone" it to a fryday when like 80% of the student body doesn't have class anyway...

I believe it is in mint condition, just has rust issues under the body/engine bay. He's looking at putting some serious change into it but im not sure how much he's willing to spend per mod.

Already @ CSCC for Automotive Tech, so i'd probably just take it down there. Shame, my grandfather was a master welder and my wretched (to put it mildly) aunt sold his entire setup after he passed away:mad:

Yea I wouldn't necc. learn it for profit. Seems like a skill that would come in handy for any mechanic, side jobs would be a bonus. And he's looking to get it done asap, already got quoted $500 for the strut towers...Sound fair?

Might have to take a welding class or two down @ C-State, seems profitable and in demand. I take it welding is an art that you have to master?

As I understand it the big problem with individual health insurance plans is your lack of power when it comes to a denied/contested claim. When you have insurance through work you have your employer breathing down there neck to make things right, or else they (employer) may switch to another provider. Add a lawyer to the equation (perhaps at the expense of the employer ) and you level the playing field considerably. With individual insurance I believe your only option is to hire a lawyer out of pocket ($$$) and take them to court. Who do you think is going to win? How many people does your job employ? Might want to have some constructive conversations with your co-workers about getting some sort of coverage through the company, even if you have to pay "out the wazoo" ($150/month)

^^ http://dandyapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/picard-facepalm.jpg

A cop asking if anyone has any experience "growing at home" Not suspicious, not suspicious at all...

Most of those type weigh the better part of 400lbs. Jokes aside my buddy has a wife like that, nice,attractive,smart (doctor) and she's never a bitch. Let him do what ever he wanted, never complained when he went out, etc. Needless to say I avoided her like the plague cause I wanted dat ass and she knew it.

I think AJ knows some ppl? Looking for someone to do a side-job rather then a shop but whatever works...

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Buddy of mine needs a quote for both front strut towers on an 87 Ford Mustang GT. Also needs a second (separate) quote for the 3(?) floor panels. -Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

Chris Rock on the state of Rap.

Actually isn't 1/2 bad...although he looks like a douche.

Not all of them are like that...Although the ones that don't go nuts on the regular are hard to find.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cxeD9cEDjA

but "Crucial Conflict" are the original "country" rappers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9z9-cq9n-k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xArkAYPkkp8