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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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I have been avoiding spending any money for mods since I got the car, but I finally gave in. I have on order:

-Window Valet
-Pre-Cut Insulation Kit
-New Shifter, E-Brake and Armrest leather covers

I have been anguishing over getting the CLB, but I hate to not have a locking wheel on a Manual tansmission.

I need to work on the E-Brake as it isn't doing hardly anything now, so combining the E-Brake, insulation and the covers for the shifters all at once will be nice.

I am going to need to buy a bunch of Craftsman tools over the weekend for this, among the other stuff (spark plugs, etc..). Is there a tool kit that covers all of the major needs without getting the top kits?

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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by UT-Driven
I have been anguishing over getting the CLB, but I hate to not have a locking wheel on a Manual tansmission.
When you get stranded somewhere (a matter of when, not if - as proven over and over again) you'll regret it Not to mention the really scary stories involving when the car is still in motion

Install it and forget about it - best $50 I have put towards my Vette, bar none

Don't forget to post pics after you get your new leather goodies!
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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For the most part, a basic tool set of sockets and wrenches will do the job for you. Good move getting the CLB - it will save you a lot of hassle. Good luck with the install of all the new parts.
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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If Gm has done the recall on the Column lock to an A4, is the CLB really worth getting???
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CCMC5
If Gm has done the recall on the Column lock to an A4, is the CLB really worth getting???
As I understand it, the recall disengages the column lock for A4 since there is a lock on the shifter for security. For Manuals, they only turn off fuel in a lock situation and do not disable the column lock.

So there is no need for a CLB for an A4.

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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by UT-Driven
I have been avoiding spending any money for mods since I got the car, but I finally gave in.
Nice! and its only just begun
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