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Dec 20, 2005 | 10:41 AM

#41

VA 98 VETTE

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From: Fredericksburg Va

Quote:

Originally Posted by stsears1

Oh yeah? I just got my Lloyds mats.......

Sorry, Lloyds mats will require you to spot me a 1/2 car length.

Dec 20, 2005 | 10:47 AM

#42

VA 98 VETTE

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From: Fredericksburg Va

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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty

You did adhere it to the correct side right?

You need to be careful during the installation process or you run the risk of getting the left end of the seal on the right side of the car.....and....well you know what I mean.

Dec 20, 2005 | 10:51 AM

#43

VA 98 VETTE

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From: Fredericksburg Va

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Originally Posted by C5-NOIR-TX

Even tho I've thrown two hood seals away, you don't stand a chance now that my rear spoiler is on...together with the chrome screws that Cajundude just mentioned.

The only spoilers that add any HP are the one's measuring 6' 8" and taller. Lord....I hope you didn't get one of those.

Dec 20, 2005 | 12:14 PM

#44

rickko

Drifting

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From: San Diego

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKHIPERF

"Did you get the standard seal or the high performance version?"

I installed the High Performance seal. You can clearly see the difference between the two types by checking installation photos at this link as compared to the photo below. (Note thinner & significantly lighter weight. Big advantage over standard seals.)

Disadvantage: exposes more paint to keep clean, haha.

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Originally Posted by screw991le

Dec 20, 2005 | 12:35 PM

#45

dooscoop32

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From: NEWTON NC

I shimmed mine slightly to add a little more downforce.

RVETTE

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:32 PM

#46

Humy

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From: Chicago (Naperville) IL

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Originally Posted by talon90

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:38 PM

#47

DallasC5

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I just put a wax job on mine--should slip through the air much quicker!

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:55 PM

#48

CAJUNY2KC5

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From: Jacksonville Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by DallasC5

I just put a wax job on mine--should slip through the air much quicker!

Hmmmmmm. Depends. Did you use Zaino or Mothers'????

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Dec 20, 2005 | 06:47 PM

#49

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Dec 20, 2005 | 08:10 PM

#50

binkysgarage

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From: Olympia WA

My car is too fast now,

so I don't run the seal so I still have more performance on the table if needed.

Dec 20, 2005 | 08:27 PM

#51

stsears1

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From: VB Va

WHEW!!!!!!!!! I just took the car for a drive.......I had to take the mats out, I couldnt handle her........I may just put one mat back in, that should be perfect!!

Dec 20, 2005 | 08:36 PM

#52

Floridasky

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From: Fort Worth TX

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Had to take mine off. Car was all over the road with it and hard to control.

Dec 20, 2005 | 09:06 PM

#53

DKHIGHPERF

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From: Franklin WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wisdom

How do you get the #3 fender bearing out? It's a real pita. Is there a special tool to make this easier? And are you using the red or blue loctite to stop the bearings from moving once they're installed?

The fender bearings are changed with a spatula and sledgehammer.

I'm offended by your remark for "pita". I am a member of PETA and darn proud of it. Of course PETA stands for "People Eating Tasty Animals".

Dec 20, 2005 | 09:13 PM

#54

napacruzerc5

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From: Napa Ca

Did you install it on the horizontal plane or the vertical? Vertical placement will give you an additional 2hp. Could be the difference when running for pinks...you're on!

Dec 20, 2005 | 09:29 PM

#55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VA 98 VETTE

Installed the peformance hood seal today. Who would like to race?

Got me skeer'd!! Not me!

Dec 20, 2005 | 09:31 PM

#56

rgtkst

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From: clackamas oregon

watch out!!!!! a few days ago there was this guy. he was thinking about putting in these screens where the fog lights go. he said it was advertised as giving an additional 5-10hp. if he has that kick azz seal like you and like, has that screen thing,whoh!!!!! this could get ugly. on the other side does it help with dirt in the engine area?????? ive seen them talked about but havent seen them for sale!!

Dec 20, 2005 | 10:03 PM

#57

billjax

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From: Jacksonville FL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by screw991le

I use the tock mats for winter time

Interesting... I prefer the tick ones!

Dec 20, 2005 | 10:09 PM

#58

rws.1

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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ

The red mats add twice the horsepower of the black mats! Get with the latest mod.....

Dec 21, 2005 | 05:39 AM

#59

Midnight Storm

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From: Fox Island Wa

Yeah well, well, well I swapped out all of my body panels out for carbon fibers ones so watch out!!!!

Oh wait... that really does make my car faster... man I'm really bad at this sarcasim thing.

~MS