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Old 09-29-2009, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sxynerd
The first tool for any car guy is a Digital Multimeter.
Lol how do you figure? I have one for school but have yet to ever use it on my car and I've installed a lot of ****. I would argue a good metric/standard socket set with both regular and deep length sockets is way more essential.

Guys, if he is from CA, there is no way he should get an off-road midpipe. That is just asking for trouble out there. I would look into all the legal aspects of exhaust before buying anything dude. I would hate living out there from a modders standpoint.
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Old 09-29-2009, 01:55 PM
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I'm a 12v guru and for me electrical is where issues pop up. I tell Everyone the first tool should be a DMM for the reason that everything else just takes a monkeys strength and almost zero brains. Why not learn the hard stuff first?
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Old 09-29-2009, 02:56 PM
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Also, a cheap DMM for novice users is only $15.
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Old 09-29-2009, 03:40 PM
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congrats on the car! and have fun with the mods (they never end).
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Old 09-29-2009, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sxynerd
I'm a 12v guru and for me electrical is where issues pop up. I tell Everyone the first tool should be a DMM for the reason that everything else just takes a monkeys strength and almost zero brains. Why not learn the hard stuff first?
i work on avionics so i can agree. part swapping or retard strength wont fix every problem.
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Old 09-29-2009, 05:22 PM
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im in so cal too.. i bought a catted midpipe cuz cops out here are a bitch and they will check if you have cats. i also have the H&R SS springs and i highly recommend the caster camber plates cuz they eat up the inside of your tires if you dont get em.
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Old 09-29-2009, 07:44 PM
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yeah here in Cali Emissions laws are a Bee otch. If you can do the midpipe swap yourself go for it. I had hell trying to find a shop that would touch my mid pipe. Congrats on the purchase & let the fun begin! lol
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Old 09-29-2009, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 01redstang
yeah here in Cali Emissions laws are a Bee otch. If you can do the midpipe swap yourself go for it. I had hell trying to find a shop that would touch my mid pipe. Congrats on the purchase & let the fun begin! lol
Yeah if i swap the midpipe i know some shops are hesitant to do it. A friend of mines dad is a mechanic out of his own garage in his house and he would do it for me if i do decide to do it.
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Old 09-29-2009, 08:36 PM
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It takes me 20 minutes to swap out an H pipe. Think of it as a once a year spring cleaning.
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Old 09-30-2009, 05:22 AM
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Most people hate flows and an o/r x pipe but check out the video in my sig of my MG GT. I really love the sound but have considered other mufflers. Of course your in Cali so no o/r x I guess. I have steeda springs and they have been great even on stock s/s. Def get the grill delete and the chin spoiler. It's a beautiful car and welcome to the Mineral Grey club Now you are making me want to get my windows tinted even more!
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