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[timmy0tool]

So I went to the dealership to check out another car today, and the salesman asked why I was getting rid of my car, hopefully it isn't just because of that (pointing at the rear bumper of my SC). I turned around and was like WTF is that?! Someone hit my car and took off...again!

The first time it happened they only cracked the paint on the corner, but this time they dented the bumper in, cracked the paint, and scratched my tail lights. I was so sad, and then I found out the car I came to look at wasn't even close to what I had imagined. The car was listed as purple it ended up being burgundy.

sorry to hear long. bout to curb-kick some skulls if i see it happen in person!

[90cb♥]

my car has a very noticeable oil leak...

(after not even a minute of being on)

(being towed)

(the damage I left behind at my house)

Out of the blue my car lost all his oil. I'll say the stupidity I did...I drove my car with the oil light on. Yeah stupid! anyways I had my car towed to sal's house and there we changed the oil pressure sensor but it wasn't that so good 'ol mr. jesus says it's the oil cooling gasket majig (he didn't say majig. I just can't remember if that's exactly what it was) So today I'll be going to honda. For the meantime I'm driving a civic.

[bmxicansd]

my car has a very noticeable oil leak...

(after not even a minute of being on)

(being towed)

(the damage I left behind at my house)

Out of the blue my car lost all his oil. I'll say the stupidity I did...I drove my car with the oil light on. Yeah stupid! anyways I had my car towed to sal's house and there we changed the oil pressure sensor but it wasn't that so good 'ol mr. jesus says it's the oil cooling gasket majig (he didn't say majig. I just can't remember if that's exactly what it was) So today I'll be going to honda. For the meantime I'm driving a civic.

Oil cooling gasket is that the o ring gasket behind the oil filter? Nonetheless its in good hands with Mr. Jesus..

[4CYLPOWER92]

The problem I encountered with the Ball Joint Type is the simple fact that it pushes the arm further up because the ball joint is longer then the stock one. So when I hit a moderate bump i always would hear a knocking noise. I ended up warranting them out and sold them shortly thereafter because the boot shot broke and grease all over my tire.

Was that the newer one with the low profile nut? I've read of someone on here dropped on neuspeed race springs and they don't hit. I think the race springs are greater than 2" drop....Not sure though.

whats wrong with the camber kits that exten the control arm outwards? .

-The end of the control arm hits bangs against the fender. The solution is what Timmy says >>

you'll have to shave the a-arms for it not to knock after any more correction than minimum.

[cb9tuner]

p5p oversized

[Blk EX Coupe]

sorry to hear long. bout to curb-kick some skulls if i see it happen in person!

It sucks because I don't know if I should get it fixed since this isn't the 1st hit and run I've had while going to school, and I don't know what shop to go too since matching 11 year old diamond white pearl is going to be hard. I know another so cal CL member paid about $1500 for backyard creations to paint his bodykit, and in the end they couldn't get it to match.


Bumper is damaged, tails are scratched, the quarter panel is slightly off now (trunk sticks out a little more then the quarter panel, and the tails are sunken in more then I remembered.

[timmy0tool]

^ dang man that's cold! i understand about matching paints esp pearl. i would only repaint the bumper if it came down to it. i wouldn't touch the quarter panel and just try to live with it (hard i know). just as long as the tailight doesn't leak i would leave it as well.

it's sad that our ride are always susceptible to crap like this, dents and such esp if we drive it everyday. my wagon was cherry when i got it then now is showing lots of wear and tear!

[JDMxDB8]

My Skunk2 Pro-C coilovers were on backorder. They just arrived today. I'll be picking them up from my friend's shop tonight. Woot!

[ikayto]

nice matt, what is the spring rate on those?

[bmxicansd]

It sucks because I don't know if I should get it fixed since this isn't the 1st hit and run I've had while going to school, and I don't know what shop to go too since matching 11 year old diamond white pearl is going to be hard. I know another so cal CL member paid about $1500 for backyard creations to paint his bodykit, and in the end they couldn't get it to match.


Bumper is damaged, tails are scratched, the quarter panel is slightly off now (trunk sticks out a little more then the quarter panel, and the tails are sunken in more then I remembered.

Ouch.. Sorry to hear long. Man i'd be pissed if i found my car like that..

[JDMxDB8]

nice matt, what is the spring rate on those?

10K - Front
8K - Rear

Anything higher would be too stiff for daily driving.

[Blk EX Coupe]

Ouch.. Sorry to hear long. Man i'd be pissed if i found my car like that..

I went to go get a quote for paint and repair they said it'd be about 1200 with new bumpers, and no quarter panel repair. He said the shades of paint would be about 5% different, but who knows what that means. I guess I'll have to continue to shop around and get more quotes.

In the mean time PDR works wonders, so my car looks better from a distance.

[J'SR@C3R1_818]

10K - Front
8K - Rear

Anything higher would be too stiff for daily driving.

Scaring me now...Those Omni sports that I want to get are 12K-Front, 10K-Rear

[JDMxDB8]

Scaring me now...Those Omni sports that I want to get are 12K-Front, 10K-Rear

You'll be fine. If you were daily driving on 14K-16K, then I would be worried.

[J'SR@C3R1_818]

You'll be fine. If you were daily driving on 14K-16K, then I would be worried.

What spring rate were your tein's??