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    2003 DSG Vert 45k miles.

    around 12,000 dollars in parts professionally installed by Pauls High Performance in Jackson, MI, dyno'd at 492rwhp. Paint is in perfect condition. I just put 18 inch black chrome wheels on the car with pilot tires. Wondering what a fair price would be. A kelly blue book search came up...
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    Trouble finding oil leak... any thoughts or help?

    I am getting a very very slow oil leak/drip. I noticed a couple drops of oil in the garage, I put the car on ramps and looked underneath it. The leak is coming from the drivers side of motor and appears to be from somewhere in front of or oil filter and maybe a bit higher up. The oil is...
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    Oil Brand and weight?

    I tried and search and got nothing. Are people using the recommended 5w 20, or something else. Is there a favorite syn brand? Thanks..
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    New Wheels and maintainence question.

    I just ordered 18 inch Cobra R Black Chrome replica's. I spoke to the manufacture about the finish because I have never had chrome or black chrome wheels. He told me that the wheels have been clear coated. He said most people have problems with oxidatation and finish issues because they don't...
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    I tried a new product....

    Hey guys, have any of you tried Spongetech auto sponges. I found them on the internet, but haven't seen them in the stores yet. The sponge has a car soap and they claim a wax inside the sponge. I figured I would give it a try, and honestly, its not that bad.... all you do is wet the sponged...
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    Quick question, anyone know MM size of nut on exhaust midpipe to header?

    I have to try and tighten up midpipe to header and I was curious, what MM size is the nut that goes tightens to the header? I can't remember and I don't have deep well sockets...and I just want to buy one socket.. I thought it was a 16mm, but I can't remember... Anyone remember?
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    Bassani S.S. offroad with Bassani Muffers..

    does anyone have this set up. I currently have it and I am wondering if I have an exhaust leak.... because, it sounds really rasp'y at times... or is that normal? I had a prochamber off road and it did not sound like this, could if make that big of difference or would you say, I have a slight...
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    Fort Wayne, IN, Clutch problems, anyone know of a good shopt to fix

    I live in Fort Wayne, IN.. I have 28,000 miles.. clutch is fine, but throw out bearing or something is whistling and making a ton of noise... I would like to get the clutch changed local in Fort Wayne, IN. Can anyone recommend a shop to do the work. Also, I don't take the car to the...
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    Exhaust leak question, am I in danger?

    I noticed I have a slight exhaust leak...I am hearing it near where the mid pipe connects to header..or that's where I think I am hearing it... can I cause any damage by driving the car without having it repaired right away? Thanks in advance... I think it just started but not sure how long...
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    Almost wrecked the Cobra, you won't believe why

    Driving down the road and I hit a bump and my back end tried to get away from me. I thought, wow, that was very strange... Keep driving and the same thing happens again, it even harder and the back end is jerking around and I almost lose control. I'm like, great, something is really messed up...
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    Changed oil this weekend, switched to Q-horsepower

    I decided to try the synethic that Ferrari's are running... Q-Horsepower. So far, so good... I'll be interested to see if the gas mileage goes up. Has anyone been using this since it has come out?
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    So, I took my Cobra to the dealership.. and $$$

    I had a flat front tire, pulled the tire and the inside tire had wear, the tires had about 20,000 miles on it, I only keep the tires on the front of the car. I buy two new front tires and then decide to take my car in for a 4 wheel alignment at the Ford Dealership, since the front tire wear was...
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    I ran 1 mile yesterday, because a co worker bet me I couldn't

    So yesterday at work, my co worker was talking smack about me smoking and some other smokers and how out of shape it makes us, blah, blah, blah... Then he says, I bet you couldn't even run 1 mile in 10 mins.... I laughed and said, I'll bet you any amount of money I can run 1 mile today in...
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    floor mats... where to get them, what kind?

    My floor mats are getting worn and dirty, time to freshen up with a new set... are there any cool floor mats out there...if so, any pictures posted and links would be cool.... Thanks in advance.....
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    convert owners with CDC light bar

    I am getting a rattle on the passenger side. Any suggestions? Sounds like it's inside the bar, if I hit or tap on the bar, I can hear it, to say the least, going over bumps is very annoying.... sounds more plastic sounding rattle opposed to metal.... any thoughts>

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