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  1. Rob_eaton

    wtb svt rim

    i hit a big pot hole. bent one of my rims, im looking for the original 5spoke stock svt focus rim, not all 4 , just one... any one with one of those looking to get rid of it ???
  2. Rob_eaton

    extended powertrain warranty?

    What exactly does this warranty cover? i had an incident when I had to change the thermostat on my svtf, took it to the dealership, they wanted to charge me a 100 bucks just to look at it:xpl: any input from people familiar with this warranty is greatly appreciated... thanks
  3. Rob_eaton

    short shifter question

    hey guys i just installed my steeda STS, looks/performs excellent, naturally the feel got a little harder to engage. i was wondering if anyone has a fix for that, maybe lubricate the ends of the counterweight or something similar... wat do u guys suggest? thanks
  4. Rob_eaton

    Synthetic oil, there goes the gas mileage

    well this oil change i went with the Castrol Syntec Blend instead of my usual mobil clean 5000, i noticed my gas mileage went from 27 mixed driving to around 20 highway, i went on a trip to toronto and i wasnt impressed at all i should say though, it feels more responsive with this oil though
  5. Rob_eaton

    best STS/mount combination?

    just like the title states, im also looking for comfort as opposed to all out performance...
  6. Rob_eaton

    8mm plug wires

    pros / cons of 8mm plug wires. plus how do they compare to the stock ones we have??
  7. Rob_eaton

    loading tune?

    hey fellas, im in need of help with this one, i just bought tom's tune, and i have my predator tuner, donno how to load it from the laptop onto the predator, is there a how to section for this? if not, i know most of you guys have done the tune so pleaseeeeeeeeee help me ! thanks
  8. Rob_eaton

    loading tune?

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  9. Rob_eaton

    predator tune

    i just recieved my diablo tuner in the mail and i found out it had a tune of its own installed in it...so now im wondering how does this original predator tune compare to the custom tunes out there (Tom, Wayne, etc...), also how does it compare to no tune (stock)... thanks
  10. Rob_eaton

    notchy shifter?

    well, i did the counterweight removal mod and now the shifter feels notchy, especially when engaging 5th, feels like stirring a pot full of stones... any suggestions on improving the shift feel? my "getrag" is harded to stir than my brother's "GM sourced" Saab 5 spd.... :kaboom:
  11. Rob_eaton

    65mm TB??

    folks, i was looking into upgrading my TB to the 65mm TB, i guess it allows more air into the engine and therefore better throttle response. However, the stock svt TB is 66mm ????... if anything, the 65mm one should decrease throttle response??? anyone clear this up for me thanks a lot
  12. Rob_eaton

    Air intake triggering CEL???

    i bolted on the knn typhoon on my svtf and its awesome, but a few hours after, the CEL came on... says (mixture is too rich)...anybody exeprience that before? thanks
  13. Rob_eaton

    headlights/ foglights mod

    guys, ive seen a lot of svtf's on the road with their foglights on but not their headlights... is there a mod to allow me to turn the fogs on but leave the headlights off, like say for day time driving??? thanks
  14. Rob_eaton

    Why does it rev so slow?

    Im wondering wat mods are required to get the rpm to travel faster. u plant your foot on the pedal and just wait till it gets to 7k, takes longer than my sable to rev. my buddy installed headers and magnaflow on his sentra seR and the revs now fly. what would you guys do??
  15. Rob_eaton

    08 Mazda6???

    http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/2410/mazda6frontqv5.jpg the best way to destroy a perfectly hot car... how sad wat do u guys think???
  16. Rob_eaton

    reliability of superchargers

    i found a brand new vortech system for my svtf selling for 3 grand, the guy has it in his basement, he never got around to using it so he wants to get rid of it, Im thinking of getting it but dont wanna kill the ride ! so, for all u guys with the supercharged svtf's, give me your .02 about...
  17. Rob_eaton

    tranny counterweight removal???

    this how-to mod they have on focusfanatics.com, I did it to my car and accidently broke the screw that holds the counterweight, and now i found out that i dont really like the new feel of the shifting, so i cant really put the counterweight back on cause i cant seem to be able to pull the screw...
  18. Rob_eaton

    DISI clip??

    so i hear the stock DISI clip is cheap and bound to break. CFM offers a billet clip to replace that, but how do u know if its gone bad or not? , and if it is still good, would u change it anyway just to stay on the safe side??? Rob
  19. Rob_eaton

    Low coolant temp??

    engine light came on, plugged the reader in, it said Low coolant temp. dont know wat that is, what do you guys think it could be ?
  20. Rob_eaton

    OBDII sensor

    check engine light went on while driving back home, had a half tank of gas last night of 93 octane, and i added a little over 3 gallons later of 89 octane, i thought it would ned a 91 octane. so is it something to worry about ??
  21. Rob_eaton

    what tune to get ?

    so wat's it gonna be ? 1)SCT Xcalibrator 2)Diablo Predator all input appreciated...
  22. Rob_eaton

    Advice Needed !!!

    guys i need ure advice on this im no mechanic but ive test driven the svt focus and i was blown away. however, i can get that or i can go and buy a brand new scion tc ive test driven the tc too but i like the svt better...so, my question is, do u really need to be a mechanic to be able to...

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