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    Storing Car

    So, I leave for basic in a couple months and will be gone for 5 months. Family in Iowa has offered to let me garage my car at there house since my Gma doesnt drive. I was thinking of highest octane fuel I can find (prob 93), a battery tender, putting it on stands and covering it. Is there...
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    SX Koup (Waxed 5.7.2013)

    Traded in the GP.. They gave me 11k as it sat, so I took it. 2011 Kia Forte Koup SX, 18,500 miles. One rim has some curb rash on it, just around the edge not across the face. But someone rode it lol. Has a ram air of sorts... right up front Also around the speakers there is red LED...
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    Amazing Ferrari Model

    Not sure if this has been posted. But this is amazing.
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    Brake Ticking?? new pads, no change.. WTF!!

    I noticed today while driving that when I hit my brakes I hear a slight ticking. As the car slows down so do the ticking. It sounds like a card in bicycle spokes. It doesnt do it on acceleration, turning, coasting, etc. Only while braking. Does anyone have any ideas of what this may be?
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    Funny Dash Cam Quotes

    These are actual comments made by South Carolina Troopers that were taken off their car videos: 1. "You know, stop lights don't come any redder than the one you just went through." 2. "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch after you wear them a while." 3. "If...
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    04+ Brow Tint/ Windshield

    I went to get my brow tinted on my 08 today and they said it wouldnt probably look the best bc of all those dots at the top. Has anyone had there brow tinted before? I know the back window has some dots, so I know exactly what they mean about it not looking the best. Just wondering if anyone...
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    Brake Rotor Ideas

    I am about to starting looking for brake rotors for my car (2008 Base GP) and was wondering what other people were using. I am trying to stay around the $200 range for all 4 rotors. I have found these and thought about these without there pads [FRONT+REAR] 4 ELINE DIAMOND SLOTTED PERFORMANCE...
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    Steering Wheel Swap (Airbag ? and Clock Spring)

    I am looking at changing the plastic wheel on my 08 GP to the Leather version with steering wheel controls. I am wondering about the stereo wires. Would my car have the wires to plug into the new steering wheel, or would I have to try and run new wires or leave it disabled? Also, my car has...
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    Dirt Bike Helmet and Goggles

    I have an XL dirtbike helmet and Pro-Grip goggles that have never been used. I am located in KS but will ship on your dime. I would like $75 for both.
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    Temp guage

    I replaced my battery today, and now the temp guage isnt working. The guage itself still does the full sweep on start up, but doesnt display reading. Any ideas?
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    Tranny Fitting Leaking

    I have noticed that this grommet, fitting is leaking. I am thinking of doing my Transmission filter soon and figured it would be a good time to change this as well. Anyone know what part this is and if it is hard to change yourself?
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    Leaking A Little Oil...

    I have noticed I go through a little between changes, not a lot but, it still bugs me. Here are some pics from under the car. I also smell a little burnt oil on start up for like 5 seconds. this is on the driver side. And this is the oil pan area. Any thoughts?
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    Brow tint

    I have been thinking of getting the top of my windshield tinted on my 08 GP. I was wondering if the tint would look pretty good since it has all the dot BS up top. Has anyone had this done?
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    75k Maintenance?

    My 08 is about to hit 75k. I am wondering if there is anything I should change, check, etc, etc. I got the car with 69k so I dont really know what was done to it in the past.
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    Head Gasket

    Is this something I will have to worry about? I have a 2008 Grand Prix and have heard the 3.8l is known for needing new head gaskets down the road. My moms 96 Corsica needed them done a few years ago. So, I was wondering if this is a repair I can expect to run into down the road.
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