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    FS: 2003 Spicy Orange MSP

    Hello all, I'm selling my MSP. Spicy Orange, 132K miles, well cared for. I've owned it since 36K miles in late 2005. My cousin was the first owner. Selling because I'm planning on starting a family and want something with a little more space (an SUV). $5000 OBO It has been an amazing...
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    FS: MSP Unichip

    Hello! If you're looking for this you probably already know what it is. Plug and play controller for the MSP, featuring fuel, timing, and boost control. Switchable maps, and switchable electronic boost controller. The unit was purchased used from another member on the forum. I installed it...
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    Diagnosing a rattle?

    So, since I installed my Medieval motor mounts a long time ago, I've had a pretty loud rattle from either the engine bay or underneath the car. Its been kind of annoying but i've just lived with it. I recently installed 70 durometer AWR motor mounts (the medieval mounts were junk), and the...
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    passenger motor mount install problems

    Hi all. I'm trying to install an AWR passenger mount. I've already installed AWR's in all the other mount locations. I have the mount bolted to the fender, and the bracket bolted to the engine, now all I need is the bolt that goes through the bushing.... And it is about half an inch off...
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    Has anyone replaced their urethane aftermarket motor mounts?

    I have had Medieval motor mounts on my car for around 40K miles now. I noticed that my engine was starting to not sit level and my passenger mount had destroyed itself... I ordered a full set of AWR mounts to replace them. I had never been totally happy with the medieval mounts, more...
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    exhuast

    I've got a 'midpipe' on my car that replaced both the catalytic converter section, as well as the "J" pipe part of the downpipe. I believe it was made by ApexR1. Anyway, I think its developing a hole, from rust. I was checking out replacement options and it seems like there are less options...
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    brakes on the track....

    So as of right now I have a stock braking setup. I've autocrossed my car before, but I've got my first track event coming up. I'm not sure how many laps I'll be doing at one time, as it is part of a 'school', not just a track day, however I'm a little worried about the brakes and holding up to...
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    rear sway bar 'placement'

    Hi all, I replaced the bushings on my rear swaybar a few weeks ago to get rid of their constant squeaking. It did the trick, however recently I started to notice a 'clunk' when going over speedbumps (a different kind than the famous bushing clunk). I checked under the car and the swaybar was...
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    some sort of transmission leak

    Hi all. I'm having a leak from somewhere on the transmission. The car has had the transmission redone about 10,000 miles ago, when my LSD blew, and I haven't had any issues with it, but noticed what seems like quite a lot of fluid leaking out. I don't know what the correct terms are for...
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    another overheating thread

    Car has 94,000 Miles, has a FMIC which probably blocks some air to the radiator, located in Texas which is hot as f#%k right now. There is a 12" pull 'main' fan, and an 8" push condensor fan, i belive of the brand SPAL, both of which appear to be working fine. Also, the car has an aftermarket...
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    stock strut replacement?

    My mom has a 3 hatchback, having weird rear suspension issues and I'm pretty sure that at least one of her rear struts is bad/leaking. If I wanted to replace with stock parts, are there any cheaper alternatives than the stealership?
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    wet passenger floor??

    I was about to re-install my unichip (i had taken it out trying to nail down some power problems... turned out to be the coilpaks), and i noticed that my passenger floor under the carpet was really quite wet. It had been very slightly damp before, but this was really kinda wet. I could push...
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    reducing intake/underhood temps?

    I wanted to see what-if any-steps that people have taken to reduce intake temps, or underhood temps in general. At the last autocross i was at, i could definitely feel the difference in power after 4 runs, even worse by 6 runs, even though i have an FMIC. I also popped the hood in grid and...
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    ARP turbo studs

    has anyone used ARP studs for the manifold to turbo connection?? If so, what ARP part exactly did you use? Thanks, Jason
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    help with rear motor mount install

    trying to install my medieval rear motor mount.... i got the old one off actually fairly easily, all it required was a trip to sears to get some more 1/2 inch drive ratchet hardware. Unfortunately, though, the part that i thought was going to be so easy is leaving me stumped. I don't think...
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    Timing belt?

    I'm overdue for my timing belt change. Is this something i can do myself? Does anyone have a rundown of the basic procedures? Should i be using the OEM belt replacement, or is there a better alternative? Any ideas what cost might be like to take it to the dealer, if i can't do it...
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    Turbo stud help?

    I installed a steedspeed exhuast mani maybe about a month ago, been loving it. The past day or two though i thought i had been hearing a faint exhuast leak again though, so i checked things out this morning... The manifold to turbo stud closest to you on the left (when you look at the engine...
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    Gentlemen, Start Your Lasers: Ford dumping spark plugs in favor of focused light?

    I don't think this is a repost... pretty damn cool if you ask me. In a breakthrough that may make vehicle starting issues due to fouled plugs or inclement weather a thing of the past, engineers at Ford have reportedly teamed with scientists at Liverpool University to develop a laser beam...
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    crap mileage... do i have a problem??

    so, i've been getting kinda lousy mileage lately, i'm not sure why, i just filled up and it was the worst its been, 21 mpg. I used to get like 29. General mods are: SRI FMIC unichip 2.5" catted midpipe exhuast mani Could it be the unichips fault?? I had thought people were getting better...
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    wheel color on a spicy??

    So, i'm not really very close to making a wheel purchase, but several of the wheels for sale in the FS section have me jonesin for some. I got to thinking what color would look best on a spicy orange car, and i really can't decide... i looked through the photos i've saved over the years and i...
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