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Recharged the AC and put a Canadian flag sticker on it.

What do these hubs do or add to the vehicle? Is this just OEM replacement or what's the deal with hubs? I've been trying to find out by reading a bunch of stuff but it feels like I'm listening to a conversation that I have no idea what it's about lol. Rememer, I'm new to the 4x4 world. Thanks

I have quite a few tools at home that should be able to tackle all 3 of those things. Unless the size of the bolts/lugs is one of a kind. Also, I noticed I wrote Gorilla Rack in my first post, I mean to say Rhino Rack. Different beast. That's just one I was lookin at. I can't seem to pick one. I like the Yakimas as there are a lot of attachments that come with it, but the price, especially with the extension is hefty. I really just wanna be able to strap some jerry cans, a spare tire and a tent up there. Maybe a shovel on the side. There are a lot of scattered bits and pieces of info on these racks, so I'm open to suggestions / recommendations and see what others have or wish they had. Quality is definitely a factor I'm planning on keeping it up year round. Especially with a snow shovel attached. So Yakima, Rhino, Stanchion, Thule, and Craig have been some I considered. Any others I should look for? Any good sites to find these in Canada? Thanks Sent from Tapatalk

Diameter plays a role, but bends are detrimental. Even the type of weld, if it isn't smooth, it's negatively affected that's why performance exhausts always advertise mandrel bent. And then there is the cats, the biggest power robbers. Either way, for sound, all this doesn't really matter. Your muffler and downpipes determine your sound. Sent from Tapatalk

The way these mufflers run with all those twists and turns, I can't see how there could be a product that would improve flow. Even the slightest bends rob power. That's why on sports cars you'll always want to try to get the pipes as straight as possible. Sent from Tapatalk

Pretty cool. Anyone done this in an R50? Sent from Tapatalk

What kind of spark plug stuff do you mean? Like the extended socket? I have one of those. Also I bought oil for an oil change. Picked up Castrol 5W30. Is there any oil that is recommended over another? I know with my Audi it's always a heated topic. Sent from Tapatalk

I would like to know more about the above "eBay find" I remember seeing those in vehicles way back in the day when I was a kid. Does it plug into anything?? Or is just based on gravity? Sent from Tapatalk

Got it registered, insured, drove it and picked up oil and filter for an upcoming oil change. Sent from Tapatalk

http://canada.carparts.com/search/?D=Fender+flares&Dx=mode+matchallany&N=0&Nf=price6%7CGT+.01%7Cshipping2%7CGT+0&Ntk=Main&Ntt=Fender+flares&Ntx=mode+matchallany&Nty=1&PN=0+12038&VN=0 I think this was it. Sent from Tapatalk

I was contemplating the same thing when I came across flexible flares, much like the EZ lip, you essentially glue it on and shape and form it how you see fit. Cheap too. Not sure if that's an option. If I find the link I'll add it in here. Sent from Tapatalk

^^ good to know. I wanted sliders eventually, but didn't know they have to be welded. Guess I'll hold off on that purchase. A front bumper with rails might be in its future too. Sent from Tapatalk

If you want sound, get an aftermarket muffler, that should be independent of your resonator issues... Sent from Tapatalk

Right on, I'll keep my eyes peeled for one. I'll probably end up with a high jack eventually anyways. Sent from Tapatalk

Yeah I found the jack, but haven't found the "arm" Sent from Tapatalk

I'm sure you can rig up a Magnaflow muffler. But as far as your heat problem goes, you can simply use heat wrap unless you go off-roading a lot and get it soaked and caked in mud. Might not be so good then. Fabricate a heat shield? Or get another resonator. Sent from Tapatalk

Yeah the PO only had it for a bit. And it was a second vehicle for him. The PO to the PO was the main owner who I suspect must have been some old lady or old man who took it to go play Golf on weekends. I found a peg under the seat when I folded them up to clean underneath them. There was definitely a dog involved by the PO and he never cleaned it inside. And no post is complete without pics: Also, found the trailer wires: What would this strap be for? It's located in the middle of the back seat, under the seats. Sent from Tapatalk

Thanks for clarifying that, I thought it was a face lifted 99.5 too as it has the plastic bumpers etc. At first I couldn't figure out why it was different than other 99 models. I wouldn't say that the lights were refinished. They seem too spotless for that. Plus the previous owner wasn't exactly doing much with it besides resprayed some rust spots. Quite poorly I might add, I think he forgot the clear coat. Back on subject, if these are oginial 15 year old plastic lenses then I am very impressed. I'll take a pic: Sent from Tapatalk

As for "tray" style floor mats, such as weather tech or husky, will probably be in my future as I wanna keep the salt water off the floor in the winter, as I want to avoid having it soak and sit in the carpet, rusting holes in the floor. Hard to tell what the damage is so far as the driver side carpet was crusted solid with salt and dirt. But that's all gone now Sent from Tapatalk

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That's what I'm in the middle of right now: Trunk before Trunk after: Back seat carpets: And the inlay carpet before pic. Currently working on this one. After pic to follow Sent from Tapatalk

My 99 has plastic. They seem in near new condition which leads me to believe they must have been replaced not too long ago. Maybe the originals were glass?! I guess this doesn't really help does it... Sent from Tapatalk

Day 2: Cleaning out the previous 2 owners and their dog(s) Sent from Tapatalk

Is there a noticeable negative difference in performance? Many of these snorkels point away from the wind (minus Xbrit) so no air is being pushed into the intake. Plus the longer path it has to travel and the fact that it will be warmer by the time it reaches the intake manifold. Seems to me like it would be a performance robber. No? Sent from Tapatalk

Fleury is there a step by step DIY or How To for the install of your spacers? Sent from Tapatalk