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Old 08-16-2013, 09:08 AM
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Just did this yesterday to the ranger and cobra before washing them..came out great. Although I used f21 super protectant instead of tire dressing
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Old 08-16-2013, 01:32 PM
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I was stalking around the site before I joined and I saw this thread.........did it to my truck it worked great........real easy
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Old 08-16-2013, 08:20 PM
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Here's a chevy I did today
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Old 08-16-2013, 08:52 PM
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I have got to try this.
Its easy.
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Old 08-23-2013, 12:25 PM
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Wanted to do this for a long time because when I see a mud hole I just have to run thru it

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Pictures from a phone just don't do it justice. Such a difference great thread thanks

suck it martians, I'm a whole lot tougher than any of them 09 fx4
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:49 PM
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Had a check engine light come on after I cleaned a little miatas engine bay today, I can't imagine why
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Old 08-23-2013, 02:02 PM
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Yea I was waitin for a belt to squeal. Haven't taken it on the road yet but I ran it for 20 min afterwards with no problems

suck it martians, I'm a whole lot tougher than any of them 09 fx4
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Old 08-23-2013, 02:20 PM
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Yea I was waitin for a belt to squeal. Haven't taken it on the road yet but I ran it for 20 min afterwards with no problems

suck it martians, I'm a whole lot tougher than any of them 09 fx4
Thank god the miata is mine and not a customers, I got water in the spark plugs because they are on top of the engine
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Old 08-23-2013, 02:35 PM
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[QUOTE="dutch9mm;1636806"]Yea I was waitin for a belt to squeal. Haven't taken it on the road yet but I ran it for 20 min afterwards with no problems

suck it martians, I'm a whole lot tougher than any of them 09 fx4[/QUOTE

When I did mine, I started it up, idled for about 15 min, shut it off. Started it about 15 min later and the squealing began...lol. Quit after driving it for about 10 min, but annoying as hell.....

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Old 09-18-2013, 10:51 AM
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Awesome guide.. thanks!



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Old 09-18-2013, 04:03 PM
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I need to do this but last time i fubared my alternator..
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Old 09-18-2013, 04:13 PM
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I need to do this but last time i fubared my alternator..
Did you cover it?
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Old 09-18-2013, 04:15 PM
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Yes i did...along with the battery and coilpack...
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Old 09-18-2013, 04:20 PM
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Yes i did...along with the battery and coilpack...
Hmmmmm.
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