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I'm picking up the car from the media blaster Monday. The blaster called me Monday to tell me it was the cleanest z he had ever seen. No rust or cancer 100% solid! So the frame rails should be good to go for the bd frame rails. Thanks

Thank you, thats what Ill do.

First and foremost I have searched! Are the Bad Dog Frame Rails for a 240z supposed to be welded OVER the old frame rails? I have seen people remove the old ones and weld over the old ones. Their webiste does not specify for the 240z, but does for the 280z. THANKS ALOT!!

You might want to look more into soda blasting. When something is soda blasted it is left with a coating that many times cannot be primered or painted over. Whatever is soda blasted has to have a neutralizer wash prior to applying coatings. As far as $250 for media blasting, that is SUPER CHEAP. Make sure they are using a media that will not damage/warp your panels. Also make sure the technician doing the work is skilled.

What is under the boost controller? Wideband?

I left mine on for about 20 minutes. The longer the better. When the cold penetrates through the deadening matierial it spreads through the rest of the metal, which makes it easier to bust up surrounding areas that did not actually have the ice on it. Also get some strong trash bags and make a saddle told hold the ice on the trans tunnel. Have fun.

Yeah, it is expensive. I would guess that if you do hit 1k HP (reliably) , you are probably doing it for as cheap as you can do it, besides doing all the work/tuning yourself.

HP=$$, Are you surprised?

I am almost 100% those are Audi B5 S4 seats.

No cheap out and end there...Of course have them do a tune:shock:

Im going to need an auto rotisserie in a couple weeks, so if you have one for sale lmk. I know I can build one fairly easily but if I could buy one that would save me some time. Thanks

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In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value. Flood Damage Title States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage. Standard Equipment Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer Safety Options 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts Vehicle Information: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500E WDBEA36E4PB974052 SEDAN 4 DR 5.0L V8 FI REAR WHEEL DRIVE Standard Equipment | Safety Options Search for other 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SERIES vehicles in Elk Grove, CA Accident / Damage reported 8 Service records available 21 Detailed records available 94,911 Last reported odometer reading A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car. CARFAX guarantees the information in this section Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt Guaranteed No Problem Fire/Flood | Hail Damage | Buyback/Lemon Guaranteed No Problem Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed No Problem GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX Total Loss Check No total loss reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Structural / Frame Damage Check No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Airbag Deployment Check No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Odometer Rollback Check No indication of an odometer rollback. No Issues Indicated Accident / Damage Check Accident reported on 12/02/2002. Accident Reported Manufacturer Recall Check No recalls still require repair. No Recalls Reported Basic Warranty Check No data reported to CARFAX. No Data Reported Tell us what you know about this vehicle Still looking? Find similar cars just listed for sale in your area. Let us do the work! Get daily updates of MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SERIES vehicles for sale in your area. Email: Zip: 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL Body Style: Sedan 4 DR Engine Type: 5.0L V8 FI Free CARFAX Report Sacramento European LTD Distance: 16.07 mi Contact Dealer 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL Body Style: Sedan 4 DR Engine Type: 5.0L V8 FI Free CARFAX Report Acura of Stockton Distance: 23.6 mi Contact Dealer A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 6 billion vehicle history events and found 21 record(s) for this 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500E (WDBEA36E4PB974052). Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 08/30/1993 Georgia Motor Vehicle Dept. Roanoke, TX Title #26157108 Title or registration issued 01/28/1995 15,051 Georgia Inspection Station Atlanta, GA Passed emissions inspection 02/24/1996 31,998 Georgia Inspection Station Atlanta, GA Passed emissions inspection 12/18/1996 40,331 Georgia Inspection Station Avondale Estates, GA Passed emissions inspection 07/22/1998 48,028 Auto Auction Southeast Region Vehicle sold Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year. 11/18/1998 48,564 Service Facility Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 12/07/1998 Tennessee Motor Vehicle Dept. Knoxville, TN Title #57397003 Title or registration issued New owner reported Loan or lien reported 01/18/1999 48,854 Service Facility Vehicle serviced 10/31/2000 59,713 Service Facility Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed Maintenance inspection completed Fuel filter replaced 02/09/2001 Tennessee Motor Vehicle Dept. Knoxville, TN Title #62099964 Title issued or updated Registration issued or renewed 04/05/2001 61,334 Service Facility Coolant level sensor replaced 06/21/2001 62,753 Service Facility Vehicle serviced 08/29/2001 69,369 Service Facility Cooling system checked 01/15/2002 Georgia Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection 05/01/2002 84,223 North Carolina Motor Vehicle Dept. Fayetteville, NC Title #774584021218106 Registration issued or renewed New owner reported 12/02/2002 North Carolina Police Report Accident reported in Cumberland County Involving right front impact with another motor vehicle Moderate/Severe damage reported 02/24/2003 89,771 Fowler Motors Conway, SC 843-347-4271 www.fowler.mercedescenter.com ww.fowler.mercedesc enter.com Vehicle serviced 07/21/2003 91,312 Fowler Motors Conway, SC 843-347-4271 www.fowler.mercedescenter.com ww.fowler.mercedesc enter.com Brakes checked 04/11/2007 North Carolina Motor Vehicle Dept. North Myrtle Beach, SC Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location 08/08/2008 94,911 South Carolina Motor Vehicle Dept. North Myrtle Beach, SC Title #770740195270104 Title issued or updated 05/03/2009 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair Print this CARFAX Report and take it to your pre-purchase inspection . Tell us what you know about this vehicle Have Questions? 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Last owned in the following state/province: South Carolina Annual average mileage: 6,205 *Below industry annual average of 15,000 miles None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles: Salvage, Junk, Rebuilt Guaranteed No Problem Fire / Flood, Hail damage, Buyback / Lemon Guaranteed No Problem Not Actual Mileage, Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed No Problem No issues reported to CARFAX on the following: Total Loss No Issues Reported Structural / Frame Damage No Issues Reported Airbag Deployment No Issues Reported Odometer Rollback No Issues Reported Accident reported on this vehicle. Please see the full CARFAX Vehicle History Report for more details. © 2009 CARFAX, Inc., an R.L. Polk & Co. company. All rights reserved. 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Thanks!!!! I just ran an autocheck as well. The car Im buying still checks out. The autocheck prices are MUCH better also. Thanks again!

Safety Options 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual air bags front, head, and sides/active (manual) belts Vehicle Information: 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI WVWHV71K68W093743 HATCHBACK 4 DR 2.0L L4 SFI DOHC 16V FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Standard Equipment | Safety Options Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned - 04/10/2009 Search for other 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI vehicles in Elk Grove, CA No accident / damage reported to CARFAX CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle Corporate fleet lease vehicle 1 Service record available 7 Detailed records available 23,177 Last reported odometer reading The number of owners is estimated by CARFAX Year purchased 2007 Type of owner Corporate fleet lease Estimated length of ownership 1 yr. 6 mo. Owned in the following states/provinces Illinois Estimated miles driven per year --- Last reported odometer reading 23,177 CARFAX guarantees the information in this section Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt Guaranteed No Problem Fire/Flood | Hail Damage | Buyback/Lemon Guaranteed No Problem Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed No Problem GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX Total Loss Check No total loss reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Structural / Frame Damage Check No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Airbag Deployment Check No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Odometer Rollback Check No indication of an odometer rollback. No Issues Indicated Accident / Damage Check No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Manufacturer Recall Check Check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer for any open recalls. No Recalls Reported Basic Warranty Check Estimated to have 30 months or 26,823 miles remaining. Recalculate warranty Interested in an extended warranty? Warranty Active Still looking? Find similar cars just listed for sale in your area. Let us do the work! Get daily updates of VOLKSWAGEN GTI vehicles for sale in your area. Email: Zip: 2007 VOLKSWAGEN NEW GTI/GTI FAHRENHEIT Listed 3 days ago Body Style: Hatchback 2 DR Engine Type: 2.0L L4 FI Free CARFAX Report Niello Acura Distance: 21.33 mi Contact Dealer 2007 VOLKSWAGEN NEW GTI Listed 3 days ago Body Style: Hatchback 2 DR Engine Type: 2.0L L4 FI Free CARFAX Report Dirito Brothers Volkswagen Distance: 41.02 mi Contact Dealer 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Body Style: Hatchback 2 DR Engine Type: 2.0L L4 SFI DOHC 16V Free CARFAX Report Niello BMW Distance: 16.07 mi Contact Dealer A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 6 billion vehicle history events and found 7 record(s) for this 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI (WVWHV71K68W093743). Purchased: 2007 Type: Corporate fleet lease Where: Illinois Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 10/9/07 - 4/10/09 (1 yr. 6 mo.) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 10/09/2007 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Libertyville, IL Registered as corporate fleet vehicle 12/07/2007 8 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Libertyville, IL Title #X7341641141 Title issued or updated First owner reported Registered as lease vehicle 04/09/2009 23,123 Fox Valley Volkswagen West Chicago, IL 630-231-9900 www.myfoxvalleyvw.com ww.myfoxvalleyvw.co m Vehicle serviced 04/10/2009 Volkswagen Certified Dealer Glenview, IL Offered for sale as a Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned vehicle 04/11/2009 Online Listing Vehicle offered for sale 04/13/2009 23,177 Volkswagen Certified Dealer Sold as a Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned vehicle 04/23/2009 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale Print this CARFAX Report and take it to your pre-purchase inspection . CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle! 1-owner 2008 Volkswagen GTI vehicles are worth an average of $1,737 more to consumers because 1-owner vehicles tend to be consistently driven and maintained. Use this as a guide when comparing vehicles. 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CARFAX FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CARFAX® © 2009 CARFAX, Inc., an R.L. Polk & Co. company. All rights reserved. Patents pending. 02.May.2009 13:39:09

Well I am purchasing a new car and purchased unlimited carfax reports. First 10 people to post can get a check...Just post up the VIN here.. If ya got a dollar or two laying around you can paypal me a donation at udungca@surewest.net If not, no problem. First 10 get it..

Im guessing 8k installed...

Im not a cage expert, but I do know that those welds need some work. Im curious as to how much penetration you got...If those pictures are of the finished welds, it is FAR from complete.

I actually own an xd as well, I did not mention it being it was not one of your options. I like the xd alot (5"). It has never had a "ftf" in over 3k rounds. It will fire any ammo you put in it, its cheap, has good ergo, light, and fairly accurate. Great firearm for the $$ Get one.

Im partial to 1911's as well. I would have suggested that but getting 1911's in "off calibers" gets expensive and .45 is getting expensive.

Glock: German--Cheap, eats any ammo, will go BANG EVERY TIME....PERIOD. People either LOVE the grip or HATE it. Decent fit and finish. SIG: German--More $$, bit more accurate, de-cocker, nice ergo grip. Nice fit and finish. It comes down to $$ and accuracy. If $$$ is not a big issue and you want "better" groups go with the SIG. If you want a cheap gun that will "GO BANG EVERY TIME" and will put good groupings, go with the glock. Go the the gun store and handle both. Buy the one that feels better in your hands. Have fun.

Where can you get it for $40k and with how many miles?

Although your car is beautiful, selling it in this market for approx. 70% of the c63 amg ($45,000) would be VERY difficult. Good luck on your goal.

+1 on the "Stack" gauge. Very nice product.

How much does the fuel cell frame weight?