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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cbags05
Cripes I suppose if I do this for the next 10 years or so I'll know little crap like that too.
I've been only autocrossing for 8. There are guys who've been autocrossing for 2-3 years who are anal retentive
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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I just go have fun. Being anal retentive just makes it stressful. I get enough stress during the week at work!
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CivicSiRacer
I beg to differ You will find out next year when my EG Si is done
Differ about what?
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ED9man
Differ about what?
Beg to differ that the EFs are faster than the EGs. No one has spent the time on an EG yet
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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Well I just got an EF Si. Needs a little work over the winter. The exhaust is ridiculously loud, so I'm going to swap that out for a more modest one, and the clutch makes a loud rubbing noise when I slip it.

Any ideas why that could be? Haven't pulled it to look at it yet, but will definitely be able to before next season rolls around. Can't wait.
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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The clutch in my EG is making the same noise. With 200k miles I'm guessing the flywheel and clutch need to be replaced.
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Funny thing is those are supposed to be new....I may have gotten hosed.
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Hrm. I heard the noise today and it sounded like it was coming from the back. Possible the bushings are shot? I know mine must be after 200k miles :0
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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I'm tired of using masking tape and shoe polish for my numbers. What do you use?
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cbags05
I'm tired of using masking tape and shoe polish for my numbers. What do you use?
Magnets.
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