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Postby deaf_rattle » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:08 pm

Who runs them?
thinking about getting one for my supra.
Worthwhile?

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Postby MR2BOY23 » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:11 pm

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Postby deaf_rattle » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:12 pm

MR2BOY23 wrote:bazda


yeah, im talking to him about it at the moment.
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Postby cat007 » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:25 pm

I'm also keen on getting one.

If you get one - and I get one - maybe we could see if there's any others who want one and do a bulk buy?
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Postby tsoob » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:44 pm

i have one its cute 8)
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Postby cat007 » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:47 pm

Haha I bet my ex housing is probably smaller than yours lol
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Postby tsoob » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:57 pm

cat007 wrote:Haha I bet my ex housing is probably smaller than yours lol


haha yeah gotta compensate somehow
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Postby cat007 » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:09 pm

HAHAHA

it's ok. I make up for it by having a stupidly oversized compressor wheel :P
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Postby Bazda » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:13 pm

Yea, I can get GOOD prices on the beanies.
just flick me a PM. You will be surprised.
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Postby XSVWGN » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:32 pm

i was mega suprised with the price. $170 for my tdo5 one...even though i avent got it yet :P but soon!!!
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Postby cat007 » Sun Feb 28, 2010 9:35 am

Here's the one Barry made for me:

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Looks pretty f'ing good if you ask me :)
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Postby Distrb » Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:25 am

i run a Frantik one, to try and keep heat away from my battery and other wiring. they work well.

little bit of a tight squeeze around the actuator arm though
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