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Old 04-24-2006, 11:00 AM   #1
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Smile Hello Everyone!

..hi,

i am a 7 day old owner of a 2002 S. Just signed up on the forum thinking i can get some good info on a car that (to tell you the truth) i know very little of...

i was born and raised in Rome and moved out here 2 years ago...sometimes my spelling is not the best...

any how, nice to meet you guys!

im sure you know what one of these looks like but...

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Old 04-24-2006, 11:02 AM   #2
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Gorgeous! Welcome aboard!
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nurse, prepare the de-ambering kit.
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Old 04-24-2006, 11:15 AM   #4
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Congratulations and welcome to the board! Your vehicle is virtually identical to my own... 2002 S, black with 18" turbo wheels with the red calipers...
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Old 04-24-2006, 11:18 AM   #5
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...i know, i know i gotta get rid of the turn signals...

i will schedule the amber-ectomy as soon as i fix the windshield...(rock hit it on day 2, crack is over 12" so no fix-it kit...any sugestions on where to find used ones? )

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Old 04-24-2006, 11:57 AM   #6
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...i know, i know i gotta get rid of the turn signals...

i will schedule the amber-ectomy as soon as i fix the windshield...(rock hit it on day 2, crack is over 12" so no fix-it kit...any sugestions on where to find used ones? )

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Get the side markers!

http://www.epiqautosport.com/mode/products/prid/232/1144

I wouldn't look for used glass - might as well get a new windshield, as the older models typically have glass a bit cheaper than the new (987). Used glass gives the possibility of poor fitment...
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Old 04-24-2006, 02:26 PM   #7
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as soon as i fix the windshield...(rock hit it on day 2, crack is over 12" so no fix-it kit...any sugestions on where to find used ones? )
O don't supose CA is one of the states where your insurance company will pay for the replacement of a windshield is it (I know FL is).
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..depends on the insurance company...mine does but with a high deductable...
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