Recent content by msmy300z

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    [Dead] Now $280 [Newegg] MSI Gaming R9 290X = $260 after $20 GF + $30 MIR

    Is this dead now? I can't find the $20 newegg offer...
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    CVT powetrains.

    I am intrigued by Subaru's decision to put a CVT in the new WRX. I guess we will find out if they can pull off a CVT in a sporty car.... Haven't seen a review of the CVT model yet.
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    Theoretical tuning for power and the CVT transmission IE New WRX

    Hello all, I've had a burning question for a little while now..... I know there isn't much love for the CVT in the enthusiast world but it looks like they are coming even with us kicking and screaming. The new 2015 WRX has the first "performance" CVT as far as I know. It works like any...
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    Cheap LED bulbs: TCP 60W Soft white 2700k 3 pack

    You guys can correct me if I am wrong but seems like a pretty good deal to me! I have not picked these up yet but TCP is a decent bulb manufacturer from what I have read. They sell many bulbs under store brand names... Wal Mart's Great Value and etc. Been looking for LED 60W equivalents since...
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    Deteriorating rubber trim on my '09 car...

    Speaking of autogeek.net... I have been searching there for the same question. They seem to love "ultima tire and trim guard" (UTTG as they call it). I have used B2B for years and it works great for a short period of time... If it rains it streaks or washes off in a matter of weeks. I just...
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    Anyone do 1/8 RC nitro buggies?

    Another vote for brushless electric! Bought a 1/8th Traxxas Slash brushless when looking for something affordable and FAST. I highly recommend the brushless d/t acceleration, maintenance, and flexibility (with lipo in mind). I bought the Slash d/t initial cost and durability for bashing. I...
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    1st gen ms3

    GT has HID lights, leather trim seats (cloth center 2007-2008.5 and alcantara 2008.5-2009) , led tails, auto climate and lights, and 6 disc BOSE over the sport. These are worthwhile upgrades but no performance as noted before NAV was still an additional cost option above GT
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    1st gen ms3

    I had and sold one. I LOVED it. It is wrong wheel drive so you can't just lay on the throttle from a stop unless you like buying tires. Some driver throttle modulation is required! Gen 1 shocks are prone to leaking but never had issue with mine. As punjabiplaya said the egr can get stuck...
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    Dell Vostro 270s from deal as HTPC

    Thanks for the info. All of the pictures on Dell's site makes the x16 slot appear mid board and not aligned with an external slot (which obviously made no sense). The only decent single slot and narrow board i have seen is a SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6670 1GB (100326LP) on Newegg. This case is only ~4...
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    Reliable truck for around $5k?

    Personally I think the ranger is a great option. You can get one cheap an the 3.slow will never break. Consumer reports says its a reliable truck (2wd). But it is very small and underpowered as trucks go. If you need a reliable truck for occasional use, it would be a good fit
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    HD 2500 Graphics and 2d dx

    Anyone with info on the intel HD 2500 and light use for emulators or 2d/side scrollers that require directx IE Limbo, Super Meat Boy, Shank.. I don't intend to utilize it for 3d gaming but don't want it to be a slide show for the occasional steam grab 2d.... Do these games require actual...
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    Dell Vostro 270s from deal as HTPC

    So have been lurking and researching for a SFF PC to build into my home theater. I had priced up parts and weighed the pros/cons of various options. I found the Vostro 270s deal from Dell for BF and it went straight to my head with an impulse buy..... so my question are.. 1. Has anyone used...
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    Subwoofer recommendations

    For what it's worth I own the klipsch synergy sub12. I love it! It has more than enough punch with crisp clean base. I have a small home but have never found it lacking for power. I got it with an incredible best buy deal 3-4 years ago included with a klipsch surround package
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    Toyota trucks, why so many rebuilt/replaced engines?

    Any of them are going to have their problem areas but I have to say the 3.0 Vulcan in the Ford rangers are pretty bullet proof. Many go 250-300k miles before something blows. Its like justfrank said... It is all about the maintenance and luck.... Want to say the 3.3? Toyota v6 likes to randomly...
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    [DEAD?] Free Deus Ex and DX: Invisible War

    I was pretty excited about this but looks like we missed the deal. They have codes listed now but it says that they have all been claimed. Anybody else have luck with this?