03-17-2006, 02:59 AM
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Things and products that we should avoid!
I didn't want to post this into the original thread, since it is not all that serious.
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Originally Posted by blazee
I'd like to see us do what Brian was talking about and create a list of things and products to avoid.
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Here's Mikeys list of things to avoid::::
1. avoid super glue next to your bed! ~ its really difficult to call 911 for help
2. avoid Prep H on same shelf as toothpaste. ~i can whistle really good, but i can't even eat this jellybean.
3. avoid putting rat poison in the same cabinet as your spices. ~unless in-laws are coming over for a visit.
4. avoid cubic zircornia ~ trust me she knows.
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2000 Chevy S-10 2.2L K&N FIPK GEN2 CAI Ravin Z55 Exhaust
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 2.0L stock for now.
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Originally Posted by balls_to_the_wall
Some people are alive only because its illegal to kill them.
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03-17-2006, 07:04 AM
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GM S-Series Mod
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
uh i think blazee ment automotive products, lol
these are ones i can think of off the top of my head;
- turbonators
- tornado
- ebay "juice boxes"
i could think of more if i wasn't so tired, lol
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2000 Chevy Blazer ZR2 
Performance: AEM intake, TB mod, ported stock y-pipe w/precat deleted, 3in catco cat, 2.5in Flowmaster 40 DF,
March pulleys, MSD SF ignition, Taylor 8.2 wires, Transgo shift kit, Corvette servos, B&M trans cooler.
Suspension: Knaffle 1.5in lift shackles, 1.25in rear wheel spacers, 31in BFG AT's
Exterior: custom ZR2 decals, bug guard, vent visors
Interior: Lanzar headunit w/ ipod input, Pioneer speakers, Scanguage II
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3013891
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03-17-2006, 09:20 AM
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
Mothballs
used firestone tires from a Ford
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03-17-2006, 10:08 AM
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Location: Roselle, Illinois
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
Couple of things that I read on this forum...
Bosch spark plugs
Fram oil filters
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1998 Blazer 4WD 4.3L 118,000miles 4dr
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--rear main seal, u/l ball joints, pitman/idler arms, i/o tie rod ends, control arm bushings, motor/trans mounts, oil relocation lines, door pin bushings, water pump, ring/pinion.
--Bad ABS ground, loose connection blower motor, repaired pulse board.
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-Throttle plate mod.
1999 Ford Windstar SE 3.8L 160,000miles
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--P171/P174 procedure, loaded control arms, tie rod ends, shocks, struts, springs.
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03-17-2006, 10:17 AM
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Location: Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
Ebay Speed Chips
Fuel Mileage Gas Capules http://www.cthomas.myffi.biz/products.asp
Fart Cans just in case someone thinks of doing it
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1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer 5.7 V8 RIP
1999 Chevy Blazer 2dr 4.3--> If GM engineered something to fail on this beast it has or will.  Repairs include w/in first 30 days of owning it: P1870, left front wheel bearing, gas cap, rad cap, idler tensioner, seat handles, and the list goes on.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=890449
Chime in ^ with any suggestions.
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03-17-2006, 10:21 AM
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
I'm kind of thinking that we should also do a sister thread, on things that are benificial, and give a 1 or 2 reasons why it works if possible.
I'm about to head off to work. If I think of anything along the way I'll post it.
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03-17-2006, 12:38 PM
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
Why didn't anyone think of this one earlier.
Shady mechanics, and ripp off shops
Armor All
If you live in a dusty area think twice about geting a K&N air filter
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03-17-2006, 01:28 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
Stop-Leak
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03-17-2006, 06:58 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Aurora, Colorado
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
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Originally Posted by OverBoardProject
Why didn't anyone think of this one earlier.
Shady mechanics, and ripp off shops
Armor All
If you live in a dusty area think twice about geting a K&N air filter
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ARMOR ALL?!?!?!?!?!?!
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275,000 miles
Jasper engine, Rebuilt tranny + rearend
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03-17-2006, 07:27 PM
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
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Originally Posted by Ultrashock
ARMOR ALL?!?!?!?!?!?!
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Apparantly it contains Alcohol, which dries out the dash and what not.
For the price difference which is usually none your better off using another brand.
Why take a risk if you don't have to.
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03-17-2006, 07:32 PM
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AF Regular
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Location: Aurora, Colorado
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
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Originally Posted by OverBoardProject
Apparantly it contains Alcohol, which dries out the dash and what not.
For the price difference which is usually none your better off using another brand.
Why take a risk if you don't have to.
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Right on this thread was a good idea
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92 S10 Blazer Sport
4.3l Vortec V6 (W)
275,000 miles
Jasper engine, Rebuilt tranny + rearend
04 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
43,000 miles
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03-17-2006, 08:00 PM
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AF Premium User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Riverside, California
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
Armor All Sucks.
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03-17-2006, 08:08 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
Thats wierd i never have had any problem with it/
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1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer 5.7 V8 RIP
1999 Chevy Blazer 2dr 4.3--> If GM engineered something to fail on this beast it has or will. Repairs include w/in first 30 days of owning it: P1870, left front wheel bearing, gas cap, rad cap, idler tensioner, seat handles, and the list goes on.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=890449
Chime in ^ with any suggestions.
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03-17-2006, 08:11 PM
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AF Premium User
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
wait about 2 years and you will.
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03-17-2006, 09:05 PM
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Re: Things and products that we should avoid!
I used it for years, shortly after it became popular, and never had any problems. But from what I understand I got lucky. Lots of friends cars ended up with cracked dashes during the same time.
I just figure now that it isn't worth it taking the chance.
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