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  1. themadgnome

    Cleaning the IAC

    What you will need: Ratchet with 8mm socket and an extension, Carb cleaner and Q-tips. First, disconnect the battery (unless you are lazy like me and hate to reprogram your radio presets) then locate the IAC (circled in red) and disconnect the plug. Remove the two 8mm bolts and be sure...
  2. themadgnome

    IAC cleaning

    Well, I've been trouble shooting a problem with the truck, its been running rough at low rpms but feels great under boost. I've already cleaned the MAF so my next though is IAC. But after checking the How To threads :read:, the link for cleaning the IAC is dead :bash:. Does anyone have the link...
  3. themadgnome

    Family trip to the Smoky Mountains= Fall pics

    I've been the the Smoky Mountains many times in my life, but this was the first time I've been in fall. For most people this looks like nothing special, but keep in mind, I come from an area where the temps hardly change and neither do the leaves. Those of you in my situation may appreciate the...
  4. themadgnome

    Well, it finally happened...

    My truck got broken into last night while I was at Hooters:fm:. For the local guys, heed this warning, I was out at bike night and inside Hooters on University and Hollywood Blvd for less than an hour when I got a call from another friend who was outside saying there is a cop and a crime scene...
  5. themadgnome

    New Sub Box and Amp rack

    I've been kicking around the idea of actually finishing my system, and after some motivation I decided to bite the bullet and finish this thing once and for all. Previously I had been rocking an un-covered box that looked and sounded like shit. But now I've finished my new box and it not only...
  6. themadgnome

    My roommate ****ed up... LEO's only please

    **UPDATE in 6th post** This is going to be a long post, and I will try to explain things as accurately as possible. But for those who don't want to read the whole thing, there will be cliff notes at the end. Last night me and my roommate went to separate parties to watch the Uf and OU...
  7. themadgnome

    New PB at PBIR

    I made a few passes at Palm Beach International Raceway this weekend, and all though I STILL am not in the 12's I had to settle for a 13.02:bash: with the mods in my sig. I am running nitto drags set at 20psi. I have been told by many people not to do a John Force burnout, rather to just...
  8. themadgnome

    Exhaust Rattle... Please help!

    This may be a long shot, but I'm looking for any help here. My truck has developed a rattle which I'm almost certain is exhaust related. The weird thing is it only does it sometimes and it only does it once the truck warms up. From what I can tell, the sound is isolated to the driver's side...
  9. themadgnome

    Washed and waxed x2. Yea, I was bored. 56k probably not

    I finally had some time away from work, so what better than share some TLC. For those who are not familiar, the Mustang is a 65 with a 351 cleveland and a few other things.
  10. themadgnome

    Some Ricers deserve respect

    A buddy of mine (not this car) is really into 240's. He was showing me some vids and this happened to be one of them, Its a 240 running the factory KA (not a SR20) block and is supposedly making around 700rwhp with full interior. Not my type, but it definitely deserves respect. Here's the vid...
  11. themadgnome

    S.Florida sighting, RX-7 without a rotary

    As the title suggests, I was out with my friend today and came to a stop light on University just north of Griffin. A red RX-7, I believe 2nd gen ( Not the last gen RX-7) with black 01 cobra wheels came up beside us. I made the comment to my buddy about the wheels, and we would have said...
  12. themadgnome

    Good Weather = New pics of my 65 coupe

    I got it back together (for the most part), still waiting to get the exhaust done, but other than that I'm pretty happy. I may lower the rear ~1" and see how it looks. Enjoy:thumbsup:
  13. themadgnome

    LEOS only: Eradicating criminals from a neighborhood

    Sorry for a lengthy one, but I need suggestions... A few weeks ago some meth addicts moved in across the street from my parents, we assume they are renting a room in the house. This has been a known drug house in a very nice neighborhood for many years, in fact the ex-wife of the homeowner was...
  14. themadgnome

    Who knew throwing a bachelor party was so hard...

    Ok guys, here's my latest dilemma. One of my best friends knocked his girl up a couple months ago. At first he said he was just going to propose to her and they would remain engaged until after the baby was born. Well, his Girl's old man must have pulled the shotgun out because they have...
  15. themadgnome

    Hillary gets pwned by Army guy...

    I thought it was pretty funny... http://www.bored.com/photos/hillarypriceless.html Even his smile says he feels awkward.
  16. themadgnome

    Even Veyron's get parking tickets

    http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/thats-the-ticket-crowd-cheers-as-veyron-gets-parking-fine/ After seeing this I can't help but imagine what it would look like with a nice shinny yellow boot on its wheel... Not to mention this was appropriate seeing as I just finished paying a parking ticket...
  17. themadgnome

    Wanna know what the inter-web looked like in '96???

    I was "perusing" the internet and came across this interesting and almost hilarious article. Enjoy if you will :beer: http://www.msu.edu/~karjalae/internet96.htm?hoho
  18. themadgnome

    Any one running BFG d/r's?

    Sorry for the newbish question, but the Nitto's are beyond bald and the fat man with the big white beard says I was a good boy, so I'm in the market for some new shoes. I honestly have no complaints about the nittos, but I was wondering if anyone was running the BFG's. I've done a bit of...
  19. themadgnome

    Ugas blows...

    SoFla guys be careful of Ugas gas stations. Read my other post for more info http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432095
  20. themadgnome

    Gas Stations FTMFL... Be careful the next time you fill up!

    Last night I decided to fill my truck up. Here in Fl, we have a possible tropical storm coming so I wanted to make sure I at least had a full tank fo gas (to last me like 4 days...) I went to a local sation, swipe my card, and grab the 93 handle. I put 16 gallons of "fuel" in my truck and drive...
  21. themadgnome

    W/O.. Nosedive?? Please help...

    Well tonight I was on my way home from dinner, details not important. I round the corner and conditions are favorable (no traffic) to do a little 1-2 w/o run, so I take it. With the tune I have and the LFP V.B. my truck usually sputters (more like "bounces" off the rev limiter) between first and...
  22. themadgnome

    My 65 is nearing completion... FINALLY

    It has been nearly 4 months since I dropped the car off, and even though there have been a few set backs and issues, all in all I am really happy with how it turned out so far.
  23. themadgnome

    First time at the Track

    Like the title says, I finally made it to Moroso Saturday. Running in the ProET class I made it to the third round of eliminations when I broke out :bash:. Anyways, here are the times, let me know what you think R/T-.343 60'-1.919 330-5.468 1/8-8.406 MPH-83.57 1000-10.961 1/4-13.125...
  24. themadgnome

    Goin to the painter tomorrow

    I'm going tomorrow to make some final decisions about the paint on my '65, I'm set on bright metallic silver with black metallic shelby stripes. But I can't decide if I want the new school or old school stripes. Here are a few pics I took of the car while it was still being blocked.
  25. themadgnome

    Metco DS Loop F/S

    Sold... Thanks for looking

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