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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 12:48 PM
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ok my problem is my cv joint, i have replaced the front left of my 00 si once and now i need to again. i do have a drop but not sure how much, i picked up some used neuspeeds and i think they were a 2 inch drop but i dont remember, that was 5 years ago. 5 months ago i replaced the left front and already now im clickin more than ever. not sure but i guess a camber kit will fix that? i have no clue on what im looking for or what to do.... can someone help me out? oh and i also need to do my 70,000 tune up. any one know what all needs to be done other than the timing belt? ANYONE have BLack with silver trim rims for sale or even some stock si's or gsr's? i need a complete set of rims! i love these cars but i just dont have the dedication anymore! but i want to keep this car running!
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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timing belt
water pump
tensioner
t-stat
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Check:
Cap, rotor, plugs and air filter
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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check your motor mounts....if you have bad motor mounts, it can cause your cv joints to go bad as well.
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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never thought of that. thanks
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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no problem, good luck!
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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This sounds just like what I went through about 6 months ago.
When you had your CV done, Was it OEM or NAPA/Discount Auto/Etc. brand?

I went through 4 CV's on my drivers and 2 on my Passenger side within 6 months, I was so heated that every 200 miles I had to change them out.
Come to find out, All those Cv axles from the auto parts stores are rebuilds.

IMO if you don't want anymore trouble changing those things out, Go OEM!!!!
weither it's Brand New or just a used set off of here (TR F/S threads).

I picked up a set of OEM's from a wrecked '00 Si w/ 55K miles and haven't had a problem since.

A camber kit will help you out a little bit, but any relocation of the axles on those cars will put strain on the joints.

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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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I've heard good things and had a good experience with www.raxles.com. It's where I got the passenger front axle for my car.
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