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Old 08-12-11 | 06:11 AM
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Ouch man. Sorry to hear/see that. It is good that your ok. Sucks that the car isnt.
Old 08-12-11 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TonyN
so you replace it at 90k two years ago and you have 130k now?
WTF, I was under the impression that 100k is a good interval to replace them, like it is for the timing belt and water pump.
No. I replaced them at 130,000 and now have 225,000.
Old 08-12-11 | 07:43 AM
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Sorry to hear... Im assuming that the better interval is every 60k miles for replacement?
Old 08-12-11 | 09:41 AM
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Yeah, especially if you're lowered and have nothing but horrible roads with unavoidable potholes everywhere.

I'm only lowered an inch though and have had a few alignments. How much stress on the suspension does lowering do?
Old 08-12-11 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris98GS4
No. I replaced them at 130,000 and now have 225,000.
So this item is basically a 100k replacement item...ok thanks for that mileage information.
Old 08-12-11 | 12:49 PM
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sorry to see that pic bro....I was under the impression that if you order the OEM ones from the dealer, they are the stonger and more durable ones, no?
Old 08-12-11 | 04:28 PM
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Naw, see nothing wrong with that. Its just natures way of fender flaring Just like crossthreading is natures way of locktite

Glad you're ok and wasnt as bad as anything can be
Old 08-12-11 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
Naw, see nothing wrong with that. Its just natures way of fender flaring Just like crossthreading is natures way of locktite

Glad you're ok and wasnt as bad as anything can be
Hahahaha. I love it.
I put the fender back together pretty good. Hopefully a body shop can rig it into decent shape.
I don't wanna have to buy a new fender.
I'll post an after pic soon.
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Old 08-17-11 | 07:16 AM
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Doesn't look all that bad !!
Old 08-17-11 | 07:29 AM
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I just saw this thread. No wonder you pm'ed me. lol. Thats crazy man, I would stick to oem parts -- that way if it fails you have someone to pick up the phone and nail to the board.

Let me know if you still want the sensor.
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