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Old 02-28-2007, 02:11 PM
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Default Original MIM Sportec Owners....(RKA, Alex, etx)
You all said the original Sportecs were very strong right? I hit some big pot-holes...and it looks like everything is okay....except that my passenger side front tire has grease now.....grr prob ripped my CV Boot.....oh well i guess as long as my rims are okay!

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They are heavyyyyyy! Actually, the second gen is better, lighter, made by Volk Racing.
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Default I know that...I'm asking which one is stronger
Does heavy=stronger
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Old 02-28-2007, 04:14 PM
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in most cases...yeah
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I think the road killed my CV boot for sure....I'll probably get more grease as I keep driving on it....
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That is what you get for driving in Oklahoma...
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Ha!! Does it look like a fun time for Asif and I in the near future?
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Default haha would you actually be up for changing it?
I read it's a pretty messy job....up to you. I was debating taking it to BM eventually
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Default Well, buy boot kit ~$50 total I think... Ebay has rebuilt WHOLE axles for $60...
It is your car and up to you... Never done a boot alone but I am sure we can get it with some instruction...
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