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Albany area help needed

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SkyRyder

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Hey hows it going?

I have a 2000 Cougar and was planning on to install new rear struts and change out the rusted ebrake cables.

So I was wondering if anyone had a garage in the Albany area or could give me a helping hand.
 
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Aircougar (from NECO) is an hour away from you. He charges for work but is reasonable, and there is often CEG/NECO mini-meets at his place.

I'm looking forward to a NECEG (New England) or NECEG (Northeast) mod meet soon, perhaps you can also do them at that time. :)
 
O yea that would be cool

But if we do the struts and I have to drive back for a hour without an alignment can't be good.
 
I'm like 30 minutes from you. Unfortunately, I don't know much about doing suspensions. I have a garage, but it's full of my dad's stuff. I do have a good working area (blacktop driveway) and lots of basic hand tools. We could probably figure it out if you wanted to drive up.

rouar said:
I'm looking forward to a NECEG (New England) or NECEG (Northeast) mod meet soon, perhaps you can also do them at that time. :)
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Let's get one set up then! It's almost getting warm enough to hang out outside all day. We could do one here, but there's not a whole lot to do this time of year. I'm always up for just hanging out, talking about Contours and the site, having a few beers and some bbq food.
 
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The rear struts on a Contour/Cougar are easy as heck to do - literally takes minutes with simple hand tools . It can easily be done on a flat driveway on a nice day . Rent/borrow a simple spring compressor & you're golden . Print out Stazi's How-To on the main site & its a no-brainer .
 
i've done this more time's than i can count...i'm cheap labor too.
i'm also only 45 minutes from albany area
 
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Ok now just need a warm and sunny weekend so when are you free?
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Who are you talking to? Honestly, if Chris is free, he'd be a better choice, because he's done it before. If you're closer to Saratoga Springs... I have tomorrow off, Monday before 4pm, and all day Wednesday, and Sunday before 7pm. It's supposed to be sunny and warm up until Saturday.
 
rouar said:
Aircougar (from NECO) is an hour away from you. He charges for work but is reasonable, and there is often CEG/NECO mini-meets at his place.

I'm looking forward to a NECEG (New England) or NECEG (Northeast) mod meet soon, perhaps you can also do them at that time. :)
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Would you happen to know Aircougar cegforums screen name?
I checked the NECO forums the last time he logged in was back in 2005.

I got a new problem I can't pass inspection because my ebrakes are faulty. It engages but won't release, maybe changing the cables might help.
 
LOL I looked up Aircougar on NECO who is totally someone else.

I found him anyways Aircougar1 thanks.
 
actually, aircougar was my original screen name, but after the forums changed over a few times, I lost access to the account somehow...

Hence why I am aircougar1 now... :)
 
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