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One Year Anniversary...

T-RED 98

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Sep 20, 2005
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Location
Durham, NC
Yesterday was the 1 year anniversary for my 98 SVT
so far:

11,000 miles, mostly highway in the last 2 months,
One track event at Watkins Glenn

Problems:

two front wheel bearings
fuel pump
stranded five times with pats issue
Horn only works with keyless entry

Normal wear items/maintenance

Front rotors and full pads
All fluids flushed
Fuel filter
Plugs and Wires
Front struts / rear shocks* (upcoming)
2 tires


Mods

Homemade maf adapter w/ open air intake
Front and rear Polymounts
Rear Strut brace
Msds headers
Modded Y-pipe
Replaced Factory resonator
Steeda short throw shifter
Subframe connectors (still debating install)
Stainless steel braided brake lines (still debating)
The car has a total of 74,500 miles

So after a year of ownership, Im a happy camper and dont regret my purchase.
Just thought i'd share.
Mark
 
im coming up on my two year anniversary

so far

50K miles haha i know i know
2 trips to NE Dragway

issues:
two front wheel bearings, tie rods, sway bar links, alignment, rear pads, plugs/wires

couldnt be happy with the car
 
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