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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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hey i've been noticing that my car smells like something is kinda burning under the hood??? i checked under there and it smells like there is and i dont know what the hell it could be.. i checked the plug wires and they are good and no signs so if anybody else has any thoughts or suggestions that would be great.. thanks alot!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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what does the smell remind you of? like sweet? plastic? electrical???
 
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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I've always notice a slight burning smell from under the hood, especially in warmer weather...So far in 3 1/2 years, nothing other than a #4 plug wire has melted.

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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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it has been probably like 50-60 degree weather!!!!!! it sure isnt sweet!!! dont think plastic so i think electric or rubber maybe
 
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Are you running dino or syn oil?

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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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I dunno aboutur burning smell but the new sig looks great! who's intercooler?
Maybe its the carbon fiber curing lol. j/k
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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its the agp monster one.. u gotta take the crash bar out, but oh well looks good..

i am using syn oil
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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ur right it does look nice. Ever think about an aftermarket crashbar? I'm gonna try the one slowboyracing makes when I do my bfmic. People don't know how to drive anymore!!!!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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nah i dont drive my car that much anymore.. i store it and only drive it on nice days!
 
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