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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: frenno on 05 March 2011, 10:14
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Hi,
Obviously I'm new on here but not to VW's I passed my test in a Mk1 Golf driver (quite some time ago now!) and never looked back!
Over the years I've had a few..
Mars red Mk1 1.3 Golf driver
Black Mk3 polo GT
Black Mk1 polo GT! LHD
Terracotta Mk3 polo breadvan
Purple Edition 1 G60 LHD which had a 12v VR6 engine (flew to Germany and drove it home)
Blue Mk2 Caddy van
Black Mk3 Polo G40
Sliver Mk1 Audi S3
Blue VR6 T4 campervan
Black T5 3.2 V6 Multivan
Black Audi A3 2.0T - still got
Black Mk2 8v Gti - (undergoing surgery)
This is my first project of this size, I've never removed or fitted an engine before :undecided:
Here is the progress so far....
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This is how she was standard:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/BSWzVB2kKGrHgoOKjwEjlLmV5FdBKCH70V5.jpg)
Had it stripped in a jiffy:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/IMG_0606.jpg)
Add one APY S3 to the mix:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC01414.jpg)
Which also ended up in bits:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC01775.jpg)
Sourced a suitable replacement turbo for the cracked K04 - Garret Disco potato
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC02043.jpg)
Had some of the front end cleaned up:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/IMG_0811.jpg)
Got some more suitable brakes and coilovers:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/DSC02592.jpg)
Cleaned up the engine, added G60 flywheel, VR6 LUK clutch and G60 02A box (CBA code)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/DSC02082.jpg)
Test fit - vibra technics mounts
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC02658.jpg)
JBS Manifold clears - turbo in and clearing, but downpipe looks like a pig to make....
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC02606.jpg)
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Tight and no off the shelf downpipes available? Seems stupid to sell the manifold and no downpipe :evil:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC02608.jpg)
View when out of the car:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC_0009.jpg)
Turbo is clearly much bigger than the K04:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC_0010-1.jpg)
I ignore the downpipe dilemma, and forged ahead with the rest - rad/cooler and wiring etc.. starting to look like a car again.
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC_0001-1.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC_0002-1.jpg)
Tried out the new rims... umm... kinda low??
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/20v%20S3%20Mk2/DSC_0006-1.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_0156.jpg)
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Downpipe made!! 2.5" Stainless bends, bit of cutting and welding and job done - test fit looks good and also has the 2 o2 bungs for the stock o2 sensor and my innovate wideband AF ratio sensor.
Started like this:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_1109.jpg)
Ended up like this:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_1113.jpg)
Bit of weldin to join the gaps, add the sensor bungs and the vband to connect to the rest of the exhaust:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_1135.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_1132.jpg)
Off to fit it all up and give her a start up - wish me luck!!
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Awesome project, good luck with getting it finished.
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Looks like it gonna be an absolute animal when its up and running mate! :drool: :evil: Definitely keeping an eye on this thread!! :smiley:
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What a beast! Great work so far, can't wait to see it up and running :cool:
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Wrapped the dowpipe and it fits!!!!
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_0545.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_0546.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_0547.jpg)
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awesome thread wish i had the time to do something like this at the weekends! definatly a thread worth keeping an eye on!
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SSSSSSCCCCHHWWEEEEEEEEETTTTTT :laugh:
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and from your first post i know someone with a GT2871rs and thats what i would go for a great turbo with loads of power and not that much lag if mapped properly :smiley:
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went out in a IHI'd 1.8T mk2 today, absolutely nuts. I give it a week before you're ripping the box out to fit an LSD :grin:
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LSD on a 1.8t in a light car like mk1 or mk2 is a must really..
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2871 for me is just extra lag as the peak hp is not what I'm chasing, hence going for the .63 instead of the .82 rear - power under the curve is more important :wink:
As for LSD, that's going in when I smash the box to pieces :evil: which probably wont be long considering the current box cost £21 off Ebay :shocked:
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New brake lines going on tomorrow, might even get its first test drive (fingers crossed) I want to get it to GTI Spring Festival at the Pod in 2 weeks, even if I have to trailer it!
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This gonna be the danglies when it's finished :smiley:
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Shame it'll handle like shyte because you won't be able to put the power down and the geometry's all wrong.
At least it'll go with those shat stretched tyres.
I look forward to seeing this upsidedown in a field before too long.
Nice engine install BTW.
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Shame it'll handle like shyte because you won't be able to put the power down and the geometry's all wrong.
At least it'll go with those shat stretched tyres.
I look forward to seeing this upsidedown in a field before too long.
Shame you a total dribbler and have no clue :smiley:
I have rims & tyres for every occassion, polished rims for show, diamond cut and laquered for road and slicks for drag and track work, and of course the steelies for rolling around on during the build.
Fill me in on your wisdom re geometry - ride height? Bumpsteer? You may as well be specific and/or constructive or shut the hell up and you got far more chance than anyone here of being on your roof in a muddy puddle, hopefully not drowning :cool:
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Shame it'll handle like shyte because you won't be able to put the power down and the geometry's all wrong.
At least it'll go with those shat stretched tyres.
I look forward to seeing this upsidedown in a field before too long.
Shame you a total dribbler and have no clue :smiley:
I have rims & tyres for every occassion, polished rims for show, diamond cut and laquered for road and slicks for drag and track work, and of course the steelies for rolling around on during the build.
Fill me in on your wisdom re geometry - ride height? Bumpsteer? You may as well be specific and/or constructive or shut the hell up and you got far more chance than anyone here of being on your roof in a muddy puddle, hopefully not drowning :cool:
:lipsrsealed:
(http://1389blog.com/pix/alarmed-popcorn-smiley.png)
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Brake lines done today and test fitted the diamond cut 928's
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_0565.jpg)
7 x 16" 195/40 16 Yoko's
Also found a low mileage 02A last week which is being fitted with a LSD by Hotgolf on CGTI to get the power down :grin:
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Awesome project mate, looks very good and great fabrication work too.
Keep it up :afro:
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Nice project,
look forward for when you get it going :smiley:
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Nice project.
Take DH with a pinch of salt, but he does know what he's talking about, having been taking his Mk2 to tracks (including Nurburgring) for the last few years. (His track car project started in 2004, thread here: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=72724.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=72724.0) )
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i know its all about the stance and rims but with the kind of setup you have i would be moving toward shocks springs and lightweight rims, yeah and to be fair as Diamond Hell says lose the greenstuff pads they are pretty pap, mintex are alot better. ive had both on my mk2. :smiley:
car looks really good too :afro:
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He's back for more.... :laugh:
You've put grooved and drilled discs on, with Green Stuff pads? So fill us in on your story then. What tracks, what strips and what times? Slicks would seem a bit keen rather than track-day tyres for track, but I'm sure you'll have a reason for this choice.
Got a used set of Dunlop slicks cheap - as for times... I've not finished building it yet :grin:
Running that low you've put your roll-centre under the ground, which means the car will let go suddenly and have far less mechanical grip prior to that than if it was running with the control arms level.
You also don't appear to have any negative camber on the front, but then I'm sure you'll set the suspension up differently for each application, drag or track.
I'm concentrating on getting it running first, before I finish setting it up. It doesn't look that low - but I guess compared to Suzuki jeep......:sick:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/frenno/IMG_0565.jpg)
ORLY? Funny, as I'm quick picky about my car set up and have a couple of miles under my belt.
Or did you come on here to have morons stroke your ego? I see there's a couple already ingratiating themselves.
You do know this isn't ED38, don't you?
No, I came on here to show the build progress of my Golf because some will be interested, others like you wont. but don't feel you have to hang around on my thread i'm sure you have better things to do.....
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i know its all about the stance and rims but with the kind of setup you have i would be moving toward shocks springs and lightweight rims, yeah and to be fair as Diamond Hell says lose the greenstuff pads they are pretty pap, mintex are alot better. ive had both on my mk2. :smiley:
car looks really good too :afro:
Cheers :smiley:
I'm not building the Golf for the track it will hopefully get some track day action but most of its time will be spend on the road and weekends at santa pod. I'll take the advice on the greenstuff pads as they are obviously sh!te!
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/erv4kapl1KA (http://www.youtube.com/embed/erv4kapl1KA)
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I'm concentrating on getting it running first, before I finish setting it up. It doesn't look that low - but I guess compared to Suzuki jeep.....
Horses for courses, silly boy.
Got a used set of Dunlop slicks cheap - as for times... I've not finished building it yet
Old slicks are normally cheap for a reason - the reason being because they'll bite your ass when they let go suddenly.
Never mind this car, what about the bad-assed times you've done in your previous cars?
You have had other cars, haven't you?
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Very nice mk2 mate great work on the conversion look forward to more updates :wink:
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FRENNO, DONT BITE! :smiley:
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FRENNO, DONT BITE! :smiley:
I'll try not to, he will get bored eventually I'm sure....
Finished bleeding the brakes on Sunday, I totally forgot about a clutch reservoir :rolleyes: Ordered one yesterday so hopefully it will arrive this week and I can finish it off and get it out for the first test drive.
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I for one am interested in this.
A 5door, a 1.8t and some lows. Exactly what I like in a Mk2.
Got any interior shots?
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I'll try not to, he will get bored eventually I'm sure....
This is unlikely....
The good old thread invader is back....
I heard there was a t*at on here rejected from a few other vw forums who left to run a muck ruins it for the rest, mates with the mods or something isn't it? I can see why Chris kicked you off CGTI,
As you are intent on messing up the build thread I'm taking it elsewhere
What exactly is your problem anyway?.. bullied at school? Mrs not giving you any? David Cameron taken all your benefits? or deep down are you just a sad lonely looser?
same user name on ClubGti for those who want to see more
Diamond hell- Sorry I wont be around to see your witty reply but keep up the good work for the forum..
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Ah now don't be daft... no reason to leave.. it is an open forum and you surly can't expect everybody to love what you do, just get on with it and keep us posted.
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Oh Lord.
Take DH with a pinch of salt otherwise you'll end up like Kells.
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Shame you are not going to stick around, was looking foward to the updates.
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Shame you are not going to stick around, was looking foward to the updates.
Not shame...
Just stick around, no real harm done FFS.
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Agreed, don't leave i'd love to see how it turns out.
Ignore dh, he'll soon get bored!
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That thing sounds evil, turbo spool sounds awesome :cool:
I've had first hand experience with DH and my advice is just ignore him. Superiority complex springs to mind.
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Maybe we could get a mod to come tidy this thread up?
I was looking forward to seeing this!
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Anyway, don't leave! Want to see a vid of this tearing it up ASAP! :D
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Maybe we could get a mod to come tidy this thread up?
I was looking forward to seeing this!
^^^This
There is a report to moderator button - try it, it does work :wink:
I've cleaned this up a little
Now you boys play nicely with your dolls :kiss:
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Love the install on this looks really nice mate.. I cant wait to 'attempt' to put my mk2 back together lol
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Looks good mate! Dont leave, it will be nice to see where you go with this.
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i am liking this a lot. great thread.
look foreard to updates plus MORE VIDS :evil:
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Nice one Rhys :D
Just another shout out, more piccies, info, etc!! I need info on the turbo conversion :lipsrsealed:
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you had better not abandon this thread! i need fresh inspiration
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Sorry guys, my mate has decided that maintaining build threads is simply made un pleasurable when kn*b ends are loitering and posting for no good reason.
However, for those that appear to be of a normal disposition and have shown interest, here is the final update - we got the car running last night!
Clutch bled, gears selected ok - ran for a bit to warm up/check for leaks - all good.
All I can say is Faaark!! - we hit it in anger up to 3rd gear and spun to redline when it came on boost in 1, 2 and 3 - suspension feels solid but not crashy and body control is good - turn in is excellent even without being wheel aligned or height properly adjusted. Clearly she loves a bit of front drift, but not as bad as my 280bhp B8 A4 fwd, although it was spining more than gripping so less torque on the road to steer.
Full spec is: APY 210Bhp, Factory ECU sans immobiliser, remapped by AMD to 265bhp. The S3 was fitted with a Miltek Back box, which is quoted to add 10bhp. Add larger front mount cooler, JBS manifold, Garret huffer, slick custom downpipe - no cat (or mufflers...yet!), 4 bar fpr and she should be, and certainly feels like its chucking out about 300hp!
I managed to drive it quietly for a period and I can tell you that there is very little lag - dual ball bearing and .63 A/R rear housing has seen to that - 5th gear up a hill at 1500rpm, and on the flat from just over 1000rpm seemed fuss free and responsive to full throttle - even with near 30 stone worth of people inside (2 of us :grin:) this will be a very nice relaxing drive, as well as an animal when required. The spare box is currently in the build with a rebuilt torsion LSD, so that combined with the proper tyres should really turn the wick up.
OK Enough from me - thanks for reading and if anyone (Including DH!!) wants to see it, we will be at GTi spring fest at Santa Pod Sunday 3rd April!
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Poor Frenno.
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:cry:
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:cry: :cry: :cry:
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To be honest I don't know what my :cry: is for, the fact that the thread has died or the fact that the OP felt that he couldn't continue, which I think is a tad dramatic!
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It's not dramatic in anyway. The fact is that he put a thread up that some people may have been interested in about him putting a 20vt into a mk2. Then some undesirables started mocking him about his choice of suspension and such.
What you must realise is that not everyone (including me) gives 2hoots about track days and that its all about aesthetics, hence the non-horizontal wishbones.
Frenno, if you are out there, resurrect this thread VIA JV, as he sorts out the dub projects, as I for one would love to see the finished project.
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My wishbones weren't level, I got b!tchez.
They are fit.
That is all.
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What you must realise is that not everyone (including me) gives 2hoots about track days and that its all about aesthetics, hence the non-horizontal wishbones.
No, I do realise that, but putting one million BHP under the bonnet and then junking the handling's a rather dysfunctional route to go down, especially when you're insisting it'll get used for track days.....
I have rims & tyres for every occassion, polished rims for show, diamond cut and laquered for road and slicks for drag and track work, and of course the steelies for rolling around on during the build.
If the goon building it had posted
My wishbones weren't level, I got b!tchez.
They are fit.
Then that's cool, but trying to come across all hardcore if you're just going to play RWYB to show off to your mates occasionally is going to get lampooned.
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big shame he has decided to give up on this thread, main reason i come on this forum now is to see what others are upto with their pride and joy! :sad:
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one less stunning car on this forum, could have learnt a lot from this thread :cry:
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Thing is it's a shame he has left the forum, but I would think DiamondHell knows what he is talking about (even though I don't understand the majority of what he says) just a shame he seems to have the personality of a rock :undecided: I'm guessing people frustrate you when they slam cars to the ground etc ... but is there not a way you could tone it down a bit more? :grin: People might actually take your advice then instead of just thinking you're a cu n t :afro:
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My wishbones weren't level, I got b!tchez.
They are fit.
Then that's cool, but trying to come across all hardcore if you're just going to play RWYB to show off to your mates occasionally is going to get lampooned.
It's a 1.6 MK3 with solid discs and a very heavy subwoofer in the boot.
I don't think I'll be taking it to any RWYB, especially as I can't afford the tyres.
If I did, I'd save for some track day wheels and tyres, strip it and raise it.
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Thing is it's a shame he has left the forum, but I would think DiamondHell knows what he is talking about (even though I don't understand the majority of what he says) just a shame he seems to have the personality of a rock :undecided: I'm guessing people frustrate you when they slam cars to the ground etc ... but is there not a way you could tone it down a bit more? :grin: People might actually take your advice then instead of just thinking you're a cu n t :afro:
i thought this too about DH, until i had a read of his own project thread, he knows his sh*t! :cool:
shame the guy had to run off scared tho, :rolleyes:
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No, I do realise that, but putting one million BHP under the bonnet and then junking the handling's a rather dysfunctional route to go down, especially when you're insisting it'll get used for track days.....
It's the way you go about it.
i thought this too about DH, until i had a read of his own project thread, he knows his sh*t! :cool:
shame the guy had to run off scared tho, :rolleyes:
Don't be so stupid, he wasn't scared, just f**kced off due to the comments.
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He is here,
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204138&highlight=frenno
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:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: @ the :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
That is all.
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He can't be far off of finishing this now, bring on the controversial comments on whether he did everything the way other people think he should. :rolleyes:
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Hah at the end of the day it doesnt influence any of our lives so why get worked up over it :)
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How true.