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Old 01-26-2007, 02:11 AM   #1
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I am running 100% methanol in my washer fluid holding tank. I have refrained from using my windshiled washer because I am not sure what methanol will do to my paint. I don't plan on using it very often but you always have that occasional time when you could really use a washing. I would guess most of you are running a mix of meth and washer fluid, but I live in an area where I can only buy 91 octane fuel so I need all the octane I can get. Can you clean the windshield with 100% methanol from time to time? If not, what are you guys doing? I guess I could just hang my head out the window until the next gas station
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I disconnect the factory pump & line when I ran my alky kit, I too was concerned about it overshooting and getting on the paint...although it does evaporate quickly. I kept glass cleaner inside the storage box.

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I disconnect the factory pump & line when I ran my alky kit, I too was concerned about it overshooting and getting on the paint...although it does evaporate quickly. I kept glass cleaner inside the storage box.

Your car looks awesome.
Thanks! I have always admired your car as well.
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I disconnect the factory pump & line when I ran my alky kit, I too was concerned about it overshooting and getting on the paint...although it does evaporate quickly. I kept glass cleaner inside the storage box.

Your car looks awesome.
Same here, although if does get on the paint it wont harm it. (speaking from experience ) But it does take the wax off.
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I had my battery relocated to one of the rear storage compartments and had a separate tank for the meth/alky installed where the battery was. Personally, I was not willing to lose my windshield washer feature. Relocating the battery to the rear passenger side storage compartment was the most logical alternative for me.
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Just run washer fluid. I did and never had any problems.
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Just run washer fluid. I did and never had any problems.
My tune was based around 100% I can definately see it on my wide band when I have changed to a 50/50 mix. I think I better stay with what my tuner said, just in case I should have problems the finger doesn't point at me!
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GPJ,

Your car looks awsome! That chin spoiler and hood make a great front end. Do you have more pictures of your car?
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Your car looks awsome! That chin spoiler and hood make a great front end. Do you have more pictures of your car?
Thanks for the compliment. Send me you emaill address and I will send you some. Thanks again.
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