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10-13-2015, 02:50 PM
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OK, so I looked closer at the Marrad option.
You really need to sit in it.
Yes it seems expensive, but you're comparing a $750 bolt-in solution to $800-900 seats that don't include bolt-in mounts.
My Sparco Fighter was $600. $70 for the shitty sparco sliders, roughly $90 for the tall driver seat mount, = $760. And I still had to deal with a bunch of garbage trying to get it to fit.
The Marrad with the sliders and everything for $750 is a deal. Anything cheaper and you probably won't be satisfied with it.
For me, I like my fighter better than the Marrad in terms of fit and such. But if I were doing it again, I'd probably buy the Marrad, even though it's not my favorite seat for comfort.
You really need to sit in it.
Yes it seems expensive, but you're comparing a $750 bolt-in solution to $800-900 seats that don't include bolt-in mounts.
My Sparco Fighter was $600. $70 for the shitty sparco sliders, roughly $90 for the tall driver seat mount, = $760. And I still had to deal with a bunch of garbage trying to get it to fit.
The Marrad with the sliders and everything for $750 is a deal. Anything cheaper and you probably won't be satisfied with it.
For me, I like my fighter better than the Marrad in terms of fit and such. But if I were doing it again, I'd probably buy the Marrad, even though it's not my favorite seat for comfort.
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10-13-2015, 03:10 PM
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^^ That. Ed gets it.
The Marrad and Elise options are truly a bolt in. There are VERY few things on the market that can make that claim at that price point.
Marrad got back to me with the number for someone named Jason who has one that is somewhat local. Going to go see if I candefile try out someones seat 
The Marrad and Elise options are truly a bolt in. There are VERY few things on the market that can make that claim at that price point.
Marrad got back to me with the number for someone named Jason who has one that is somewhat local. Going to go see if I can
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10-18-2015, 01:01 PM
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^^ That. Ed gets it.
The Marrad and Elise options are truly a bolt in. There are VERY few things on the market that can make that claim at that price point.
Marrad got back to me with the number for someone named Jason who has one that is somewhat local. Going to go see if I candefile try out someones seat
The Marrad and Elise options are truly a bolt in. There are VERY few things on the market that can make that claim at that price point.
Marrad got back to me with the number for someone named Jason who has one that is somewhat local. Going to go see if I can
--Ian
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10-30-2015, 11:51 AM
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I drove the Miata to work today, I keep forgetting how ridiculous this car has become. No hope of traction on 2011 vintage 48°F RS3s 
I really need to figure out this exhaust valve stem seal issue. Car smells super gross after sitting for a while and restarting. I'm sure this is not a healthy condition for the wideband sensor either.
I really need to figure out this exhaust valve stem seal issue. Car smells super gross after sitting for a while and restarting. I'm sure this is not a healthy condition for the wideband sensor either.
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11-09-2015, 10:17 PM
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Every time Ive had time to go screw with this its been raining. Usually that wouldn't stop me but my heater/defroster fan stopped working in the Miata, and I'm not particularly motivated to sit in the rain and figure it out.
Off to Arizona again tomorrow :P
Off to Arizona again tomorrow :P
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11-16-2015, 11:33 AM
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So its in. Due to torrential rain all weekend (as a Californian I am not complaining) I didn't get a chance to drive it until this morning. The heavy spring absolutely cuts down on the fluttery rubber noise I've come to associate with the stock recirc valve and the jet engine noises are reduced, but they absolutely are still there. Boost response seems to be the same but I'm not sure I'd be able to tell with just my butt anyway. I've not had a chance to look at the log.
I've also never driven the car with the turbo at 46°F. Old RS3s at that temp are ...exciting? I will say AFRs and cold start were par for the course. I do love me some consistent tune 
I've also never driven the car with the turbo at 46°F. Old RS3s at that temp are ...exciting?
I will say AFRs and cold start were par for the course. I do love me some consistent tune
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11-16-2015, 12:25 PM
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****, I was super careful and I still had a small 'loss of traction' indecent on the way in this morning turning into the driveway here at the office. My catlike reflexes took care of it, but it was a solid reminder about stupid mid corner throttle application and cold tires on wet concrete.
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11-16-2015, 12:54 PM
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I do not, but I should. Boost by gear and traction control always been part of the plan.
I'm still trying to figure out if I need a rear ABS upright or if I can just use the VSS for traction control. Go make this work so I can copy you.
I'm still trying to figure out if I need a rear ABS upright or if I can just use the VSS for traction control. Go make this work so I can copy you.
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11-16-2015, 12:55 PM
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I'm using ABS all around because I'm doing an ABS swap. If you got it just right you could use ABS up front and VSS for the rear.
Boost by gear is easy, and only requires VSS.
Boost by gear is easy, and only requires VSS.
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