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robertw 03-25-2015 07:37 AM


Originally Posted by BenR (Post 1218207)
I had that keyboard. Destroyed it.

The space bar isn't very robust, keys pop out when you hit them with a tigerpaw. I have the same case too, that's actually really good if you stuff it with fans. Is that the microsoft xbox controller dongle?

It's a good budget case. That is the logitech dongle for the speakers, volume control and power button. I'm dongling with my HTPC, wireless 360 controller and headset. Jerk off base I'm use a wired 360 controller.


Originally Posted by adamiata (Post 1218267)
Sup, fellow longtimeNewEnglandSV650nakedconversionwithBuellfly screen owner?

I've owned mine since 2003.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427278556

Buell XB12s windscreen, headlight, and headlight grill. That was the first and last time I ever stepped foot in a Harley dealership.

Are those street triple lights on yours?

adamiata 03-25-2015 08:12 AM

Aztec8 lights and brackets with a Vapor digital gauge pod.

I ordered my flyscreen and turn signals online, just I wouldn't have to go to the Harley dealership.

Braineack 03-25-2015 08:20 AM


Originally Posted by robertw (Post 1218153)

no drift thread complete without this shot. good job.

:brain:

robertw 03-25-2015 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by adamiata (Post 1218277)
Aztec8 lights and brackets with a Vapor digital gauge pod.

Ditto, do you have an issues seeing your gauge lights during the day? I think I need to swap in LED bulbs because I can barely see mine.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427288399

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427288399

Bummed the factory instrumentation exploded when I wrecked the bike. I wanted to replace the OEM gauges but they were incredibly expensive at the time, probably even worse now.

I have a build thread on SVrider, some good bike carnage pics from the wreck there as well 02 SV650 rebuild, gsxr swap and more - Suzuki SV650 Forum: SV650, SV1000, Gladius Forums


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1218280)
no drift thread is complete without this shot. good job.

:brain:

Consistency is a good thing. The weird thing is I never trashed my toys as a kid, but at one point or another I've ruined all my current toys. I'm regressing.

Braineack 03-25-2015 09:11 AM

you can't have a drift car without spending tons of money on appearance mods and then destroying it all with a guardrail.

that's like the whole point of drifting.

robertw 03-25-2015 09:25 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1218294)
you can't have a drift car without spending tons of money on appearance mods and then destroying it all with a guardrail.

that's like the whole point of drifting.

Yeah that's generally how it is at the events, drifters love them wall taps.

I like my car looking decent, so I try to avoid destroying it into things. I guess I'm not as cool as the cool drifters.

adamiata 03-25-2015 10:41 AM


Originally Posted by robertw (Post 1218290)
Ditto, do you have an issues seeing your gauge lights during the day? I think I need to swap in LED bulbs because I can barely see mine.

Not that I remember, but I haven't been riding it much lately because kids. Mine was originally an S-model that came with cracked fairings, hence the naked swap. The S-gauge pod is huge and stuck out way past the Buell flyscreen, so I went with the Vapor unit.

I'm thinking about selling the bike to fund my turbo, but I really don't know what it's worth.

robertw 04-26-2015 03:59 PM

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Car runs better now. Still takes some cranking and pedal work to get started. Really hates starting after running, heat soak's confusing the MS.



https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1430078343Turbo'd (1 of 1) by superkamikazee, on Flickr

Mr.Chow 04-27-2015 10:55 AM

very nice looking ride. what are the specs?

S251Miata 07-03-2015 08:48 AM

Do you drift at limerock too? I am pretty sure i have seen this car there.

robertw 07-03-2015 04:18 PM


Originally Posted by S251Miata (Post 1246156)
Do you drift at limerock too? I am pretty sure i have seen this car there.

Yes. I'll be there tomorrow driving.

triple j 07-03-2015 04:49 PM

Great to see a drifter,
Me
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robertw 07-05-2015 11:21 AM


robertw 07-10-2015 02:07 PM

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OGRacing 07-10-2015 03:06 PM

roll bar man.... roll bar.

robertw 07-10-2015 04:31 PM

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Manbar
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1436560274

triple j 07-11-2015 04:23 AM

U really need a hydro handbrake man, I have one fitted in the dash.

Efini~FC3S 07-11-2015 07:56 AM


Originally Posted by robertw (Post 121796)
and I can't afford track days.

I can't really understand this logic...you could do a whole year of track days for the cost of your wheels...

Opportunity costs yo

robertw 07-11-2015 10:14 AM


Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S (Post 1248135)
I can't really understand this logic...you could do a whole year of track days for the cost of your wheels...

Opportunity costs yo

50% driving, 50% beauty pageant.

robertw 07-11-2015 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by triple j (Post 1248130)
U really need a hydro handbrake man, I have one fitted in the dash.

Maybe, but I like the way the interior looks atm so not sure I'd want to muck that up with a handbrake on the dash. I'll replace this old cable with a fresh one soon.


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