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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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I take it the F1 clutch is bad choice for street?
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by triple88a
I take it the F1 clutch is bad choice for street?
Why? It's the full face disc. It's perfect for daily driving.
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
I think I want to stick to OEM bushings. It's a daily driver
claims daily driver
6 point harnesses
fixed back seats that make your *** back sweat
doesn't want diff bushings


wat
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by soviet
claims daily driver
6 point harnesses
fixed back seats that make your *** back sweat
doesn't want diff bushings


wat
3 point harness for daily driving
seat is actually very comfortable and I have an A/C
still totally fine with OEM differential bushings
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
3 point harness for daily driving
seat is actually very comfortable and I have an A/C
still totally fine with OEM differential bushings
You have a death wish if you use a 3 point harness in any car.

Get delrin bushing for the diff. You'll thank me.
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by viperormiata
You have a death wish if you use a 3 point harness in any car.

Get delrin bushing for the diff. You'll thank me.
What is dangerous about an OEM 3 point harness on the street? I was always under impression that it will be safer then a 6 point for daily driving purposes.
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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josh is retarded, carry on
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 02:03 AM
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I think Josh means using a 5 or 6 point like a 3 point. Using only the lap and crotch belts. Which is very stupid
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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yes, he's assuming Sergei has some sort of sub belt-free Pep Boys harness, which he doesn't.
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
Ohh snap. I am going to show that to my friend at work tomorrow.
Old Oct 5, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Finally got around to powder coating my valve cover yesterday. Pictures of the entire process. Prep work was a bitch since it was spray painted flat red before and my friend did a damn good job spraying it.

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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Quick update:

- Turbo manifold ordered
- Reverant enhanced MS2 ordered
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
Quick update:

- Turbo manifold ordered
- Reverant enhanced MS2 ordered
Dibs!!
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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When I saw the prices on the first page, I had to grab a towel to wipe off my computer screen. **** was funny.

Anyway, car looks real clean. What manifold did you get?
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by miata2fast
What manifold did you get?
This: https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-par...anifold-69302/
Old Nov 15, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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SD Bilsteins are sold. Ordered FM V-maxx classic (non-adjustable) and a MazdaSpeed 14mm rear sway bar. Will drive on these for a while until this becomes a full-on race car.
Old Nov 15, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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I think you'll like the vmaxx. They're a real nice blend of performance/comfort. If I wasn't so picky about ride quality and the roads around here were better, I'd have kept mine.

And i'm loving the turbo setup coming together. Should be a fun lil car
Old Nov 15, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Interested in selling the interior carpet, door covers and center console?



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