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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 08:26 PM
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Ed, this is mt.net. You know that if we can't buy it, we don't install it. GOSH

I wonder how much boost Boost Buddy will take before he pops?
Old Sep 29, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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I will try to find out, for science. I bet he pops at 15 psi. I kinda want to just leave him be for a bit so I can enjoy it..m
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 09:54 PM
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that has got to be the coolest thing I've seen all month
Old Sep 29, 2017 | 11:04 PM
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Give him cats you ungrateful bastards!
Old Sep 29, 2017 | 11:07 PM
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I did. Wish I could give moar
Old Sep 30, 2017 | 12:24 AM
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Thanks Ed!
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Yes it is coolness.

But, I fear to install it on me own vehicle. Uncertain glue joint on flexible material ... with my luck, that sucker would pop loose in the worst moment.
Old Sep 30, 2017 | 02:14 AM
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I will remove it before going on track. The way I plumbed it in takes me 30 seconds to bypass it.
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 01:11 AM
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Gents, I haz question.

Getting ready to put my Miata back together this weekend. Got the coolant fitting replaced and got my manifold surfaced.

The mani to head nuts don't really seem to lock anymore. I'm guessing that's from heat fatigue? They seem to tighten down just fine, but I can spin them most of the way on by hand.

If I resbond them can I expect them to stay, or do I need to replace these nuts?
Old Feb 24, 2018 | 08:03 AM
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They aren't known to loosen on their own once torqued.
Old Feb 24, 2018 | 02:23 PM
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My experience is that, yes, this happens with the manifold-to-head nuts pretty much any time you've had them good and hot from track use and I generally plan on replacing most of them if I'm going to have the manifold off. That said, if it's the last thing stopping you from driving the car, go ahead and put it together with the old ones, drive the car, order new ones, and replace them when they arrive. It's not going to fall off in a couple weeks of driving.

I wouldn't bother with resbond on these.

--Ian
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Started her up last night. Sure felt good, since Stook went away on Sunday.

Just have to button a few things up and go for a drive!
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don't put resbond on them, its gonna be a pain later
Old Mar 20, 2018 | 10:26 AM
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Too late! Will deal with the pain later
Old Mar 6, 2019 | 03:30 PM
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Howdy errbody!

It's been very nearly a year since the last post. Did 3 track days last fall - one at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV. Fun day, but man Porsche club is uppity.

Then Miatas at WRLS - Picked up EO2K's spots. Love that event every year, car ran like clockwork.

Finally did an xtremespeed day at Willow Springs. Struggled that day. Track got oiled, corner workers not paying attention, yelling at flag tower to tell them to pull their heads out of their asses and pay attention, there's a good reason 5 cars just went off on one corner. Half the track oiled.

RS3's are getting hard.

Next track day at Chuckwalla this weekend. Haven't made any changes to the car, but I took a job at 949Racing/Supermiata and am living in southern california now. So, like, if you have questions and stuff, let me know.

Updates for updates!
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Old Mar 6, 2019 | 04:42 PM
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Any MT.net discounts lol

I'm happy to see you update.
Old Mar 6, 2019 | 04:44 PM
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Coming in with the vendor status
Old Mar 6, 2019 | 05:13 PM
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Welcome back! Just be extra careful when the vtek kicks in when you're driving the shop cars.
Old Mar 6, 2019 | 05:55 PM
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Thanks guyths.

Will be trying to update this thread more consistently moving forward.

The real question is .. how long can I get away with leaving this windshield banner on?


Old Mar 6, 2019 | 06:16 PM
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Your drive to WRLS this year will be super short compared to before...



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