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09-18-2013, 11:28 AM
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With the expiration of daytripcincinnati.com, Jason and I are taking on the creation of library for driving routes in the Ohio Valley.
The basis is video highlights of each route, and some quick roads here and there with a link to the google map and driving directions.
In the end, it's an excuse for us to get the cars out, which is never bad.
www.roadohio.com
example vid:
The basis is video highlights of each route, and some quick roads here and there with a link to the google map and driving directions.
In the end, it's an excuse for us to get the cars out, which is never bad.
www.roadohio.com
example vid:
On a sadder note, I got a call from a friend back home that said she saw a black 8 wrecked up around West Chester/Mason area. Hoping it wasn't Allen or any of the rest of you.
09-18-2013, 11:05 PM
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Finally got around to swapping out the springs on the BC coilovers for the 8. Having a bench vise made all the difference, only took an hour to do all four. The rest of the day was spent putting the Miata back together, almost done with her. Would have been done but tonight was date night, and you don't mess with that!
09-22-2013, 07:27 PM
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Put the front coilovers on the 8 yesterday, couldn't finish because I was taken out to dinner. After looking things over today, decided it was going to be sitting too low so I increased the length of the rears before installing them. After those were in went back and raised the fronts the same amount. Looks good now, but will have to wait for some driving to see if things change (I preloaded the bushings when tightening things up so don't expect much change).
09-23-2013, 10:24 AM
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The 8 finally has a good suspension. Those softer springs were just what the BC coilovers needed, and the higher ride height looks better and is more functional. Now I just have to see what Robyn thinks!
She comes home after a drive, and said she thought she was driving a truck (this is the same woman who says the Miata is too low)! Yeah, drama queen. She'll get used to it, the last suspension was on for several years so it will take a bit before she acclimates.
She comes home after a drive, and said she thought she was driving a truck (this is the same woman who says the Miata is too low)! Yeah, drama queen. She'll get used to it, the last suspension was on for several years so it will take a bit before she acclimates.
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09-24-2013, 03:33 PM
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The 8 finally has a good suspension. Those softer springs were just what the BC coilovers needed, and the higher ride height looks better and is more functional. Now I just have to see what Robyn thinks!
She comes home after a drive, and said she thought she was driving a truck (this is the same woman who says the Miata is too low)! Yeah, drama queen. She'll get used to it, the last suspension was on for several years so it will take a bit before she acclimates.
She comes home after a drive, and said she thought she was driving a truck (this is the same woman who says the Miata is too low)! Yeah, drama queen. She'll get used to it, the last suspension was on for several years so it will take a bit before she acclimates.
I'm still trying to figure out how to lower the rear end down on mine by an inch or so to match the front. I don't dig the NASCAR look.
Anyone test drive a BRZ yet?
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09-24-2013, 03:38 PM
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She only drove it about 6 miles total so she doesn't really have an idea yet. She mainly was giving me a hard time, since I told her I had jacked it up like an old muscle car. I could probably lower it 3/4" without too much trouble but I'd rather leave it as-is and see how things shake out.
Steve, did you get around to doing your Miata's brakes yet?
Steve, did you get around to doing your Miata's brakes yet?
09-25-2013, 05:24 AM
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BRZ needs more power... I think that it would be going backwards in terms of what you have in my opinion.
09-25-2013, 08:32 AM
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She only drove it about 6 miles total so she doesn't really have an idea yet. She mainly was giving me a hard time, since I told her I had jacked it up like an old muscle car. I could probably lower it 3/4" without too much trouble but I'd rather leave it as-is and see how things shake out.
Steve, did you get around to doing your Miata's brakes yet?
Steve, did you get around to doing your Miata's brakes yet?
James, the S2 does have a different shock mount in the rear by about an inch. I thought about yellows but not in the cards right now.
09-25-2013, 08:46 AM
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Change springs to Sprint, Pedders, Megan or RSR. That will lower and level you on the cheap.
Here's the Pedder's on an S2
https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/vie...t=6629&p=54832
Here's the Pedder's on an S2
https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/vie...t=6629&p=54832
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09-25-2013, 09:12 AM
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my s-techs never had a rake with stock shocks. It's the different spring perch that is making Steve's car sit like that. He'll need s2 specific rear springs or a shock replacement with s1 shocks to get it to sit properly 
Mike: glad the new springs are an improvement. Just drop it on the ground for Robyn, i'm sure she'll love the complete opposite of what you've already done.
Mike: glad the new springs are an improvement. Just drop it on the ground for Robyn, i'm sure she'll love the complete opposite of what you've already done.
09-27-2013, 08:02 PM
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my s-techs never had a rake with stock shocks. It's the different spring perch that is making Steve's car sit like that. He'll need s2 specific rear springs or a shock replacement with s1 shocks to get it to sit properly
Mike: glad the new springs are an improvement. Just drop it on the ground for Robyn, i'm sure she'll love the complete opposite of what you've already done.
Mike: glad the new springs are an improvement. Just drop it on the ground for Robyn, i'm sure she'll love the complete opposite of what you've already done.
Who's for Fuel tomorrow? Robyn and I will be there before we leave for our trip. I'm hoping for a spot in the lot again.
09-28-2013, 08:13 AM
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Wanted to make it FUEL this morning but it wasn't in the cards. Wheels took longer than expected, although I am happy with the result. The wheels were in sad shape and had already been repainted by someone with the wrong type of paint.
Anyway here's the before and after... I replaced all 116 rivets with some nicer looking 12-pointers last night.
Anyway here's the before and after... I replaced all 116 rivets with some nicer looking 12-pointers last night.
09-28-2013, 08:17 AM
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James, congrats on wheels!
how's the missing sleeve/bushing for the sway bar coming along? have you already installed it?
no fuel for me today neither. I'm getting ready for the tomorrow's trip to Japan. mowing, packing and shopping gifts etc... don't know how i get everything ready before tomorrow morning...
how's the missing sleeve/bushing for the sway bar coming along? have you already installed it?
no fuel for me today neither. I'm getting ready for the tomorrow's trip to Japan. mowing, packing and shopping gifts etc... don't know how i get everything ready before tomorrow morning...
09-28-2013, 12:23 PM
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Actually made it to fuel, but it was after 12, and no one there... oh well I tried. Tire is still shredding, needs an alignment now- but I am happy with it.
That pictures sucks, he's some better ones.
That pictures sucks, he's some better ones.
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09-29-2013, 01:13 AM
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Gorgeous wheels James. I was at Fuel earlier, we had to leave to come down to Savannah. I made sure we got there earlier than usual to get a parking spot, but there weren't any. By my usual time there were several available, but I didn't feel like moving.
I shot this on the street before we left:
I shot this on the street before we left:
10-02-2013, 10:10 AM
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New stance of the 8:
We got rear-ended yesterday by a bicycle rider while we were stopped waiting to make a left turn. Left a small scuff on the black part of the bumper. Dumbass was apparently trying to cut across the street while also checking out a girl on a bike. Guess the 8 was too small and blended in to the surroundings.
We got rear-ended yesterday by a bicycle rider while we were stopped waiting to make a left turn. Left a small scuff on the black part of the bumper. Dumbass was apparently trying to cut across the street while also checking out a girl on a bike. Guess the 8 was too small and blended in to the surroundings.
10-03-2013, 05:45 AM
#5948
tRide height looks good Mike, should keep here from scraping everything.
James, the 994 looks great. Nice re-finsh on the wheels, and it's a good stance for the car.
Since you two are side profile pics, here's mine too. It's safe to say that I tuck the most tire. lol I'm sitting at a pretty typical track ride height though.
James, the 994 looks great. Nice re-finsh on the wheels, and it's a good stance for the car.
Since you two are side profile pics, here's mine too. It's safe to say that I tuck the most tire. lol I'm sitting at a pretty typical track ride height though.