irdave

Bump as I'm acknowledging just how loud my car is, and no amount of radio will overcome that carbon intake...  It is a sweet radio though.

Every time I drive it.  Granted it's the s14 vs the m10, but it was the same with the m10.  I left the rev limiter set at the stock 7200, and sometimes just use it as a shift indicator...  Above 5k is where it starts to make me smile.

9 hours ago, d.hitchcock said:

More Powderwheels ads on FB today.

FUD?  FOMO?

This really is straight out of the hedge fund playbook.

4 minutes ago, '76mintgrün'02 said:

 

Have you tried using a drum sander?  Grinding rubber can be a bit messy, but effective.

I haven't Tom, I've just been using big scissors or a utility knife...

On 12/26/2021 at 9:56 AM, RSLusc2011 said:

It is still available.

If old boy doesn't take it, I would.  I'll send you a PM as well.

10 minutes ago, Marsattacks said:

What happens when there is a call on uncovered short sales?

On 12/26/2021 at 2:07 PM, MurphinDC said:

Finished some small projects today

• Installed a/c dryer bracket so it's not vibrating anymore.
• Adjusted the drivers side window and door so now it won't leak when I wash it and reduce some wind noise.  Had to cut down the lower portion of the gasket (Uro's) back about 3/8 of an inch so now the door closes all the way and the window has the right gap.  Made a huge difference.
• Installed the LED dash and brake lights I got some time ago and no issues and they work great!

Murph

 

Murph

Which part of the door seal did you cut?  I've been trimming mine just below the windshield where it's vertical, but it still takes some intent to get the door closed...

8 hours ago, uai said:

Probably one of the guys that doesn't have at hand what he sells and then tries to buy what he sold to you - kind of a short sale. 
 

Dude.  Maybe just like a short sale.  Maybe he could get a job at Citadel.

1 minute ago, Solarphil said:

Dave you wound up getting the Sparco seat, correct?  Any chance it’s available in tan?

 

BTW are you still running those checkerboard Recaros I delivered to you all those years ago?

Hi Phil.

Yep, the Sparcos.  Don't know about the tan.

I sold that pair, they were pretty twisted.  But having fixed the one I'm using now (straightened and rewelded the frame), maybe I could have fixed that pair, too...

@popovm@Dudeland

Alright, got the driver's side in.

Me; 5'11", 195, used to be pretty athletic, long torso.  The seating position in my car has been seriously modified, to the extent that my pedals hang instead of pivoting on the floor, so my position in the car is not stock, at all.  Sunroof car.  I usually wear L or XL shirts, depending, but a loose fit.  My car is set up rather sporty, and I drive it that way.

The seats totally fit in the car, no problem, and fit appropriately.  The base of the seat is narrow enough to get the seat on center with the steering wheel pretty easily.  They look good.  They are VERY similar in size to my Recaro LSC.

The foam is very firm, which I really like.  The seat, to me, is more comfortable than I expected.  Their 'lumbar' adjuster is maybe 4" higher than it should be?  But adjusting it does make the seat more comfortable.  The Sparco slider is about an inch tall.  This has my head really close to the roof.  Like less than an inch away.  *Just checked against my stockish passenger side- I have about 2-2.5" to the roof, so the chair is plus an inch or 2 from a stockish seat, wherever that puts you.  I really need to get rid of my sunroof.

I find the seat to be a little wide in the torso, which is surprising because very few seats are wide enough- so there's some room here.  The seat isn't 'pinchy' at all, anywhere.

So, I'd say if you're a L to XL guy, these will fit nicely.  If you like being up in the car, again, I think these would be good.  For me to keep them, at a minimum, I'd have to ditch the sliders and maybe remove the stock seat mounts on the chassis- which isn't the end of the world, but I don't know that I feel like doing that right now. 

On the whole, I think they're a nice seat, and they look nice.  But I think I'm going to stick with my beat up Recaro for the time being.  I'm going to go down and pull this back out.  Lemme know if anyone is interested in the pair- the other seat is still in the box, unopened, and this chair has about 15 miles on it and is coming back out.

10 minutes ago, danco_ said:

I'm about to spam your phone number with automated text messages stating useless cat facts

Orange cats are my favorite.  I'd suggest starting with those to keep me from unsubscribing...

5 hours ago, popovm said:

@irdave i think Friday is 6 weeks. Any shipping updates from Sparco? I’m very interested to see how these work out. 

Dude.  Look at you.  They showed up 2 days ago!    The wife is working Saturday, so I'm going to get them in the car then.  Getting a full time job has been seriously cramping my style.? Text if you'd like quicker results... 970 to two too 9597

2 hours ago, zinz said:

I think Marshall calls those "Back Markers"  ??? ?

 

Never driven one.

Maybe at his own peril, but I bet even Marshall would respect a well driven Spec Miata.  But since I didn't hear him say it I won't hold him to it. And I'm not that fast behind the wheel anyway.

Ya' know Ed, they're really not bad.  Pretty simple, very engaging.  This one has a bunch of love that's needed, I'm sure it'll get much better.  Not as fast as my car, but s14, carbon intake, haltech, COP, aluminum flywheel, suspension, brakes, tires, z4 steering rack, poly bushings...  My car is pretty sorted.  And this is brand new to me.  I'll cut it a little slack.  And it turns really quick.  Really quick.

1 hour ago, jp5Touring said:

I do like the hardtop. 

Not just hardtop, fastback.  And the trunk still works.

Keeping my '02, don't get me wrong, but got this for just about what I paid for my snow blower (granted, it's a commercial snow blower, but still.)

Maybe Slavs is right.

Oh, and damned if they don't make a fastback hard top for this thing, and it looks freakin' cool.

Dude.  The f20/f22c is a great solution.  If I didn't have what I have that's what I'd be looking into.  That's awesome.

3 hours ago, dlacey said:

Latest video from the super-active Thai 02 group:

 

I love the variety of the cars; looks like you guys had a great day.  Thank you.

Bud, this isn't off topic!  This is totally on topic!  Car looks great, especially actually getting used.

And if it ran 6 months ago, it'll run now.

Hell, if it is rust free and ran 6 months ago, I'll give you a couple hundred or a couple grand right now. 

Cross country skiing on City Park 9 when there's enough snow.

I-70 gets covered in mag chloride.  It's so bad.  I-25, too.

Maybe north to Snow Range outside Laramie?  Maybe Eldora above Boulder?

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1 hour ago, esty said:

call Mike

Ya' know, before he came out as a Nazi nutjob, I did.  Not the pillows I was looking for.

Thanks though.  Nothing a little advil and a first day on a new job won't solve.

4 hours ago, Captain Manly said:

Just a bump for those who need Christmas ideas.

 

Here is an updated list of items I have left over from my build, I will send pics to those who are interested:

 

Stock OEM springs with Blue/White markings

Rear I.E. Eibach Springs

Stock OEM cam, perfect for performance regrind

320 Behr Radiator

12" Spal Cooling fan, ready to plug in (will combine with the radiator)

BBS 15" locking tab

Refurb Steering armsSte
Late model Hazard Switch 

Late model light switch (multiple)

Seatbelt bolt covers

Z3 Short shift gear lever with leather shift knob

3 Dot Rear Spring Spacers

What do you need for the the shifter and knob?  It's from the 1.9?  Is it possible for a picture?

Addy is 80535 for shipping...

It says you can't receive PMs.

3 hours ago, ray_ said:

Condition:

Certified pre-owned

 

“Like New . . .”

 

 

 

Or you could get a Select Classics turbo for a third of the price! 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133930282869?

OMG.

And the fuckers have their goddam 'Murican flag hung backwards.  WTF?  Aren't they in Texas?  Jesus Christ himself should come down and smite them.  Except that if JFC actually rolled in, they'd crucify him all over again for what he had to say.  /rant.  My fucking neck hurts.  I need a new pillow.

OMG!  Is that a 276xxxx VIN?!  They cut up a tii?!?!

On 11/29/2021 at 11:54 PM, vanikbm said:

Hi still you have some group 2 body kit?

I am looking for new or used

 

thank you 

https://www.classiqueautowerks.fr/product-page/bmw-e10-group-2-body-kit