The Official SoCal Chat Thread - Page 422

Mark_Dorman · 10-23-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr2 for life!

Has anyone ever heard of putting a gas tank in the front of the car to help balance the car out?

Why would you wanna balance the car out? Rear bias is better. Plus it's better to keep most of the weight toward the center of the car for handling. Doesn't make sense to move it. Fuel cell in the same place could be cool...

I'll call you Colin

EvilElvis · 10-23-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

Why would you wanna balance the car out? Rear bias is better. Plus it's better to keep most of the weight toward the center of the car for handling. Doesn't make sense to move it. Fuel cell in the same place could be cool...

ask the alms gt2 class ferraris and porsches that, for something more relevant autocross sm2 Randy Noll had a frunk mounted fuel cell along with various prepared class guys too. The weight put into the front creates better front end grip whilst in the whole scheme of weight distribution in the mk2 it isn't all that radical since the stock fuel tank isn't in the trunk

datguydeni · 10-23-2009, 09:59 PM

mmm so i just came back from the mechanic. and apparently the steering knuckle is bad. A brand new bearing, is slightly loose inside of it. so if anyone has one with power steering (not sure if this would make a different) be helpful xD
thanks

oh one more thing guys if you could confirm be great. Does the abs indicator go on when you first start it up? just wondering if i have ABS or not... so i can go about and search.

Davis · 10-23-2009, 11:09 PM

If you have ABS, yes it will turn on that first few seconds to check itself then turn off. If it stays on, somethings up with the ABS.

Randys MK2 is sex!!

datguydeni · 10-23-2009, 11:16 PM

haha ok thanks davis now to find myself a steering knuckle with power steering xD

Davis · 10-23-2009, 11:32 PM

Another fun way to check is to slam your brakes and see if the ABS kicks in, if not...SKRRRRR!!

I don't think I'll ever swap out my 5S, I love it soo much!

datguydeni · 10-24-2009, 02:35 PM

^ i know how you feel davis. for me it's a love and hate..
mark did you get my pm??

mr.asian.m2 · 10-25-2009, 02:34 PM

we went to a car meet yesterday. speed hunter.com was there. a group of us mr2 was all parking together. and out of a blue. some red jdm mr2 pull up and park next to us. the owner came out of the car and start talking to the rest of the guys. i didn't think anything of it. and then, i notice that the passager guy came out and start walking around and checking all our mr2. which is fine. then, he start writing some stuff down and texting and calling on the phone alot. he wrote down our plate number and text it in to his bud. reason why i know this is i was standing behind him. and later, he came to my 94 spoiler and start pulling on it. like he's testing it out to see how easy it would be to take it off. i then, came and talk to the owner. which was his friend. and right off. i sence something was all wrong from this guy.

so, my two friends called the cop from the meet on over. they talk to the two guys and ask them to leave. after they left, i ask all the mr2 owner to park their car inside or at someone else house for the next pass weeks.

it's just get me so mad that we would have theif for a mr2 owner. i wrote down his plate number in case something happen.

Cjung · 10-25-2009, 09:31 PM

wooa... that is totally not cool

even goin as far as to pullin onto the spoiler.

datguydeni · 10-25-2009, 09:41 PM

indeed. reminds me of a few weeks back when ppl were stealing foglights... BOOO

randomxzero · 10-25-2009, 09:42 PM

wow good eye frankie
thats some scandalous stuff man..

EvilElvis · 10-25-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

Another fun way to check is to slam your brakes and see if the ABS kicks in, if not...SKRRRRR!!

I don't think I'll ever swap out my 5S, I love it soo much! http://forum.indelicately.net/images..._by_Jase92.gif

psssh just ride in a properly driven and setup turbo again. Just changed the brakes on my 20v to porterfields all around neighbors looking at me weird going up and down the street accelerating and stopping

Davis · 10-25-2009, 10:00 PM

Awesome Kelvin!

YouTube - MR2 Solo2 10.25.2009

Still slower then them darn Miatas! Argh!

EvilElvis · 10-25-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

Awesome Kelvin!

YouTube - MR2 Solo2 10.25.2009

Still slower then them darn Miatas! Argh!

nice! I'm not too savvy on the current state of classing, but I recall, in e-stock, the mr2 n/a being the top dog. You gotta spruce up your driving! I remember when I used to go, the modified sti's and evo's were my targets to beat. Which I usually did unless they were on some serious tire

Davis · 10-25-2009, 10:41 PM

I wish I was running against the 1st generation Miatas, but I'm running against the 3rd gens! They're 300lbs lighter than me, 170hp, and have bigger tires. I'm getting close though! 4seconds behind them!

honda_bar · 10-25-2009, 11:31 PM

Nice run davis

frankie, I would have said "WTF are doing??? Don't touch that man, that ain't yours and I never gave you permission" wow....

Anyone else going on the rim of the world cruise besides Christian and I? I heard it's pretty good. I think I convinced another friend to roll with me in his ride....

o6spdracer · 10-26-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.asian.m2

we went to a car meet yesterday. speed hunter.com was there. a group of us mr2 was all parking together. and out of a blue. some red jdm mr2 pull up and park next to us. the owner came out of the car and start talking to the rest of the guys. i didn't think anything of it. and then, i notice that the passager guy came out and start walking around and checking all our mr2. which is fine. then, he start writing some stuff down and texting and calling on the phone alot. he wrote down our plate number and text it in to his bud. reason why i know this is i was standing behind him. and later, he came to my 94 spoiler and start pulling on it. like he's testing it out to see how easy it would be to take it off. i then, came and talk to the owner. which was his friend. and right off. i sence something was all wrong from this guy.

so, my two friends called the cop from the meet on over. they talk to the two guys and ask them to leave. after they left, i ask all the mr2 owner to park their car inside or at someone else house for the next pass weeks.

it's just get me so mad that we would have theif for a mr2 owner. i wrote down his plate number in case something happen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda_bar

Nice run davis

frankie, I would have said "WTF are doing??? Don't touch that man, that ain't yours and I never gave you permission" wow....

Anyone else going on the rim of the world cruise besides Christian and I? I heard it's pretty good. I think I convinced another friend to roll with me in his ride....

KICK HIS A$$ SEABASS! I would have done the same as Colin!

randomxzero · 10-26-2009, 04:44 AM

whatever you do dont watch paranormal activity, waste of money

mr.asian.m2 · 10-26-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomxzero

whatever you do dont watch paranormal activity, waste of money

hahaha...really? i wanted to watch that so bad.

o6spdracer · 10-26-2009, 12:21 PM

^A few of our friends who watched it said it was good.

10-23-2009, 09:59 PM	#8423 (permalink)
datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	mmm so i just came back from the mechanic. and apparently the steering knuckle is bad. A brand new bearing, is slightly loose inside of it. so if anyone has one with power steering (not sure if this would make a different) be helpful xD thanks oh one more thing guys if you could confirm be great. Does the abs indicator go on when you first start it up? just wondering if i have ABS or not... so i can go about and search. Last edited by datguydeni; 10-23-2009 at 10:48 PM..

10-25-2009, 02:34 PM	#8428 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	so fkn mad.. we went to a car meet yesterday. speed hunter.com was there. a group of us mr2 was all parking together. and out of a blue. some red jdm mr2 pull up and park next to us. the owner came out of the car and start talking to the rest of the guys. i didn't think anything of it. and then, i notice that the passager guy came out and start walking around and checking all our mr2. which is fine. then, he start writing some stuff down and texting and calling on the phone alot. he wrote down our plate number and text it in to his bud. reason why i know this is i was standing behind him. and later, he came to my 94 spoiler and start pulling on it. like he's testing it out to see how easy it would be to take it off. i then, came and talk to the owner. which was his friend. and right off. i sence something was all wrong from this guy. so, my two friends called the cop from the meet on over. they talk to the two guys and ask them to leave. after they left, i ask all the mr2 owner to park their car inside or at someone else house for the next pass weeks. it's just get me so mad that we would have theif for a mr2 owner. i wrote down his plate number in case something happen.

10-25-2009, 10:41 PM	#8435 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I wish I was running against the 1st generation Miatas, but I'm running against the 3rd gens! They're 300lbs lighter than me, 170hp, and have bigger tires. I'm getting close though! 4seconds behind them! Last edited by Davis; 10-25-2009 at 11:03 PM..

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10-23-2009, 11:09 PM	#8424 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	If you have ABS, yes it will turn on that first few seconds to check itself then turn off. If it stays on, somethings up with the ABS. Randys MK2 is sex!!

10-23-2009, 11:16 PM	#8425 (permalink)
datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	haha ok thanks davis now to find myself a steering knuckle with power steering xD

10-23-2009, 11:32 PM	#8426 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Another fun way to check is to slam your brakes and see if the ABS kicks in, if not...SKRRRRR!! I don't think I'll ever swap out my 5S, I love it soo much!

10-24-2009, 02:35 PM	#8427 (permalink)
datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	^ i know how you feel davis. for me it's a love and hate.. mark did you get my pm??

10-25-2009, 09:31 PM	#8429 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,010 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	wooa... that is totally not cool even goin as far as to pullin onto the spoiler.

10-25-2009, 09:41 PM	#8430 (permalink)
datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	indeed. reminds me of a few weeks back when ppl were stealing foglights... BOOO

10-25-2009, 09:42 PM	#8431 (permalink)
randomxzero 562 Understeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,171 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	wow good eye frankie thats some scandalous stuff man..

10-25-2009, 11:31 PM	#8436 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Nice run davis frankie, I would have said "WTF are doing??? Don't touch that man, that ain't yours and I never gave you permission" wow.... Anyone else going on the rim of the world cruise besides Christian and I? I heard it's pretty good. I think I convinced another friend to roll with me in his ride....

10-26-2009, 04:44 AM	#8438 (permalink)
randomxzero 562 Understeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,171 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	whatever you do dont watch paranormal activity, waste of money

10-26-2009, 12:21 PM	#8440 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	^A few of our friends who watched it said it was good.