The Official SoCal Chat Thread - Page 8

o6spdracer · 10-09-2008, 05:53 PM

Yep. It metal, has raised vents, and a rain gaurd. The stock engine lid is pretty heavy.

o6spdracer · 10-09-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda_bar

Hey Ji, I'm too lazy to walk outside and check, did you need to drill into the frame to install the base for the prop rod?

Hey Dorman, when is it arriving? any day now I would assume...

I like the momos better (first 2 pics) as I am a big a fan of the 5 spoke rims. When I think about it, they look KINDA similar to the stock ones! again, IMO And yes Ji has the same wheels, but they look different for some reason?? I don't know.

Sorry buddy, just saw your post. No you don't have to drill any holes. Just use the bolt on top of pillow mount. Here is a picture I took of my engine bay before. Kind of hard to see it, but I think you'll be able to figure it out. Look near the Radiator Cap. The metal bracket fits over the pillowmount bolt. If you want, I can take some better pictures when I get home tonight. You can always call me and I'll walk you through it.

What wheels are you referring to?

Also, after you used the rubbing compound, did you polish to bring the color back and then put a coat of wax over it? Which rubbing compound did you use?

honda_bar · 10-09-2008, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the pics, I see what you mean. Probably not going to go on for a while, but heh, at least I have it. The eims that I was referring to, was yours. I like your rims but I would want a different size (16") and color (bronze).

MY realistic mOD LiSt as follows (in order).... So now you know what I'm doin next. Post yours if you got one.

-springs/suspension components
-parts needed, then PAINT (bumper,lip,lid[check!]toms scoop? dark emblems?)
-goodies (TRD SMBs,fogs?toms air box?$$$)
-wheels/rims
-konis?

Davis · 10-09-2008, 10:00 PM

It's heavy but a bit lighter than the na.

I finally have my Konis installed!!!

The ride is so awesome. I was so used to the bouncyness and harshness of the blown oems, now it's riding nice and smooth. Still have to mess with the 5 settings though..

honda_bar · 10-09-2008, 10:37 PM

nice! were the rears easier?

Ben · 10-10-2008, 12:53 AM

It is officially getting cold in Reno

Its going to be in the 30s tomorrow night! The 2 might not see the road for a while

Mark_Dorman · 10-10-2008, 01:03 AM

Sucky...that's so cold. Ben's dreaming...of a white Christmas...haha. Hope you make it back sooner than you expect to.

Hey Davis, does this mean you can help me out when it's time to do my suspension?

And since we're making lists. Here's mine...

1) finish my freaking Tail light, Clear Corner, & fog light project...
2) Brake upgrade (already have turbo calipers and parts)...
3) Put in new drivers side window...
4) The tint job should go right around here...
5) Get my turbo lid painted and mounted...
6) Get tires and mount my wheels...
7) New suspension (TRD's, Konis, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Ends, and Bushings)...
8) Full interior project (items needed: Steering wheel[owned], Leather for Seats, Push Start Button, Material for dash, headliner, etc...)
9) Flat underbody panels and 93+ lip (painted)...
10) Custom Diffuser and Matching Exhust system (preparation for V6 swap).

Hope to get all this done before next summer...then...the

V6

It's a bit optimistic...but I think I can get it done...

honda_bar · 10-10-2008, 04:54 AM

davis and abner, your next!

Davis · 10-10-2008, 10:46 AM

Colin, the rears were basically the same as the fronts but yeah it was done much much faster.

And sure Mark, as long as you have a vice, pipe wrench, and a glandnut wrench tool thingy.

Okay my list:

-V6
-New Alarm
-and other little misc things that I'll get if I can find a killer deal on them, 94 seats *looks at Matt*, 94 tail lights, 94 trunk + wing, fogs, toblerones, TRD rear strut bar, TRD sways, etc.

-Oh yeah, paint, no idea when.

Mark_Dorman · 10-10-2008, 02:13 PM

Hey...I got your 94 trunk and wing. By the time you're ready for it I'll probably have my new trunk

. How about we do a trade. I'll hook you up with my trunk and spoiler if you help me lower my car and swap my engine

Oh yeah...I forgot about the TRD strut bar. I want one of thems too!

honda_bar · 10-10-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

toblerones?

what is it?

oh yeah, I want turbo brakes too...

Davis · 10-10-2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda_bar

what is it?

This is Deegees' car, the guy I bought my UK corners from.

I know you've seen them before Colin, it's the side marker that uhhh come out? point out? yeah...

and Nice, the engine lid is so cleannn!

Haha for sure Mark!

That sounds good to meeee!

Mark_Dorman · 10-11-2008, 03:47 AM

Okay...so I need some opinions on something. I'm trying to decide if I want to paint my wheels a gunmetal silver or leave them bright silver. I have the same rims as Davis (5 spoke 300zx TT rims). Here's the f430 with both colors. What do you guys think?

Silver

Gunmetal

Davis · 10-11-2008, 08:43 AM

Keep it silver Mark. It'll look much much cleaner.

I'm going to be selling my wheels soon also..with the route I'm going, these aren't acceptable.

Mark_Dorman · 10-11-2008, 10:09 AM

For realz? What are you gonna get???

Ben · 10-11-2008, 08:50 PM

Regular silver

Cjung · 10-11-2008, 11:09 PM

lol... so i went to junkyard today w/ my club...
there is one mr2 mk2 n/a turquoise color i think...

the brakes are gone... interior blue no seats... it has aftermarket alarm system muffler is gone but exahoust manifold is still there... bodyparts are all good cept front bumper (i call the passenger fender)... hmm... i think i pretty much covered everything

i want to visit that junkyard again but i got little tools...

o yea the junkyard that has the mr2 is the pick-a-part located at ball/beach

the other one at beach/katella has one red mk1 but i dont remember the details...

ey davis what time are you guys goin to the junkyard? are you goin to the bbq after?

sw20Tmatt · 10-12-2008, 02:14 PM

hey guys, sorry I have been away for a long time. I have been gone for about a month and havent had internet so its been hard to get on. but sometime next week I should be back to being a regular.

oh and formula d was awesome! looking forward to the redbull world drift comp november 15-16!

Davis · 10-12-2008, 10:18 PM

Mattttt!!

Mark_Dorman · 10-13-2008, 01:29 PM

Dude...Matt...Mister MIA himself. Where have you been? Glad to hear you're still alive. You coming to the tint meet next sunday?

Oh...and my Turbo Lid came today! Here's a couple pictures. It needs paint and some patch work for where the fiberglass is a little dinged. But it's good other than that.

10-10-2008, 01:03 AM	#147 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	Sucky...that's so cold. Ben's dreaming...of a white Christmas...haha. Hope you make it back sooner than you expect to. Hey Davis, does this mean you can help me out when it's time to do my suspension? And since we're making lists. Here's mine... 1) finish my freaking Tail light, Clear Corner, & fog light project... 2) Brake upgrade (already have turbo calipers and parts)... 3) Put in new drivers side window... 4) The tint job should go right around here... 5) Get my turbo lid painted and mounted... 6) Get tires and mount my wheels... 7) New suspension (TRD's, Konis, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Ends, and Bushings)... 8) Full interior project (items needed: Steering wheel[owned], Leather for Seats, Push Start Button, Material for dash, headliner, etc...) 9) Flat underbody panels and 93+ lip (painted)... 10) Custom Diffuser and Matching Exhust system (preparation for V6 swap). Hope to get all this done before next summer...then...the V6 It's a bit optimistic...but I think I can get it done... Last edited by Mark_Dorman; 10-10-2008 at 02:52 AM.

10-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#160 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	Dude...Matt...Mister MIA himself. Where have you been? Glad to hear you're still alive. You coming to the tint meet next sunday? Oh...and my Turbo Lid came today! Here's a couple pictures. It needs paint and some patch work for where the fiberglass is a little dinged. But it's good other than that. Last edited by Mark_Dorman; 10-13-2008 at 08:12 PM.

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10-09-2008, 05:53 PM	#141 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,729 Thanks: 1 Thanked 96 Times in 91 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Yep. It metal, has raised vents, and a rain gaurd. The stock engine lid is pretty heavy.

10-09-2008, 07:56 PM	#143 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Thanks for the pics, I see what you mean. Probably not going to go on for a while, but heh, at least I have it. The eims that I was referring to, was yours. I like your rims but I would want a different size (16") and color (bronze). MY realistic mOD LiSt as follows (in order).... So now you know what I'm doin next. Post yours if you got one. -springs/suspension components -parts needed, then PAINT (bumper,lip,lid[check!]toms scoop? dark emblems?) -goodies (TRD SMBs,fogs?toms air box?$$$) -wheels/rims -konis?

10-09-2008, 10:00 PM	#144 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	It's heavy but a bit lighter than the na. I finally have my Konis installed!!! The ride is so awesome. I was so used to the bouncyness and harshness of the blown oems, now it's riding nice and smooth. Still have to mess with the 5 settings though..

10-09-2008, 10:37 PM	#145 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	nice! were the rears easier?

10-10-2008, 12:53 AM	#146 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 18 Thanked 276 Times in 258 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	It is officially getting cold in Reno Its going to be in the 30s tomorrow night! The 2 might not see the road for a while

10-10-2008, 04:54 AM	#148 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	davis and abner, your next!

10-10-2008, 10:46 AM	#149 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Colin, the rears were basically the same as the fronts but yeah it was done much much faster. And sure Mark, as long as you have a vice, pipe wrench, and a glandnut wrench tool thingy. Okay my list: -V6 -New Alarm -and other little misc things that I'll get if I can find a killer deal on them, 94 seats looks at Matt, 94 tail lights, 94 trunk + wing, fogs, toblerones, TRD rear strut bar, TRD sways, etc. -Oh yeah, paint, no idea when.

10-10-2008, 02:13 PM	#150 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	Hey...I got your 94 trunk and wing. By the time you're ready for it I'll probably have my new trunk . How about we do a trade. I'll hook you up with my trunk and spoiler if you help me lower my car and swap my engine Oh yeah...I forgot about the TRD strut bar. I want one of thems too!

10-11-2008, 03:47 AM	#153 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	Okay...so I need some opinions on something. I'm trying to decide if I want to paint my wheels a gunmetal silver or leave them bright silver. I have the same rims as Davis (5 spoke 300zx TT rims). Here's the f430 with both colors. What do you guys think? Silver Gunmetal

10-11-2008, 08:43 AM	#154 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Keep it silver Mark. It'll look much much cleaner. I'm going to be selling my wheels soon also..with the route I'm going, these aren't acceptable.

10-11-2008, 10:09 AM	#155 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	For realz? What are you gonna get???

10-11-2008, 08:50 PM	#156 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 18 Thanked 276 Times in 258 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	Regular silver

10-11-2008, 11:09 PM	#157 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 782 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	lol... so i went to junkyard today w/ my club... there is one mr2 mk2 n/a turquoise color i think... the brakes are gone... interior blue no seats... it has aftermarket alarm system muffler is gone but exahoust manifold is still there... bodyparts are all good cept front bumper (i call the passenger fender)... hmm... i think i pretty much covered everything i want to visit that junkyard again but i got little tools... o yea the junkyard that has the mr2 is the pick-a-part located at ball/beach the other one at beach/katella has one red mk1 but i dont remember the details... ey davis what time are you guys goin to the junkyard? are you goin to the bbq after?

10-12-2008, 02:14 PM	#158 (permalink)
sw20Tmatt Master of the Universe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Socal, Portland OR Posts: 377 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	hey guys, sorry I have been away for a long time. I have been gone for about a month and havent had internet so its been hard to get on. but sometime next week I should be back to being a regular. oh and formula d was awesome! looking forward to the redbull world drift comp november 15-16!

10-12-2008, 10:18 PM	#159 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Mattttt!!