The Official SoCal Chat Thread Part 2 - Page 10

masagsxr · 10-04-2009, 08:16 PM

Yeah... Christian... My new BFF.... LoL..

kennyboi9o9of88 · 10-05-2009, 03:37 AM

hey guys,

kind of a random question but did anyone of you guys go to the Longo Toyota Lexus meet in Irwindale last sunday? I saw a steel mist grey mr2 turbo with 94-95 tail lights sitting on blitz rims. Just curious who owns that nice ride.

Also, I'd like to say...HELLO fellow mr2 owners! I've been a member for sometime now but never really posted on the socal forum. That's actually cuz I didn't know of it and...so yea...here I am

randomxzero · 10-05-2009, 04:09 AM

hello kenny!..

Davis · 10-05-2009, 11:20 AM

Hiya Kenny! Glad to see you found us.

Post pics. Now.

o6spdracer · 10-05-2009, 12:14 PM

Hello! A few of us were at that Longo Lexus Event at Irwindale as well. That SMG 2 was very clean.

masagsxr · 10-05-2009, 12:29 PM

mr.asian.m2 · 10-05-2009, 02:12 PM

hey kenny.

anyone have pic of that grey mr2? i want to see.

kennyboi9o9of88 · 10-05-2009, 03:33 PM

Thanks for all the lively welcomes haha

But sorry I didn't take any pictures at the event. I forgot to bring my camera which was a stupid idea haha. I did record the skyline run vs. the ISF when he hit 7.80 seconds on the strip, but it was recorded on my phone so the quality is real crap. I gotta remember to bring my camera next time haha

masagsxr · 10-05-2009, 05:35 PM

Yup... 7.8sec..... Just to let you know Frankie, this is 1/8th mile not 1/4 mile run.

o6spdracer · 10-05-2009, 05:39 PM

I think there was one or two runs where the girls drove the IS-F and GT-R.

kennyboi9o9of88 · 10-05-2009, 06:07 PM

yea that was when the skyline hit 7.8. I heard the first run it hit low 8s, but I didn't witness it. I don't know why but before the race the girls had switched cars. I think it may have been because the girl that was driving the gtr onto the strip, she had almost hit the wall on that right turn. But on launch she was struggling to get grip. I think she could have hit a better time

Davis · 10-05-2009, 06:22 PM

Actually, I meant pics of your car, I could care less of any others that are not MR.

kennyboi9o9of88 · 10-05-2009, 06:33 PM

OOO hahah misunderstood you

It's not much yet but I'm still in the process of getting parts for her. So far I only got Volk CV Pros and planning to install the tanabe under body brace this week. Next plan is new sway bars and getting the polyurethane bushings from twosrus. After that hopefully I can find a good deal on konis w/ H&R springs. Then I'll be a happy little camper haha

o6spdracer · 10-05-2009, 06:44 PM

Nice 2! Why H&R Springs? Also, the TRD Strut Bars are available again (don't know for how long), so if you don't have a set of struts already, you might want to consider getting a set. Good choice with the Koni Yellows.

randomxzero · 10-05-2009, 07:03 PM

car looks familiar.. have you posted pics of it on another thread before?

kennyboi9o9of88 · 10-05-2009, 08:45 PM

Thanks o6spdracer.
Did you mean the strut tower brace? I was considering getting the TRD one but that's money that I don't have to spend haha. I've been looking on the F/S forums for anything of interest, but haven't been lucky lately. I did see a set of konis, but they were sold in 2 hrs. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this is the situation, but if you buy a set of konis and use them pass their prime, does koni exchange them or repair them for you for free? I've been told that koni comes with lifetime warranty as long as you have the receipt or the warranty card. This is one of the reasons why I want to get konis because I'm just cheap and figure it'd be a good investment if that were the deal.

To randomxzero,
In fact, I did post the picture on another thread where I was asking for advice on which set of rims I should get. I just haven't had the chance to take new pics of it with my digital camera because...well I'm just lazy haha. And plus I like the way it looks from the picture I took with my camera phone since you can't really tell the paint behind the t-top is fading pretty badly. I'd prefer to get a paintjob before I take a nice picture of it, but that's just me

o6spdracer · 10-05-2009, 09:07 PM

Yep the strut tower braces. Yeah they are a bit pricey but definitely worth it because they are functional and TRD! hahaha. I'm sure you could get another brand that will do the same job, but it won't have the 'cool' factor. haha. I believe Koni will rebuild the blown strut, but that means you will either have to put your stock ones on or the car will be out of commission for awhile. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this one.

If you can find a set of front and rear Koni's for less than $500, I think that is a great deal. Konis are definitely very nice, but if you are on a budget, just get some KYB AGX and use the difference for some TRD bars!

Davis · 10-05-2009, 09:37 PM

Nice Kenny.

Gotta love the AMP!

masagsxr · 10-05-2009, 10:02 PM

Well.. I was doing some research regarding the problem on Alex car and stumbled upon this link.

MKI MR2 Write-ups

We'd had some mini-meet of some sort over here at my place and did some coolant flush. I know very well that is the right way but I guess we're all just lazy to do just that hahahahaaa.... After seeing that link, maybe it'll make you guys think twice

mr.asian.m2 · 10-05-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masagsxr

Yup... 7.8sec..... Just to let you know Frankie, this is 1/8th mile not 1/4 mile run.

hey, it's still pretty fast

kenny..is that oem paint still? if yes..it's look like it's in pretty good shape.

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10-04-2009, 08:16 PM	#181 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Yeah... Christian... My new BFF.... LoL..

10-05-2009, 03:37 AM	#182 (permalink)
kennyboi9o9of88 Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pomona, ca Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	hey guys, kind of a random question but did anyone of you guys go to the Longo Toyota Lexus meet in Irwindale last sunday? I saw a steel mist grey mr2 turbo with 94-95 tail lights sitting on blitz rims. Just curious who owns that nice ride. Also, I'd like to say...HELLO fellow mr2 owners! I've been a member for sometime now but never really posted on the socal forum. That's actually cuz I didn't know of it and...so yea...here I am

10-05-2009, 04:09 AM	#183 (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% )	hello kenny!..

10-05-2009, 11:20 AM	#184 (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% )	Hiya Kenny! Glad to see you found us. Post pics. Now.

10-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#185 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Hello! A few of us were at that Longo Lexus Event at Irwindale as well. That SMG 2 was very clean.

10-05-2009, 02:12 PM	#187 (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% )	hey kenny. anyone have pic of that grey mr2? i want to see.

10-05-2009, 03:33 PM	#188 (permalink)
kennyboi9o9of88 Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pomona, ca Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Thanks for all the lively welcomes haha But sorry I didn't take any pictures at the event. I forgot to bring my camera which was a stupid idea haha. I did record the skyline run vs. the ISF when he hit 7.80 seconds on the strip, but it was recorded on my phone so the quality is real crap. I gotta remember to bring my camera next time haha

10-05-2009, 05:35 PM	#189 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Yup... 7.8sec..... Just to let you know Frankie, this is 1/8th mile not 1/4 mile run.

10-05-2009, 05:39 PM	#190 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I think there was one or two runs where the girls drove the IS-F and GT-R.

10-05-2009, 06:07 PM	#191 (permalink)
kennyboi9o9of88 Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pomona, ca Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	yea that was when the skyline hit 7.8. I heard the first run it hit low 8s, but I didn't witness it. I don't know why but before the race the girls had switched cars. I think it may have been because the girl that was driving the gtr onto the strip, she had almost hit the wall on that right turn. But on launch she was struggling to get grip. I think she could have hit a better time

10-05-2009, 06:22 PM	#192 (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% )	Actually, I meant pics of your car, I could care less of any others that are not MR.

10-05-2009, 06:33 PM	#193 (permalink)
kennyboi9o9of88 Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pomona, ca Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	OOO hahah misunderstood you It's not much yet but I'm still in the process of getting parts for her. So far I only got Volk CV Pros and planning to install the tanabe under body brace this week. Next plan is new sway bars and getting the polyurethane bushings from twosrus. After that hopefully I can find a good deal on konis w/ H&R springs. Then I'll be a happy little camper haha

10-05-2009, 06:44 PM	#194 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Nice 2! Why H&R Springs? Also, the TRD Strut Bars are available again (don't know for how long), so if you don't have a set of struts already, you might want to consider getting a set. Good choice with the Koni Yellows.

10-05-2009, 07:03 PM	#195 (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% )	car looks familiar.. have you posted pics of it on another thread before?

10-05-2009, 08:45 PM	#196 (permalink)
kennyboi9o9of88 Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pomona, ca Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Thanks o6spdracer. Did you mean the strut tower brace? I was considering getting the TRD one but that's money that I don't have to spend haha. I've been looking on the F/S forums for anything of interest, but haven't been lucky lately. I did see a set of konis, but they were sold in 2 hrs. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this is the situation, but if you buy a set of konis and use them pass their prime, does koni exchange them or repair them for you for free? I've been told that koni comes with lifetime warranty as long as you have the receipt or the warranty card. This is one of the reasons why I want to get konis because I'm just cheap and figure it'd be a good investment if that were the deal. To randomxzero, In fact, I did post the picture on another thread where I was asking for advice on which set of rims I should get. I just haven't had the chance to take new pics of it with my digital camera because...well I'm just lazy haha. And plus I like the way it looks from the picture I took with my camera phone since you can't really tell the paint behind the t-top is fading pretty badly. I'd prefer to get a paintjob before I take a nice picture of it, but that's just me

10-05-2009, 09:07 PM	#197 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Yep the strut tower braces. Yeah they are a bit pricey but definitely worth it because they are functional and TRD! hahaha. I'm sure you could get another brand that will do the same job, but it won't have the 'cool' factor. haha. I believe Koni will rebuild the blown strut, but that means you will either have to put your stock ones on or the car will be out of commission for awhile. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this one. If you can find a set of front and rear Koni's for less than $500, I think that is a great deal. Konis are definitely very nice, but if you are on a budget, just get some KYB AGX and use the difference for some TRD bars!

10-05-2009, 09:37 PM	#198 (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% )	Nice Kenny. Gotta love the AMP!

10-05-2009, 10:02 PM	#199 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Well.. I was doing some research regarding the problem on Alex car and stumbled upon this link. MKI MR2 Write-ups We'd had some mini-meet of some sort over here at my place and did some coolant flush. I know very well that is the right way but I guess we're all just lazy to do just that hahahahaaa.... After seeing that link, maybe it'll make you guys think twice