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Old 10-09-16 | 09:25 PM
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How was your Oil temp ? I found that was my worst area
The car is near stock, so I don't have any sensors for monitoring yet. I checked oil levels before/after the sessions and everything was fine.
Old 11-14-16 | 02:20 AM
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Quick update:

R1 Concepts slotted premium series rotors (great for track use), Stoptech street pads, ASP Medium SMIC w/Duct, AST relocation, coolant flush, and oil change.

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OEM 99 Spec front bumper, lip, rebar, lights, and fogs.

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Shine Auto diffuser and wing

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Old 11-14-16 | 11:59 AM
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Old 11-14-16 | 01:38 PM
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damn bro !!!
Old 11-14-16 | 02:38 PM
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Looking good, what's next?
Old 11-21-16 | 01:07 AM
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damn bro !!!


Originally Posted by Johnny Kommavongsa
Looking good, what's next?
I'm thinking about getting the Defi Advance ZD club sports package, dual oil cooler setup, installing my high flow mid pipe, tuning the car on PFC, and maybe seats like my silver car.
Old 11-21-16 | 01:57 AM
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sell me your seats lol
Old 11-22-16 | 09:24 AM
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More pics of your car with the wing please! I have the same one, and a BB fd as well. I'm undecided if I want to install it as I love the wingless look. Car looks killer man. Keep it up!
Old 11-23-16 | 10:30 AM
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Looking good man!!!!!

Loving the front bumper and how did I miss the update with the smic and stuff? Lol
Keep it up Happy Thanksgiving to you and you're family.
Old 11-23-16 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kensin
sell me your seats lol


Originally Posted by silverTRD
More pics of your car with the wing please! I have the same one, and a BB fd as well. I'm undecided if I want to install it as I love the wingless look. Car looks killer man. Keep it up!
Thank you! I'll be at Willow Springs Sunday so I'll try to get some pix then.

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Looking good man!!!!!

Loving the front bumper and how did I miss the update with the smic and stuff? Lol
Keep it up Happy Thanksgiving to you and you're family.
Thanks Tim! Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!
Old 11-26-16 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by silverTRD
More pics of your car with the wing please! I have the same one, and a BB fd as well. I'm undecided if I want to install it as I love the wingless look. Car looks killer man. Keep it up!
Here's a couple from today.

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Old 11-27-16 | 10:59 AM
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You should put some Feed side skirts to complete the look
Old 11-27-16 | 12:30 PM
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You should put some Feed side skirts to complete the look
Yeah, I might be going with a carbon side step.

Almost time to get on track.

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Old 11-27-16 | 11:01 PM
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How did she handle on track? Still wet obviously but did you notice a difference with the wing? Looking good I must say
Old 11-28-16 | 01:22 AM
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how was the temp holding up ?
Old 11-28-16 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by silverTRD
How did she handle on track? Still wet obviously but did you notice a difference with the wing? Looking good I must say
I didn't notice much of a difference. I'm still new to the platform and my first track day was cut short due to rising temps. I'm still learning CW config at this track as well so I didn't put down any fast times.

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how was the temp holding up ?
Temps were good all day but it was very cold up there. In the afternoon, I still noticed my temp rising after 6 laps or so. I really want a vmount setup and dual oil coolers before my next track day.

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Old 11-28-16 | 02:14 PM
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My buddy got a nice shot to end the day.

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Old 11-29-16 | 03:16 AM
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Dude, very nice . I'm also planning for a Vmount in the far future , if not custom . might just get the greddy kit .
Old 02-04-17 | 08:53 PM
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SSM FD was sold last week. Hopefully, the new owner will sign on here so I can see his progress.

Here's a quick update.

I sorta like the DMV issued default plate.

Knightsports Vented Hood

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Lotus Elise Probax seats (still looking for black seat belt receptacles). I liked them better in the old car with Red interior.


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Old 02-05-17 | 11:34 AM
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Are those seats comfortable? I'd love to come see your car in person one day Moderu, pretty dang nice man
Old 02-05-17 | 01:29 PM
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Did I miss something here, no money for a build so just went and got another Rx? I like your style. If I pulled that I pulled that I'd have to sleep in one. Awesome collection.
Old 02-05-17 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by silverTRD
Are those seats comfortable? I'd love to come see your car in person one day Moderu, pretty dang nice man
+1, cool seats. Interested in feedback on ergonomics, esp wrt bigger dudes.
Tried sitting in some brides, and I was on top of the bolsters.

Good job on the 99spec nose. Tempting.
Old 02-05-17 | 10:47 PM
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Lee know if you want to sell your red seat belts when u get black one, looks great man.
Old 02-07-17 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by silverTRD
Are those seats comfortable? I'd love to come see your car in person one day Moderu, pretty dang nice man
Thank you! Any time man...we have a mutual friend in Dave (Kensin).

Originally Posted by Snipe G
Did I miss something here, no money for a build so just went and got another Rx? I like your style. If I pulled that I pulled that I'd have to sleep in one. Awesome collection.
can't pass up a nice FD

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+1, cool seats. Interested in feedback on ergonomics, esp wrt bigger dudes.
Tried sitting in some brides, and I was on top of the bolsters.

Good job on the 99spec nose. Tempting.
Ty!

Lotus Probax seats are great, but get snatched up quickly. Night and day compared to my non Probax in the SSM FD. These seats are very popular amongst the Miata crowd because they fit larger folks comfortably. Additionally, they fit in our cars without any clearance issues and offer more headroom than OEM. Lastly, they look OEM with a unique touch....since well...they're OEM.

I have a slight itch to sell my set up and save for RZ seats, but those are so rare to come by as well.

Here's an article about Probax seats.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...-position.html
Originally Posted by Rotary Yo
Lee know if you want to sell your red seat belts when u get black one, looks great man.
Tim, the SSM FD is gone brother. I was super tempted to swap interiors before posting the car for sale, but my tan interior is in really good condition. I still some what regret not making a BB FD with Red Interior.

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Old 02-08-17 | 04:23 AM
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Hmmm. I need to make nice with a lotus owner and do some sitting. I wonder if I could fit in the Evora seats? I imagine they're even a bit bigger.


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