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GraveYard Shift BS

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Mondwa, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:02 AM
    mangosmoothie

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    Ooh no. No useful purpose.

    I'm tempted to order now because it's gonna take like 3 weeks or something dumb. Buuuut I also don't wanna spend $3k between yesterday and today on frivolous items :rofl::spending:
     
  2. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:05 AM
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    It's just monies.....can't take it with ya
    Don't you need that to match the new suspension
    Get it while you can
    Smart to be responsible
    Any of those help? :rofl:
     
  3. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:08 AM
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    Well the tires I want are on sale and yes I really do need wheels to go with it. They're already sunk in and is gonna look goofy as hell when lowered another inch
     
  4. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:12 AM
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    How'd the tune you were talking about to put in do?
     
  5. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:14 AM
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    I didn't end up doing it. Went home and went to bed lol
     
  6. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:23 AM
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    How long does something like that usually take?
     
  7. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:29 AM
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    Sup? Work sorted ... stealing your tax $ now. :)
     
  8. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:33 AM
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    :rofl:
    Enjoy it :D
     
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    Oh it's like 15 seconds to flash the map. Then a couple minutes to make the tune adjustment before flashing.

    The time consuming part is datalogging. I have a spot I do it in but it's about 20 miles out of town. With how low powered the miata is, I need to make sure all runs are done in the same exact spot on the same day around the same time. because I'm just looking for a few hp difference. So I go, do my 2 baseline runs, flash my new map, and do 2 logs of it.
     
  10. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:38 AM
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    Well I can't make up my mind on anything. Returned my coilovers and bought a different set that's a little cheaper (saved like $500). They won't ride quite as well but they'll perform better
     
  11. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:39 AM
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    Gotcha
     
  12. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:39 AM
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    So now that I saved money I can treat myself to wheels and tires right?
     
  13. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:39 AM
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    Do you really need it to ride well? :D
     
  14. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:39 AM
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    Yup
     
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  15. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:40 AM
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    Honestly, no. The new tires will have a larger sidewall as well, so that might help a little
     
  16. Mar 8, 2021 at 1:59 AM
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    Do they have different models of the Miata? Like The Mustang, GT Mustang, GT350, etc?
     
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    If I don't my wife certainly will. o_O
     
  18. Mar 8, 2021 at 2:07 AM
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    They do typically live longer :rofl:
     
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    They all have the same powertrain and chassis. Just different suspension/brakes/options. Nothing super different between them
     
  20. Mar 8, 2021 at 2:48 AM
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    So if you plan to mod, buying a "base" model would be the best move?
     

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