civicdrivr's golfcart and Z8 - 5 thread
04-05-2013, 11:00 AM
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I like those tails, MEKO.
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04-05-2013, 12:10 PM
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^^^ you like J's pipe and Meko's tail....no wonder they call you WD 
04-05-2013, 12:30 PM
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04-05-2013, 02:39 PM
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but he is missing the star..
04-05-2013, 03:57 PM
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Yeah, I'm not cool anymore. 
04-06-2013, 12:40 PM
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04-06-2013, 05:59 PM
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Where is this Morgan 
04-07-2013, 01:24 AM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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04-07-2013, 02:00 AM
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No no I was asking where you were at
You had to see that picture
You had to see that picture
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04-07-2013, 02:02 AM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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It has been seen. 
04-07-2013, 11:13 PM
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Nothing too exciting, still waiting for some parts to come in. They keep getting delayed 
2013/03/30
Installed new, denser taillight gaskets last weekend. I haven't had any fogging in about 8 months, but I decided to upgrade them anyway. Besides, they were free
Old:
New:
2013/04/07
Finally got around to installing the Hotchkis sway bars that I had lying around for about a month. They were so easy to install (compared to that bitch of a CL).
The front sway mounts to the subframe braces. The easiest way to replace it is to remove the braces entirely. Its just 8 bolts (plus two for the end links) and its off the car.
It took longer to remove the splash shields then it did to replace the sway bar
Rear, stock:
Stock (top) vs Hotchkis (bottom):
Installed:
The entire kit was pretty nice. It came with adjustable heim joint end links for the rear and machined aluminum spacers. The front bar has two stiffness settings, the rear has 4. Front is set to soft, the rear is second from soft. I may bump it up to the next hardest setting, but I need some more seat time.
During the test drive I noticed two things -
1) The suspension is definitely tighter, its just slightly firmer over bumps
2) The rear end feels so much more confidence inspiring.
Sometimes, if I went into a turn wrong, the car would understeer slightly. I took it through a pretty tight bend near my house at about 50mph, punched the throttle halfway through and the rear stepped very slightly (it was very predictable), then it hooked and just went exactly where I wanted it to. I honestly didn't expect to notice a big difference, but so far I'm incredibly pleased with it.
I really need to get some camber/toe link adjusters for the rear. The driver side rear tire has a bit of camber wear, the passenger side isn't too bad. Im really impressed how long those tires lasted though, I've got about 19-20k miles on them and they look like theyve got another 5k left. Not too shabby.
Stock Front Sway: 18mm
Hotchkis Front Sway: 25.4mm
Stock Rear Sway: 14mm
Hotchkis Rear Sway: 19mm
Modifications As of 4/7/2013
- Grimmspeed license plate relocation kit
- SolarGard Ultra Performance 60 (front), Ultra Performance 40 (rear)
- Clear bra covering bumper, hood, fenders, behind each wheel, a-pillars, trunk opening, gas door, and mirrors
- FR-S emblem removed from trunk lid
- Volk CE28N-L 18x8.5 +44mm wheels
- Rays locking lug nuts
- Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 225/40-18
- WC Lathewerks Stainless Steel Piston shift knob
- Morimoto RetroQuik projector retrofit kit w/ 5000k bulbs
- Nokya Yellow high beam bulbs
- Subaru Homelink Mirror
- Fortune Auto 500 coilovers
- Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley
- Perrin Polyurethane Shifter Bushing
- OEM Mud Gaurds
- Five Axis Design trunk spoiler
- eBay 1.5" antenna
- Visconti Stage 1 RaceRom (currently v1.05)
- Airaid Air Intake Kit
- SRT Catted Header Back Exhaust
- Toyota Clear Sidemarker Lights
- Chrome Turn Signal and Marker Bulbs
- BPS Short Shifter
- Crawford Air/Oil Separator
- Unknown Brand Fender Bolts
- BPS Red Anodized Reverse Lockout Mechanism
- Grimmspeed Hood Struts
- WDNinja Taillight Gaskets
- Hotchkis Front and Rear Sway Bars
2013/03/30
Installed new, denser taillight gaskets last weekend. I haven't had any fogging in about 8 months, but I decided to upgrade them anyway. Besides, they were free
Old:
New:
2013/04/07
Finally got around to installing the Hotchkis sway bars that I had lying around for about a month. They were so easy to install (compared to that bitch of a CL).
The front sway mounts to the subframe braces. The easiest way to replace it is to remove the braces entirely. Its just 8 bolts (plus two for the end links) and its off the car.
It took longer to remove the splash shields then it did to replace the sway bar
Rear, stock:
Stock (top) vs Hotchkis (bottom):
Installed:
The entire kit was pretty nice. It came with adjustable heim joint end links for the rear and machined aluminum spacers. The front bar has two stiffness settings, the rear has 4. Front is set to soft, the rear is second from soft. I may bump it up to the next hardest setting, but I need some more seat time.
During the test drive I noticed two things -
1) The suspension is definitely tighter, its just slightly firmer over bumps
2) The rear end feels so much more confidence inspiring.
Sometimes, if I went into a turn wrong, the car would understeer slightly. I took it through a pretty tight bend near my house at about 50mph, punched the throttle halfway through and the rear stepped very slightly (it was very predictable), then it hooked and just went exactly where I wanted it to. I honestly didn't expect to notice a big difference, but so far I'm incredibly pleased with it.
I really need to get some camber/toe link adjusters for the rear. The driver side rear tire has a bit of camber wear, the passenger side isn't too bad. Im really impressed how long those tires lasted though, I've got about 19-20k miles on them and they look like theyve got another 5k left. Not too shabby.
Stock Front Sway: 18mm
Hotchkis Front Sway: 25.4mm
Stock Rear Sway: 14mm
Hotchkis Rear Sway: 19mm
Modifications As of 4/7/2013
- Grimmspeed license plate relocation kit
- SolarGard Ultra Performance 60 (front), Ultra Performance 40 (rear)
- Clear bra covering bumper, hood, fenders, behind each wheel, a-pillars, trunk opening, gas door, and mirrors
- FR-S emblem removed from trunk lid
- Volk CE28N-L 18x8.5 +44mm wheels
- Rays locking lug nuts
- Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 225/40-18
- WC Lathewerks Stainless Steel Piston shift knob
- Morimoto RetroQuik projector retrofit kit w/ 5000k bulbs
- Nokya Yellow high beam bulbs
- Subaru Homelink Mirror
- Fortune Auto 500 coilovers
- Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley
- Perrin Polyurethane Shifter Bushing
- OEM Mud Gaurds
- Five Axis Design trunk spoiler
- eBay 1.5" antenna
- Visconti Stage 1 RaceRom (currently v1.05)
- Airaid Air Intake Kit
- SRT Catted Header Back Exhaust
- Toyota Clear Sidemarker Lights
- Chrome Turn Signal and Marker Bulbs
- BPS Short Shifter
- Crawford Air/Oil Separator
- Unknown Brand Fender Bolts
- BPS Red Anodized Reverse Lockout Mechanism
- Grimmspeed Hood Struts
- WDNinja Taillight Gaskets
- Hotchkis Front and Rear Sway Bars
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04-07-2013, 11:23 PM
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That exhaust
I like the new update.. sway-bar upgrade is a must
I like the new update.. sway-bar upgrade is a must
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04-07-2013, 11:51 PM
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holy upgrade !!!
the sway bars is also 40% bigger (in diameter)....I love the feeling of a tighter suspension and no body roll...funny enough I did a little 4 wheel drift on an exit today and was very impressed with the way the car came out of it....rain and shitty tires made it possible...the wifey almost wet the racing seat LOL....
you know if you come to the meet this year, I am driving the FRS right
the sway bars is also 40% bigger (in diameter)....I love the feeling of a tighter suspension and no body roll...funny enough I did a little 4 wheel drift on an exit today and was very impressed with the way the car came out of it....rain and shitty tires made it possible...the wifey almost wet the racing seat LOL....
you know if you come to the meet this year, I am driving the FRS right
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04-07-2013, 11:52 PM
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04-08-2013, 12:01 AM
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^^^ I bet you know his right hand pretty darn well 
04-08-2013, 12:08 AM
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Wow, Morgan! 
Keep up the awesome work!
Keep up the awesome work!
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04-08-2013, 12:09 AM
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04-08-2013, 02:39 AM
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nice update!
Man always super jealous of your car.
I wonder how much you will mod before you stop
Man always super jealous of your car.
I wonder how much you will mod before you stop
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04-08-2013, 07:19 AM
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Morgan, great update, man...I'm more jealous of your garage space...
Seriously though, I watched the British Top Gear on demand yesterday where they reviewed the GT86 etc...they favored it over the Subi and although they did say it wasn't the fastest, they did say it was super fun to drive and predictable to drift. I'd love to give one a whirl.
Seriously though, I watched the British Top Gear on demand yesterday where they reviewed the GT86 etc...they favored it over the Subi and although they did say it wasn't the fastest, they did say it was super fun to drive and predictable to drift. I'd love to give one a whirl.
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04-08-2013, 09:27 AM
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Nice update! Dat non-rusty underbody 
Next mod: Wash the CL
Dat non-rusty underbody Next mod: Wash the CL
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04-08-2013, 06:54 PM
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Looks great Morgan! Both the car and your photo skills
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04-08-2013, 07:51 PM
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on the new mods.
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04-08-2013, 08:14 PM
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04-09-2013, 07:53 AM
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Those sway bars look nice and beefy.
This kit looks pretty good painted.
This kit looks pretty good painted.
04-09-2013, 09:38 AM
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Thanks guys!
Stop?
The lens is exaggerating the space, but its still larger then my last garage.
Trying to keep it that way
I like the kit on certain cars. I don't think if fits with the style I want to go with though - I prefer subtle aggression (I think J coined that one).
I don't like the rivets one bit though.
Stop?
Trying to keep it that way
I don't like the rivets one bit though.
04-09-2013, 09:45 AM
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Bad ass! That bar is so much thicker than stock! 
I still need to get a Type-S bar for my car.
I'm sure the car feels a lot better with that upgrade.
I still need to get a Type-S bar for my car.
I'm sure the car feels a lot better with that upgrade.
04-09-2013, 09:57 AM
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It does. Im going to adjust the rear tonight or tomorrow, and I need to tighten up the passenger side end link, its make a little bit of noise.
04-09-2013, 07:34 PM
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Did you get clear side markers??
04-09-2013, 09:35 PM
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I saw the gaskets first NBD, but those pesky wires just love to unplug themselves! Bastards!! always making you have to pull over to plug them back in. :p
04-09-2013, 10:21 PM
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Years ago. Where you been?
It unplugged itself, I swear.
It unplugged itself, I swear.
04-09-2013, 11:05 PM
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ohh lol, i dunno
04-10-2013, 01:30 AM
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good progress dude, hope to see you and your frs at the katie's coffee meetup saturday. frs next to the veyron 
i will pay to make that happen
i will pay to make that happen
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04-12-2013, 12:46 PM
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Couple more shots of that red devil
Buy this wing Morgan
Buy this wing Morgan