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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Morgan....been thinking....

dont get that fixed as yet....what if a lip kit comes out which covers/replaces it....its the first "war scar"....wear it for a little bit....just my

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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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I FINALLY saw one on the road today...white going the opposite direction..took a moment for my brain to process what I was gawking at
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Ooooo I bet they look great in white.
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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It was pretty damn hot.
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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I saw one for the first time today too!!

Awesome looking car, and same color as yours.

Guy got a good parking spot too this is on our campus pay by space lol
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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Red text?
You really have to ask?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 02:55 AM
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Ooooo I bet they look great in white.
My buddy got a white one, i think it's the best color for the FRS, here it is

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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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And......

No pondering needed that chop looks great. Do it
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 06:33 AM
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to red brake calipers though
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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Damn sorry to hear about the damage that sucks.

About the ride height and being to low like people are saying but if you get a stiff enough suspension you will be fine. It is your weekend car anyways.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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I have seen a white one in person and I have seen civics in person. The white is nice, but civics color really pops in the sun and looks amazing. Can't see that pop in pics really.

Here is the white one I saw at a meet in my area weekend before kc meet.

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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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It is your weekend car anyways.
I think it's become his "when it's not raining" car .
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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Damn, seeing any damage on an old car is painful enough but brand spanking new is excruciating. Hopefully you can get that buffed out and it looks as good as new.
Unfortunately, its down to the gel coat, so it'll need paint.

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Morgan....been thinking....

dont get that fixed as yet....what if a lip kit comes out which covers/replaces it....its the first "war scar"....wear it for a little bit....just my
My cars do not go to war

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to red brake calipers though
Agreed, I just did it to see how well it would look. If anything, Ill do bright silver or yellow. Im leaning more towards bright silver though. And only when I do a BBK.

Originally Posted by brian6speed
I have seen a white one in person and I have seen civics in person. The white is nice, but civics color really pops in the sun and looks amazing. Can't see that pop in pics really.
Thanks! I need to try to take photos showing the metallics in the paint. Pics dont do it justice.

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I think it's become his "when it's not raining" car .
I've been caught in two rain storms in it. With these tires, its the only way to get the ass to slide. That alone makes me want to drive it a bit more in the wet
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Here Ya Go!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7372741930/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7372741930/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63735775@N03/, on Flickr
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Damn! Nice Frank!
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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as if that car wasnt sexy already !!!
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Here is another!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7187880339/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7187880339/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63735775@N03/, on Flickr
Old Jun 14, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Gorgeous pictures
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Where'd the door go!?!?!?!?
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Where'd the door go!?!?!?!?
What door?
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Frank has more thanks then he does posts
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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someone likes the vignette tool a lot
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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someone likes the vignette tool a lot
Its just my style. Plus the background wasn't so pleasing to the eye. Did a lot of cleanup on the pics.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7375488610/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7375488610/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63735775@N03/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7375488658/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7375488658/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63735775@N03/, on Flickr
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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It's amazing what post-processing can do for pictures. I really need to get PS or LR.
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Some more

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7375692418/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7375692418/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63735775@N03/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7375690080/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63735775@N03/7375690080/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63735775@N03/, on Flickr
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
It's amazing what post-processing can do for pictures. I really need to get PS or LR.
I really try and not process my photos (unless I want to do a cool HDR shot). As someone who uses PS, IND, and AI on a daily basis, I know I will get too carried away and my actual photography skills will not shine through.


Great shots though Frank! I was thinking about picking up that filter you told me about. I forgot what it was called though.
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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WOW those are some sick SHOTS brother !!!
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ValentiPhoto
Here is another!


IMG_6748-Edit-Edit by Em2drivr03, on Flickr
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Some more


IMG_6773 by Em2drivr03, on Flickr
These two are great shots
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Saw a white one in person yesterday.

Very cool looking car!

Much smaller and lower in overall height than I expected.....and that's a good thing!
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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The Toyobaru is looking like a really fantastic car. I'm glad they went through with making it. I heard it handles real well too; you should come out and autocross it.
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by OakTre
I really try and not process my photos (unless I want to do a cool HDR shot). As someone who uses PS, IND, and AI on a daily basis, I know I will get too carried away and my actual photography skills will not shine through.


Great shots though Frank! I was thinking about picking up that filter you told me about. I forgot what it was called though.
Yes and no...you have to know how to shoot your photos in order get the desired affect of your processing.

You also still need to know how to compose a shot...and thats something a lot of people just don't know.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 01:54 AM
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I am becoming quite fond of the ultramarine blue. Found one about 40 minutes from me and I should be checking it out today. Two downfalls, has that stupid ass bespoke crap and it is an auto instead of manual. I really wanted this car to be manual, but my current tsx is auto so it won't be much of a difference. If I can get decent trade (base, SSM ebony int, no nav, 5AT, 125k on the clock) in I might try to take it off the dealers mind. I imagine they will probably offer $5k but I'm hoping for something north of $6500.


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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 03:36 AM
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I think this car is worthless in auto, it's one of those cars that has to be a manual.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Moose Muscles
I am becoming quite fond of the ultramarine blue. Found one about 40 minutes from me and I should be checking it out today. Two downfalls, has that stupid ass bespoke crap and it is an auto instead of manual. I really wanted this car to be manual, but my current tsx is auto so it won't be much of a difference. If I can get decent trade (base, SSM ebony int, no nav, 5AT, 125k on the clock) in I might try to take it off the dealers mind. I imagine they will probably offer $5k but I'm hoping for something north of $6500.

Nooooo, don't get it if it's not exactly what you want. Wait it out for a stick shift
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 05:11 AM
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I'm surprised that nobody has posted the wrecked ones already. Ill do it after work when I get to a computer if nobody else posts it
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morgan, dont do this


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The Toyobaru is looking like a really fantastic car. I'm glad they went through with making it. I heard it handles real well too; you should come out and autocross it.
I really need to get on a track. Im having fun on some of the backroads near me, but Im pushing maybe 6/10ths there, and I refuse to go any higher since theyre public roads.

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You also still need to know how to compose a shot...and thats something a lot of people just don't know.
Which is something I do not have an eye for.

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I am becoming quite fond of the ultramarine blue. Found one about 40 minutes from me and I should be checking it out today. Two downfalls, has that stupid ass bespoke crap and it is an auto instead of manual. I really wanted this car to be manual, but my current tsx is auto so it won't be much of a difference. If I can get decent trade (base, SSM ebony int, no nav, 5AT, 125k on the clock) in I might try to take it off the dealers mind. I imagine they will probably offer $5k but I'm hoping for something north of $6500.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...85935879_n.jpg
The dealer I got mine from has/had an Ultramarine Auto last week when I was there. That color is gorgeous, but Im not really sure I like the black/red interior with the blue exterior. If you really want a 6MT, dont settle. Where are you located? I can help you find one if you want.

Bespoke is pointless, as it only works if you have an iPhone connected to it.

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Yea, I saw that on the forum last night. Im not surprised he lost it, those stock tires are unpredictable. I've been taking 90* right handers at 25-30mph with the new wheels/tires and it just sticks.

Originally Posted by TommySalami
Nooooo, don't get it if it's not exactly what you want. Wait it out for a stick shift


Originally Posted by SimonCL-S6
I think this car is worthless in auto, it's one of those cars that has to be a manual.
While I agree that he should wait until he finds the exact car he wants, the automatic tranny in this car is based off of the IS-F tranny. It is a very good transmission, and people are having tons of fun with it.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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One month after I took delivery:



And this is supposed to be my weekend car, I havent touched the CL in over two weeks
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
One month after I took delivery:



And this is supposed to be my weekend car, I havent touched the CL in over two weeks
You should take the CL to lunch one of these days before it starts crying oil
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