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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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I never noticed how bad the color matching is of that front lip. J, you shoulda tried getting a 2-for-1 when you sent the kinetic blue in


and I don't mean to dump on your car. Looks friggin' awesome!
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:05 AM
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I know the CR is the highly coveted and highly priced version, but again, seeing Js car helps reinforce my love for the non-CR over the CR. Personally, given the option, I'd take the non-CR.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
I never noticed how bad the color matching is of that front lip. J, you shoulda tried getting a 2-for-1 when you sent the kinetic blue in


and I don't mean to dump on your car. Looks friggin' awesome!
It's hard to get any plastic accessory color matched, especially as it ages. I feel especially bad for those who have White Pearl paint (3G TLs come to mind)

My trunk spoiler has an apparent difference
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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At the watering hole yesterday

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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
It's hard to get any plastic accessory color matched, especially as it ages. I feel especially bad for those who have White Pearl paint (3G TLs come to mind)

My trunk spoiler has an apparent difference


Somewhat glad I got into that accident two weeks back, my bumper matches now..


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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Roland_Bluntzs
^diggin it!

What type of suspension is it on?
Thanks Roly...
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Ahhh, there we go. Fully torqued at work

Seriously man, car looks handsome as fu. Every single angle the car flows so well and I'm sure it looks even better in person.

Thanks T...I appreciate it. I do love staring at her.
Originally Posted by TacoBello
I never noticed how bad the color matching is of that front lip. J, you shoulda tried getting a 2-for-1 when you sent the kinetic blue in


and I don't mean to dump on your car. Looks friggin' awesome!

No kidding...came that way, and my trunk spoiler is even MORE off...but I've gotten used to it...plus, my buddy refused to try and match the Rio. Haha...I could probably push him eventually, but it doesn't bother me much at all, believe it or not.

Originally Posted by TylerT
It's hard to get any plastic accessory color matched, especially as it ages. I feel especially bad for those who have White Pearl paint (3G TLs come to mind)

My trunk spoiler has an apparent difference


Originally Posted by TylerT
At the watering hole yesterday
I bust your balls about being offroad status but with the chunky tires it actually looks really good.
I sometimes consider lowering my car more...but I can't bring myself to do it...even with +35 8" front I haven't heard a fender rub yet and I love it. So I won't...looks low rolling and doesn't sacrifice the ride or fenders by being slammed. I'm getting old.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
It's hard to get any plastic accessory color matched, especially as it ages. I feel especially bad for those who have White Pearl paint (3G TLs come to mind)

My trunk spoiler has an apparent difference
huh? of course you can get them color matched. You just have to pay


coming from the factory, yes, the color matching is brutal.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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huh? of course you can get them color matched. You just have to pay


coming from the factory, yes, the color matching is brutal.
I didn't say it wasn't possible

Of course it's more expensive, my OEM replica trunk spoiler is as close it's going to get for $90 shipped 2000 miles away
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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I bust your balls about being offroad status but with the chunky tires it actually looks really good.
I sometimes consider lowering my car more...but I can't bring myself to do it...even with +35 8" front I haven't heard a fender rub yet and I love it. So I won't...looks low rolling and doesn't sacrifice the ride or fenders by being slammed. I'm getting old.
Appreciate that J!

I know it's all in good fun because I bust my own balls for going back to stock

I do miss this look

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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Personally, given the option, I'd take the non-CR.
Man, you straight up certifiably insane, playboy.

I will, however, admit that the look of the base model lip tickles all of my pickles. I sometimes think to order up a base model lip. But...I already bought a $600 CR lip. And spending another $400 on a lip would get me $1000 deep. There's only 1 type of lips I'd be willing to go that deep for.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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Meh, the fact it has no closing soft top makes the CR undesirable for me. The amount of times I'd hit the track would not even be close to the amount of times I'd be driving to work and around town in an s2000.

Didn't the CR also have no stereo? That again sucks. I also prefer the leather seats over huge fabric ones. And I think the CR front lip and spoiler are kind of ugly, even if functional.

If I had a car as nothing but a dedicated track slut, I'd consider one. But if it is supposed to double up as a fun driver, I'd go with the standard s2000.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Meh, the fact it has no closing soft top makes the CR undesirable for me. The amount of times I'd hit the track would not even be close to the amount of times I'd be driving to work and around town in an s2000.

Didn't the CR also have no stereo? That again sucks. I also prefer the leather seats over huge fabric ones. And I think the CR front lip and spoiler are kind of ugly, even if functional.

If I had a car as nothing but a dedicated track slut, I'd consider one. But if it is supposed to double up as a fun driver, I'd go with the standard s2000.
I haven't had my hardtop off in a year. It pops right off. But I'm just not entirely enticed. If I lived in a hot ass climate...then...yeah, I'd remove it every now and then.

I did have the car as a convertibld for 8 years though. And in that time, I did make use of the convertible. I guess I just grow into any environment. Similar to a frog.

CR's came with available AC and radio. Most people opted for that. The delete models are considered rare.

The aero is functional. But I agree that the base model looks more sleek.

For a car that NEVER hit the track, a base instead of a CR model is a no-brainer. Not to say you can't track a base model by any means.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Roland_Bluntzs
Man, you straight up certifiably insane, playboy.

I will, however, admit that the look of the base model lip tickles all of my pickles. I sometimes think to order up a base model lip. But...I already bought a $600 CR lip. And spending another $400 on a lip would get me $1000 deep. There's only 1 type of lips I'd be willing to go that deep for.
What's his name?
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
What's his name?
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 03:35 PM
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People are always referring to me like Bi-lingual...and Bi-cyclist. I keep saying "no-no-no-no-no bro, I only like the womens"
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
We're supposed to get 3-6in this Wednesday. I was spoiled by the weather we had a few weeks ago with the 60F temps and sunshine.
Where at? They're saying like 1" or so if you're around Chicago. The snow line seems to break like...south of Milwaukee...maybe around Rockford.

But...its unpredictable. Like DMX said...Wednesday is far and hell is hot.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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Back to the MTF discussion, I swapped to GM Synchromesh last week and absolutely love it. The Honda stuff seemed to break down much faster and my transmission felt notchy as hell over the last few weeks.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Roland_Bluntzs
Where at? They're saying like 1" or so if you're around Chicago. The snow line seems to break like...south of Milwaukee...maybe around Rockford.

But...its unpredictable. Like DMX said...Wednesday is far and hell is hot.
I'm in Minneapolis...not in the Chicago area.

I frankly don't trust anything the weatherperson says. It's mostly a crock of shit anyway.

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Back to the MTF discussion, I swapped to GM Synchromesh last week and absolutely love it. The Honda stuff seemed to break down much faster and my transmission felt notchy as hell over the last few weeks.
Sold. Definitely doing the GMSM in a few weeks once it gets nicer out.

Also going to be MODDING in a few weeks so say goodbye to totally OEM!

Mods going on the Jeep.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 04:17 PM
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I see it.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 06:55 PM
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Eh, it's not cut and dry.

I like the CR aero over the stock S2000. And I absolutely prefer AP2 (Stock) to AP1 (Stock).

I have debated buying a second AP2 bumper + OEM lip just to have on the back burner.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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Tyler and Sam...glad to hear it!!!
Adam...had a convo with my buddy...we"ll probably address over the summer...lol
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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Make sure you get the GMSM WITH Friction Modifier!
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 08:15 PM
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AC DelBRO!
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 08:17 PM
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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Does the yellow help your comprehension?
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 08:55 PM
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I got the joke Penguin!!!
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 09:01 PM
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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Amazon.com: ACDelco 10-4014 Friction Modified Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid - 32 oz: Automotive Amazon.com: ACDelco 10-4014 Friction Modified Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid - 32 oz: Automotive
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 07:16 AM
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I got the joke but it was dumb.
AND you linked the more expensive quart.

You're a dick, penguin. Penguin Dick.
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I got the joke but it was dumb.
AND you linked the more expensive quart.

You're a dick, penguin. Penguin Dick.
A penguin's gotta get his cut somehow..
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I see it.
Originally Posted by rockstar143
Tyler and Sam...glad to hear it!!!
J didn't see it...

Originally Posted by The Machine
Make sure you get the GMSM WITH Friction Modifier!
Noted. Thanks. How many quarts? I know I could look it up but i figure you guys already know off the top of your head and are on here already anyway.
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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Buy 2 qts for the trans. It takes like 1.5ish.

0.8 is the differential capacity. In case you're buying diff fluid later.
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 10:33 AM
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oh, i saw it.
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Roland_Bluntzs
Buy 2 qts for the trans. It takes like 1.5ish.

0.8 is the differential capacity. In case you're buying diff fluid later.
Yessir.

Also, make sure you have a decent fluid pump too.

I bought the cheapest one and it broke half way through the job (wasn't able to maintain pressure) .. had to go back down to AutoZone and exchange it
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 10:57 AM
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Vatozone!
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Roland_Bluntzs
Buy 2 qts for the trans. It takes like 1.5ish.

0.8 is the differential capacity. In case you're buying diff fluid later.
Did the diff last fall so no need to do it again. Thanks for the heads up though.
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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I bought the cheapest one and it broke half way through the job (wasn't able to maintain pressure) .. had to go back down to AutoZone and exchange it
I have a nice one. I ended up getting frustrated with a cheap one so I just said fvck it and bought a good one.
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 11:05 AM
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A pump hose popped off on me once, spilling fluid on my head and embedding it in my scalp.

Without hesitation, I immediately and loudly sang out "JUSSS LET YO SOUULLLL GLOOOOWWWWW".

Goodass Jherri curl overall.
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