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Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:14 pm
by goIftdibrad
4zilch wrote: Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:46 pm Jesus y’all got more money wrapped in 9 horsepower then some seriously fast dudes running around on 600s
You aint wrong :aintcare:

also, 11 now, get it right.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:02 pm
by goIftdibrad


couple interesting moments.

next video will be :dubshow: and I having a merry chase ... hopefully with some lap times

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:17 pm
by goIftdibrad
It was a merry chase indeed


Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:47 am
by goIftdibrad
Installed the PSR fip pegs yesterday.

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I was not impressed that 80 dollar pegs needed to be clearanced because they didn't account for the thickness of the anodizing. BUT, they did on the other side for the "flip" mechanism of the peg. Maybe I'm just getting old but when i drop serious coin on supposed quality bolt on parts i expect to not need to break out the drill.

Pegs themselves are nice, and I like the design.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:35 pm
by 4zilch
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:17 pm It was a merry chase indeed

:notbad:

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:35 pm
by 4zilch
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:47 am Installed the PSR fip pegs yesterday.

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I was not impressed that 80 dollar pegs needed to be clearanced because they didn't account for the thickness of the anodizing. BUT, they did on the other side for the "flip" mechanism of the peg. Maybe I'm just getting old but when i drop serious coin on supposed quality bolt on parts i expect to not need to break out the drill.

Pegs themselves are nice, and I like the design.
:wap:

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:56 pm
by 4zilch
[user not found] wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:53 pm
4zilch wrote:
:wap:
More like :engineer:
Engineer would’ve built himself.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:01 pm
by goIftdibrad
4zilch wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:56 pm
[user not found] wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:53 pm

More like :engineer:
Engineer would’ve designed himself.
FIFY, we design we dont build.

But i could do both.

but no desire for CNC machine and anodizing shit at home.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:06 pm
by 4zilch
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:01 pm
4zilch wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:56 pm

Engineer would’ve designed himself.
FIFY, we design we dont build.

But i could do both.

but no desire for CNC machine and anodizing shit at home.
So was this a design defect or manufacturing defect.

:scrooge: :eeyore: :baby: :triggered: :wap:

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:12 pm
by goIftdibrad
4zilch wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:06 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:01 pm

FIFY, we design we dont build.

But i could do both.

but no desire for CNC machine and anodizing shit at home.
So was this a design defect or manufacturing defect.

:scrooge: :eeyore: :baby: :triggered: :wap:
Design. anodizing adds thickness that should have been accounted for.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:23 pm
by Acid666
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:01 pm
4zilch wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:56 pm

Engineer would’ve designed himself.
FIFY, we design we dont build.

But i could do both.

but no desire for CNC machine and anodizing shit at home.
That's what's left for the airboaters. LOL

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 8:06 am
by goIftdibrad
Finally put on my sprockets and the speedo healer.

No increase in top speed. Wasted money, Time for more power.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 9:07 am
by goIftdibrad
Well We towed the car with the car this weekend. Towed it so, so dirty...no lights no plate. Last time for that now that we know it works :doe: It actually towed really well.

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I did catch a flat on the way home :(

I looks like the tire was underinflated at some point and just failed due to the extra weight/temperature. That said.... the rear tires were under the wear bars as well. Ordering one more :scrooge: used tire off ebay to pair with my :scrooge: takeoff game remaining tire so i can replace the pair. The fronts will go to the back and I should be good for another year or so.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 10:25 am
by stripethree
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 9:07 am Ordering one more :scrooge: used tire off ebay to pair with my :scrooge: takeoff game remaining tire so i can replace the pair. The fronts will go to the back and I should be good for another year or so.
That's some Wes level shit right there, esp if you bring it to the dragon that way. Glad to see racecar doing racecar things!!!!

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 10:43 am
by goIftdibrad
stripethree wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 10:25 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 9:07 am Ordering one more :scrooge: used tire off ebay to pair with my :scrooge: takeoff game remaining tire so i can replace the pair. The fronts will go to the back and I should be good for another year or so.
That's some Wes level shit right there, esp if you bring it to the dragon that way. Glad to see racecar doing racecar things!!!!
Yes i plan on going to TN with this tire setup.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 11:17 am
by stripethree
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 10:43 am Yes i plan on going to TN with this tire setup.
Vintage :aintcare: :fax:. Love it.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 11:25 am
by goIftdibrad
stripethree wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 11:17 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 10:43 am Yes i plan on going to TN with this tire setup.
Vintage :aintcare: :fax:. Love it.
I mean, they are good tires, and I'm keeping them a matched in same brand/type/size/load rating. :iono:

Now some vintage :aintcare: :lolol: will be had for the gromlin. Going for more POWWWERRRRRRR :notbad:

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 12:17 pm
by stripethree
:fuckyeah:

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:39 am
by goIftdibrad
The grom is getting TEH POWEER. Super 125 kit. It now has much bigger holes to breathe through.
https://ren-mw.com/product/super-125-kit

this was not sketchy at all.
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Super 125 kit ready to go on
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Yea...that one time i over revved it a little might have hut things slightly. Also she gets hot.
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Proof that :dubshow: did work too. We are doing the same kit.
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Bike is back together except for the plastics, and the air filter. Maybe wednesday I can button it up and go run in the new rings. We will see. Then I just need to ride it to get some miles on it so the auto tuner can do its thing.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:09 pm
by Acid666
Hah, the fact that you can pick the bike up and put it on a walmart fold out table kinda makes me happy.
Are you adding more power so that you can hit higher speeds to get better windflow to keep you cool in this extreme heat?

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:10 pm
by Desertbreh
Damn Brad:

Towing an air cooled race car with a hatchback with bald tires and a trailer with no brakes or lights? Then doing work on a folding Wally World Table. You sir are Airboater of the Week. Eat that Acidbro.

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:42 pm
by goIftdibrad
Acid666 wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:09 pm Hah, the fact that you can pick the bike up and put it on a walmart fold out table kinda makes me happy.
Are you adding more power so that you can hit higher speeds to get better windflow to keep you cool in this extreme heat?
LOL, we did use the ramp to get it up there. But yes, adding more power for a little more speed, and more power is fun. Its actually a lot more power, it could double the power of the stock bike, stupid OEM's
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:10 pm Damn Brad:

Towing an air cooled race car with a hatchback with bald tires and a trailer with no brakes or lights? Then doing work on a folding Wally World Table. You sir are Airboater of the Week. Eat that Acidbro.
:lol:

not bald for the record. :doe:

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:25 pm
by Acid666
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:10 pm Damn Brad:

Towing an air cooled race car with a hatchback with bald tires and a trailer with no brakes or lights? Then doing work on a folding Wally World Table. You sir are Airboater of the Week. Eat that Acidbro.
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Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:28 pm
by Desertbreh
Acid666 wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:25 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:10 pm Damn Brad:

Towing an air cooled race car with a hatchback with bald tires and a trailer with no brakes or lights? Then doing work on a folding Wally World Table. You sir are Airboater of the Week. Eat that Acidbro.
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:lolgasm:

Brad's Garage, look at all the reasons I can't afford a Miata/MR2

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:30 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
Acid666 wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:25 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:10 pm Damn Brad:

Towing an air cooled race car with a hatchback with bald tires and a trailer with no brakes or lights? Then doing work on a folding Wally World Table. You sir are Airboater of the Week. Eat that Acidbro.
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:amazing: