06-16-2010
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#201
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Banned
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Location: Boulder, CO
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Re: beaterX project thread
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Originally Posted by scheides
It's chipped and rusting So yea, it's getting dealt with. Spending a few hundred more after that for PDR and detailing is just me making sure everything is done right. I've got the resources and they're willing, so I'm gonna do it to it!
Wheel spacers. Meh. The car handles fine as-is
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That's cool about the body then. As for the wheels, I wasn't talking handling or performance in any way. Purely asthetics, haha.
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06-16-2010
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#202
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flips McGee
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Re: beaterX project thread
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Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty
That's cool about the body then. As for the wheels, I wasn't talking handling or performance in any way. Purely asthetics, haha.
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Ya I know, I'm just not super concerned with asthetics or 'stance' on this car. It's subtle and clean, just my style If anyone has a set of 5mm spacers they wanna let me borrow, LMK. Otherwise I'll put the cash towards fixing this axe gouge in the qpanel.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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06-16-2010
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#203
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Banned
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Re: beaterX project thread
I can get you some washers to put on the wheel studs between the wheels and brakes. That'll space 'em out!
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06-16-2010
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#204
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: beaterX project thread
The title needs changing...i wouldn't classify this as a beater anymore..maybe needs a little TLC, but no longer a beater. Well done Scheides...looks great man!
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06-16-2010
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#205
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flips McGee
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Re: beaterX project thread
I need to change the title of this thread like you need a higher post count. It is and always be a beater to me. Don't hate :P
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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06-17-2010
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#206
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: beaterX project thread
Ya don't need to get so angry i was just trying to say it looks great
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06-17-2010
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#207
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Re: beaterX project thread
The trunk lid looks really nice now! Can't wait to see how the rest of the car looks when they get done with it.
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06-17-2010
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#208
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Who has my man-card?
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Crystal MN
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Re: beaterX project thread
Love the Wrinkle Black finish on the UICP! and the Trunk lid looks sexy!!
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06-17-2010
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#209
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: beaterX project thread
Looking good!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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06-17-2010
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#210
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flips McGee
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Re: beaterX project thread
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Ya don't need to get so angry i was just trying to say it looks great
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Not mad man, just tellin ya my plan Most epic project theads include personal commentary at some point, right?
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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06-17-2010
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#211
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Re: beaterX project thread
Looks nice!! It will be sweet when shes all patched up.
Yea dont bother with spacers because youd need 20mm and up spacers to even make the wheels flush. Which would look awesome, but thats just too much.
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06-17-2010
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#212
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: beaterX project thread
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
Yea dont bother with spacers because youd need 20mm and up spacers to even make the wheels flush. Which would look awesome, but thats just too much.
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Longer studs, bolt on spacers... There are options that work and don't cost a lot.
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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06-17-2010
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#214
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Smells like cat poop
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Re: beaterX project thread
That trunk lid looks very good. Now hand over the spoiler please.
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06-17-2010
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#215
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flips McGee
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Re: beaterX project thread
It's in the attic of my garage, wanna cut some holes in your car?
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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06-17-2010
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#216
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: beaterX project thread
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
Oh I know, id for sure do it, but scheides isnt too into looks.
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Yet he's putting money into the body and not mods.
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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06-17-2010
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#217
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Re: beaterX project thread
... yea into fixed rust, scratches and dents... Big difference between that and what Im talking about.
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06-17-2010
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#218
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flips McGee
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Re: beaterX project thread
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Originally Posted by Matt D.
Yet he's putting money into the body and not mods.
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Like I said, the opportunity is there to get it done on the cheap by some good guys in a pro shop. I like opportunities, not wheel spacers. But, like I said about 10x now, I'll consider it down the road, but just not gonna fuk with them right now. I don't need the hassle of shit not fitting, swapping rims to see what looks good, blah blah blah, I frankly don't care!
Everything I've done so far has been about simple, basic mods and maintenance: getting the car to a good baseline of a clean, reliable, evo. Turbo, wheel spacers or wider wheels, alky injection, underglow kit, and the air-ride kit will come in time. I've only owned the car for like two months!
I still can't believe I'm defending myself for not doing stupid shit to this car.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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06-17-2010
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#219
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: beaterX project thread
^x2
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06-17-2010
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#220
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
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Re: beaterX project thread
I haven't been hating Scheides, i think your progress has been great. I just like joking around with you about a turbo/alky setup. Modding too fast is bad anyway, slow and steady wins the race.
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