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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-20-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,338
Posted By candygram4mongo
If you have a Costco membership, the Michelin PS...

If you have a Costco membership, the Michelin PS A/S 3+ is on sale right now ($70 off of 4 plus 1/2 price installation, 45K mile warrantee). A little noisy, but wear well. A lot of people think the...
Forum: Northern California 07-14-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,823
Posted By candygram4mongo
Okay, I know this isn't east bay but worth the...

Okay, I know this isn't east bay but worth the drive if you can't find anything closer. Auto Innovations in Milpitas. https://www.yelp.com/biz/auto-innovations-milpitas Good guys. Reasonable prices.
Forum: Northern California 06-01-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,662
Posted By candygram4mongo
That's messed up. Sometimes you do everything...

That's messed up. Sometimes you do everything right and still get pulled over. Not anything you can do but roll with it I guess.
Forum: Northern California 05-29-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,662
Posted By candygram4mongo
Maybe the law has changed since last I looked....

Maybe the law has changed since last I looked. The law on lowering used to be that no part of the car can extend below the rims.


Are your rear windows tinted? Cops hate tinted windows, monster...
Forum: Northern California 02-14-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,470
Posted By candygram4mongo
My gripe is that the current law seems to be more...

My gripe is that the current law seems to be more concerned about maintaining OEM market share than keeping the air clean. Clean is clean. If a modification can be proven not to increase tailpipe...
Forum: Northern California 02-08-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,242
Posted By candygram4mongo
Glad but confused

First, I'm glad the owner got his car back. I expected the car to stripped and never seen again. Karma will catch up with scum that steal.

This whole thing has me intrigued as well. Was the car...
Forum: Northern California 02-01-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,955
Posted By candygram4mongo
Freebie: Sealed lead/acid batteries for UPS or whatever

I bought these by accident and they are too heavy to return (and I'm too lazy) they are for a Triplite UPS but can be used for anything that requires a 12V rechargeable battery, like a home alarm...
Forum: Northern California 02-01-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,428
Posted By candygram4mongo
I bought a pair of OEM headlights that they...

I bought a pair of OEM headlights that they advertised on Facebook Marketplace. My GPS got confused on their location, but once you know where the place is, it shouldn't be too hard to find the next...
Forum: Northern California 01-25-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,980
Posted By candygram4mongo
Someone once defined the word "Freudian" as...

Someone once defined the word "Freudian" as anything longer than it is wide. In inference meaning that when someone wants to see something that looks like that body part that is distinctly male, they...
Forum: Northern California 01-24-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,980
Posted By candygram4mongo
Shit knob in the "for sale" section

I saw this in the Marketplace section and wondered if anyone else sees something odd about this knob. That is one big ass knob. Given its shape, does anyone else think that maybe the designer of the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-18-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By candygram4mongo
The issue you are going to have isn't that the...

The issue you are going to have isn't that the springs are old, but that they are Sportlines. That is about the limit of drop for just springs. You will have very limited suspension travel and...
Forum: Northern California 01-18-2019, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,246
Posted By candygram4mongo
I have had good experience with Auto Innovations...

I have had good experience with Auto Innovations in Milpitas. Also gave me a good deal on tires. Not sure about the corner balance because I've never had the need.
Forum: Northern California 12-03-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,980
Posted By candygram4mongo
I want this, yet I feel shame.

I want this, yet I feel shame.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-12-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,553
Posted By candygram4mongo
While the definition of "comfortable" will differ...

While the definition of "comfortable" will differ based on personal taste, most people would consider your current Eibach/Koni setup to be one that emphasizes a softer ride over pure autoX precision....
Forum: Northern California 08-24-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,980
Posted By candygram4mongo
I had an 88 supercharged MR2 from brand new to...

I had an 88 supercharged MR2 from brand new to selling it just last year, and was one of the original members of the MR2 online forum. What made that car exciting was the real possibility of death at...
Forum: Northern California 08-10-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,684
Posted By candygram4mongo
If you can still see sidewall, you haven't...

If you can still see sidewall, you haven't stretched enough.
Forum: Northern California 08-06-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,655
Posted By candygram4mongo
This first. It can do no harm and costs you...

This first. It can do no harm and costs you nothing.

I sent a letter to Toyota Corp about some work I had done at a certain Toyota dealer that may be on Steven's Creek (any lawyers reading?). I...
Forum: Northern California 08-06-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,655
Posted By candygram4mongo
You would think it is no loss to the dealer to...

You would think it is no loss to the dealer to replace a motor because they get paid by the factory. In truth, the dealer gets paid at a reduced level for warranted work. Times are good for dealers...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-03-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,257
Posted By candygram4mongo
Howdy fellow Northern Californian and welcome to...

Howdy fellow Northern Californian and welcome to the boards. I don't post much here, But I did back on the MR2 forums. Let me be the first of many to suggest the search feature, the most powerful...
Forum: Northern California 07-05-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,980
Posted By candygram4mongo
I'm sure there are a lot of people in East San...

I'm sure there are a lot of people in East San Jose with $450K cash in their pockets, who don't sell drugs. I want to make him an offer on the phone, just to piss him off.

"No need help to sell...
Forum: Northern California 05-05-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,955
Posted By candygram4mongo
Freebie: pile of computer stuff

Gone

pile of computer stuff. All worked before stuffed in the boxes. Including:
Asus MB socked 1366 with CPUs i7-960 and i7-920
6 netgear powerline adapters
video cards Nvidia 750 and 580
old...
Forum: Northern California 03-31-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,178
Posted By candygram4mongo
I think you will be happy with your choice. Good...

I think you will be happy with your choice. Good compromise tire. You will give up some grip for increased tread life. Will do OK on plowed Tahoe roads. There is a reason they sell so many of them.
Forum: Northern California 03-29-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,178
Posted By candygram4mongo
This.

This.
Forum: Northern California 03-29-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,178
Posted By candygram4mongo
All season?

I'm stuck at the all season bit too. All season tires are tires that try to do everything, but do nothing particularly well. Their main advantage is in cold weather where their compound doesn't...
Forum: Northern California 02-08-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,980
Posted By candygram4mongo
Had an 88 MR2 with later TRD springs. Very small...

Had an 88 MR2 with later TRD springs. Very small and very low. There are those driveways were you know there is absolutely no way of maneuvering the angle, where the front spoiler doesn't scrape,...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-08-2018, 12:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,446
Posted By candygram4mongo
Seller calls himself Projectmonkey. Parts weren't...

Seller calls himself Projectmonkey. Parts weren't cheap. Interior handle trim was 59.95. Same price of black auto trans switch. Shifter boot surround 29.95.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-29-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,446
Posted By candygram4mongo
Got my black handle inserts and black shifter...

Got my black handle inserts and black shifter boot surround on eBay.
Forum: Northern California 10-30-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,955
Posted By candygram4mongo
SOLD. See you for pick up.

SOLD.

See you for pick up.
Forum: Northern California 10-29-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,955
Posted By candygram4mongo
FS stock 2015 wheels cheap

Sold to F R Yess

Just want these out of my garage. Stock 2015 FR-S wheels. Previous owner spray painted them black. Straight and balanced. Not the best paint job. Could probably get the paint off...
Forum: Northern California 10-28-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 565
Views: 125,047
Posted By candygram4mongo
1. candygram4mongo 2. 15 FR-S 3. base 4. AT...

1. candygram4mongo
2. 15 FR-S
3. base
4. AT
5. Halo K1X
6. Bernie
7. Santa Clara
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