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Forum: Northern California 09-11-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11,764
Views: 3,117,947
Posted By Mchilese
Continental Tires $60 and Stock Exhaust $50 for sale

My wife doesn't like the idea of me decorating our home with large car parts. So in the name of marital bliss, I can't keep them around anymore.

I have a stock muffler for $50 obo. This comes...
Forum: Northern California 09-03-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 50,117
Posted By Mchilese
Cool seeing the group at the meet today. Though...

Cool seeing the group at the meet today. Though I only recognized spike021 's car. Can't mistake those Brembos with about 1mm between them and the wheels, lol.

Brought some friends that were...
Forum: Northwest 08-26-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 797
Posted By Mchilese
Checking in

Hey guys! Visiting Seattle from the SF Bay area. Just here for today, though. Got a wedding to go to. Really wish I could stay longer.

Used to be stationed here with the Coast Guard. Loved this...
Forum: Northern California 08-25-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 569,667
Posted By Mchilese
Great seeing everyone last night!

Great seeing everyone last night!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-20-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 19,909
Views: 9,385,296
Posted By Mchilese
Louder: Maybe. I don't think so, though. The...

Louder: Maybe. I don't think so, though. The tone/rhythm have definitely changed.

Butt dyno: It's better. It's still not a "fast" car, obviously. But I do feel that it's a bit more...
Forum: Northern California 08-07-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,184,680
Posted By Mchilese
Great drives over the weekend for me. No real...

Great drives over the weekend for me. No real creative routes, but still just solid drives. Inlaws are in town so I only had time early in the mornings. Wasn't looking to tear any roads up, just...
Forum: Northern California 07-22-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,778
Posted By Mchilese
Lol. Cool. Decent group already here outside. We...

Lol. Cool. Decent group already here outside. We came in to get something to eat, though. We'll be ready to go.

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Forum: Northern California 07-15-2017, 04:01 AM
Replies: 1,105
Views: 219,793
Posted By Mchilese
Glad to see everyone tonight!

Glad to see everyone tonight!
Forum: Northern California 07-14-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12,912
Views: 2,495,980
Posted By Mchilese
Just closing the loop on this for anyone who...

Just closing the loop on this for anyone who cares. Got my car back today finally. So now my car shifts again. Took it from Livermore Subaru, and ran down to Patterson -> Del Puerto -> Mines ->...
Forum: Northern California 07-12-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,032
Posted By Mchilese
225/40/18 Firestone Firehawk Indy500s. $555...

225/40/18 Firestone Firehawk Indy500s. $555 installed at Firestone. I'll sing their praises all day long.

Obviously I have 18" wheels that are lighter and wider than stock, so that helps too. But...
Forum: Northern California 07-11-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,383
Posted By Mchilese
Being from AZ, I just can't stand CARB. What...

Being from AZ, I just can't stand CARB. What does a "visual" inspection tell anyone other than you don't have OEM parts? It should depend on a sniffer and/or the OBDII test, at most. If the...
Forum: Northern California 07-10-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,184,680
Posted By Mchilese
At least you had air conditioning. lol.

At least you had air conditioning. lol.
Forum: Northern California 07-08-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12,912
Views: 2,495,980
Posted By Mchilese
Actually, I am! lol. I already had a plan to go...

Actually, I am! lol. I already had a plan to go up tomorrow to do just that with the wife, but taking the bike out is a great idea. I'll see ya at the meet up!
Forum: Northern California 07-07-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 12,912
Views: 2,495,980
Posted By Mchilese
OK, I gotta vent for a second. WTAF is up with...

OK, I gotta vent for a second. WTAF is up with my transmission?! I got a replacement transmission installed from Subaru last Friday. Over the following days, 1st and 2nd gear were increasingly...
Forum: Northern California 07-04-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,184,680
Posted By Mchilese
Great seeing everyone today! Have a happy/safe...

Great seeing everyone today! Have a happy/safe 4th!
Forum: Northern California 07-02-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 50,117
Posted By Mchilese
Glad I ran into y'all after I got there. My wife...

Glad I ran into y'all after I got there. My wife wasn't about getting out of bed this morning, lol. Hopefully see ya at another meet soon!
Forum: Northern California 06-30-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,184,680
Posted By Mchilese
Passed a sign that said Palomares is closed until...

Passed a sign that said Palomares is closed until August 30th now! I've been away for a while, so I don't know if anyone's said this recently. But the last I mentioned, it was supposed to open at...
Forum: Northern California 06-16-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12,912
Views: 2,495,980
Posted By Mchilese
Cool idea. I've always been interested in those...

Cool idea. I've always been interested in those Tweels since I first heard about them. Seems they're still just feasible for heavy industry use. I know there are some people starting to put them on...
Forum: Northern California 06-10-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,184,680
Posted By Mchilese
Thanks for the drive, guys! Here's to keepin'...

Thanks for the drive, guys! Here's to keepin' the cars on the road!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-31-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,533
Posted By Mchilese
Yeah, this dealer is really good. Well known for...

Yeah, this dealer is really good. Well known for customer service, etc.

I don't know why some dealers are adverse to doing warranty work. Isn't that just pure profit for them? The manufacturer...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-28-2017, 12:47 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 108,301
Posted By Mchilese
2011-present US Coast Guard. 6 down, 14 to go.

2011-present US Coast Guard. 6 down, 14 to go.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-27-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,155
Posted By Mchilese
I'd look at this...

I'd look at this (http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/car-affects-image/) article. It's from Real Men Real Style. I like most of what this guy does.

There are ways to make any car "look"...
Forum: Northern California 05-05-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,184,680
Posted By Mchilese
Bad news, guys. Saw a sign on 84 a couple days...

Bad news, guys. Saw a sign on 84 a couple days ago that said Palomeres will be closed until 30JUN. That reopening just keeps moving further away.

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Forum: Northern California 04-21-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,184,680
Posted By Mchilese
Lake Berryessa and my BRZ

I decided to try a new road today. I love East Bay roads and playing on CA35/9/1...I've done a run to Mt. Ham so often I'm the Yelp "Duke" of The Junction.

Today I went North. I went up to...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-18-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,956
Posted By Mchilese
Yeah, I'm pretty in love with these things. Of...

Yeah, I'm pretty in love with these things. Of course I've put less than 500 miles on them so far. But with all the reviews and the comparison that Tirerack did, I'm confident.

Right now all four...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-16-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,956
Posted By Mchilese
This. I probably won't do trackdays, but I...

This.

I probably won't do trackdays, but I will spend almost all my free time on backroads. Once I got through the stocks I went to 18x8 Nurburgrings and 225/40 Indy500s. I can't even tell you...
Forum: Northern California 03-30-2017, 09:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,240
Posted By Mchilese
Palomares is open again! There is one part...

Palomares is open again!

There is one part where it's down to one lane and a stop sign due to damage, though. So be careful around there. The road is clear, but you'll be able to definitely...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,240
Posted By Mchilese
Hwy 35 was good yesterday. They still have Hwy 9...

Hwy 35 was good yesterday. They still have Hwy 9 closed between Felton and Santa Cruz.

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Forum: Northern California 03-02-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,240
Posted By Mchilese
Road conditions

Hey guys. I thought it might be a good idea to have a little spot where we can post up where roads are good/bad, and let others know if any of the popular backroads are closed.

Figured this...
Forum: Northern California 02-26-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11,764
Views: 3,117,947
Posted By Mchilese
PM'd. Hopefully you still got 'em. My wife...

PM'd. Hopefully you still got 'em. My wife keeps complaining about getting blinded by the glare from these silver trim pieces.
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