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villainous_frx 09-22-2022 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru (Post 3548435)
Cool! You have a source for E85 in SW Ontario? I heard about some outside of London and couldn't find. I'm interested.

I'm out in Calgary now, there's a bunch of e stations just outside of the city.

Tcoat 09-22-2022 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by villainous_frx (Post 3548516)
I'm out in Calgary now, there's a bunch of e stations just outside of the city.

But are you staying there is the question. Going FF and then coming back here would be disappointing at best.

villainous_frx 09-22-2022 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 3548527)
But are you staying there is the question. Going FF and then coming back here would be disappointing at best.

Staying out here for the time being, s/o has family and we've both got jobs out here.

Tcoat 09-22-2022 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by villainous_frx (Post 3548529)
Staying out here for the time being, s/o has family and we've both got jobs out here.

Well then it is a good enough investment.

Ultramaroon 09-22-2022 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 3548441)
I have been looking for a coworker that spent the extra money to by a flex fuel Ford but can't find it anyplace.

Maybe he's avoiding you.

Tcoat 09-22-2022 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3548536)
Maybe he's avoiding you.

I prefer things that way!
https://c.tenor.com/36cWL8RirpEAAAAC...p-desk-nap.gif

new2subaru 09-22-2022 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by villainous_frx (Post 3548529)
Staying out here for the time being, s/o has family and we've both got jobs out here.

Good luck! I lived out there for a few years. As far as cities go, it's a nice one. Mind you when I was there it had 400k people lol

villainous_frx 10-01-2022 09:44 PM

Went to my first track day out west at Rocky Mountain Motorsport. Holy crap the track is incredible. So much fun and super technical but with these cars you spend a lot of time on the go pedal flat out. Also tested out a new camera set up and the video quality was pretty good, however the audio is trash. Should've tested before but oh well :bonk:. Car did well, driver was alright for his first time and I'll definitely be back next year.

https://i.imgur.com/Tr00qBQ.jpg

(Sorry in advance for the complete lack of usable audio)
https://youtu.be/-7Gr320sc3A

villainous_frx 10-06-2022 01:12 AM

Installed the Blitz upper radiator hoses, coolant temp sensor adapter, and coolant temp sensor. No leaks, no air bubbles, pretty simple install. The triple gauges look great, quite happy with how the interior has turned out.
https://i.imgur.com/egAL1kV.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/BTCWxAN.jpg

villainous_frx 10-08-2022 12:53 AM

Did an oil change and nut + bolt check, went to "Lugnutz" here in Calgary. Excellent facility and super nice to work on a lift.

https://i.imgur.com/Avq1W3f.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/BBeTZJp.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7fszmVV.jpg

One final track day tomorrow and then the winters go on. I picked up a set of Kumho Wi31 in OEM 215/45/17 for $120/tire shipped w/ taxes and fees. Then a buddy got them mounted for me at his dealership. Unfortunately my new job requires me to commute, hopefully this is the only winter I have to drive the car :(.
https://i.imgur.com/qeiSknJ.jpg

Ultramaroon 10-08-2022 01:57 AM

That place looks brand new. How does it work? Do they charge per hour?

villainous_frx 10-09-2022 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3551167)
That place looks brand new. How does it work? Do they charge per hour?

Per hour, 1 hour minimum. I believe they opened in 2021 https://lugnutz.ca/. The place I am staying at doesn't allow fluid changes, so this was a good alternative to paying someone else to do it. Plus they get rid of the used fluids, so I don't have to cart it to the recycling center after :thumbup:

Ultramaroon 10-09-2022 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by villainous_frx (Post 3551266)
Per hour, 1 hour minimum. I believe they opened in 2021 https://lugnutz.ca/. The place I am staying at doesn't allow fluid changes, so this was a good alternative to paying someone else to do it. Plus they get rid of the used fluids, so I don't have to cart it to the recycling center after :thumbup:

Dry ice blaster! I could really use that right now.

villainous_frx 10-10-2022 08:38 PM

Drove up to Strawberry Creek Raceway over the long weekend. Super fun track, the organizer ran it CCW in the morning and then for the last two hours CW.

No videos yet, still working my way through them but I got some decent lap times for my first time out. Still a ton of time on the table, but overall very happy with how it went.
CCW - 2:08.227
CW - 2:10.128

Only took one photo at the track and it's of another twin :happyanim:. Got a ride along with him and saw a few corners I could improve on (and did in later sessions). https://i.imgur.com/FksZac0.jpg

Also made a stop in Edmonton and picked up a splitter which I've come to find out is a Verus replica/imitation (confirmed by Clay @ Verus), but for the price I paid I'm not super upset about it.

https://i.imgur.com/ddyZHHt.jpg

Washed the car since getting to the track required 15 minutes of driving on a gravel road in each direction. So after the wash I stopped by the airport for a photo and the sunset. https://i.imgur.com/xQNnkCN.jpg

Time for winter mode I suppose, in the coming week I will be swapping from the Gloc brakes back to the Endless, and from the RPF1 & Hankooks to the stockies & Kumhos.


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