mfbmike's FR-S thread

[mfbmike]

Just picked up some project mu HC+ 800 pads and G-Four braking fluid from @CounterSpace Garage

I'm a huge Motul Guy but on paper, the PMU fluid seems to be the better option. Granted, I might not even hit those temperatures but a wise man once said, "prepare your car for the most extreme conditions it may see" or something along those lines. lol

I figure since I'm using PMU pads, let's give the matching fluid a shot. Didn't hurt that it ended up coming out slightly cheaper with the great deal CSG is running on the package right now.

I ran motul rbf 660 in my previous R32 and had no complaints. I'm sure it would've been fine in this car as well.

I have two months to get the pads on and bedded in before I drive the piss out of the car on the dragon and other amazing roads up in NC/TN with a bunch of other R32 enthusiasts. Can't wait.

[mfbmike]

Finally did the clutch grab adjustment DIY on the FR-S. Holy cow, what a difference. Anyone who's ever driven one knows the clutch travel on these cars is stupid long. Not to mention, the clutch sits almost an inch higher than the brake pedal. You literally had to raise your leg off the dead pedal just to depress the clutch. Now, it's just a matter of raising your heel slightly.

Much more natural, seamless, easier for stop and go driving and worlds better for spirited driving. Fuck yeah. Car should've came like this from the factory.

Pads and fluid got here a few days ago as well.

[Sportsguy83]

@mfbmike just called Anthony (Fender Rolling King) and he is deployed Voicemail said to call Race Labs oh well....

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

@mfbmike just called Anthony (Fender Rolling King) and he is deployed Voicemail said to call Race Labs oh well....

Oh man, that sucks lol. You never got yours rolled?

How's the new turbo treating you?

[alpine]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

@mfbmike just called Anthony (Fender Rolling King) and he is deployed Voicemail said to call Race Labs oh well....

If you need your fenders rolled hit me up I got a guy that did mine well. I'm Chris Girard on FB btw

(ALSO EVERYONE ON THIS THREAD SHOULD TOTALLY CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD / it's not as cool but still )
^Shamless Plug

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by alpine

If you need your fenders rolled hit me up I got a guy that did mine well. I'm Chris Girard on FB btw

(ALSO EVERYONE ON THIS THREAD SHOULD TOTALLY CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD / it's not as cool but still )

In Miami? How much per fender only need rears


I'm David A BTW
I'm on the phone so if this post has mistakes, blame Autocorrect

[Nhil]

Beautiful car, very tastefully done.

I like those center caps and I've been looking for some to go with the SBC finish. Where can I find them?

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by Nhil

Beautiful car, very tastefully done.

I like those center caps and I've been looking for some to go with the SBC finish. Where can I find them?

Appreciate that a bunch.

These caps actually came with the wheels, which came straight from Enkei USA in Texas. There was actually a small box with a small allen key along with each cap and mounting hardware for each cap.

A quick search netted me this result on tirerack:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...t+Silver+Paint

Click the optional hardware tab and you will see the center caps there.

I had no idea the caps themselves were so expensive.

[mfbmike]

Just ordered @Diode Dynamics front fog light kit.

I knew I wanted fogs the second I bought the car but obviously put it off for some time. I completely missed their black friday sale. Oh well.

Price is good. Install seems easy enough. Quality looking product, OEM bezels and lots of good reviews.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Just ordered @Diode Dynamics front fog light kit.

I knew I wanted fogs the second I bought the car but obviously put it off for some time. I completely missed their black friday sale. Oh well.

Price is good. Install seems easy enough. Quality looking product, OEM bezels and lots of good reviews.

I bought their kit for the BRZ quality stuff!!

What bulb color and did you add HID's?

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I bought their kit for the BRZ quality stuff!!

What bulb color and did you add HID's?

I bought the standard set. No HID's.

Lighting is something I don't particularly have a desire to mess with on this car. Not sure why. lol. I'm content with the stock yellow stuff. I still have stock bulbs in my sidemarkers too since changing to the JDM sides.

[DarkCard]

Lookin good! I love me some nt03's

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by DarkCard

Lookin good! I love me some nt03's

Appreciate that sir!

[mfbmike]

Took a little drive down to Key Largo today for a friend's birthday.







Spotted a pretty awesome old school Impala.





Stayed to watch the sunset after a day of hanging out and drinking.



Wish my fogs would get here already.