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Ultramaroon · 03-02-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Caspeed

I have found for me that adjusting the side view mirrors so that the rear corner of the car is not visible when I am sitting straight up. But if I lean my head towards the side I can just see a sliver of the rear fender gives me the best coverage and a point of reference when I need it. With no blind spots.

I drove for at least 10 years with my mirrors improperly adjusted. One day I heard the Car Talk guys suggest for the driver's side mirror, the side of the car should barely be in view only when resting one's head against the window. I was amazed the first time I saw the whole sequence while being overtaken.
1. Overtaking car is visible in rear view.
2. Literally the front half of the car appears in the side view while most still shows in the rear.
3. Car is visible directly to my left while I can still see the back half in my side view.

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Originally Posted by Caspeed

This assumes a proper seating position (a totally new subject for debate) You should be able to grip the wheel at any point with either hand without lifting you shoulders from the seatback. This is not a Formula 1 car and you should not be laying back in it.

Unfortunately for us tall guys the proper seating position completely prevents us from seeing things like overhead traffic signals. It's a trade-off. I can sit up straight on the track because I don't have to see anything up high. Even then, my headliner is already crunched up from wearing a helmet.

I'll get a really low bucket seat eventually. Hopefully that does the trick. Ok, no more thread-jacking here.

LucidMomentum · 03-03-2015, 12:43 PM

Ordered two replacement front and rear tow hook covers to make sure I get the fitment right, and ordered the PTuning rear tow hook camera mount.

Did the math on my yearly bonus this paycheck and it looks like I can afford the GoPro and Tascam setup. GoPro mounted to the front tow hook, Tascam mounted to the rear for audio recording.

I may get a suction cup mount for longer drives, as then I can power the GoPro for much longer when it's inside the car.

If all goes well, by next weekend I may start testing it all out. I may not get to take the setup on a long drive until April though.

Deagle50 · 03-03-2015, 02:22 PM

Decided to take a chance a red out my tail lights, im pretty happy with the end result.

I followed the DIY instructions fromhttp://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7826

@DarrenDriven

Ohnoagirlwithanfrs · 03-03-2015, 05:40 PM

I played on a frozen lake!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn307Jqic7M"]Girls Can Have 86 Fun Too! - YouTube[/ame]

JB86'd · 03-03-2015, 07:03 PM

Ohyes* ^

stevesnj · 03-03-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Deagle50

Decided to take a chance a red out my tail lights, im pretty happy with the end result.

@DarrenDriven

What spoiler is that?

muffdvr · 03-03-2015, 07:49 PM

I love how creative people get without a garage. Looks like it came out nice

2much · 03-03-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohnoagirlwithanfrs

I played on a frozen lake!

This looks like an awesome time. Very jealous here!

Mr.Impreza · 03-03-2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

What spoiler is that?

TRD

megamarines · 03-04-2015, 12:58 AM

Washed and waxed today! Felt good!

2much · 03-04-2015, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by megamarines

Washed and waxed today! Felt good!

Deagle50 · 03-05-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

What spoiler is that?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-13-14-SC...c8c3d5&vxp=mtr

Deagle50 · 03-05-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by muffdvr

I love how creative people get without a garage. Looks like it came out nice

Hey thanks man!

stevesnj · 03-05-2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohnoagirlwithanfrs

I played on a frozen lake!

Great place to learn counter steering and powersliding.

03-03-2015, 12:43 PM	#9984
LucidMomentum No Money, No Problems Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S (Halo White) Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 901 Thanks: 740 Thanked 678 Times in 354 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ordered two replacement front and rear tow hook covers to make sure I get the fitment right, and ordered the PTuning rear tow hook camera mount. Did the math on my yearly bonus this paycheck and it looks like I can afford the GoPro and Tascam setup. GoPro mounted to the front tow hook, Tascam mounted to the rear for audio recording. I may get a suction cup mount for longer drives, as then I can power the GoPro for much longer when it's inside the car. If all goes well, by next weekend I may start testing it all out. I may not get to take the setup on a long drive until April though. __________________

03-03-2015, 02:22 PM	#9985
Deagle50 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: Ultramarine FRS, (MILA) Location: Downey Ca Posts: 120 Thanks: 18 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Decided to take a chance a red out my tail lights, im pretty happy with the end result. I followed the DIY instructions fromhttp://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7826 @DarrenDriven Last edited by Deagle50; 03-03-2015 at 02:23 PM. Reason: crediting

03-03-2015, 07:03 PM	#9987
JB86'd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: JAWS Location: socal Posts: 703 Thanks: 753 Thanked 437 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ohyes* ^ __________________

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