Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

I find the prices of shift knobs for our cars to be infuriating.

I bought a Hurst ( a well respected brand that also makes short shifters) knob for my mustang a few years ago. It was well weighted, had a good finish with a brand engraving and it cost me $30 bucks. Just saw the prices for Raceseng and can't believe it.

Raceseng are the cheap ones...

Try ebay. I got my reverse lockout stupid cheap from Taiwan. Maybe they make shift knobs too. Probably search by thread type though, FRS/BRZ seems too specific to me

[MrFisty]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Raceseng are the cheap ones...

It's totally ridiculous. It pisses me off not htat people charge this, but that people pay it.

It's as if there's some logic that says because most car mods are relatively expensive, all of them have to be. Kills me.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

It's totally ridiculous. It pisses me off not htat people charge this, but that people pay it.

It's as if there's some logic that says because most car mods are relatively expensive, all of them have to be. Kills me.

See my edit above.

I think I paid $75 for my Lathewerks knob. Very happy with it but yeah, that's an awful lot for a knob with threads. I guess polishing would take time but yeah... if you know any machinists(or machining students) you could ask them to make you one. Aluminum/steel blanks can be had for a decent price on eBay if you needed material for it

[LOLS2K]

Thinking bout buying a Miata NA

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Thinking bout buying a Miata NA

Do it

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Do it

It's such a whimsical idea.

[MrFisty]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

It's such a whimsical idea.

I thought about having one just to beat on.

I feel like my life will be better when I have another beater- something to just thrash on and not worry.

My 260z got a LOT of abuse. burnouts till valve float

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

I thought about having one just to beat on.

I feel like my life will be better when I have another beater- something to just thrash on and not worry.

My 260z got a LOT of abuse. burnouts till valve float

I completely agree! I had a CRX and S2000 at the same time, and it was great. Although I'd love another CRX (damn thieves), the NA has to be such a hoot to drive both on road and track.

[go_a_way1]

@LOLS2K long time no see!!



In other news here are some teasers for those that don't care I post them anyways :p

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

I thought about having one just to beat on.

I feel like my life will be better when I have another beater- something to just thrash on and not worry.

My 260z got a LOT of abuse. burnouts till valve float

Not exactly a "beater" but something I can thrash on a bit. I am still on the hunt for my perfect specimen:

[FX86]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Thinking bout buying a Miata NA

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

@LOLS2K long time no see!!



In other news here are some teasers for those that don't care I post them anyways :p

I like this, I like this a lot!

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

I thought about having one just to beat on.

I feel like my life will be better when I have another beater- something to just thrash on and not worry.

My 260z got a LOT of abuse. burnouts till valve float

My thoughts exactly, but in my case i want an ae86

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

I like this, I like this a lot!

Don't buy a Miata yet.... Let me see how this whole turbo thing works out it might be worth it. I am going to do a quick detailed review of FI once its on (this Saturday is install day) I am coming from the "Leave the FRS NA crowed" I love NA engines and the way the FRS is but I want to ramp it up a little now.

So far the turbo is heavy as f*ck and may or maynot throw off weight distribution, that's yet to be seen. Also the cost is another con so far.