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FRiSson · 09-11-2012, 09:32 AM

Thanks for laying it out on one page Pseud0logic. But it shows it up as a really sloppy piece of writing.

Turbowned · 09-11-2012, 09:46 AM

Good grief I need to go to Europe and rent a small sports car to cruise through the countryside with... *added to the bucket list*

Philly · 09-11-2012, 10:08 AM

Fun read thanks for posting!

Touge_ninja · 09-11-2012, 10:41 AM

Now if only I can get that spoiler then this car would be perfect...

Tanuki · 09-11-2012, 11:38 AM

The car is supposed to fit 4 wheels in the back with the seats down? MAYBE if you stack in the back seat, but I think that is a stretch. My mini cooper could do it easily though.

Wes B. · 09-11-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pscylo

Have already done 1k miles in one sitting...will be driving 1800miles next month in one sitting. Phoenix AZ to Chattanooga TN.

Good luck. Even at a fairly brisk pace, that'll take you about 26 hours. How do you plan to stay awake and focused for all 26 hours?

Giccin · 09-11-2012, 07:02 PM

Love the article.

Now... for a dedicated episode.

Pscylo · 09-11-2012, 07:19 PM

Have done it straight through in my old tC 4 times....never planned on it, was going to stop when I got tired. Which happened about 20 miles outside the destination.

Wes B. · 09-11-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pscylo

Have done it straight through in my old tC 4 times....never planned on it, was going to stop when I got tired. Which happened about 20 miles outside the destination.

How? Adderall. Lots and lots of Adderall.

Texas BRZ · 09-11-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenMTgirl

Is this true? Has anyone tried it in the FRS? I can't stand the way the headrests hit the back of my head so I end up reclining the seat more than I like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by feldy

Yes they can be reversed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by elenien

They are reversible, but it kind of creates the opposite problem. Your head is tilted back to get the necessary support. I ended up leaving them in the normal position and getting a neck pillow.

Yep, just got through a HPDE this past weekend, and I decided to reverse the headrest... For my instructor's seat, as well. Worked out better for the additional helmet room, indeed.

Pscylo · 09-11-2012, 08:16 PM

Haha no, just drove. Lots of MXPX, Spudgun, Squad 5-0, Stray Cats....

Oh ya, also - Beef Jerky, and Mountain Dew.

Deslock · 09-11-2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanuki

The car is supposed to fit 4 wheels in the back with the seats down? MAYBE if you stack in the back seat, but I think that is a stretch. My mini cooper could do it easily though.

I transported my set of four snow tires/rims in the back without difficulty. Coming from a Miata, this car feels like an SUV

Other examples of trunk usage:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=229404

QFry · 09-11-2012, 09:49 PM

good lord, the qty of bugs he killed would drive me insane...i thought he was exaggerating running out of washer fluid...wow

tamal25 · 09-13-2012, 12:21 AM

awesome post!

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