Flipper - Page 6

mx5 2nr · 03-15-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by phillyb

i'm visiting texas

doo 'eit....

Titus · 03-15-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mk2tmr2

I wish I could have. Unfortunately, it was a huge family day and the wife needed relief at the end of it. I jetted home to finish up with the kids so she could take a load off. It was hard to justify hanging out with car guys while she continued to exhaust herself

Bummer...Sharpie came out too so I got to see another example of your stripes. Very nice.

phillyb™ · 03-15-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Titus

Is this a current reality, or a proclamation?

the latter, but i've been talking to stoly about it. it might happen.

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Originally Posted by mx5 2nr

doo 'eit....

Titus · 03-15-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by phillyb

the latter, but i've been talking to stoly about it. it might happen.

Well if you do, we will have to put together a Dallas meet in your honor.

phillyb™ · 03-15-2012, 05:05 PM

this

who cares that it's only a tape player?

black roadster · 03-15-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by phillyb

this

who cares that it's only a tape player?

That's "almost" as bad as when I accidentally switched my old iPod to Japanese. Try finding that menu again!

wildfire0310 · 03-16-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by phillyb

this

who cares that it's only a tape player?

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Originally Posted by tucker3113

thats a cd player lol i might be wrong but what looks like a tapeslot is the display

It is an old Ham radio.

http://radioaficion.com/HamNews/made...rion-jc-9.html

Mx-p5 · 03-16-2012, 10:05 AM

just browsed through, and congrats on the new purchase (and that you get to keep Flipper)

And you're crazy at how quick you work!

Very nice work too BTW

Stoly · 03-16-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nannerpus

Not enough arm. Always more arm.

The one shot I should have taken and I didn't!

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Originally Posted by mk2tmr2

I drove Flipper and you didn't.

It occurred to me later that you are the only other person to drive it as-is. My wife drove it once with the wonky headlamps. I had every intention of whoring it out last weeked to anyone that wanted to try it out but failed to let go of the wheel...

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Originally Posted by Titus

Didn't drive it, but i saw it last night

. You should have come to Kellers.

It was a pretty good turn out and a good time. Looking forward to the next one!

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Originally Posted by phillyb

i'm visiting texas

I'm holding you to that.

Got a few things done this evening... Finally got my Pole Position key cut...

MOMO Montecarlo 350mm

A good friend of ours is going V-8 and he happens to be working in SAT tomorrow so I'll have a few more pieces... One of them will force my hand to finally pick a set of revlimiter.net gauges so I can actually install it!

nannerpus · 03-16-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by black roadster

That's "almost" as bad as when I accidentally switched my old iPod to Japanese. Try finding that menu again!

Hold on there. Are you saying you're not 100% dedicated to being JDM?

What the hell, bro

mk2tmr2 · 03-16-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoly

Got a few things done this evening... Finally got my Pole Position key cut...

Where did you end up getting it done? Does it feel smooth in the door/ignition? (Assuming the key isn't for Scrat)

I need to get mines done.

Scrappy Jack · 03-17-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mk2tmr2

Where did you end up getting it done? Does it feel smooth in the door/ignition?

Based on my experience, you need to find a local locksmith - not a big box store or dealership. Preferably, you want the oldest, crotchiest guy available and then tell him something like, "I doubt you can actually get this to work, but I figured it was worth a shot. Those guys at Home Depot are definitely worthless..."

nannerpus · 03-17-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack

Based on my experience, you need to find a local locksmith - not a big box store or dealership. Preferably, you want the oldest, crotchiest guy available and then tell him something like, "I doubt you can actually get this to work, but I figured it was worth a shot. Those guys at Home Depot are definitely worthless..."

My advice almost verbatim.

phillyb™ · 03-17-2012, 05:22 PM

flipper gets a pole position key?
flipper's ballin
flip so hard, muther fuckers wanna drive me
that car cray

Stoly · 03-17-2012, 05:27 PM

I got mine done at Cothron's in Austin as I was passing through on my way to Dallas. As mentioned, you gotta find an old timer. The guy that cut mine put up a bit of a fight but when it was all said and done it worked as advertised on the first turn.

The original owner thought it wise to put a 'jesus fish' on the car on day 1. Despite my best efforts, there was no ridding the car of a semi-shiny jesus fish w/ star of david in the middle. black roadster had a Euro panel so I made the deal and swapped rear finish panels today.

It's not like the car isn't already three colours so why not four?!? Much improved in my opinion.

Part 1 of 2 from atx miata. Corksport exhaust today and another goodie is being shipped next week.

And a better shot of the steering wheel.

phillyb™ · 03-17-2012, 06:13 PM

so much fucking progress!
love the wheel. jealous of the exhaust!
and i fucking adore the goddamn euro finish panel (i haz one too)

Stoly · 03-18-2012, 03:18 PM

Corksport w/ Corksport PE hangers!

Haven't had a chance to drive it yet but plan on a quick spin this evening. Sounds awesome at idle but that's all I know for now.

stormin'norman · 03-18-2012, 03:25 PM

Hide the women and children. The Corksport is violent.

blu92 · 03-18-2012, 03:30 PM

Looks loud.

DazedAndConfused · 03-18-2012, 03:30 PM

sounds pretty much amazing at wide open throttle too. drones like a mofo though

atx miata · 03-18-2012, 03:30 PM

Yessss!
So glad the exhaust found a proper home.

AntiochOG · 03-18-2012, 04:47 PM

Nice job saving that Mariner. One of my favorite colors for sure.

Flyin' 92 · 03-18-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stormin'norman

Hide the women and children. The Corksport is violent.

Your's is beyond loud after all the track days you've done

I'm surprised you haven't been cited for excess noise

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Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused

sounds pretty much amazing at wide open throttle too. drones like a mofo though

Hell yeah on both accounts

concealer404 · 03-18-2012, 05:13 PM

Fuck i want a beater Miata now.

DazedAndConfused · 03-18-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyin' 92

Your's is beyond loud after all the track days you've done

I'm surprised you haven't been cited for excess noise

I kept on getting tickets for illegal exhaust because when it rained, the noise would just seem to echo off the road and make it even louder and cops kept pulling me over. And whenever I would go through parking garages or quiet neighborhoods, any blip of the throttle would set off car alarms around me........more cops involved. lol Thats the only reason I got rid of it.

mk2tmr2 · 03-18-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by concealer404

Fuck i want a beater Miata now.

This beater Miata is nicer than 95% of the non-beater Miatas on CR.net.

concealer404 · 03-18-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mk2tmr2

This beater Miata is nicer than 95% of the non-beater Miatas on CR.net.

Yeahh... i realized the absurdity of my post about 5 minutes after i typed it.

mx5 2nr · 03-18-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mk2tmr2

This beater Miata is nicer than 95% of the non-beater Miatas on CR.net.

Never thought about it, but that's probably true...

Conundrum · 03-18-2012, 07:13 PM

I loved that exhaust, wish I never sold mine. Car is coming along nicely.

monkey.magicx · 03-18-2012, 07:23 PM

I love how Flipper was saved from a wreck, yet still looks better than my car.

03-15-2012, 05:05 PM	#155 (permalink)
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03-16-2012, 10:05 AM	#158 (permalink)
Mx-p5 Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 2,919	Re: Flipper just browsed through, and congrats on the new purchase (and that you get to keep Flipper) And you're crazy at how quick you work! Very nice work too BTW
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03-17-2012, 05:22 PM	#164 (permalink)
phillyb™ //reported Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: misery Posts: 7,569	Re: Flipper flipper gets a pole position key? flipper's ballin flip so hard, muther fuckers wanna drive me that car cray
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03-17-2012, 06:13 PM	#166 (permalink)
phillyb™ //reported Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: misery Posts: 7,569	Re: Flipper so much fucking progress! love the wheel. jealous of the exhaust! and i fucking adore the goddamn euro finish panel (i haz one too)
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03-18-2012, 03:25 PM	#168 (permalink)
stormin'norman Official Armchair Racer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 8,396	Re: Flipper Hide the women and children. The Corksport is violent.
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03-18-2012, 03:30 PM	#169 (permalink)
blu92 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 415	Re: Flipper Looks loud.
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03-18-2012, 03:30 PM	#170 (permalink)
DazedAndConfused Esteemed Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Swag Posts: 5,188	Re: Flipper sounds pretty much amazing at wide open throttle too. drones like a mofo though

03-18-2012, 03:30 PM	#171 (permalink)
atx miata Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 157	Re: Flipper Yessss! So glad the exhaust found a proper home.

03-18-2012, 04:47 PM	#172 (permalink)
AntiochOG SuperMOD Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,464	Re: Flipper Nice job saving that Mariner. One of my favorite colors for sure.
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03-18-2012, 07:23 PM	#180 (permalink)
monkey.magicx King of Hella Stance Swag Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milpitas/Pasadena, CA Posts: 3,769	Re: Flipper I love how Flipper was saved from a wreck, yet still looks better than my car.
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