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bedheadben
04-29-2012, 05:16 PM
I've been thinking of starting a meet every other week alternating between Dicks near the university in Seattle and the Krispy Kreme at the Tacoma Mall. What do you guys think?

Agent☣Orange
04-29-2012, 05:45 PM
Saw the title and was getting the ticket book out...

bedheadben
04-29-2012, 06:00 PM
Saw the title and was getting the ticket book out...

Come on, a former mod would know better haha

Agent☣Orange
04-29-2012, 08:06 PM
So if the Cali guys got KINOD, what are you going to call Dicks and Kreme for short?

bedheadben
04-29-2012, 08:17 PM
So if the Cali guys got KINOD, what are you going to call Dicks and Kreme for short?

Were too cool for "krispy kreme, in n out, drive" haha. Maybe just Dicks n Kreme, or DK haha.

Eurus
04-30-2012, 03:29 AM
Thread is full of win before any thing is actually set. I approve :)

Im up for dicks'n kreme!

WASABI
04-30-2012, 04:10 AM
Thread is full of win before any thing is actually set. I approve :)

Im up for dicks'n kreme!

It's full of something.... How bout D'reme

WASABI
04-30-2012, 04:12 AM
Bi Curious Kreamy Dicks Meat!

Phatmiata
04-30-2012, 10:33 AM
yall ain't right hahahha

bedheadben
04-30-2012, 12:10 PM
So how about this starts on the day of the next cruise in late May and then we just start alternating meets every other week from there? I know there won't be as big of a turn out at every meet but I really would like to get the community more active up here. I would really like to start doing track days with other people from the forums too. I know there's a few coming up in May at Pacific Raceways. Even though I'm still on stock sways and blown Raceland's it would still be fun.

mbrown
04-30-2012, 12:35 PM
awesome thread lmao!!! id be down maybe once a month if a fellow southern washington/ portland guys are down for the drive with me! it was a fun drive of over 2 hours! had a great time at the meet at kremes though!

bedheadben
04-30-2012, 01:12 PM
awesome thread lmao!!! id be down maybe once a month if a fellow southern washington/ portland guys are down for the drive with me! it was a fun drive of over 2 hours! had a great time at the meet at kremes though!

Ya that would work too. The Krispy Kreme will be much closer than the Dicks from Oregon.

hybridtoaster
05-02-2012, 12:35 AM
Bi Weekly Dicks and Kreme Meet sounds like a fabulous name for a Capitol Hill bar.

I'd be down --for this meet, not the bar. My car is so lonely, and I escaped the big evil software company on the eastside so I can have a life again. I walk to work and get home at about 5:45, it's great :slayer:

bedheadben
05-02-2012, 12:41 AM
Yes so there may be three of us! haha

hybridtoaster
05-02-2012, 02:24 AM
Yes so there may be a threesome! haha

hmm well there's a first time for everything I guess

WASABI
05-02-2012, 05:48 AM
Yes so there may be three of us! haha


hmm well there's a first time for everything I guess

TRI Curious? :fab::fab::fab:

mbrown
05-02-2012, 10:00 AM
there will be dicks & kreme for everyone!

Agent☣Orange
05-02-2012, 10:33 AM
I hope more people swing on by. Initially, interest is a little flacid but keep it up and membership will swell and everyone will have a ball.

Martin
05-02-2012, 10:40 AM
YellowYata picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue

Levi B
05-05-2012, 01:39 PM
I feel as though I might get gangraped going to this after reading the first bit of the thread. I'm in.

lol but seriously, I'd make quite a few of these. I'm located at an almost exact midpoint.

LunchboX
05-07-2012, 03:39 PM
I'm north of both, but it's really not too bad. Especially dicks. I'd be down when open weekends occur. And I hope no one at work asks what I'm laughing about..... "Bi Curious Kreamy Dicks Meat!" lmfao.

wmiataa
05-12-2012, 10:19 PM
I've been thinking of starting a meet every other week alternating between Dicks near the university in Seattle and the Krispy Kreme at the Tacoma Mall. What do you guys think?

Now that the miata is off blocks I would be game (the Tacoma one might be hit/miss for me) - what days/times?

EDIT: Oh yeah...new clutch/flywheel/rollbar/exhaust....yay!

bedheadben
05-12-2012, 10:48 PM
Now that the miata is off blocks I would be game (the Tacoma one might be hit/miss for me) - what days/times?

EDIT: Oh yeah...new clutch/flywheel/rollbar/exhaust....yay!

That is all up for debate.

Nice!

wmiataa
06-03-2012, 09:59 PM
Sooooooo.......

We doing a meetup anytime soon?

bedheadben
06-03-2012, 11:48 PM
If people are interested! I really want a meet/cruise but people just don't seem motivated.

mbrown
06-04-2012, 01:16 PM
come to oregon and me and randy ( rworegon ) will show you a good time! ;)

i had to say it in a way that was proper in the dicks and kreme meet thread lmao

WASABI
06-04-2012, 01:30 PM
Ben, just make a date, name a spot and go! Heck my first Topless Coffee meet was 4 cars, second was 2 cars (weather)...our third had 7 come in, so I'm hoping that it will continue to grow from here. We do ours every other Thursday at 5: 30, till about 7:00. Good luck guys, and make sure you take pictures.

-Jim

wmiataa
06-04-2012, 09:29 PM
If people are interested! I really want a meet/cruise but people just don't seem motivated.

Ok...June 14th, UW Dicks? 7pm?

LunchboX
06-04-2012, 11:22 PM
Ok...June 14th, UW Dicks? 7pm?

I could do that

MSMx5
06-05-2012, 04:32 PM
I might be able to make it to that also! :D

bedheadben
06-05-2012, 08:49 PM
Okay the date is set. UW Dicks on June 14th at 7PM. I'll be there.

Levi B
06-05-2012, 10:35 PM
I'll try to make it. I don't know when I'm off work but it is usually about 7 or 7:30. Sometimes earlier.

mbrown
06-06-2012, 11:27 AM
if i can get my clutch and flywheel in this weekend, i shall be there!

i was a few miles south of tacoma this past weekend, and i believe my throw-out beaing took a shit...

it would be a nice way to break in the clutch :)

MSMx5
06-07-2012, 04:49 PM
So I'm officially going! I'm bringing a buddy of mine (warning he is a honda civic kid, a cool one tho) Also, which exactly Dick's we meeting at haha..

bedheadben
06-07-2012, 04:56 PM
111 NE 45th, right by the University.

MSMx5
06-07-2012, 10:08 PM
Thanxxxx!

MSMx5
06-11-2012, 03:43 PM
So my rider ditched so if anyone up north for some reason needs a ride. There is a free seat in my car! My cousin might show up in his Z06 also

bedheadben
06-11-2012, 04:16 PM
You bring the Z06 and I'll bring the tires!

MSMx5
06-11-2012, 04:37 PM
You bring the Z06 and I'll bring the tires!

haha, I think he needs new tires anyways. :slayer:

bedheadben
06-11-2012, 04:38 PM
What size are his wheels? haha

MSMx5
06-11-2012, 04:47 PM
What size are his wheels? haha
I believe they are stock size 295/35/18 rear and 265/40/17 front. Not sure tho. He just got it a month ago and I've only seen it once. I cant remember if they are bigger tires on stock rims. Its a 03 btw

mbrown
06-12-2012, 12:29 AM
clutch came in today, and flywheel should be here wednesday... if i have it all put back together before a few hours of the meet, then id really want to make it :)

sorry for double posting my picture but here you go...

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj132/ninthgen/IMG_20120610_191353.jpg

bedheadben
06-12-2012, 03:43 AM
Wow, I guess that's one disadvantage of sprung clutch disks, that would never happen with a solid disk haha.

Levi B
06-12-2012, 10:14 PM
I've got a final on Friday morning. It's looking like I won't make it =[ Unless there's a miracle and I get off super early Thursday, but that hasn't happened in a while. At least there will be another one in two weeks right???? lol

bedheadben
06-12-2012, 10:29 PM
I've got a final on Friday morning. It's looking like I won't make it =[ Unless there's a miracle and I get off super early Thursday, but that hasn't happened in a while. At least there will be another one in two weeks right???? lol

Yup, I will officially be standing around in parking lots once every other week regardless if anyone else shows up haha.

mbrown
06-13-2012, 12:17 PM
every other guy is gonna be asking if you are someone waiting for a craigslist deal!

Levi B
06-13-2012, 09:27 PM
My night dispatch asked if I needed to be off early tomorrow, I said yes and he said he'll do what he can. So I actually might make this for a bit but i will have to cut out earlier than I normally would to study.

bedheadben
06-14-2012, 02:39 PM
Alright once again for those who may have missed it, tonight at 7PM is the meet at the 111 NE 45th Dick's by UW. I'll be there in my Suby due to the busted ball joint on the Miata.

Levi B
06-14-2012, 10:40 PM
It was good seeing you all again. Sorry for the little rev I did when I was leaving, I missed second gear hahaha.

mbrown
06-15-2012, 09:56 AM
well my clutch is in and boy is it nice to drive the miata again!

i might need to take a " break in the clutch " drive up to the next meet!

LunchboX
06-15-2012, 11:22 AM
It was good seeing you all again. Sorry for the little rev I did when I was leaving, I missed second gear hahaha.

nub lol

glad you could come out! the wrap turned out good.

mbrown.....we definitely need to setup a drive. hopefully the weather gets a bit more predictable in the near future.

WASABI
06-15-2012, 12:05 PM
Pictures or it didn't happen! What was the total car count? How'd it go?

bedheadben
06-15-2012, 12:29 PM
It was good seeing you all again. Sorry for the little rev I did when I was leaving, I missed second gear hahaha.
I didn't even notice haha

well my clutch is in and boy is it nice to drive the miata again!

i might need to take a " break in the clutch " drive up to the next meet!
Do it!

Pictures or it didn't happen! What was the total car count? How'd it go?
6 before Levi left. It was pretty good! I look forward to the next one at Krispy Kreme and hope more people start coming out too!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5071/7375290042_40cf7c2d8d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7375290042/)
Mazda Roadster Dick's Meet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7375290042/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7375290166_38a44fd2a3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7375290166/)
Mazda Roadster Dick's Meet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7375290166/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7190047753_7093a1a8f4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7190047753/)
Mazda Roadster Dick's Meet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7190047753/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/7190047533_b49da180d0_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7190047533/)
Mazda Roadster Dick's Meet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7190047533/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7375289896_edd5d926af_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7375289896/)
Mazda Roadster Dick's Meet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7375289896/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr

mbrown
06-15-2012, 01:51 PM
mbrown.....we definitely need to setup a drive. hopefully the weather gets a bit more predictable in the near future.


for sure! we should plan a washington drive and oregon drive after and have all you northern guys come see what we have to offer down here :p

MSMx5
06-15-2012, 04:16 PM
Sorry for the little rev I did when I was leaving, I missed second gear hahaha.

I didn't notice either >_<...

Levi B
06-16-2012, 05:01 PM
nub lol

glad you could come out! the wrap turned out good.


Thanks, I'm glad you made it too!


I didn't even notice haha

I didn't notice either >_<...

Oh good, haha I thought it was noticeable. It went up to about 3500-3700 rpms.

Looking forward to the next one, I've been craving some donuts lately lol

bedheadben
06-16-2012, 05:49 PM
Thanks, I'm glad you made it too!

Oh good, haha I thought it was noticeable. It went up to about 3500-3700 rpms.

Looking forward to the next one, I've been craving some donuts lately lol

This guy haha. Unfortunately for the next one (6/28 at KK) I'm going to be down visiting family/friends in California. Have fun guys!

Levi B
06-28-2012, 12:32 AM
So is anyone else down for krispy kreme tomorrow night??

LunchboX
06-28-2012, 03:07 AM
So is anyone else down for krispy kreme tomorrow night??

not i. hangin out with coworkers tomorrow night or else i'd be there.

bedheadben
07-01-2012, 01:03 AM
Did anyone show up?

hybridtoaster
07-01-2012, 04:10 AM
if no one went, does that still mean the next meet is at Dicks? If so, I'm really going to try and make it to that. On my calendar and everything.

LunchboX
07-01-2012, 04:23 AM
http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showpost.php?p=1268716&postcount=2453

I feel bad for him, but I was busy that day and are unlikely to show up to many of the tacoma meets. Is there anyone south of tacoma that goes to it? The further north it is, the more likely people from north seattle will show up to it. Maybe Kent/Auburn area?

Levi B
07-01-2012, 11:54 PM
I didn't go. Felt bad but there was little/no interest plus the weather wasn't exactly cooperating. I'm down for moving the southern meet a bit further north, but if there are people further south of Tacoma that go then I'm fine with it where it is. I think the next one will be at Dicks.

LunchboX
07-02-2012, 02:28 AM
I didn't go. Felt bad but there was little/no interest plus the weather wasn't exactly cooperating. I'm down for moving the southern meet a bit further north, but if there are people further south of Tacoma that go then I'm fine with it where it is. I think the next one will be at Dicks.

I don't think anyone is from anywhere south of tacoma.....aside from mbrown lmao. If there is then i'd say don't move it too far north. And yea the next one will be at dicks on the 12th I should be able to be there.

mbrown
07-02-2012, 02:38 PM
The hard part for me is that the meets are on weekdays...

iRoadster
07-02-2012, 03:40 PM
I don't think anyone is from anywhere south of tacoma...


No there isn't. The flat surface of the Earth just kind of drops off after Lakewood.

bedheadben
07-10-2012, 02:48 PM
Sooo, Dick's this Thursday? I'll be there haha

LunchboX
07-10-2012, 04:25 PM
Sooo, Dick's this Thursday? I'll be there haha

I think I could be there. No promises though :P

Levi B
07-11-2012, 12:12 AM
I've got the usual obstacle: work.

As always if I'm off in time I'll be there :)

MSMx5
07-11-2012, 01:53 AM
Can't make it.. I work 7am to 8pm blahhh...

bedheadben
07-11-2012, 10:33 AM
Hopefully I can get this stuck upper control arm bolt out so I can bring the Miata instead of the Suby.

bedheadben
07-12-2012, 10:15 AM
I'm having extreme difficulty getting this stuck bolt out. I'll try to fix it more today, but chances are I'll be rolling in the Suby again.

bedheadben
07-12-2012, 07:30 PM
I got the Miata back together, I'll be there at 7PM tonight!

Levi B
07-16-2012, 11:49 AM
:( lol

bedheadben
07-16-2012, 12:55 PM
lol
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7570192716_6774b31bbf_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7570192716/)
IMG_7837 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7570192716/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr

Levi B
07-17-2012, 01:51 AM
Aw yeah, your paint looks really nice in this picture.

bedheadben
07-17-2012, 02:19 AM
Aw yeah, your paint looks really nice in this picture.

Thanks buddy, the new coilovers are sick too!

LunchboX
07-17-2012, 03:13 AM
Thanks buddy, the new coilovers are sick too!

teh stances? i want a test ride on those. tein sa's are alright, but not what i was expecting. oddly underdampened from my perspective. i have them on full stiff and it still doesn't feel like they can control the weight of the car making it roll around more than i want. before i dump money on stiffer front springs, isc tophats and another alignment, i may just live with them how they are and get a set of stances or something else down the road.

bedheadben
07-17-2012, 11:19 AM
teh stances? i want a test ride on those. tein sa's are alright, but not what i was expecting. oddly underdampened from my perspective. i have them on full stiff and it still doesn't feel like they can control the weight of the car making it roll around more than i want. before i dump money on stiffer front springs, isc tophats and another alignment, i may just live with them how they are and get a set of stances or something else down the road.

Yea for sure. I mean obviously I sell them so I'm somewhat biased but I sell them for a reason. I think the damper is very good, especially for the price. The car is nice, smooth and comfy on the freeway while being more planted in the corners. It's hard to understand how smooth it rides compared to other coilovers I've rode on with similar rates, but I think it has a lot to do with how much travel the rear has, especially at my height.

LunchboX
07-17-2012, 11:47 AM
Yea for sure. I mean obviously I sell them so I'm somewhat biased but I sell them for a reason. I think the damper is very good, especially for the price. The car is nice, smooth and comfy on the freeway while being more planted in the corners. It's hard to understand how smooth it rides compared to other coilovers I've rode on with similar rates, but I think it has a lot to do with how much travel the rear has, especially at my height.

I think limited travel may be why it's not handling properly. I will probably be raising my ride height to wherever works best with the travel of the shock and bumpstops supplied and seeing if they work better and are worth investing a little into. I do remember being somewhat surprised at how short of a stroke the shocks had before I installed them. I think it was like 3.25" all around minus the bumpstop.

bedheadben
07-17-2012, 11:51 AM
I think limited travel may be why it's not handling properly. I will probably be raising my ride height to wherever works best with the travel of the shock and bumpstops supplied and seeing if they work better and are worth investing a little into. I do remember being somewhat surprised at how short of a stroke the shocks had before I installed them. I think it was like 3.25" all around minus the bumpstop.

Just for fun try this out. Measure your static loaded hub to fender in the rear. Undo the top nut on one of your rear coilovers and remove the spring. Bolt everything back together without the spring and measure hub to fender once again while fully compressing the shock. You may be greatly surprised by how little travel most Miata's have back there, it's a lot less than you think.

Levi B
07-18-2012, 11:55 AM
I want some stance coils but I have a few other things I need to get first. Tires are almost shot so those first, then I'm thinking seats + rollbar since I put my new(er), -hopefully waterproof- top on lol. I also need to do some maintenance (t belt) but hopefully stances aren't too far away.

I'm still glad I tried out the racelands just so I could experience the lowness and worst riding car of my life. Where they're at now they ride just fine for daily driving, but when it comes to taking a corner at speed it feels like garbage, especially when you add bald tires into the equation lol.

bedheadben
07-18-2012, 01:18 PM
Dorifto! Next meet is 7:00PM on July 26th at Tacoma Mall Krispy Kreme where we will plan our next cruise!

Levi B
07-19-2012, 12:30 AM
Ah yes, the perfect place for me to burn the rest of my tires off in some epic burnout while weaving through a crowd of people!

Well, the usual for me. I'll make it if I'm off on time!

bedheadben
07-26-2012, 07:12 PM
Ah yes, the perfect place for me to burn the rest of my tires off in some epic burnout while weaving through a crowd of people!

Well, the usual for me. I'll make it if I'm off on time!

Nice! Anyone else showing up? I got a couple guys from CR.

iKhanh
08-07-2012, 12:00 AM
when's the next one? i may one of these days see how friendly the local Miata guys are.

Levi B
08-07-2012, 12:15 AM
I believe it would be this thursday (9th) at dicks in the u district. If UPS stops messing around with my shipment, and I get off in work on time I will have something different on my car.

bedheadben
08-07-2012, 01:23 AM
I believe it would be this thursday (9th) at dicks in the u district. If UPS stops messing around with my shipment, and I get off in work on time I will have something different on my car.

Woot! That's correct on date and location, I need to spread the word.

iKhanh
08-09-2012, 03:35 PM
so tonight at 7 right? i might not be able to make it because i'm gonna be going with my friend to pick up some headers for his car and we might put them on tonight too. never really been to a meet before either though; what do you guys even do there? lol

LunchboX
08-09-2012, 04:42 PM
I'll be there. Gonna run home and solder up the esc in my drift rc to bring out there. BEN bring yours if you can and we'll tadem.

bedheadben
08-09-2012, 04:52 PM
so tonight at 7 right? i might not be able to make it because i'm gonna be going with my friend to pick up some headers for his car and we might put them on tonight too. never really been to a meet before either though; what do you guys even do there? lol
Yup! Try to come out, it's a good time! We usually don't end up talking about cars.

I'll be there. Gonna run home and solder up the esc in my drift rc to bring out there. BEN bring yours if you can and we'll tadem.
Will do!

bedheadben
08-10-2012, 11:29 AM
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7753586652_ea4853b029_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7753586652/)
Miata Meet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/7753586652/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr

bedheadben
08-16-2012, 03:15 PM
Okay everyone so the next meet is going to be at Krispy Kreme at the Tacoma Mall on 8/23 at 7PM!

Levi B
08-16-2012, 10:49 PM
You know I'll be there if I'm off on time.

Went a bit lower and got spacers too, fitment is almost where I want it. Missing my luggage rack, the train that it was on derailed.. lol

Maybe we could talk to everyone at the meet about moving it up north a bit? Southcenter was brought up last time. I'm fine with it either way, but I think some of the people up north would be more inclined it if weren't in Tacoma.

iKhanh
08-17-2012, 05:14 AM
yeah i'd be down to go to the a Southcenter meet to be honest. i wouldn't like to drive to Tacoma.

heavyj
08-21-2012, 01:48 PM
Hey hey people.....i wont be able to make this next upcoming meet, but I'd probably be down for the one after up at Dick's......I'm right in the U-district.....Would love to get to know some more miata folks....only had mine for about 4-months so far.

You're still alternating between Krispy Creme and Dick's right?

bedheadben
08-21-2012, 09:21 PM
Hey hey people.....i wont be able to make this next upcoming meet, but I'd probably be down for the one after up at Dick's......I'm right in the U-district.....Would love to get to know some more miata folks....only had mine for about 4-months so far.

You're still alternating between Krispy Creme and Dick's right?

Yup! Looking forward to seeing another new face out there!

bedheadben
08-23-2012, 01:16 PM
Anyone going to show up to the meet tonight?

3uno5
08-23-2012, 02:30 PM
I gotta work unfortunately :fp: no doughnuts for me

Levi B
08-24-2012, 12:12 AM
I am so excited to have a job that has a set off time lol. I got off early all week then today I got off 1.5hrs late. *sigh* hopefully I can make the next one.

bedheadben
09-06-2012, 06:16 PM
Meet at Dick's tonight at 7!

numberseven
09-06-2012, 06:53 PM
I'll be there! First post! :shock:

bedheadben
09-06-2012, 07:25 PM
I'll be there! First post! :shock:

Looking like it might be you and me haha.

iKhanh
09-07-2012, 12:38 AM
man, i'll probably make the next one. gotta replace my slave cylinder first and get my clutch back to normal. didn't have a flare nut wrench, used a regular wrench on the fitting, and ended up rounded the nut... whoo!

bedheadben
09-07-2012, 08:57 AM
man, i'll probably make the next one. gotta replace my slave cylinder first and get my clutch back to normal. didn't have a flare nut wrench, used a regular wrench on the fitting, and ended up rounded the nut... whoo!

Bummer, done that one before. Can you at least get it out? Did you try vise grips? It's tough because you don't want to squeeze on it too hard or it will crush. Done that one before too, but on a brake bleeder.

iKhanh
09-07-2012, 02:20 PM
i didn't try vice grips because i figured that if i had trouble with just trying to get leverage on the wrench, getting leverage on a much bulkier vice grip would be a more pain in the a$$. i'm not exactly strong, but i know that it shouldn't have been that hard to make it at least even budge, which it didn't seem to do. getting access to the bottom bolt of the slave cylinder was kinda hard too; couldn't even do it at the time. i'm gonna be ordering the "Straight Shot" clutch line from Bill at Miataroadster in a couple days though.

bedheadben
09-07-2012, 02:29 PM
i didn't try vice grips because i figured that if i had trouble with just trying to get leverage on the wrench, getting leverage on a much bulkier vice grip would be a more pain in the a$$. i'm not exactly strong, but i know that it shouldn't have been that hard to make it at least even budge, which it didn't seem to do. getting access to the bottom bolt of the slave cylinder was kinda hard too; couldn't even do it at the time. i'm gonna be ordering the "Straight Shot" clutch line from Bill at Miataroadster in a couple days though.

Picking up the right tool and some PB blaster should get it done! I forgot how tight that space was.

bedheadben
09-27-2012, 09:22 AM
We're having a meet tonight at the Tacoma Mall Krispy Kreme at 7PM. Hope to see you there!

jef
09-28-2012, 12:30 AM
ben's a noob :P

http://i.imgur.com/6yFWO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7sC4I.jpg

bedheadben
09-28-2012, 01:01 AM
ben's a noob :P


Damn you! How did you get pictures of my car with the busted oil pan that was only on the side of the road for half an hour? :lol:

I ran home in my girlfriend's car (who was luckily behind me and with the GoPro attached), got the Jeep, and pulled it home. I don't have footage of when the pan itself broke but I have footage of immediately after and then smashing it the rest of the way when I changed lanes to pull off. It literally just smashed from changing lanes, the reflector hit my motor despite it being raised so much it vibrates on the hood.

jef
09-28-2012, 01:12 AM
;p i was just driving around with a gf and we happened to pass it and i said ":O ben!!!" pulled over and saw what had happened. you're nuts. i just scrap my exhaust on the turtles, but not the pan...you're about that bosslyf haha...

iKhanh
09-28-2012, 03:34 AM
Dang that sucks. Maybe you should get one of those engine shields that mount on the bottom and replace the factory plastic splash guard. I know some places sell the aluminum Beatrush one and I forget who sells a stainless steel one made by Cobalt.

LunchboX
09-28-2012, 11:58 AM
Dang that sucks. Maybe you should get one of those engine shields that mount on the bottom and replace the factory plastic splash guard. I know some places sell the aluminum Beatrush one and I forget who sells a stainless steel one made by Cobalt.

Then he'd have to raise his car though lol.

jef
10-03-2012, 12:26 PM
ben did you get your oil pan fixed yet?

and when's the next meet?

bedheadben
10-03-2012, 01:04 PM
ben did you get your oil pan fixed yet?

and when's the next meet?

Nope, hard decisions to make.

Tomorrow night at dicks!

iKhanh
10-04-2012, 12:09 AM
man i was hoping to make it to this one this time! but i have to go down to Auburn for a job interview. gotta have a source of income to fund the project car you know!

jef
10-04-2012, 01:53 AM
i'll be there. anyone else?

levi you coming?

bedheadben
10-04-2012, 08:58 AM
i'll be there. anyone else?

levi you coming?

I'll be in the Subie.

bedheadben
10-04-2012, 04:04 PM
I'll be in the Subie.

Actually it's looking like I'm not going to be able to make it out tonight, sorry guys!

Levi B
10-04-2012, 08:07 PM
I'll be there!

LunchboX
12-10-2012, 11:34 PM
Is there a meet this thursday?

bedheadben
12-11-2012, 01:19 AM
Is there a meet this thursday?

I'm down. UW Dick's?

LunchboX
12-11-2012, 03:28 AM
I'm down. UW Dick's?

Was gonna suggest somewhere covered, but it doesn't look like it's going to rain hard if at all so dick's should be good :)

bedheadben
12-11-2012, 10:39 AM
Was gonna suggest somewhere covered, but it doesn't look like it's going to rain hard if at all so dick's should be good :)

I'll be there! If the weather forecast gets worse we can change the location.

jef
12-11-2012, 08:22 PM
I'll be there! If the weather forecast gets worse we can change the location.

i just got my miata back tonight and i really want to go up! but i have a final at 8am on friday -.-

bedheadben
12-11-2012, 09:25 PM
i just got my miata back tonight and i really want to go up! but i have a final at 8am on friday -.-

Great to hear you got the Miata back together, you can study before and after!

LunchboX
12-12-2012, 12:55 AM
Great to hear you got the Miata back together, you can study before and after!

Yea it's not like we're out drinking till 2am ;)

jef
12-12-2012, 02:04 AM
Yea it's not like we're out drinking till 2am ;)

lol i'll get stuck at the bar guys i'm a raging alcoholic :(

bedheadben
12-12-2012, 09:47 AM
Yea it's not like we're out drinking till 2am ;)

It's looking like rain. Want to pick somewhere indoors? Krispy Kreme? What are you thinking?

LunchboX
12-12-2012, 12:43 PM
It's looking like rain. Want to pick somewhere indoors? Krispy Kreme? What are you thinking?

Pretty sure wine world has a parking garage.

bedheadben
12-12-2012, 12:56 PM
Pretty sure wine world has a parking garage.

Too bad I can't participate in the tasting :lol:

jef
12-12-2012, 08:12 PM
Pretty sure wine world has a parking garage.

i no longer have an exam on friday, it's tomorrow morning :o so i'm down for the meet! i'll see if levi wants to roll with me. going up on the ave or wine world would be cool with me, especially since it'll be busy up there with students just getting done with finals...

bedheadben
12-12-2012, 09:49 PM
i no longer have an exam on friday, it's tomorrow morning :o so i'm down for the meet! i'll see if levi wants to roll with me. going up on the ave or wine world would be cool with me, especially since it'll be busy up there with students just getting done with finals...
Wine World at 7PM it is!

jef
12-12-2012, 11:09 PM
Wine World at 7PM it is!

suh weeeeetttt

bedheadben
12-13-2012, 07:56 PM
Gearing up to leave now!

jef
12-13-2012, 08:02 PM
Gearing up to leave now!

you got a lonnnggg ride ahead of ya ;) i just cleaned her and headed out soon! hopefully it doesn't rain tonight ;l

bedheadben
12-13-2012, 10:23 PM
Were at Dicks

bedheadben
12-14-2012, 12:51 PM
I'm really glad I left when I did. The rain only got heavier on my way home.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8272017847_e91f8f470c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/8272017847/)
Rainy Meet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/8272017847/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8272017731_fd761ac3be_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/8272017731/)
Rainy Meet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/8272017731/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr

LunchboX
12-14-2012, 02:17 PM
That second shot....................daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayum.

LunchboX
12-17-2012, 11:48 PM
Also, a fellow northerner and I had an idea. I think while you guys down south are meeting up in tacoma, we'll have a meet up at the alderwood mall. Anyone game for that?

bedheadben
01-10-2013, 01:45 PM
Meet tonight at Tacoma Mall Krispy Kreme? Weather should be good and I'll be driving the Scoob.

jef
01-10-2013, 03:38 PM
hmmmmmm

numberseven
04-19-2013, 01:36 AM
Also, a fellow northerner and I had an idea. I think while you guys down south are meeting up in tacoma, we'll have a meet up at the alderwood mall. Anyone game for that?

as a fellow northerner, i bump this idea now thats its starting to be nice out again