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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Alright guys, here's a bit of an update.

So, the cage had to be modified. It was just too far in; whoever built it did not measure correctly. If we tried to fab a seat bracket, the passenger would have been sitting on top of the shifter assembly. Not safe, so time to change things up.

To match the drivers side, Kaizen Tuning will be adding a Nascar style door bar to the passenger side, as well as gutting my passenger door. It's just the better/safest route to go. I'd rather have it done now, before the season really starts, than to have something come up midway through the race season.

Also on the list to be done at Kaizen Tuning is;
-New RaceTech seat
-Scroth Hans harness
-Seat Rails
-Cage mods - including harness bar for passenger side
-Fire extinguisher mount
-Quick Release Steering wheel setup
-Full Fluid service
-Address my grounding issue (wiring rat nest at neg terminal)
-Exhaust (to meet Lime Rock's sound restrictions)
-Tie Wing to Chassis
-Alignment
-Corner Balance

I will also be grabbing some Safety gear, and my safety is definitely the most important thing! I plan on picking up a full suit and HANS device in the near future.


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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 05:12 AM
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Sounds like the car is gonna be all setup for domination. Hopefully all you'll need to do is put gas in her and drive.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
Sounds like the car is gonna be all setup for domination. Hopefully all you'll need to do is put gas in her and drive.
That's the plan!

I'll just be able to hop in and focus on my driving!
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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No real updates here.

Grabbed a new RaceTech seat, Scroth harness, and HANS Pro. Safety is a huge factor here, so I'm doing everything as safely as possible. I still need to order my suit and quick release.

Other than that, the cage is gettin worked on. Waiting in Kaizen to get their pipe bender in. Ill update on that as I get updates!

In the mean time, I picked up a DD 97 Miata MX5. I've been buying some things for that lately, as it'll a fun dd/autox toy!
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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very cool on the Miata. with the GTR gone and driving around a Forester, trying to fight the itch of getting a cheap DD for myself when the wife and I can't commute together. Been looking at a Miata, clean swapped Honda or even an E36 M3.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gannieevo9
very cool on the Miata. with the GTR gone and driving around a Forester, trying to fight the itch of getting a cheap DD for myself when the wife and I can't commute together. Been looking at a Miata, clean swapped Honda or even an E36 M3.
Beware of the Miata mod-bug! Parts are way too cheap; it's so easy to start spending some serious money! Take it from me, I can't stop! I will post before and after pics in about a week or so and you'll see what I mean!

Great cars though. Love having the top down, and 30mpg doesn't hurt!
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Old May 3, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Cage work has finally begun! My motivation for the car has come back in full force.

In other words, I finally have the Miata at a good place. Have an aluminum radiator on the way, as well as RB Front Sway Bar, 949 End Links, and a Sway Bar Mounting Blocks. I also have a Blackbird Fabworx Single Diagonal 4 pt roll bar on the way. This will be a good stopping point for me, and I will just enjoy autocrossing and tracking the car.








And one shot from a Boston meet.



A completely different experience autocrossing the Miata vs. the Evo. I can't seem to pick a favorite.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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you should just give me the evo so i dont keep dumping money into mine.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Show us the work of the cage! Tell kaizen tuning to use our my shop assist software so you can see build pictures and have a record of what work they do
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Old May 3, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by killerpenguin21
you should just give me the evo so i dont keep dumping money into mine.
Winter killed my motivation. 2-3 months ago I would've said take it!

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Show us the work of the cage! Tell kaizen tuning to use our my shop assist software so you can see build pictures and have a record of what work they do
I will get some ASAP! I'll mention it to Scott; that would be sweet!
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Old May 3, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Some static shots from a photoshoot for a up and coming New England based magazine called Median Mag. These are taken before new wheels and decals.















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Old May 3, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by FilthyEvo
Winter killed my motivation. 2-3 months ago I would've said take it!
dammit.

i just had a new pass axle put in, but my clutch/5th gear are smoked, and i need my 60k service...right in the height of track season. EFFFFF me

every shop is so damn busy.
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Old May 4, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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Nice shots. I didn't know Samsung made diggers lol.
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Old May 4, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Balrok
Nice shots. I didn't know Samsung made diggers lol.
Neither did I, LOL.

Shots were taken at my buddies fathers shop. They move buildings for a living. Yes, literally jack up building, put them on dolleys, and put them down the road to a new foundation. It's insane!

I've worked for them for while, before starting my business, and that Samsung digger is a BRUTE!
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