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SAWCE wrote: Sun Jun 16, 2024 12:34 pm
max225 wrote: Sun Jun 16, 2024 12:22 pm

Hope so too, it’s really been an issue with iridium plugs as they are $15-50 a pop. So I guess it makes sense to fake shit
Lol yeah I got the iridium NGK plugs
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Isn't everything on Amazon counterfeit? That site blows ass anymore. Bunch of Chinese shit fake products.
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Maybe these will blow up in my face, but I’ve never had an issue with anything off of Amazon. I typically buy from the manufacturers’ storefronts on Amazon when I can, so maybe that’s why I’m not getting fake shit :iono:
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SAWCE wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2024 4:45 pm Maybe these will blow up in my face, but I’ve never had an issue with anything off of Amazon. I typically buy from the manufacturers’ storefronts on Amazon when I can, so maybe that’s why I’m not getting fake shit :iono:
Did you change em yet ?
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max225 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2024 4:57 pm
SAWCE wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2024 4:45 pm Maybe these will blow up in my face, but I’ve never had an issue with anything off of Amazon. I typically buy from the manufacturers’ storefronts on Amazon when I can, so maybe that’s why I’m not getting fake shit :iono:
Did you change em yet ?
No, I was going to do them last night and then do the wires when they come today, but decided to hold off and do them all at once. Wires out for delivery. Might do them tonight after the gym, if not, then I’ll knock it our tomorrow after work.
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Rockauto is pretty solid.
Mini stuff, check out FCPEuro
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Melon2.0 wrote: Tue Jun 18, 2024 11:55 am Rockauto is pretty solid.
Mini stuff, check out FCPEuro
FCP Euro is the shit. I wish something similar existed for Mazdas/jap cars for the :cheese:. Moss Miata is the closest I think but their catalog isn't as deep.
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I still order oil for the truck and blackwang from FCP, they're prices are good and they ship fast.
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Plugs, wires, and coil pack replaced. Very easy. Two of the old plugs (3rd and 4th cylinders) were showing way more wear than the other two, so I suspect that’s where the rough start was coming from. Fires up quick and stronk now.
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:01 pm Plugs, wires, and coil pack replaced. Very easy. Two of the old plugs (3rd and 4th cylinders) were showing way more wear than the other two, so I suspect that’s where the rough start was coming from. Fires up quick and stronk now.
Did you torque them to spec 😳 and I4 cyl plug jobs are the best ! Transverse V engine plugs are the worst
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max225 wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2024 9:56 pm
SAWCE wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:01 pm Plugs, wires, and coil pack replaced. Very easy. Two of the old plugs (3rd and 4th cylinders) were showing way more wear than the other two, so I suspect that’s where the rough start was coming from. Fires up quick and stronk now.
Did you torque them to spec 😳 and I4 cyl plug jobs are the best ! Transverse V engine plugs are the worst
Yessir. Hit them at 20ft-lb, right about the middle of the recommended range.
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:31 pm
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Did you torque them to spec 😳 and I4 cyl plug jobs are the best ! Transverse V engine plugs are the worst
Yessir. Hit them at 20ft-lb, right about the middle of the recommended range.
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adoob wrote: Tue Jun 18, 2024 5:58 pm
Melon2.0 wrote: Tue Jun 18, 2024 11:55 am Rockauto is pretty solid.
Mini stuff, check out FCPEuro
FCP Euro is the shit. I wish something similar existed for Mazdas/jap cars for the :cheese:. Moss Miata is the closest I think but their catalog isn't as deep.
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max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Will start checking FCP Euro
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SAWCE wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2024 2:08 am Will start checking FCP Euro
https://www.fcpeuro.com/Mini-parts/?ads ... gJSlPD_BwE
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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I 4th the FCP Euro endorsement.

I feel like a lot of the bike stuff I’ve tried from Amazon have been Chinese knockoffs.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:47 pm I 4th the FCP Euro endorsement.

I feel like a lot of the bike stuff I’ve tried from Amazon have been Chinese knockoffs.
5th … love these guys and bought parts for silver bullet and mini there
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Finally took the munchkin out solo so we rode in my car. The car seat just barely fits with the passenger seat slid all the way up. Michelle is short enough that she’d probably be able to sit there still.

A little annoying halfway climbing back there to get the thing buckled in, but for now it’s definitely worth getting to drive a car I enjoy; especially considering how infrequently I’ll be driving her around in it.


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SAWCE wrote: Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:18 pm Finally took the munchkin out solo so we rode in my car. The car seat just barely fits with the passenger seat slid all the way up. Michelle is short enough that she’d probably be able to sit there still.

A little annoying halfway climbing back there to get the thing buckled in, but for now it’s definitely worth getting to drive a car I enjoy; especially considering how infrequently I’ll be driving her around in it.


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:notbad: how’s the car doing ?
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Nice!
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max225 wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2024 11:36 am
SAWCE wrote: Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:18 pm Finally took the munchkin out solo so we rode in my car. The car seat just barely fits with the passenger seat slid all the way up. Michelle is short enough that she’d probably be able to sit there still.

A little annoying halfway climbing back there to get the thing buckled in, but for now it’s definitely worth getting to drive a car I enjoy; especially considering how infrequently I’ll be driving her around in it.


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:notbad: how’s the car doing ?
Car is great. Still a blast to drive. I haven’t done anything that I’d like to to it, but that’s okay. It still puts a smile on my face when I’m driving it.
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SAWCE wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2024 12:27 pm
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:notbad: how’s the car doing ?
Car is great. Still a blast to drive. I haven’t done anything that I’d like to to it, but that’s okay. It still puts a smile on my face when I’m driving it.
The things that you’d like to do to it were probably born out of boredom and time. Now with the kiddo you won’t have much of either, so you’ll notice how fun it is in its current form.
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razr390 wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2024 6:26 pm
SAWCE wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2024 12:27 pm

Car is great. Still a blast to drive. I haven’t done anything that I’d like to to it, but that’s okay. It still puts a smile on my face when I’m driving it.
The things that you’d like to do to it were probably born out of boredom and time. Now with the kiddo you won’t have much of either, so you’ll notice how fun it is in its current form.
Some of them for sure. A small handful are things that it kind of needs like CarPlay compatible head unit so I don’t have to ever look at my phone for maps. Still technically a want over a need, but the priorities and importance of things definitely shifted post-baby.
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SAWCE wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2024 8:20 pm
razr390 wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2024 6:26 pm

The things that you’d like to do to it were probably born out of boredom and time. Now with the kiddo you won’t have much of either, so you’ll notice how fun it is in its current form.
Some of them for sure. A small handful are things that it kind of needs like CarPlay compatible head unit so I don’t have to ever look at my phone for maps. Still technically a want over a need, but the priorities and importance of things definitely shifted post-baby.
CarPlay is a huge quality of life thing tho. I was more talking about “fun” stuff that is more a want than a need. Plus, CarPlay would be safer for you and the fam whenever you’re in that car
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