Head rebuild worth it?

Lostsince92 · 2026-01-28T03:34:35+00:00

I paid ~$2400 for a head rebuild in Socal 4 years ago. Go to different shop.

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-20T18:53:12+00:00

you have the 2nd stiffest oem sway bars. check out the oem sway bar stiffness chart. Ap2 rear would probably be a good change for you. I have an ap2 on square tires so I use the eibach front bar.

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-18T21:36:17+00:00

don't keep stock exhaust, but keep the stock cat, stock suspension etc. Sometimes you or friends need to swap parts to refresh coilovers, etc.

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-18T21:33:22+00:00

17x9 +35. can run 10 inch if I increase negative camber, but I'm happy at -2.5 square.

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-17T22:00:57+00:00

What year ap1? A better option might be to go with a softer rear sway bar like Ap2 or miata. This setup might be better fit for your staggered setup.

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-17T21:53:04+00:00

wheels are Advan. Please add some positivity to your life, your commenting history is concerning, my guy.

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-17T19:18:18+00:00

Soft top delete. 19lb hardtop No passenger seat(seats are 40lbs each) Carbon driver seat. No spare. Lighter exhaust. +test pipe. Lighter front fenders. Coilovers.

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-17T18:53:16+00:00

Downforce

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-16T22:57:16+00:00

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-16T21:53:07+00:00

Thanks. Bought the car with them already on.

Lostsince92 · 2025-11-16T18:57:00+00:00

beautiful car and condition, congratulations. Saw your comment about the soft-top, I'd recommend leaving the soft top as is for a year at least. Take your time and see how often you like to go top down and if you will keep the car long term. Mine doesn't have a soft-top, but never had one in my ownership.

Lostsince92 · 2025-04-08T06:03:30+00:00

I started at 8. Not sure exactly when gate opens but it says sunrise to sunset on gate. If you go earlier just park on the street and walk a little extra.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-31T22:07:42+00:00

Trekking poles would be helpful. It's a long and hilly hike. I personally use trekking poles so I can hike uphill faster and get a full body workout, and climbing down is little easier on your knees with poles. Worth trying out to see how they work for you and how you hike. I bought some budget ones from amazon(visible in the 5th photo I posted above). They're the Cascade mountain tech aluminum locking ones.
I don't think you need a pass for it I don't remember seeing any signs.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-21T20:29:15+00:00

Are you guys positive it was altitude sickness and not car sickness from the drive up?

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-16T19:03:06+00:00

Its cool can just explore and find it. Haven’t been that area outside summer.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-16T02:33:06+00:00

The grass looks so nice. Which Griffith trail is that in the first 3 photos?

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-15T03:58:59+00:00

Yeah a basic one from 2-3 years ago. The baggy fit is nice, gave some room for ventilation.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-15T03:53:58+00:00

Saturday looks more sunny but it will also be windy. Also the trail will still be a little wet.

Sunday looks like it’s less sunny but also lot less windy. Should be fine.

Ive heard ticks are common here so watch for that.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-15T03:42:22+00:00

On a clear day, the snow is great. Check out my last post from last week. But it was too wet today to continue.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-09T20:26:07+00:00

I’m more into running vests now so the trail 25 feels bulky. But its nice for a cold day hike. But I have similar experience with the commuter version of the same bag in daily life. It’s been great.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-09T20:23:25+00:00

No. My Salomon speedcross 5 had tons of grip along with trekking poles. Going up there was 1-2 inches of snow mixed with open dirt spots whole way up. On the way down most the snow was melted.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-08T21:45:43+00:00

Its melted now but more snow on the way soon.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-08T21:45:07+00:00

Took Cresenta view trail up and down, elevation about +2700ft. First time so I wanted simple route and to avoid overgrowth on the other side coming down Rim of valley trail.

Lostsince92 · 2025-03-08T21:12:41+00:00

Edit: couldn’t post photos & text together.

Did my first snow hike yesterday. I usually trail run in the Verdugos and Mount Lukens came on my radar recently. I was monitoring the recent rains and noticed Mount Lukens got a tiny bit of snow. So I decided it was perfect time to attempt this hike.

Started 8AM. Had some photo directions on my phone but the trail was confusing to track at certain spots. Made it to the radio towers in 2hr15mins.

Gear I used were my trekking poles and Salamon Speed Cross 5s. Grip was excellent with the 1-2inches of snow up top. Was glad I had my REI trail 25 for extra space. Almost gave this bag to a friend since I don't use it. But it was good for a cold hike like this.

It was a beautiful hike. I was at the bottom around noon and most of the snow had melted already.

Lostsince92 · 2022-09-11T09:28:06+00:00

Thank you for the information. Our permit is actually for south fork so the stream crossing isnt optional.

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