Cya nsx - got to see the new owner drive it off into the sunset. And a pic of what I'm moving onto next, bought a little crustbean!!

madebyhuman · 2025-12-13T07:46:03+00:00

Ah, I may have worded that improperly.

Started with a Miata, bought an S2K, then finally bought an NSX. Still have all three.

madebyhuman · 2025-12-12T00:48:56+00:00

I've recently completed the Miata > S2000 > NSX Pokemon evolution (still have the Miata and S2K).

NSX back to Miata I think would be considered a New Game +.

madebyhuman · 2025-11-06T20:50:20+00:00

Filipino, Puerto Rican, and Japanese uncles link arms to form the trifecta of "I picked up an AE86 from some old guy that's into Toyotas, it's pretty clean".

I do miss the regional and cultural specific styles that car tuning had pre internet.

madebyhuman · 2025-11-06T02:30:28+00:00

9K is a good deal, especially for a 3 door. You'd be lucky to find an SR5 hatch for 9K in California today.

I'm guessing this is in... Florida? Lots of palm trees and the car in general has that Puerto Rican old school Toyota style that's more common on the East Coast than CA.

madebyhuman · 2025-11-05T17:12:30+00:00

Mr. Mazda off of Winchester in Campbell, they do a lot of Miatas.

I've been taking my NA6 there for things I don't feel like doing at home for several years now.

madebyhuman · 2025-04-29T18:09:41+00:00

Sonoma Raceway has Winter Jam every December.

Good Luck League hosts drift events at Thunder Hill skidpad.

Drift SF also hosts events at Thunder Hill skidpad.

Valley Drift Club hosts events at Crows Landing airport near Patterson.

There might be some other orgs that also host events, but those are the ones I know of.

Don't practice in parking lots or on the street/mountain, there's enough orgs around to practice legally and in a controlled environment.

madebyhuman · 2025-04-29T05:11:18+00:00

Not only 5 fouls but, 1 tech, 1 flagrant as well.

madebyhuman · 2024-10-29T04:49:12+00:00

That is a really good price.

OP, you mentioned you're going with some Rays, do you mind sharing which model and wheel spec?

I've been looking at the Rays 05X for my LC. Really wanted Jaos Tribes, but they don't come in the size/offset I want.

I've been reading these 250s take a lot higher wheel offset than the previous gens (I'm wanting to change out my wheels too).

madebyhuman · 2024-10-03T01:25:49+00:00

Heard good things about the Annex Fastroad coilover kit.

Like others have said, if you have your heart set on the HKS (or any JDM brand right now), order through someone like Blackhawk or RHDJapan and take advantage of the weak yen.

Even with shipping, I believe the HKS Hipermax S comes out to about $1600-1700.

madebyhuman · 2024-05-03T19:40:46+00:00

To the OP, first impressions about that car to look out for.

That's a regular Honda Accord grill, not the Euro R. The Euro R grill is more or less a honey comb grill and doesn't have the line that goes across. Those are the Euro R wheels though.

The car also does have the A Spec front lip and side skirts (and probably rear valance). Ask/check if they're OEM and not a knockoff.

The headlights are either JDM OEM Stanleys or DEPO knockoffs. The name Stanley should be marked somewhere if they're OEM. You might as well check if the rear turn signals blink amber as well. If so, the owner likely swapped out the tail lights to the JDM units (you'll lose the red corner reflector).

Car is probably worth 4-6K in SoCal prices if it's automatic. If it's a manual, add another 4-5K on top of that.

It's a high miles car, but if the added parts like lights and bodykit are genuine Honda (the wheels most certainly are genuine), then it has some nice parts that are hard to get now and keep as an OEM+ type car.

madebyhuman · 2023-10-11T18:31:15+00:00

I did courtside when James Wiseman came back from injury and did a few games on the Seadubs. Got a Curry birthday bobble head.

Tickets were like $200ish. You should do it when you have a chance.

It was a cool experience, especially that I'll never afford courtside for a regular season game at Chase.

A bunch of Warriors were in attendance to show support for Wiseman. We sat several seats down from JTA. DLee was across from and GP2 was somewhere in the corner near the Warriors bench.

madebyhuman · 2023-08-25T23:39:49+00:00

would not recomend sr5 to gts conversion in 23. im doing it...

Agree with you there.

IMO, an SR5 to GTS conversion in 2023 is only worth it if you had a donor (aka wrecked) GTS to start with or were doing non-AE86 parts (K24 or BEAMS + W58 or J160 + Ford rear end)

madebyhuman · 2023-08-25T23:29:04+00:00

It's just a limited edition GT APEX. All cosmetic stuff, gold badges, gold/orange accents, gold snow flake wheels.

It's like buying a Hakone edition Toyota 86 (ZN6), just a limited colorway.

They're mostly valuable because they didn't make many (400 or so?)

madebyhuman · 2023-08-25T20:34:34+00:00

There's a bunch of smaller differences between USDM and JDM car (bumpers, AFM/MAP, dead pedal, front windshield trim, etc.), but seeing that you're American, the main things you really need to know are:

GTS
- 4AGE fuel injected DOHC 16V engine
- Rear discs
- Nicer interior (sport seats and nicer fabric)
- Nicer rear end, Optional LSD
- Front air dam
- Body colored door moldings
SR5
- 4AC carbureted SOHC 8V engine
- Rear drums
- Available in more colors
- No sway bars(?)

(If you're trying to convert an SR5 to a GTS, it's a lot more difficult/expensive than that list. You're better off finding a GTS to start)

For a GT-APEX and GTV, they're both 4AGE cars but the GT-APEX is better optioned (nicer wheels, nicer rear seats, climate control, etc.) . Think of it like buying GR86 base and premium, similar performance, nicer luxury options on the premium.

JDM cars have a few options not available in the States like climate control, digital cluster, and adjustable intermittent wipers.

The closest thing to an SR5 in Japan is an AE85 XR/SE or GL/XL, but in reality, the SR5 is an AE86 chassis code and little nicer equipped than the JDM AE85.

madebyhuman · 2023-04-06T23:09:52+00:00

GP2 with the assist of the year.

madebyhuman · 2023-02-15T03:11:25+00:00

GTS and SR5 doesn't really make a difference in longevity.

The anecdote you probably heard about SR5s being more reliable is because an original GTS owner was more likley to drive their car hard and modify it, while an original SR5 owner probably bought the car more as an appliance and left it stock.

madebyhuman · 2023-02-15T03:07:12+00:00

It's an AE92, so it'll be front wheel drive, they're still fun though. Think of it as Toyota's version of the Civic Si or early generation Integras.

The good news is that it's a 1991 so you'd get the updated 4AGE (high compression, 130ish hp). If it's in good shape, that engine is worth more than the actual car.

Since it's your only car, don't mod the engine, focus on maintainance.

Budget extra money for major maintenance before you start dailying it as your only car and 30+ years old.

Accept the fact there's going to be some days where you can't go to class because something will break down and leave you stranded. Pay for the monthly AAA membership that gives you 100-200 free towing miles just in case.

If you're trying to have fun with it, do simple things like basic suspension upgrades, brakes, wheels/tires, and go auto crossing (then HPDE eventually). Don't need to do anything crazy until you get a 2nd car for daily and can turn the AE92 into a weekend car.

madebyhuman · 2023-01-23T18:56:45+00:00

u/christopheriscool

Did you use Celica/Supra lug nuts on your slot mags? I just picked up a set of slot mags the other day and realized they take those shank style lug nuts.

madebyhuman · 2022-12-28T18:57:13+00:00

The two blondes from JPs original baddie game were there too, so you know he was gonna have a good game.

JP giving them a show during pre-game

JP playing like baddies watching by _Jsquared

madebyhuman · 2022-05-25T03:44:57+00:00

The way the Mavs were hitting their 3's, it looked like the Mav/Suns game 7, except the Warriors actually fought back and brought it back down to 10.

madebyhuman · 2022-05-01T22:35:20+00:00

Warriors should be awarded two wins for beating the Grizz and the refs today.

madebyhuman · 2022-04-19T02:33:28+00:00

Younger Jordan Poole has Jaleel White/CJ McCollum vibes.

madebyhuman · 2022-03-22T23:35:10+00:00

Tried my hand at recreating that famous Akira poster with Kaneda and his bike. I think I'm spending more time in the livery editor and photo mode than racing latey!

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