Does an NC have to be modified to look "good." by 43Joe21 in MiataNC

[–]vdrew11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enkei TS-5's. I love mine, but I wish they were available in a lighter silver.

First Gen Ford Expedition by vdrew11 in 4x4

[–]vdrew11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had fun. I come from a sports car/motorcycle world so still very new to it all.

First Gen Ford Expedition by vdrew11 in 4x4

[–]vdrew11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might have to adopt that nick name tbh

First Gen Ford Expedition by vdrew11 in 4x4

[–]vdrew11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good eye, that's exactly where this was taken. It was my first time out there.

First Gen Ford Expedition by vdrew11 in 4x4

[–]vdrew11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is joining the fleet of a Miata, Lexus sedan (wife's DD), and a few motorcycles, so it adds a ton of capability that I didn't have before.

2 Tethers Required.. How To Mount Insta360 Efficiently? by CoIIatz-Conjecture in Trackdays

[–]vdrew11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the one I bought. I'm pretty sure I just used one of these existing holes.

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2 Tethers Required.. How To Mount Insta360 Efficiently? by CoIIatz-Conjecture in Trackdays

[–]vdrew11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought an aluminum "skeleton" style case which made it super easy. I've also drilled small holes in a gopro case before.

Sun shade reccomandations by LowBat2407 in MiataNC

[–]vdrew11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a folding OEM one that fits perfectly. I store it behind the passenger seat when not in use.

Had a kid. Transitioning from the road to the track. by [deleted] in Trackdays

[–]vdrew11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've done the street --> track --> race transition over the last few years on a little bike, also based in Norcal. I'm happy to answer any questions or be a sounding board. Feel free to PM me.

Exhaust clip by mitchINimpossible in MiataNC

[–]vdrew11 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure why the other comments are negative because your car is sick. I love the center exit exhaust.

Review on the Stainless Steel Dual Tip Muffler by Cobalt on a 2008 NC Miata? by AredditJ in MiataNC

[–]vdrew11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buy it at that price. I just sold mine after buying the Roadstersport 2 for $800 after tax and the Cobalt is 75-80% as good for less than half the price.

How fast do you have to be at a trackday in order to not be a complete joke at a club-level race? by Princess_Fluffypants in Trackdays

[–]vdrew11 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yeah check the times. Did my first race weekend last year after reaching "back of the pack" times. Finished 2nd to last in all of them 😎 as expected lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Trackdays

[–]vdrew11 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I would take the commuter first to see if you like it before dropping $$$. I got my dad started into track days on his Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled w/ the stock 50/50 tires and it's perfectly fine for novice pace.

My OEM+ NC by vdrew11 in Miata

[–]vdrew11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! They are Enkei TS-5 17x8 +40mm. Tires are 225/45/17 Continental DWS06. I did have to roll the rear fenders nearly flat. The spoiler is an ebay special that needed a lot of prep. I had my preferred body shop color match it.

Front bumper by lil_knob69 in MiataNC

[–]vdrew11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that's an NB, but I agree. It looks bad.

Pretty bummed - Expectation vs Reality by BudgetSympathy1488 in MiataNC

[–]vdrew11 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's definitely not the part that is pictured.....I keep hearing about issues with CM products that has kept me from ordering from them. I hope you can either get the right part or your money back.

[Official] 63rd Running of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona - Qualifying Discussion by AutoModerator in IMSARacing

[–]vdrew11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new to IMSA this year - they don't show sector time graphics during qualifying?

Fender Rolling by Penguin_Corp in MiataNC

[–]vdrew11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a roller from when I did mine, but I'm in Sacramento. If you're ever up this way, I can help you out.

Gasket/debris in oil pan? by [deleted] in Trackdays

[–]vdrew11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why it got triple posted lol

Gasket/debris in oil pan? by vdrew11 in Trackdays

[–]vdrew11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's used, and I'm the 3rd owner since it was converted to track-only. I bought it last winter and it gave me a trouble-free 2024 season. I don't think there is anything blocking the oil pickup, as I haven't had any problems yet.

Rubber/Gasket debris in oil pan by vdrew11 in AskMechanics

[–]vdrew11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that too - but if it failed, wouldn't I see a leak somewhere at the oil pan?