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Old 02-28-16, 01:11 PM
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Old 02-28-16, 02:40 PM
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That red looks very bright compared to Matador Mica. Congrats though! Any plans for modifications?

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Old 02-28-16, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
That red looks very bright compared to Matador Mica. Congrats though! Any plans for modifications?

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Yeah, you're right. It almost looks like a different color...
Still, nice car.

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Old 02-28-16, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by phil84
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congrats. I love the MRM F's
Old 02-28-16, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
ive had all of those. HRE is no better. Ive had problems with the factory seal of their 3 piece wheels.

I cracked an HRE when I hit a huge ridge in the road where they were doing road repairs at high speed it was about 4am and I was going way to fast and didn't see it until it was too late, I actually thought I would have more damage I hit it so hard. I just had a small hairline crack, I tried to have a local shop repair it twice and it kept cracking. To take a step back farther I bought the wheels used, took them apart, refinished them. I sent them back to HRE in pieces to get a new inner barrel, HRE warrantied it and replaced the inner at no charge. The wheels were repaired, refinished, 2nd hand, over 5 years old and sent to them in pieces and I wasn't trying to get warranty... Try that with the Japanees wheel companies, as a matter of fact try buying a single replacement wheel and you are on a year long waiting list. I do love all of the wheel brands you listed and have had several sets of Volk and BBS as well as other good brands but they have their issues as well.

I will admit HRE are not for everyone but with the couple sets I have had the customer service is above and beyond.

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Old 02-28-16, 04:15 PM
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A few post wash pics today with the other V8 in the family fleet, my brothers XFR

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A quick phone pic earlier tonight in it's natural habitat

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Old 02-28-16, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ZaxF
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Very cool. Is that a new design on the Figs bushing ??? What did you think of the ECU Once installed ?
Old 02-29-16, 09:34 AM
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From Saturday morning:



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Old 02-29-16, 09:55 AM
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After a service this weekend......
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Old 02-29-16, 10:21 AM
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Looking good giblet.

How funny your bro has the other car I considered instead of the F!

So, tell me straight, who has the upper hand in a heads up race?!

Can't tell me you guys haven't had a few spirited drives in the name of science to see who has the better car! Lol.

Do look nice together though.
Old 02-29-16, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ZaxF
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I am wary of bearings in street applications. Do let us know if you experience significant NVH and what the lube schedule ends up looking like.
Old 02-29-16, 06:56 PM
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Spent all Sunday afternoon cleaning it up...



Met the wife up for lunch today. Her *** is definitely bigger than mine

Old 02-29-16, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Sylvan
I cracked an HRE when I hit a huge ridge in the road where they were doing road repairs at high speed it was about 4am and I was going way to fast and didn't see it until it was too late, I actually thought I would have more damage I hit it so hard. I just had a small hairline crack, I tried to have a local shop repair it twice and it kept cracking. To take a step back farther I bought the wheels used, took them apart, refinished them. I sent them back to HRE in pieces to get a new inner barrel, HRE warrantied it and replaced the inner at no charge. The wheels were repaired, refinished, 2nd hand, over 5 years old and sent to them in pieces and I wasn't trying to get warranty... Try that with the Japanees wheel companies, as a matter of fact try buying a single replacement wheel and you are on a year long waiting list. I do love all of the wheel brands you listed and have had several sets of Volk and BBS as well as other good brands but they have their issues as well.

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Great looking cars hyboost and Sean! You guys make me want to spend money.
Old 02-29-16, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PDP180180
Looking good giblet.

How funny your bro has the other car I considered instead of the F!

So, tell me straight, who has the upper hand in a heads up race?!

Can't tell me you guys haven't had a few spirited drives in the name of science to see who has the better car! Lol.

Do look nice together though.
Cheers. Not had a single run against him since I got my car, weather has been consistently ****e since I picked her up! We will be going out for a hoon in a few weeks though. On paper there is not a lot between the two. Looking at the times recorded by Evo Magazine the ISF is a smidge quicker!


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