Astroboy's garage - First time driving in snow

[Astroboy2215]

Recaro and Bride make excellent reclinable bucket seats, they're comfortable for every day driving while giving great support in cornering.

I know I probably sound like a bit of an arse about all this but believe me, I've done all the "Track spec yo" and regretted it. I even got a fixed bucket for my current car (R33 Skyline) and removed it after about a week I think? in favour of an OEM upgrade.

So yeah.. go check out what OEM upgrades there are for your car or look into some reclinables. Don't get fixed or it'll make your rear seats almost entirely inaccessible

Trust me, I really do appreciate the advice, I'm looking into some Recaro seats right now.

 

[Aquarelle]

Look into Craigslist or whatever your preferred used webstore is.

You can pretty much guarantee used aftermarket seats are going to be newer and cleaner than the OEM ones - will save you big bucks because as soon as that box arrives on your door they've lost 100 bucks of value.

 

[Astroboy2215]

A buddy of mine is getting rid of his car, and he is giving me first dibs at his rims, most likely going to buy them

 

[Aquarelle]

A buddy that for mine is getting rid of his car, and he is giving me first dibs at his rims, most likely going to buy them View attachment 154819

 

[Astroboy2215]

Going to see him this Friday, hoping he ask for a decent price, if I buy them there will be pictures as soon as they are on

 

[Astroboy2215]

I'm thinking about repainting the valve cover lol, looks bland right now

 

[Astroboy2215]

Going to order these decent seats

 

[Aquarelle]

Very nice!

 

[Astroboy2215]

Going to pick up the Rays after school!!

 

[motortrend]

New wheels are always exciting, it really changes the look of the car a lot. Be sure to post as soon as you mount them.

 

[Astroboy2215]

She is looking even more Purdy! Some minor cosmetic stuff was done too, body color fog light bezels, and clear directional covers

 

[Katiegan]

The car looks so much cleaner with those on. Rays suit almost any car. 👍

 

[Astroboy2215]

Thanks, I finally learned where those hideous rims came from when i bought it, they were off a 2000 Eclipse GT. Those are set aside for winter now, can't wait to bring her to school Monday.

 

[Blackbird.]

Wow 1000x better with those RAYS. Very nice 👍

 

[Astroboy2215]

Can't decide what color I want to repaint my valve cover

black

repaint the lettering

or make it silver with red lettering

 

[Aquarelle]

Red with Silver for proper DSM spec

 

[INEEDNAWZZZ]

A non riced out 2G Eclipse? Very rare purchase there.

Nah, in all seriousness, that is an awesome car. Liking the little details and the wheels especially.

 

[Astroboy2215]

A non riced out 2G Eclipse? Very rare purchase there.

Nah, in all seriousness, that is an awesome car. Liking the little details and the wheels especially.

Thanks, been a joy to own so far, like it so much more than my old Jetta.

 

[motortrend]

I'd go with black with silver lettering or silver with red lettering, not a fan of much red in the engine bay.

 

[Astroboy2215]

I'd go with black with silver lettering or silver with red lettering, not a fan of much red in the engine bay.

The silver and red is winning me over

 

[Astroboy2215]

So, almost got towed to at school. Someone parked in my parking spot at school so I just parked in a random space (stupid on my part). During my auto class, I noticed a teacher snooping around my car, than I realized I was in a teacher space, so I ran straight to my car and saved myself, some other people weren't so lucky.

 

[Ibonibo]

Wheels look awesome on the car. It's such a nice car, sadly too few like that rolling around, making a name for proper eclipses.

On the Cover, Red with silver or unpainted lettering.

I'd go with black with silver lettering or silver with red lettering, not a fan of much red in the engine bay.

I generally agree and also thin too many are red. But on a black/white/grey car a bit of colour, even if just under the bonnet adds a bit of a colour splash, if that makes any sense.

 

[Astroboy2215]

Wheels look awesome on the car. It's such a nice car, sadly too few like that rolling around, making a name for proper eclipses.

On the Cover, Red with silver or unpainted lettering.



I generally agree and also thin too many are red. But on a black/white/grey car a bit of colour, even if just under the bonnet adds a bit of a colour splash, if that makes any sense.

Thanks, i have to say that I absolutely love the way the car looks stock, Imo it looks mean. The valve cover is either going to either be the silver with red or red with repainted lettering (silver or white).

 

[Astroboy2215]

Looking for some new tires, been looking at Primacy MXM4's. From what I've seen they have gotten some good reviews, but I would like your guys opinions.

 

[Aquarelle]

I don't know anything about all weather tyres since we don't /get/ winter tyres in NZ - however I will say that since you're keeping the other set as winter rims I'd go for summer tyres that are designed to be good in the wet. To be okay in the snow as well it must be compromising heavily - personally (And this again is coming from somewhere where it rains heavily but we get no snow) I'd look into Potenzas or some other performance tyre if you have any intention of hitting the twisties. Alternatively, Archillies ATR Sport 2's and Toyo T1R Proxies have a great feel.

 

[Astroboy2215]

Going for these:

http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/detail/s_drive

 

[Astroboy2215]

 

[Astroboy2215]

From a few nights ago

 

[Astroboy2215]

Think I finally decided on a name, I'm thinking Scarlett is a good name (even though she is a silver car) or maybe Nicolette

 

[Aquarelle]

You should change your BOV, that SSQ sounds awful