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    Can't Fill Up My Tank?

    Literally melted the same exact line and mine wouldn't fill either. I'd recommend cutting this out and replacing just that section with line as the whole assembly isn't exactly the cheapest piece.
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    WTB a set of 4 - Gently used HPDE tires - 275-295/35/18

    Just as the title states.I'm looking for a set of 4, 200 tw or less street tires or slicks that are 275-295/35(or 40s)/18s. I'm mounting them on a set of 18x10's.Local to Charlotte, NC would be best. Prefer to pickup.Let me know what you have!
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    S197 Mattthecarman's 2014 Dual-Purpose S197 Trackday Car

    Just a quick update here.Made it out to Carolina Motorsports Park this past memorial day. Was a really cool, laid back open track day which I have to say, having been to just a few track days that were all regulated with strict timing and sessions, the open, "come and go" nature is such a...
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    S197 Mattthecarman's 2014 Dual-Purpose S197 Trackday Car

    I really appreciate the kind words! It's funny you say start and finish because I feel like I'm finally content with the car as it sits haha.I'll be sure to update this thread with any/all experiences I have on track with the car. Just need a reliable means of Data acquisition. I was leaning...
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    S197 Mattthecarman's 2014 Dual-Purpose S197 Trackday Car

    Thanks Chris! I appreciate it. I'll be routinely updating this thread for sure.
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    S197 Mattthecarman's 2014 Dual-Purpose S197 Trackday Car

    Thanks!You know, I saw that too and I figure it'd be a cool event to kind of close out the year on. I was debating on two days, if my tires are up to at least haha. Hope to see you there too!
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    S197 Mattthecarman's 2014 Dual-Purpose S197 Trackday Car

    So this my first actual entry here!Don't know if I'd necessarily call it a build thread since I did everything backwards, ie: buying parts first and track time later, but never the less, I'm trying to change that and learn more as I go!For 2019, I had much larger aspirations to get out on...
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    My DIY Oil Cooler Install (a few pics)

    I'm curious too. How long does your car sit in between uses? Wouldn't the oil in the lines seep back into the pan over a certain amount of time? I guess it would depend on how and how high the cooler is mounted in relation to the filter location.
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    What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?

    Thanks TymeSlayer! It's still pretty surreal. It'll probably feel different when I don't make a payment next month haha.
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    Watts Link and Shock/Strut Upgrade Question

    Anytime! I hope it was somewhat helpful.
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    Watts Link and Shock/Strut Upgrade Question

    I can only recommend what I've got experience with. I'm on Bilstein coilovers right now. They use the same monotube damper from the non-adjustable units. Before I got them, I was going to buy the non-adjustable Bilstein struts and Vorshlag camber plates because I'm like you, still a beginner on...
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    Watts Link and Shock/Strut Upgrade Question

    ^ +1 A good quality strut/shock would be the next bit of suspension I'd be looking at. Long before a Watts anyway.
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    S197 Mattthecarman's 2014 Dual-Purpose S197 Trackday Car

    Stangra is right, kind of a ridiculous name! IMO but it's a better version of the RTR decklid!
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