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  1. ErikS

    Eriks 850

    So, I have been running TMM9's base tune to break in the engine, limited to 8-10 psi but still fun in the mid range. I'm at 400 miles so oil change and time to tune is coming soon. Had a TPS sensor issue now resolved, but we are trying to find a leak that is throwing off the LTFT. Trying to get the car to as close to perfect mechanically before tuning, fixing the interior, and painting (or wrapping.) Test fit of the Tomcat lip, and some carbon fiber vinyl wrap on the roof to cover oxidation (temporary.) T5R spoiler is off, I like the clean back end. Still need to find the right wheels. Want 5 spoke lightweight, hard to find.
  2. What's rear leg room like? Do 6' fit in the back seats?
  3. Do you mean private equity? A capital investment firm and private equity partners created my company, and its been great.
  4. Anyone else see what's Wong with this picture?
  5. 8 years is a long time. My tenure with my current employer. What's up Davit? VS misses you.
  6. Its nice how they treat all military the same .... just like all platinum/1K status.
  7. TSA pre-check is random and domestic only, Global Entry is through CBP and is for re-entering the US and skipping the customs line using a kiosk. They can still examine you if they want (happened to me coming back from KSA.)
  8. It takes a nerd who doesn't know which way to stick it in to come up with that.
  9. Anyone have a recommendation for a HTIB from 2014? Preferably one with wireless SS? Like to keep it around $1000.
  10. You are in luck, one is for sale that was never installed. '?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>>
  11. The bench's reaction is priceless.
  12. Anyone claiming to not make immediate judgments and stereotypes when seeing another person is probably a robot and should not be trusted. We are not wired to ignore the color of another person's skin. It's probably our biggest fault given how far we've evolved to this point. I remember in school reading a study, the first thing you recognize is a person's attractiveness, the second, their skin color.
  13. ErikS

    Eriks 850

    I will go bigger, with the intake manifold its silly not to aim for at least 400 awhp.
  14. ErikS

    Eriks 850

    From what I have read it gets out of its efficiency range after 20 psi.
  15. ErikS

    Eriks 850

    I came to the realization that an off the shelf tune (ARD) is not going to cut it with the intake manifold, so I have purchased an ECU from Aaron (Tightmopedman9) and will be working with him using TunerPro RT to get things sorted out. I want to get the K24 dialed in and break in the engine for a few thousand miles, then go bigger with the turbo. Aaron has been very communicative and helpful, anyone wanting a custom tune I would definitely recommend him.
  16. Really nice how the paint came out, always happy to see an 850 resurrected in the states. I live in our fourth largest city, and haven't seen one on the road in months.
  17. ErikS

    Eriks 850

    Custom made from a shop in Seattle, I think it is called Speedware Motorsports.
  18. ErikS

    Eriks 850

    Aaron plays with anything he can get his hands on .. err ... you know what I mean. They are the practically the same dimensions, we put them and a 996 side by side and your can't eyeball the difference. Anytime you are in Houston send me a PM! Thanks for the advice, I have an old broken noodle I could re-purpose. It was just a test fit. Still trying to convince the wife that while its the fastest car we own, its also the safest.
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    Eriks 850

    Someone just came home in time for Thanksgiving. And now it has three Recaro seats instead of two
  20. Chains are for serious stuff and to get unstuck. Two studless snow tires in the rear and 100 lbs in the trunk should give you all the traction you would need.
  21. Sunrise over the Arabian sea and the Corniche Tower, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
  22. About to board a flight to Shanghai. Going to be in China until 11/2, should be an interesting trip. Not looking forward to the 13 1/2 hour flight ahead of me from SFO. Zai Jian!
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