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05-25-2007, 02:49 PM
driftdevil

So when we doing the seats?

Hey just wondering what day we are going to cut up our seats? Need it done before trackday.
05-25-2007, 02:59 PM
Magma

I will offer up my Garage to hold the event, and I can get a hold of an electric knife, if Bo wants to come over and anyone else that wants a Foamectomy prior to trackday.

I should be around on Mon, for the non family people or any Sat. besides the 9th
05-25-2007, 03:53 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magma

I will offer up my Garage to hold the event, and I can get a hold of an electric knife, if Bo wants to come over and anyone else that wants a Foamectomy prior to trackday.

I should be around on Mon, for the non family people or any Sat. besides the 9th

I'm game. I need a brake flush too. Monday or next Saturday works.
05-25-2007, 04:21 PM
Magma

If you need anything more than pulling off wheels or something else socket related, I have very little tools, so it will be a BYOT tech day
05-25-2007, 05:06 PM
onething

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magma

If you need anything more than pulling off wheels or something else socket related, I have very little tools, so it will be a BYOT tech day

That is a great way to increase your tool collection. (see TtT's avatar)
05-25-2007, 05:29 PM
Billy Blaze

I would be up for a foamectomy too.
Let me know when and where.
05-25-2007, 06:10 PM
Tim the Teacher

Since I may show up to do my other seat I will have to put a Lojac on my tool box....and yes BR it is a lot fuller than the last time you were here;)
05-25-2007, 06:10 PM
cam76034

What's a foamectomy?
05-25-2007, 06:22 PM
driftdevil

so what day and what time?
05-25-2007, 06:57 PM
blackzx3_13

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam76034

What's a foamectomy?

That is removing foam from the driver's seat in order for more comfort, and better fit for the driver. Someone else can probably elaborate a bit more on it than I can.
05-25-2007, 07:38 PM
MX-5EE

I am going to guess this is a bit of a no-no for my NC, with the seat-mounted airbags.
05-25-2007, 08:30 PM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackzx3_13

That is removing foam from the driver's seat in order for more comfort, and better fit for the driver. Someone else can probably elaborate a bit more on it than I can.

That's pretty much it. I've done both of the Miata's I've owned (I still miss the seat in my '92.) If you plan on doing it, bring plenty of zip-ties to replace the hog rings with. The back rest is easier to de-foam-a-tize before tackling the bottom of the seat. I've done top and bottom on my '99.
05-25-2007, 09:07 PM
johnwag

Now that I have a '96 driver's seat again (Thanks, Machismo;)) and got rails for it today(Thanks,Gary;)), I'll have to join the foamectomy party. I need a brake fluid flush before I run my next few track events.
05-25-2007, 09:14 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwag

Now that I have a '96 driver's seat again (Thanks, Machismo;)) and got rails for it today(Thanks,Gary;)), I'll have to join the foamectomy party. I need a brake fluid flush before I run my next few track events.

John, Swing by my house and we can do a brake flush on both cars. We'll have to do it the old fashioned way. (Up, down, up, down)

I work evenings but I'm free most other times.
05-25-2007, 09:16 PM
boisking

I'm down with Shawn's garage (close to me!). I'm also gonna be free Monday after 3:30pm. Seats and brake/clutch flushing requires minimal tools and 4 jackstands, which I can provide if necessary. Lowered cars, or cars with front lips will have a good time entering the driveway, but the street along the curb is plentiful. Let's try to make a plan for Monday, but I can weasel out of work on any given Saturday if needed.
05-25-2007, 09:23 PM
black roadster

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Originally Posted by boisking

Lowered cars, or cars with front lips will have a good time entering the driveway, but the street along the curb is plentiful.

I was warned about that! I have a tough enough time with Kamil's driveway. I doubt I'll be able to make it into Shawn's. Shawn, you got any wood planks? Would it help?
05-25-2007, 09:35 PM
johnwag

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Originally Posted by black roadster

I was warned about that! I have a tough enough time with Kamil's driveway. I doubt I'll be able to make it into Shawn's. Shawn, you got any wood planks? Would it help?

You have to cut the driveway at a drastic angle and you shouldn't hit. Shawn does it every day.
05-25-2007, 09:36 PM
Billy Blaze

I want to do it to drop myself down in the seat a little and get a better fit on the sides of my legs and shoulders so I wont slide around so much.
05-25-2007, 10:10 PM
Machismo

BR, Wags- When you plan a date, I would also like to bleed my clutch fluid as well. As with your plans for the foamectomy, I recommend anyone who is serious about "driving" have their seat fit custom to their body type. It allows you to focus on the important stuff without trying to stay planted. Eager to see your results. Did the "seafoam" today, "Whew" what a smoker she was.
05-26-2007, 05:19 AM
driftdevil

monday sounds good to me
05-26-2007, 07:02 AM
altiain

I may not be able to participate in the brake fluid flushing party, but I'd be happy to loan out my pressure bleeder cap if one of you has a compressor. It makes brake fluid flushing a snap... but it doesn't fit the '8. :(
05-26-2007, 07:33 AM
boisking

Pending a response from Magma, I guess we will plan to be there Monday afternoon. Who will be there? BR? John? Billy? Machismo?
05-26-2007, 10:06 AM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by boisking

Pending a response from Magma, I guess we will plan to be there Monday afternoon. Who will be there? BR? John? Billy? Machismo?

I will be there. We might need to show up early enough to get them all done. Maybe I can show a bit early and get my brake bled before we start on the seats. :confused:

BTW, Do we have hog rings and pliers or are we doing it the ghetto/redneck way with cable ties? If they're not seen, I have white cable ties. I might have some black ones too.

Magma,

PM me your addy.
05-26-2007, 10:56 AM
Titus

I have an electric knife you can borrow.
05-26-2007, 12:50 PM
johnwag

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster

I will be there. We might need to show up early enough to get them all done. Maybe I can show a bit early and get my brake bled before we start on the seats. :confused:

BTW, Do we have hog rings and pliers or are we doing it the ghetto/redneck way with cable ties? If they're not seen, I have white cable ties. I might have some black ones too.

Magma,

PM me your addy.

I get off of work @ 1:30pm. Assuming that Magma is off, I'll be heading right over. William, if you want to meet me at Central Market you can follow me to Shawn's house. Also, what do you mean when you refer to "hog rings"?
05-26-2007, 01:42 PM
cone-cerned

http://www.mrmikes.com/images/instiphogpliers.jpg

Here you go. Hog rings and tool.
05-26-2007, 02:03 PM
johnwag

What is the planned use for the hog rings??
05-26-2007, 02:36 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwag

What is the planned use for the hog rings??

Your upholstery is held together by them. You will need to remove them to do the foamectomy. Ideally you reattach the upholstery with new hog rings. Many people use plastic cable ties to reattach the upholstery though,
05-26-2007, 02:56 PM
cam76034

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwag

What is the planned use for the hog rings??

It's what you use when you're marrying a pig.

http://www.monsterpig.com/
05-26-2007, 03:10 PM
johnwag

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Originally Posted by cam76034

It's what you use when you're marrying a pig.

http://www.monsterpig.com/

OMFG!!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!! Is this for real????!!!! Look what the kid shot him with!!!!

I love this: Video Coming Soon - Hog is being mounted - Many witnesses - Sausage is all Gone
05-26-2007, 04:12 PM
Billy Blaze

Where, when?
05-26-2007, 05:26 PM
cam76034

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwag

OMFG!!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!! Is this for real????!!!! Look what the kid shot him with!!!!

50 cal pistol. Not bad for a sixth grader. The adrenaline rush makes it hard to hit anything, I damn near shot my foot off when I was shooting a timber rattler a couple years ago.
05-26-2007, 05:33 PM
driftdevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

Where, when?

monday at shawn's house
05-26-2007, 06:00 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwag

OMFG!!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!! Is this for real????!!!! Look what the kid shot him with!!!!

I love this: Video Coming Soon - Hog is being mounted - Many witnesses - Sausage is all Gone

Seems to be for real.
05-26-2007, 10:41 PM
Magma

So, It sounds like My house on Monday. I would like it if Anyone who is coming can chime in and let me know. PM me for the address.

I will try to get a hog ring plier by then, if not I have plenty of zip ties.

Does anyone comming have any experience removing the foam?
05-27-2007, 02:07 AM
driftdevil

pm sent
05-27-2007, 08:11 AM
black roadster

Magma and johnwag,

Check yo PMs foo! ::MrT::
05-27-2007, 02:51 PM
boisking

You guys start whenever you like. I'll be there around 3:00 in th afternoon. Magma has jackstands and I'll bring another set for fluid changing. Anybody de-foaming their seat(s), who wants me to show you how, just PM magma for directions and be there by 3:30. You would be wise to bring zip ties for your seats (or hog rings, or bailing wire, or duct tape), because I don't know who has what. Color won't matter, since the ties go on the undersides of the seat. If everybody brings their own knife (swiss army, electric fillet, K-BAR, whatever), we can all sit in a cute little circle and do it together.
05-27-2007, 02:57 PM
blackzx3_13

Quote:

Originally Posted by boisking

we can all sit in a cute little circle and do it together

::Grouphug::Paul::
05-27-2007, 03:02 PM
Magma

I do have an electric carving knife that we can use.

BE AWARE ENTER MY DRIVEWAY VERY SLOWLY!!!!! AND ALMOST PARRALLEL

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