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Old 05-20-2020, 11:59 PM   #101
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I can’t ever be apart of the brah crowd lol. Took it off roading a few hours ago and wow, the technology and suspension on this for an out of the box oem performance truck are damn impressive. It crawled with a decent amount of ease, the hill descent control is legit, the steering when going higher speeds and the way the suspension gets better is incredible. I didn’t think I’d enjoy doing this but it’s fun as hell.
You are the 1% using it as it as designed, kudos. The clowns around here are all hat and no cattle. Damn thing is just a DD and a a drive thru machine.
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Raptors weren't designed to travel on pavement?
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Old 05-21-2020, 10:56 AM   #103
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You are the 1% using it as it as designed, kudos. The clowns around here are all hat and no cattle. Damn thing is just a DD and a a drive thru machine.
Damn expensive truck just to drive around town in! I’m going to take it out to the Knolls and Salt Flats today for some fun. I’ll get some pics after.
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Old 05-21-2020, 01:27 PM   #104
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Damn expensive truck just to drive around town in! I’m going to take it out to the Knolls and Salt Flats today for some fun. I’ll get some pics after.

Saw your exact truck today dealing with zombies as I supplied up before the holiday weekend. Don't know why you hate the color, it looked good. Ceramic coat that bish yourself.
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Old 05-21-2020, 01:59 PM   #105
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Saw your exact truck today dealing with zombies as I supplied up before the holiday weekend. Don't know why you hate the color, it looked good. Ceramic coat that bish yourself.
How hard is it to ceramic coat? I don’t want to **** it up lol.
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Old 05-22-2020, 06:50 AM   #106
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^^ Depends how much prep/paint repair is needed. It's more of an intense, dedicated, uninterrupted block of time vs a difficulty thing. But yes, you have to know how to do it properly. Clear bra the thing BEFORE (if you're going to), not after the ceramic is applied.
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Old 05-22-2020, 10:00 AM   #107
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^^ Depends how much prep/paint repair is needed. It's more of an intense, dedicated, uninterrupted block of time vs a difficulty thing. But yes, you have to know how to do it properly. Clear bra the thing BEFORE (if you're going to), not after the ceramic is applied.

Yeah and in 2020, you can do the lower end ceramic stuff DIY. I'd definitely want some clearbra if going to the desert.
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Old 05-22-2020, 11:01 AM   #108
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Congrats on the Raptor. That was a smokin' deal on a great truck. A friend of mine let me drive his 2017 Super Cab and it's a hoot.
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Old 05-22-2020, 11:37 AM   #109
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Is this the mid-life crisis truck thread now?
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Old 05-22-2020, 02:25 PM   #110
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Is this the mid-life crisis truck thread now?
****, I’m turning 33. I hope I don’t die at 66.

I think I’m going to have it auto flex painted. It’s similar to a wrap but half the cost due to labor being less. It looks damn good and you can customized the color with flakes, etc. A guy on the M2 forum did his in San Marino blue and it looks amazing ( https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1530010 )

Just like normal paint, it can be buffed and waxed etc. It peels off when you want tk take it off. Can apply multiple layers to add to the thickness if desired. I was quoted $2400 by their authorized installer. If I add flake, it’s another $200.

Not bad
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Is this the mid-life crisis truck thread now?
odd to think that at 35, the reality is I'm likely close to mid-life... Obviously nobody knows when they're gonna go, but 70 isn't unheard of for a life span.

I'm going to check out an S2K this weekend. Maybe this is my mid-life crisis?
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Old 05-22-2020, 05:22 PM   #112
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odd to think that at 35, the reality is I'm likely close to mid-life... Obviously nobody knows when they're gonna go, but 70 isn't unheard of for a life span.

I'm going to check out an S2K this weekend. Maybe this is my mid-life crisis?
Do it!

Or buy my M2. I’ll make you a nice deal on it.
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Old 05-22-2020, 05:39 PM   #113
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A word of caution, most paint damage comes from improper washing techniques.* Swirls, light scratches and love marks.

Two vehicles I detailed recently...

2006 Volvo station wagon that has probably been washed a dozen times. And a 2014 Toyota four runner.

The 4Runner’s paint was thrashed because of the constant taking it to the car wash routine. Where the Volvo’s paint wasn’t bad at all. I think the layers of years of built up dirt protected the paint.

So, if you get your truck wrapped or plastidipped, etc, none of its impervious to strangers’ hands.

*Aside from external forces like rock chips, and miscellaneous road debris.

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Old 05-22-2020, 06:14 PM   #114
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A word of caution, most paint damage comes from improper washing techniques.* Swirls, light scratches and love marks.

Two vehicles I detailed recently...

2006 Volvo station wagon that has probably been washed a dozen times. And a 2014 Toyota four runner.

The 4Runner’s paint was thrashed because of the constant taking it to the car wash routine. Where the Volvo’s paint wasn’t bad at all. I think the layers of years of built up dirt protected the paint.

So, if you get your truck wrapped or plastidipped, etc, none of its impervious to strangers’ hands.

*Aside from external forces like rock chips, and miscellaneous road debris.
Yeah, I know. I mostly just want to protect the paint underneath (also don’t like white but whatever). The road here are crap to lots of rock chips. It would also help against stuff while hooning around in the desert. I usually just pressure wash my vehicles (not the drive through with the brush wheels).
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Old 05-22-2020, 07:27 PM   #115
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odd to think that at 35, the reality is I'm likely close to mid-life... Obviously nobody knows when they're gonna go, but 70 isn't unheard of for a life span.

I'm going to check out an S2K this weekend. Maybe this is my mid-life crisis?
DO IT. My attainable dream car right there. There was an immaculate CPO one at an Acura dealer about 5 miles away from me...Of course it got sold before I even had a chance to check it out . I am almost 40...Damn I am getting old.

Oh well, I guess it is time for jean shorts with a Hawaiian shirt tucked in, white socks, New Balance sneakers and an automatic C7.
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Old 05-22-2020, 07:36 PM   #116
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DO IT. My attainable dream car right there. There was an immaculate CPO one at an Acura dealer about 5 miles away from me...Of course it got sold before I even had a chance to check it out . I am almost 40...Damn I am getting old.

Oh well, I guess it is time for jean shorts with a Hawaiian shirt tucked in, white socks, New Balance sneakers and an automatic C7.
I see nothing wrong with this lol
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I've had my S2000 for 11 years now. Longest I've ever owned a car, for good reason. Before that, it was only 4 years.

There's nothing wrong wanting an S2000. Because it's rare enough and not a Miata.

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****, I’m turning 33. I hope I don’t die at 66.

I think I’m going to have it auto flex painted. It’s similar to a wrap but half the cost due to labor being less. It looks damn good and you can customized the color with flakes, etc. A guy on the M2 forum did his in San Marino blue and it looks amazing ( https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1530010 )

Just like normal paint, it can be buffed and waxed etc. It peels off when you want tk take it off. Can apply multiple layers to add to the thickness if desired. I was quoted $2400 by their authorized installer. If I add flake, it’s another $200.

Not bad
Just saying, you could die tomorrow or even before you read this post.


But you bought a Raptor, so I think you already understand living in the moment
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I've had my S2000 for 11 years now. Longest I've ever owned a car, for good reason. Before that, it was only 4 years.

There's nothing wrong wanting an S2000. Because it's rare enough and not a Miata.

--kC
Everyone I've talked to who has one has told me the same thing. They absolutely love it. Prices on them have been going up too.

I'm having a hard time committing... Buying the s2k requires trading the R in for a 3 row family car (likely Highlander or Atlas). However, my commutes (pre covid) we're getting terrible. 40+ minutes to go 12 miles. So switching to a DD and a dedicated sports car seems to make sense. We'll trade the outback in on something more commuter friendly in a few years when the electric options get better.

I figured that I really need to just get out and test drive an s2k to convince me to do it. Once I've got that in the garage, I'll feel more motivated to strip the R and trade it in.
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odd to think that at 35, the reality is I'm likely close to mid-life... Obviously nobody knows when they're gonna go, but 70 isn't unheard of for a life span.

I'm going to check out an S2K this weekend. Maybe this is my mid-life crisis?
I'm 32, and won't likely live to 60, much less 70. So I'm already past mid life haha. I need a corvette soon
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All this talk about buying car and I am here thinking about selling our cars because we only have driven about 5 miles in 7 weeks. I hope I never have to go back to the office. I love S2000s but the wife always shot me down .

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Everyone I've talked to who has one has told me the same thing. They absolutely love it. Prices on them have been going up too.
I absolutely love my AP2. It's the polar opposite of the Golf R and would be the perfect complement to something like a Highlander or Atlas. Here's mine in all of its retinal searing glory - https://photos.app.goo.gl/NYAVyhtJDHntqd7n8.

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All this talk about buying car and I am here thinking about selling our cars because we only have driven about 5 miles in 7 weeks. I hope I never have to go back to the office. I love S2000s but the wife always shot me down .
I'd love to, but the wife is a teacher and I'm an engineer on the fringe if the construction industry. Both require a lot of in person connection. I hope to work remotely a bit more, but my wife can't once things open back up. So we still need 2 commuter cars.

The s2k sold a few hours before I was going to check it out. I got caught up building some shelves in the garage to make room for the s2k and missed it. Back on the hunt.
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I absolutely love my AP2. It's the polar opposite of the Golf R and would be the perfect complement to something like a Highlander or Atlas. Here's mine in all of its retinal searing glory - https://photos.app.goo.gl/NYAVyhtJDHntqd7n8.
Love it. Always have a soft spot for those in yellow. I'm likely to end up ap1. Generally a bit cheaper, and most avoid the dbw and tcs. But if I could find a 2004 reasonably priced, I'd be all over it.
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Mine... (Old Pic but the only thing that's changed is back to stock wheels, and they're plastidipped black)



Yep, GPW with Red/Black interior. Also, new top (before I bought it) with glass rear.

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