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Thank you. Hopefully it's not the last time...

For sure, it’s only overkill until you need it.

I went with one of these: H3R Performance HalGuard Clean Agent Car Fire Extinguisher - 2.5 lb. Red(HG250R) https://a.co/d/8crMsTe It’s probably overkill.

I’ve been tempted to go with one of these: https://throtl.com/products/dss-carbon-imp-driveshafts-dsssush17-c

That’s a misconception of California. Yes there is strict smog testing, but that’s it. There is absolutely no safety inspections like some states on the east coast. You’ll see cars driving on the freeway that seem sketch as hell but they are smogged, registered and may even be insured so they are good to go!

These two are options: https://www.legacyoddsnends.com/ or https://aaronssubieelectronics.com/product-category/wiring-harnesses/

How is JDM hood different?

He’s a great guy! We were hunting down the EDM center console pieces at the same time and while some people would become competitive and not even think about helping others, he did the exact opposite.

@SubOperator This Arnold? https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2048669/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk I’d be interested in a write up of the conversion to RHD beam pattern on the headlights.

I’ve always thought the answer was 3D scanning the JDM Double DIN and then 3D printing a mirror image.

Any pics of the custom brackets? The fit of EDM center console with the JDM double DIN is the most annoying thing in my car that I’d love to address.

I’d be tempted to replace the Outback rails with the sleeker Legacy rails if I removed them.

What are your plans for the B and C pillars, since these aren’t airbag compliant pillars. Also, seatbelts were something that was difficult for me to import before I realized that they won’t work anyways and I got USDM black belts.

I checked the weight on my new wheels. Not bad!

This one? https://www.autoevolution.com/news/this-rolls-royce-station-wagon-is-not-a-rendering-it-can-be-yours-163872.html

I’m not sure if you knew that you can run Z32 brakes:

New wheels just arrived. They only took 9 months. Rays TE37 Saga SL’s in 18x8.5 with a 45 offset in pressed graphite.

This could be an option for you if you do want to get your own analysis: https://www.toromontcat.com/service/fluid-analysis-services/oil-analysis-program

Here are the white Brembo’s I mentioned earlier

The instant torque on an EV is something that you never get over. I suppose because I’m older, I also appreciate the quietness of the EV regardless of the speed you’re going or how quickly you're accelerating. Charging at home is great and the Tesla is fantastic on a road trip with their Supercharger network. I have yet to road trip the Rivian but I know that the charging infrastructure will be more of an issue (until the adapter to use the Tesla Superchargers is available next Spring). Since I travel with my dog stopping every couple hours for 30 minutes to charge and walk around is something I would have done in an ICE vehicle, albeit probably a shorter walk with the immediate goal of getting back in and going. Dog mode makes leaving my dog in the car a non issue, since the temp is maintained and I can monitor it. Autopilot makes the long drives much easier and I don’t have any neck or shoulder strain.

Yes, I got a Rivian R1S which is technically an SUV. It would get scorched by the Plaid.

I went silver, and understated, on my Tacoma. It depends on how much attention you want to attract.

I know it’s completely counterintuitive but I went with white powdercoat on my Brembo calipers. They actually stay pretty clean and are easy to clean when they are dirty.

Is that a USDM Stromung exhaust, hence why it’s sticking out on the JDM bumper?

Have you tried Prodrive?