Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by cotmfk

The latest thing we’ve done is add some more palm trees…

Trees add a lot to the exterior. I want to plant a few ocotillos to replace 3 that aren’t doing so well.

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Congrats on the new place Steve! But seriously guys, I didn't expect this thread to turn into Better Homes & Garden + Rennslist lol

Back on topic!

Haha! Thanks bro. It seems this thread covers a wide range of topics. I guess we could only talk about the grille/front bumper or certain members being banned for so many pages.


P.S. I still love the front end if the G8X.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by cotmfk

Oh man - I love running! Over time, I have gone more and more into being almost exclusively Asics. Gel Kayano for "daily miles," easy runs, or distance. Right now I'm using MagicSpeed for faster workouts. The carbon shoes really do make a difference in speed. I have some Hoka Rocket X that I also use for speed work. I am annoyed at the Kayanos, as I feel they have gone down in durability and quality. They used to easily last me 450ish miles, but now they are barely making 300.... Also, Asics has made the Kayanos look more like the "super shoes." I don't want all of my shoes to be carbon plated super shoes. I have noticed that my cadence is less when using the carbon plated shoes, even though I'm running faster paces. So, I like to use the non-carbon shoes mostly so that my cadence stays high. Anyways.... I could go on and on...

That's actually funny because I been looking around for shoes for daily purposes for a bit. Both for driving and jogging/walking as I jog/walk every day (weather permitted). When I went back to Taiwan about half a year ago, I ran into Hoka Clifton 9's being on sale. It was less expensive there at that time and they had my size and the wide version so i got it.

My feet is slightly wider so the typical narrow shoes don't work, hurts my feet. So, haven't found any shoes I can really use as shoes for driving (don't know if that is needed).

Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

The best approach in my opinion for ingress/egress of LWBS is to fall in and roll out. The motion should be fluid and only require two steps. I personally do not touch the arm rest (center console) as the Alcantara will wear like crazy if you're using it to prop yourself up; however, I use the steering wheel. This method and approach was shared by the delivery specialists at the PEC when I picked up the car. It all sounds a bit ridiculous in or out of context, but it's effective. If I have passengers, which is rare I simply help them in and out. My wife has it down pat now. Also, beware if your significant other wears heels. They can easily damage the door sill if not careful upon ingress or egress.

The bolster protectors are also a great investment as the bolsters will get destroyed over time. Do you plan to purchase seat inserts?

I been going back and forth between Justin Placek and P1 Design. I am unsure on if I need memory foam or not for P1. Thought I did but now I am not too sure. I also prefer as close to a OEM fitting as possible and the P1's memory foam kind of sticks out and it may bother me. So, I am literally just sitting on it until I figure that out.

JP's problem is how to order and how expensive it is.

[Clark_Kent]

Originally Posted by Arcades

That's actually funny because I been looking around for shoes for daily purposes for a bit. Both for driving and jogging/walking as I jog/walk every day (weather permitted). When I went back to Taiwan about half a year ago, I ran into Hoka Clifton 9's being on sale. It was less expensive there at that time and they had my size and the wide version so i got it.

My feet is slightly wider so the typical narrow shoes don't work, hurts my feet. So, haven't found any shoes I can really use as shoes for driving (don't know if that is needed).



I been going back and forth between Justin Placek and P1 Design. I am unsure on if I need memory foam or not for P1. Thought I did but now I am not too sure. I also prefer as close to a OEM fitting as possible and the P1's memory foam kind of sticks out and it may bother me. So, I am literally just sitting on it until I figure that out.

JP's problem is how to order and how expensive it is.

The bulging and non-OEM look and fitment of the P1 inserts killed it for me. The insert not being fully seated would bother me too much. Not to mention I wanted the 911R fabric and Kim at the time mentioned she could no longer source it. Placek was just too expensive in my opinion. It appears to be of good quality, but it felt like a price gouge. I ended up going with ClassicFX. They came out perfect! Very happy with them.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

The bulging and non-OEM look and fitment of the P1 inserts killed it for me. The insert not being fully seated would bother me too much. Not to mention I wanted the 911R fabric and Kim at the time mentioned she could no longer source it. Placek was just too expensive in my opinion. It appears to be of good quality, but it felt like a price gouge. I ended up going with ClassicFX. They came out perfect! Very happy with them.

Do you have any photos of what you have? Up close preferably

[Fugly M3]

Took an afternoon off from the forums. Friends are in Monaco for the GP. I said thanks for the invite. They said free lodding if you get your @$$ here. I said done. $5k later on flights and tickets and I'm in cattle class tomorrow afternoon to Nice via Frankfurt. Arrive in Nice at 1:20 Saturday afternoon, train at 2:12 PM to Monte Carlo station arriving 2:41 PM, bag drop and then pick up tickets and qualifying starts at 4! Nuts! Beyond Nuts!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

Took an afternoon off from the forums. Friends are in Monaco for the GP. I said thanks for the invite. They said free lodding if you get your @$$ here. I said done. $5k later on flights and tickets and I'm in cattle class tomorrow afternoon to Nice via Frankfurt. Arrive in Nice at 1:20 Saturday afternoon, train at 2:12 PM to Monte Carlo station arriving 2:41 PM, bag drop and then pick up tickets and qualifying starts at 4! Nuts! Beyond Nuts!

We expect LOTS of pics so we can live vicariously through you. Spontaneity is the spice of life.