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1-23-2011
Never heard of powerflex.... Thanks for that info..
Well, I took the car out to work and snapped some pics before I get some stuff done..
1-24-2011
^^ No problem David 
I have no problem with any conversation that goes on here
Anyhow, here is my First Blk FD, which I sold and help build with the new owner. He got it running and got an alignment today.
1-25-2011
Hey Gordon, I'm not 100% on the finish. Its a single stage satin paint.
Car had to be painted 2x as first time, the paint didn't seem even. It had different shade to it. So, it was sprayed again as a whole car. Giving more evenness to the paint.
I've heard this is quite common on flat paint.
I've also talked to one of the best painter here in AL. He has done several SEMA show cars and he does 2 stage flat. Flat/Satin look coming from the clear coat.
The problem with flat black single or 2 stage is that if you scratch it, you have to repaint... and scratches will show up VERY easily. Also, you can't wax, buff, use silicone base cleaning product, use spray type tire shine... as any of the gets on, it will shine.
In few months, I'll have someone new to show on the MB... I been thinking few other options and going to try something different on the MB.
Anyhow, Yesterday was a productive day in automobile hobby.. With help with the new owner of my old FD, I installed my 'Riced' out Big *** wing 
1-29-2011
I been working on the wing to make sure its not going to rip the CF wing off at decent high speed.. I made a template, started to cut, then realized my aluminum sheet was too thin. Its now being re-cut using 1/8 inch thick AL plate.. we'll see how that will work.. But mean while I adjusted one of the bolt and seems to reduce some load of the wing on to the body of the car.. Took the car out for a drive and seems the car is more stable (top speed today only to 110MPH).
Anyhow, I drove the Steve Kan tuning here in Bham...
Here are few pics..
My FD with another FD with same wing and mirrors.. except his was all out track addition 
My Old black FD showed up to the tuning session...
First time running together since 2003
Also, my tires came from Yokohama Tires... Since I mainly do street, I got the ADVAN Sport tires..
295/30/18 rear
255/35/18 Front
2-1-2011
Update for my SSM FD..
Well, I've been deciding on the wheels for the SSM FD. I wanted to stick with OEM and decided to try out the RX8 40th Anniversary wheels.
2-14-2011
Well Gordon.. Here is my option about this..
The JDM downpipe with two pipes looks to have bigger volume chamber just after exiting of turbo manifold.
picture comparison from earlier pics I posted..
Knightsport ( dual 60mm pipes)
MS/AutoEXE (dual 52mm pipes)
Feed (single 80mm)
Also,
Here are my calculations regarding US 3 in DP vs. JDP dual 60mm DP (knightsport) and dual 52mm (MS and Autoexe).
3 inch = 76.2mm (US)
area of the opening = 456mm2
Single 80mm (FEED)
area of opening = 503mm2
2 x 60mm DP (KS)
area of both openings = 565mm2
2 x 52mm DP (MS/AUTOEXE)
area of both openings = 424 mm2