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📌 Welcome to the General Discussion Hub
Whether you’re a club member, a guest, or just poking around… you’re in the right place.
This is the front porch of the Midnight Pretenders Motor Club — a place to hang out, talk cars, share your build, or just see what we’re all about before diving deeper.
Here’s what you can do in this space:
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Introduce Yourself
I wish Tactrix would up and announce that Openport 3.0 is being released but I’m not holding my breath! Anyone have a recommendation for Opensource tuning interface cable? I’ve tried a couple clones and they both fried on me even though I double checked the drivers and kept the laptop in airplane mode!
If you’ve fried two clone interfaces already, I’d stop throwing money at clones and troubleshoot the hardware side before trying another one. Airplane mode and correct drivers won’t protect an interface from poor voltage regulation, bad USB isolation, or incorrect pinouts. For open-source tuning, look into Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 for supported vehicles and software, or ECU-specific interfaces supported by the open-source tuning platform you’re using. Open-source software doesn’t automatically mean the cable itself is open source, and compatibility depends on the ECU, protocol, and software. Before plugging another interface in, check the vehicle’s OBD-II port for abnormal power or grounding, inspect the cable for shorts or incorrect pin assignments, and verify USB power and driver compatibility. A proper bench setup and a current-limited power supply can help isolate interface issues without risking the vehicle.
Hey guys sorry I’m dealing with medical and had to step out for awhile but I really need some help with a good friend of mines 20 STI, P2109. She’s already replaced her throttle body and pigtail. Help please she’s in dire need
Disconnect the negative battery cable and then pull the throttle body and give it a really good cleaning. Reinstall and let it idle for a good 10 min before driving. It’s a pain to do since you have to remove the top mount but making sure it’s clear of obstructions and doing the throttle relearn can do wonders. Might be worth the time to have the battery load tested first just to make sure it’s not dropping voltage.
Who drives the black MkV in the Raleigh area? Pretty sure I wasn’t hallucinating when I spotted the MP banner but it was pretty early on my way to work so I guess it’s not impossible! 😂😂😂
🏁 What’s up everyone! 👋🏼
In case you missed the push notification, we’ve got some cool updates and changes going on with the Midnight Pretenders app! We want to hear from the people actually using the app. If there’s something you’d like to see added, changed, or improved or if you’ve run into any issues let us know! Good, bad, or somewhere in between 😂 Send the feedback our way. The goal is to make Midnight Pretenders better for the whole community. Looking forward to seeing where we can take this! 🤘🏼🏁
The only issue for me is posting images i have to dig through files instead of just my gallery an i get lost in digging through all of them other then that I have really nothing else I would say to complain about an it may be a Samsung thing 🤷🏼
So I was offered another 2007 Audi A4 And an early 2000s Honda cafe racer motorcycle,
Comments concerns advice?
Honestly, I’d say it comes down to the condition of both and what you’re trying to get out of the trade. 👀
The A4 could be a solid pickup, but definitely check the maintenance history and make sure you’re not inheriting someone else’s headache. 😂 Those older Audis can get expensive quick if they’ve been neglected. As for the cafe racer, I’d want to see the bike in person, check the title, make sure it runs and look over the electrical, brakes, tires and overall build quality. Especially with an older custom bike, you wanna know what was done to it and who did the work. If both are legit and the deal makes sense for you, it could be a pretty cool trade. But post up some pics and the details if you can I’m sure the crew will have some opinions. 🤘🏽👂🏽
Soo.. I was unsuccessful with acquiring either the Audi A4 AND 85 Supra, 😅😅 but that's okay, I have one more ride lined up, so we'll see,
What car do you think it is? 👀
What’s your favorite modification you’ve done to your vehicle so far?
Doesn’t have to be the most expensive, the biggest power adder, or the thing that gets the most attention.
What’s the one mod that genuinely made you enjoy the car more?
Could be wheels, suspension, exhaust, interior, a shifter, a tune, some weird little custom piece nobody else notices… whatever made the car feel more like yours.
For me, those are usually the mods that end up meaning the most anyway.
Drop yours below and tell us why you picked it.
I would have to say the rear camber arms it was a hassle to get them in but to have the ability to lift my car turn a bolt and adjust to whatever I want is absolutely great
Hey everyone!
First off, we just wanted to say thank you to everyone who picked up one of the club shift knobs. We seriously appreciate the support and can’t wait to see them installed in your cars.
We’ve also had a few questions come in regarding thread pitch adapters and reverse lockout compatibility. Since this is something we want to keep improving with every production run, we’d love to hear directly from you.
If you’ve run into any issues, have suggestions, or have thoughts on how we can make the adapter and reverse lockout process smoother for future orders, please drop them in the comments below. Whether it’s fitment, adapter options, reverse lockout compatibility, installation, or anything else, we want to hear it.
Your feedback helps us make every batch better for the entire club. Thanks again, everyone!
Just got my shift knob and it looks great! Quick question however, what is the thread size and pitch for the knob itself? Looking to buy some adapters to put it on the Velo
My son and I are driving the Type RA to Chicago on 8/11 and 8/12. I’ll likely be setting up a Convoy Session in Velox so if anyone along the route wants to roll along for a bit, let me know and I can share the code! Also, let me know if y’all have any suggestions for pit stops, food, E85 options, etc.
Will Midnight pretenders be at Slammedenuff in Charleston
Alright everyone, we want to hear from you.
As the app keeps growing, we’re already working on new features, and we’d rather build the app around what you actually want instead of guessing.
If you could add one feature to the Midnight Pretenders app, what would it be?
A few ideas:
Better build journals with progress photos 📸
Regional event calendar
I like the idea of a regional event / meetup calendar that'd allow people to post up their local events instead of just seeing all the big shows or pay to enter events. Run into a lot of those in the greater Seattle area so I'd love to have a way to get the community together more often and announce people hosting smaller meets easier. Facebook and Instagram only reach so far since the algorithms push smaller pages down
Where Should We Host Our First National MP Show? 🏁
As Midnight Pretenders continues to grow across the country, we’ve been kicking around ideas for our first major MP-hosted show.
So let’s hear it:
If we were to host our first big event, where should it be and why?
We’re looking for locations that are:
Reasonably accessible for members traveling in
What's everyone thoughts on luovers
i am currently going to be putting them on the back window of my 2008 mits. lancer im trying to go for an look that not to many people do since it feels like they all look the same bodykits spoilers all of it idk just want something diffrent
A lot of us grew up during an era when cars had personality.
You could tell a car was a Supra, RX-7, NSX, Viper, Evo, WRX, S2000, or Mustang from half a mile away. They had quirks. They had flaws. They had character.
Lately it feels like a lot of manufacturers have been chasing the same formula bigger screens, more technology, and designs that all blend together into the same silver blob.
At the same time, there are signs that some manufacturers are starting to remember why people fell in love with cars in the first place. Toyota bringing back the Supra, GR86, and GR Corolla. Honda bringing back the Prelude. Nissan talking about the future of the Z. Enthusiast cars are still fighting to exist.
So here’s today’s question:
If you could influence automotive manufacturers over the next 10 years, what would you want to see?
What Do You Hope to See More of in Car Culture Going Forward?
I’ll kick this one off.
Personally, I’d love to see more originality and less pressure to follow trends.
Not every car needs to be the lowest, fastest, most expensive, or most viral build on the internet. Some of the coolest cars I’ve ever seen were built because the owner had a vision and stuck to it, even if nobody else understood it at first.
I’d also love to see more people helping each other out. More sharing knowledge. More supporting small businesses. More encouraging newcomers instead of tearing them down because they’re just getting started.
At the end of the day, this hobby is supposed to be fun. Whether you’re building a show car, a track car, a drift car, a daily driver, or just trying to keep an old project alive, there’s room for everybody at…
You pretty much summed it up. Defiantly more originality with builds, the scene has kinda turned into a Harley rally where it takes you 5 hours to find "your custom black Harley". But also nailed it with helping each other out. That's what I'm trying to build here with the wisco chapter, monthly meetings and going to each members place to help with their current project. Then the next meeting helping with a different members vehicle.
Going off what Devan said, having people want to learn how to wrench on their own ride. I get everyone can't do what some of us can, but to me there's just a little bit more respect given to builds that were built in the owners garage.
📞 Community Check-In: Would You Join a Midnight Pretenders Club Call?
One thing we’ve been talking about lately is finding more ways to connect the club outside of comments, posts, and DMs.
So here’s the question:
If we hosted a community-wide voice call, would you join?
Not a boring business meeting. More like everyone hopping in, talking cars, projects, upcoming events, road trips, industry news, life updates, and just putting voices to names.
We have members from all over the country, and while the app has done an awesome job connecting people, there’s something different about actually hearing the people you’re building relationships with.
OK awesome thank you so much everyone for your input. We’re gonna see if we can get some kind of call scheduled for next month.🫡
Anyone live in the PNW? Just moved to Washington last week
We got some fun roads especially for the skyline, and loads of beautiful pictures spots with mountains and some city's with there cherry blossom trees
Recently had someone give me grief because my canards are “on backwards”. Yes, they technically are but I did so on purpose because in my opinion they have a sleeker look like this. I doubt these have much effect on overall downforce anyway but what is your opinion? Install by the book or customize to fit the build?
Hey everyone!! Idk if this is the place for this but I need some information!! I’m gonna be moving to Arizona in April and I’m just a bit curious on what the car scene is like down there. What are some good clubs to follow, good photo spots, etc. I live in Idaho rn and it’s alright (no offense to my ID people 😂) but I’ve heard Arizona is so much better!! Anything yall could give me would be greatly appreciated (especially popo wise, how mean are they??) thanks!!!
And here are some pics my friends took of my car at my work the other day for your viewing pleasure 😌
I’m picking up a z31 on Friday looking for places I can get trim for it and possibly quarter panels.
What is one thing you guys would like to see on the app? Something you may have noticed (aside from the login issue) that you think may work more efficiently, something we may have looked over or should be doing differently. Give us some feedback!
I would agree that engagement is the biggest thing that's lacking right now. It's awesome for still being so new, but it would definitely be cool to see more people jumping in and joining with comments and photos. Something I'd love to see is a "My Build" type of space. Not sure if that's a group dedicated to build threads or a specific/personal tag or what, but it would be cool to be able to keep running tabs on builds I'm interested in watching/following without having to jump around from post to post.
Hello fellow pretenders! Lotta stuff happening right now. I finally got my new setup for the Silvia, 326Power wheels wrapped in pirelli p zeros. Also I just found out I’m going to a new duty station in may! I’ll be moving to Fort Stewart Georgia, are there any members or anyone close by? Would love to get a meet going!
Where’s my SoCal members at? Let’s meet up!
Where in IE are you guys located? Maybe we can meet halfway sometime in the future?
Hey MP members! I wanted to touch base with y’all and get your opinions and feedback on the app - things you like or don’t like, ideas you think may be beneficial to add or change.
We understand we are having the issue of being logged out randomly and are trying to address that as quickly as possible to get it resolved. If anyone is having any other issues please do not hesistate to reach out to me or Trevor directly.
I feel the app is fine but I do see if we was on discord we can actually call each other if have meetings on there
Do we have any one else that lives here in SoCal that want to start meeting up and get this SoCal chapter going?
Let me know.
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everyone 👋👋
My name is Manuel, but I go by (Manny); that's what every friend calls me. I'M a Silver Tier member, and I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their rides.
I wanted to share the two projects that I'm rebuilding and bringing back to life. First, I have a 1964-1/2 Mustang, which I got last year in the summer of 2025. It was full of rust dents everywhere. It's been one year, and the progress has been amazing. And my 2nd ride and Daily is an EP3 ( 02 Civic Si HB), got it off the action for $800. Paint-wise, it's really bad; it has some rust, paint and clear coat are peeling. It has quite a few dents. The car wasn't running, but after two weeks I fixed and now it runs. Front suspension is new.
That's about it if I summarize it. 🤠🤪
Here are some pictures of both of them. 🔥👀