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thinking about getting the AP1 rear spoiler? I heard you can get a used one for $100 now.
i think 17x9 with 42 is perfect.
i think low 30s will require some ridiculous camber or 225 tires. Not worth it.
Thanks, man...I agree with you, the whole week I thought the wheels were +35, I was having nightmares about fender bacon. Low and behold...they show up at +42 and I'm like...mannnnn, I am a lucky mofo!
I actually have a lip spoiler for the trunk that I bought (like last time) but the yellow doesn't match well.
Seriously though...looks like a great time, man. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing.
Well, I got a killer deal on wheels I'd been eyeballing. Fenders rolled, bumpers trimmed, tab moved back...golden...no rubbing. Also put in the ecoated black premium centric rotors, cleaned up the pads, regreased everything and painted calipers black.
Thanks to Dennis' recommendation, I went Sumi HTR Z3...215/245 stock combo...wheels are 17*8 +45 and 17*9 +42 (funny, what I ordered was +35, which I was afraid wouldn't fit well...what arrived was 42 which wasn't even an option on the site. I was SOOO relieved! ).
Thanks J! Only other videos I have of us is 2 other AutoX runs, not whatever you were thinking
I'd recommend getting your S out there one of these days
By the way, the wheels are tits! I love the way it contrasts with Rio - perfect combo.
Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Looks ly! Congrats man!
@Tyler
I've thought about doing some AutoX sessions, but for some reason, I'm not that into it. I know a lot of FRS/BRZ members on the forum are getting a great results from AutoX though.
To each his own - I loved the Chuckwalla trackday, but AutoX gave me the same adrenaline rush for 1/3rd of the price and it was 2 minute from my girlfriend's place. It was a no-brainer really.
No offense taken! Seriously, I thought of the same exact thing We actually joked about her wearing booty shorts w/ a low cut shirt
I would highly recommend it! Not only would you learn a lot about car control and weight transfer, you learn a lot about the sport. SCCA hosts Championships every month or two and people get down right serious
Tyler does!
Well, didn't want to offend you, but I definitely noticed the angle and gravity doing it's thing...lmao.
yeah man...I think the taking it seriously is why I get turned off...I would like to learn and practice and all that but I don't like when it gets all competitive and people take themselves too seriously. I feel like it moves from joy to widget counting. Maybe I'll give it a whirl to know for myself.
Tyler does!
Well, didn't want to offend you, but I definitely noticed the angle and gravity doing it's thing...lmao.
yeah man...I think the taking it seriously is why I get turned off...I would like to learn and practice and all that but I don't like when it gets all competitive and people take themselves too seriously. I feel like it moves from joy to widget counting. Maybe I'll give it a whirl to know for myself.
You don't have to take it seriously
I was "turned off" from going to the SCCA events since I thought they were too serious, but as soon as I went to my first one I realized I was being silly. Lots of people feel the same way (wrongly). Everyone there is super nice and accommodating to novices
...though taking it seriously is the fun part for me now.
That's my current dilemma - I drive too much & too aggressively to make a set of summer tires last more than 6 months. I went through 3 sets of tires last year alone and none of which were summer tires ... couldn't imagine my tire bill if I jump ship.
That's my current dilemma - I drive too much & too aggressively to make a set of summer tires last more than 6 months. I went through 3 sets of tires last year alone and none of which were summer tires ... couldn't imagine my tire bill if I jump ship.
But ... but ... dat performance doh
That's crazy......
How many miles do you drive per year?
I used my RS3 tires that came with the RPF1s for 10 months covering 9K miles. I went through countless canyon runs and about 6 track days on those used tires.
Just got myself a new set of RS3 two months ago and I think I can last another 9-10K miles on them.
I used my RS3 tires that came with the RPF1s for 10 months covering 9K miles. I went through countless canyon runs and about 6 track days on those used tires.
Just got myself a new set of RS3 two months ago and I think I can last another 9-10K miles on them.
MAYBE I'M JUST A NOOB!?
I drove around 26,000 last year .. not to mention I was trying to powerslide & do donuts any chance I had.
I am moving closer to work in the next couple of months and the new car excitement has gone down quite a bit, I predict this year will have much less driving
Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Tyler,
Maybe if you get the real tires, you won't spin through the turns...... so less wear on the them!?
That was only 1 time!
I agree, summer tires would have kept my car on the road & more controllable, jerk.
........ didn't you spin out with a set of summer tires?
Whoah...both RS have beards too.
Looking good, man...stance looks great, color looks great, even no front lip...love that extra ground clearance you have!
Took a few new ones last night after work... DSC_8554 by swimex37, on Flickr
The only thing I really like about my car still being all AP1 outside, is that it shows the age/condition of the car. tells the story of the maintenance.
my Car parked near AP2's (some even in the 06+ range), just puts them to shame in terms of upkeep, inside and out.
its like a badge of honor.
Instead of getting OEM headlights, i heard the Depo ones are decent.
OEM > aftermarket anyday in terms of headlights. The OEM s2k projector specifically is very coveted and often used as a benchmark to other projectors in terms of build quality, beam width, and output.
OEM > aftermarket anyday in terms of headlights. The OEM s2k projector specifically is very coveted and often used as a benchmark to other projectors in terms of build quality, beam width, and output.
04-20-2015, 06:32 PM
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Yessssss spinning out is the only way to learn the limit. haha
