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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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I installed all the parts I had collecting in the basement, and the car stopped tracking.

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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by grillpt
Being as my car isn't lowered, I don't think a bumpsteer kit would do anything, after it gets lowered it may.

Don't rag on my set-up, my alignment is more aggressive than stock, but not overly aggressive by anymeans. Either way, it was still enough kick your butt.


You guy's running aftermarket wheels and tires (esp StarSpecs), does your car track all over the road?
my car tracks a bit. it's a bit more of a handful when just cruising on the highway. i also think being lower has a bit to do with that though. regular DD with all season tires and stock wheels makes it more predictable and easier to drive.

and also not trying to sound like an idiot but the major thing that causes my car to be darty and track is the power level.....albeit not all that high but certainly didn't do it under stock power levels. it's worse in some areas with the all seasons though because i can spin all four a lot easier.

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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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i can spin all four a lot easier.
ricer.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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i just bought a new home theater sub eeek!
http://www.buy.com/prod/bic-america-...210732702.html

best sub under $250 HANDS DOWN.
My klipsch took a dump, been eying the infinity amazon deal but never pulled the trigger.. Theese look nice and inexpensive..
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by igo4bmx
Subtle "I just got a lateral job move into a flight attendant" post
Get used to tomato juice and ginger ale.. Don't know what it is about flying that makes people want those 2 items.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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my car tracks some, seems to be worse down here in DC where the roads SUCK, but not too bad just cruising. scary driving the other night from PA down here in that pouring rain.

chu would no obviously but im running the rpf1s and 265 Z1s. so take it for what its worth pete. it got real bad in the rain with all the puddles etc too.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by grillpt
Being as my car isn't lowered, I don't think a bumpsteer kit would do anything, after it gets lowered it may.

Don't rag on my set-up, my alignment is more aggressive than stock, but not overly aggressive by anymeans. Either way, it was still enough kick your butt.


You guy's running aftermarket wheels and tires (esp StarSpecs), does your car track all over the road?
This....

Originally Posted by evremonde
Your thinking of the RCK. The bumpsteer kit works on non-lowered cars as well. Whats your front camber set at homie? You can PM me if you dont want to share your award winning setup.

My car does a bit of tracking with the kosei's. It makes sense that the heavier wheels would smooth out the motion of the suspension.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PeteyTurbo@KHC
My klipsch took a dump, been eying the infinity amazon deal but never pulled the trigger.. Theese look nice and inexpensive..
petey,
the bic f12 i have been eyeing for a year.
three of my friends now own the sub since i reccomended it. it is so freaking loud and clean. all my friends value my opinion now

come check it out, and hear my exhaust and **** whenever you want.

if you want a cheap replacement i'll sell you my TSC AWS- 10" powered sub.

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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Robert, did you get a chance to try the Central City Red Racer IPA and the Caldera IPA? The last time I had a CC Red Racer it tasted it bit fresher, but the cans I picked up were still very good. LMK what you think of the two.




Originally Posted by dek0026
You guy's running aftermarket wheels and tires (esp StarSpecs), does your car track all over the road?
Mine track perfectly straight. You had commented earlier about losing a bit of steering feel/precision with bigger wheels/tires. Mine feel the same way. I love the extra grip the extra 20mm's provide, but I rarely need it on the street. I definitely feel that the car is more enjoyable on the street with factory sized wheels/tires. I may just miss the A046's.

I'm thinking of finding another set of OEM BBS's and running them with 235/45 extreme performance summer tires. I'd keep the NT03+m's just for AutoX/etc. If I did decide to go all out, I would strongly consider the AD08's as street tires. After all, everybody should have at least three sets of wheels.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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^that quote is actually from pete, not me.

also i have red racer in my fridge now. i'm still sticking strong to great divide hercules double ipa. nothing has been that good IMO. i'll be devastated if i have a fresh nugget nectar this winter and don't think much of it.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by evremonde
Your thinking of the RCK. The bumpsteer kit works on non-lowered cars as well.

Whats your front camber set at homie? You can PM me if you dont want to share your award winning setup.

My car does a bit of tracking with the kosei's. It makes sense that the heavier wheels would smooth out the motion of the suspension.
Everything I read in the two minutes I had a work mentioned a "lowered vehicle", I didn't see anything that didn't.


Originally Posted by dek0026
^that quote is actually from pete, not me.

also i have red racer in my fridge now. i'm still sticking strong to great divide hercules double ipa. nothing has been that good IMO. i'll be devastated if i have a fresh nugget nectar this winter and don't think much of it.
Can't wait for the next batch to come out.




As far as the tracking goes, I think some of the roads I travel may be a bit more "crowned" from such heavy traffic. I'm sure that has a lot to do with it too.

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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dek0026
also i have red racer in my fridge now.
Red Racer is easily my favorite canned IPA.

Originally Posted by grillpt
Can't wait for the next batch to come out.
Absolutely! Another great thing about Nugget Nectar season is that it coincides with Hopslam season.
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 06RS
Red Racer is easily my favorite canned IPA.



Absolutely! Another great thing about Nugget Nectar season is that it coincides with Hopslam season.
nugget nectar
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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cant wait...
http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant...Code=STOCKEVO8
Old Dec 14, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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omfg!



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