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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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are you calling my volks the pretty wheels or the track wheels Volk have the mediocre rubber, bbs' will get sticky crap, and 8 enkeis will get snows/all seasons.
Volks= pretty bbs= track
I thought those hancook rs3s were good tires? I've never been a fan of rt615s which is why I said that. The new rt 615rs or whatever look cool though.
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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oh lol im rocking hankook v12's on the volks. probably slap on star specs for the bbs.
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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oh lol im rocking hankook v12's on the volks. probably slap on star specs for the bbs.
Check out the nt05s or some r compounds depending on your class. I know nothing about autox some shaver ra-1s would be sweet. Or just some slicks.
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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chu says star specs. its chu's or lose!
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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chu says star specs. its chu's or lose!
Nt05s are cheaper! And I'm pretty sure sticker with a stiffer side wall. Less tread depth though.
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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The KW's can go as high as 10k/11k....and add a rear bar at that point. Even that is pushing it but we've used it with pretty good results.

ID is 60mm.

stock KW is 170mm front 9kg springs, 200mm 6kg springs.

i'd assume the hyperco we used were 7 inch.

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I'm running my 9k front springs in the rear right now, don't waste your time installing until you get different springs. The above message is in my search to go stiffer with the same setup.
Top mounts will be your friend as well... Vorshlag or the new gtworx if you can find some more info on them or user reviews, just hit the market recently.

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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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I don't have any bushings replaced, even on stock sways still with a 8k/9k front to rear with the v3's. They've been absolutely great for daily duty, with damp settings at 7 of 15, 15 being full hard. Track days have not failed to impress me, but we're up against some pretty steep comp here in this thread come Sundays. My car is more than a little on the underprepared side for my class so it is going to be a slow build up here to get back and competitive.

So being said I'm trying to change it up a little, going with the above mentioned 10k/11k setup when money pulls through for me. I've been through about two seasons of autox and thats my seat experience, take it or leave it.
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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I don't have any bushings replaced, even on stock sways still with a 8k/9k front to rear with the v3's. They've been absolutely great for daily duty, with damp settings at 7 of 15, 15 being full hard. Track days have not failed to impress me, but we're up against some pretty steep comp here in this thread come Sundays. My car is more than a little on the underprepared side for my class so it is going to be a slow build up here to get back and competitive.

So being said I'm trying to change it up a little, going with the above mentioned 10k/11k setup when money pulls through for me. I've been through about two seasons of autox and thats my seat experience, take it or leave it.
Your full of some good info man. Me on the other hand, have never and probably will never autox it just doesn't appeal to me, I respect it though.
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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I like to leave the occasional insight
Yet to pass you around CCP, im back and forth that area on Spring Garden bout 4-5 days a week heading into Northern Liberties but no sightings yet.

On the other hand, I mopped up in the Allagash brewery this weekend. Came back with 6 new friends quietly aging on my shelf at the moment
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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On the other hand, I mopped up in the Allagash brewery this weekend. Came back with 6 new friends quietly aging on my shelf at the moment
What are your friends names?
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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What are your friends names?
Trippel and Double, oldies but goodies
Fluxus 2009, brewed with sweet potatoes for their high fructose/starch levels, along with pepper for spice. Had me intrigued with the sweet potatoes
Victor - Red grapes used
Victoria - white grapes used
Interlude

Figured half of what they offered was a good keepsake
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Trippel and Double, oldies but goodies
Fluxus 2009, brewed with sweet potatoes for their high fructose/starch levels, along with pepper for spice. Had me intrigued with the sweet potatoes
Victor - Red grapes used
Victoria - white grapes used
Interlude

Figured half of what they offered was a good keepsake
Nice!

I was hoping to hear that you scored a cool ship beer.

http://www.allagash.com/coolship_photos.asp?iPhoto=15

http://www.allagash.com/news_cool_ship.htm
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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wasn't available sadly, but I was intrigued by that same picture to ask what it was when I was there
pretty crazy concept though
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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wasn't available sadly, but I was intrigued by that same picture to ask what it was when I was there
pretty crazy concept though
duggie duggie duggie!
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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LOL. Thanks for the goodluck dude! CHU! Are those hyperco springs 2.5? Need to get th edamn length when they get here.
My Hypercos are 2.5 I.D, 8 inch long. Whats the inch to mm conversion?

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chu says star specs. its chu's or lose!
Someone sig that! By no means are Z1s the best, but you can't go wrong with the success rate & price. I'm in love with the Toyo R1Rs after one session on them, but they're more expensive. RA-1s are awesome too, but I think the R1R has better wet traction.

On another note, you guys always impress me with your beer knowledge. Now I like beer, but I only enjoy them until the last drop. As far as make and model, I just don't care enough to know...but I'll try them all!



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