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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
oh and Chu, it should be more then just me and you in SM, I think Doug, Pete & Carson are all jumping ship.
Bring Rolandas with you!
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoRalph
hey saw it mentioned on the first page and found no answer with the next 10 pages...is Philly Dynoworks open again?
No. I work on my car there, but it's not open to the public. Sorry!
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 06RS
Bring Rolandas with you!
He was placed in Pro for an event last year. Maybe they will ask him to run Pro this season, who knows!
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by grillpt
^ Geez... there's going to be about 10 people in this crew with the same wheel...

Look up some of CBRD's post, he had them on his car. I think he had 19's though... If I were you I would go with the matte black just to switch it up.
Matte black would be nice! The 19's are nice, but not necessary. Plus, not many people do much racing with anything over 18".

Originally Posted by chu
My car feels dangerously fast in the turns getting off the highway exit ramps. Marc knows how she drove with the old setup, and this feels much looser. Can't wait for the alignment, and readjusting the sway bar to softest! Anyone wanna trade their 25 for a 27 4 way?

Dan, RPF1 in 18x10 +15....in the new graphite grey color!
That color would be sweet too....not to mention fender rolling for that size wheel!

Originally Posted by dek0026
19's look good. would 19x10 fit?

are 18x8.5 +30 pretty much OEM fitment?
Yes, 19x10 would fit too. And 18x8.5 +30 is fairly close to stock.


Here is my take on the wheel thing...do with it what you will. I have 18x10 +25. I think they are a real nice size for the X's. 265's will fit fine with no rolling in the rear. However, I got a "wide" 265 and needed to roll the rears. Not a big deal, and now I can run any tire I want, even 275.

If I had to do again, I would still get 18's. 19's are just unecessary. Once lowered, it doesn't make that much of a difference. 18x10 +25 is about the max you can go without rolling fenders, and that still depends on the tires you run. That's how close it is.

As for suspension, coilovers are actually easier to install than springs since you don't need a special tool and can do yourself. They are technically more involved, but certainly not unmanigable. (Like most of my work, Todd installed them.) And with coilovers, you will notice them right away. The car is so much more stable going through corners. I haven't given them a real test yet at a competition event, but will do so soon I hope. With that said, you can survive on the stock suspension until you feel the need to upgrade.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by chu
No. I work on my car there, but it's not open to the public. Sorry!
oh... i was about to bug eric/richie/mark lol
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoRalph
oh... i was about to bug eric/richie/mark lol
Sup Ralph. You know Eric and Mark personally, or just through being at the shop? I hang out with Eric almost every weekend. And I was just talking to Marc on Saturday. I only use the shop when I need air tools! I was discussing with Eric about renting the shop out by hour. It now serves as a cave for the multiple FDs to hibernate!

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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dek0026
damn pete. did you get arrested or was there an aggresser?
there were 6 agressors, it was my friends b-day party.. I just saw someone sucker punch my friend from behind, so I slammed the guy, while doing so I was getting punched and kicked in the back of the head, so I turn around and choke slam the other guy and I was still getting kicked and punched by someone else.. I probably took the biggest beating. My buddy who took the initial sucker punch got a broken eye socket so I am glad I took that guy off his hands asap. The birthday boy left with 7 stiched and they also hit his sister and broke her nose..There really was not even a fight as these guys just took everyone offf guard with cheap shots, we were just having a good time until then..

I'll try to get some pics up lol
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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F those teenage rims... I'm riding on 20's son!
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PeteyTurbo@KHC
there were 6 agressors, it was my friends b-day party.. I just saw someone sucker punch my friend from behind, so I slammed the guy, while doing so I was getting punched and kicked in the back of the head, so I turn around and choke slam the other guy and I was still getting kicked and punched by someone else.. I probably took the biggest beating. My buddy who took the initial sucker punch got a broken eye socket so I am glad I took that guy off his hands asap. The birthday boy left with 7 stiched and they also hit his sister and broke her nose..There really was not even a fight as these guys just took everyone offf guard with cheap shots, we were just having a good time until then..

I'll try to get some pics up lol
Bar fights are no fun. Everyone's the man when they're with their group, but pussies out when alone!
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by chu
Might have a bad control arm bushing also. I have a clunk in the front passenger. Have always had it since the day I bought the car. But it only clunks here and there. I'm going to ask R/T to look at it this week when I go in.
I'll be there wednesday!
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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pete, sounds like the philly EVO crew needs to visit that bar.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by chu
I know Carson was already in SM...is Doug jumping too? I thought Pete was going to stay in BSP, since he can't deal with competition and all! kidding Pete...
As I do recall, its not usually me who's bring up the rear...

Originally Posted by 06RS
Bring Rolandas with you!
YES!

Originally Posted by PeteyTurbo@KHC
there were 6 agressors, it was my friends b-day party.. I just saw someone sucker punch my friend from behind, so I slammed the guy, while doing so I was getting punched and kicked in the back of the head, so I turn around and choke slam the other guy and I was still getting kicked and punched by someone else.. I probably took the biggest beating. My buddy who took the initial sucker punch got a broken eye socket so I am glad I took that guy off his hands asap. The birthday boy left with 7 stiched and they also hit his sister and broke her nose..There really was not even a fight as these guys just took everyone offf guard with cheap shots, we were just having a good time until then..

I'll try to get some pics up lol
Ouch! Sucker shots are for the weak... good to hear you kicked some a$$.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by K1tt3n5
I'll be there wednesday!
Can't make it til Friday, around 5 ish
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by colonelfox
But the holsets are cheap and plentiful!
So are the BW's!

Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
Pete, did you win the fight

Can't say I did, I kinda took one for the team
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by chu
Can't make it til Friday, around 5 ish
Good, so I can have the alignment rack



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