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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RK
Actually that'd be a pretty good bar to meet but I'd suggest the one in Montrose over the one in Medina. They're both off rt18 but the one in Montrose is off 77 and 18 so it's a little easier for everyone to get to. There's an outdoor patio linked with the parking lot though I'm not sure if you could get a real big party into there.

Parking lot is pretty big (shared with an Acme grocery store) but it gets kinda crowded on Friday nights. Not enough bars in Montrose. Oh and fair warning they have Karoeoke.

And Doc there's a Stricklands right next door if you bring the pit crew.
umm..... I'm pretty sure we're talking about the same one...
There are 2 on Medina Road (rt 18) this is the one in Akron/fairlawn/montrose.

Specials on Friday:
Fish Sandwiches 5.99
Fish Dinner 8.99
. . . Catholics. . .

Couldn't find a beer list online.

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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Vyndictive
umm..... I'm pretty sure we're talking about the same one...
Ok. Always called that part of rt18 West Market growing up but guess it actually doesn't become West Market until it passes Cleveland Massillon. Just figured you were talking about the one in Medina.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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I just looked through the autocross pics from this weekend:

I call the following picture:

"In support of sway bars and the fight against body-roll!"
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Fixed
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i call the following picture:

"i need to drive closer to the cone I'm turning on"
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Vyndictive
Couldn't find a beer list online.
Guiness??????
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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"i need to drive closer to the cone I'm turning on"


Not Funny Doctor Jones!!

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I was taking it real wide, I think it was the hard left after the 2nd slalom in the AM runs ... note the tread marks from the other cars... I wasn't too far off. Besides, I won the rookie class, that means I don't have to listen to anyone anymore about anything. Its in the autocross rules.

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Speaking of listening to you guys. Brian knows I am in the market for wheels and tires. This started as looking for a dedicated autocross and potentially future track tire. However, it has now illustrated how much I have gotten tired of the stock wheels.
Lets assume you can unload the stockers for 100 bucks a wheel. (w/o my "everlasting generals")
so there is 400 bucks... and the wheels I'm looking at are on special. Heavy and cheap, good for D.D duties, and I LOVE the way they look. (Attached)

So... shipped to me with lugs and rings included and getting my old tires put on these, around 600-625... So. call it 200 bucks to upgrade my DD wheels... thoughts???
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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As you get better, you are going to want lighter wheels. You're a very competitive guy and you may regret buying heavier wheels. But if you love them, that's up to you.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Steve,

No offense, so I'll put this as nice as I can...

They don't have an alibi

They ugly

yeah yeah they ugly




Sorry hehe


Now that I got that out of my system, as long as you are happy with them that's all that matters . Keep in mind though that a competative tire in an 18" diameter is going to be expensive That also being said, you stated you are going to use them for daily use, which then they will be just fine for as you can get a "decent" tire for them and still be low on cost (relatively speaking of course)
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Friend just sent me this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IM3r4OvPdE
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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There are huge understatements, and then there is this....
Originally Posted by docgatorx8er
You're a very competitive guy

I wasn't clear with my stupidity. It is hard to follow.

Step 1: Buy Ugly wheels. (they're on sale too.)
Step 2. Move General UHPs & TPSM to ugly wheels
Step 3. Sell stock wheels.
Step 4: (Over the winter) Buy 17x8 or 8.5 wheels used for autoX/track.
Step 5: buy better rubber for autocross/track.

Look at bank account and cry myself to sleep.

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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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lol. Good plan.

To be honest the wheels aren't that bad, I just never favored a split spoke like that. If the "5" spokes were solid the wheel would look much better imho instead of being a split 5 spoke.

I just had to give you a little **** earlier. :P
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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You've got more spokes than brain cells....


burn.


The tire rack pic doesn't do it justice... I think they would look good. Each time I look on tire rack, they're the ones I like the best. . .

It should really bother me that they're on a camry, but that is about my day-to-day driving style with the 8.

Sad part is that I've always loved 3 spoke wheels even though I know most of the time they look like absolute garbage... and the only decent ones for the 8 appear to be super advan from the Japanese market for like 600 bucks per wheel. i don't think so...

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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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At least my brain cells know to get closer to the cones

ZING!!

I'm just not too particularly fond of each spoke being a double spoke like that. I thnk that same exact wheel with solid 5 spokes instead of a double 5 spoke would lokk 11ty times better.

Just my .02 though.

got a link to them on tire rack?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tiresmoker

got a link to them on tire rack?
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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holy ***** 26.5 lbs each :O


My only concern with them would be the fact that it doesn't state the width of the wheel....
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tiresmoker
holy ***** 26.5 lbs each :O


My only concern with them would be the fact that it doesn't state the width of the wheel....
. . . long day, huh Brian?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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****!!!!


self pwn

Well then, don't I feel like an idiot.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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You got Tatr'd on the wrong forum.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tiresmoker
My only concern with them would be the fact that it doesn't state the width of the wheel....
FACT!!!

As I explore ways to purchase these wheels while they're on sale. . . what does everyone do with their insurance when you're storing your 8 for the winter months? I email progressive because I know my 6 month premium is due soon. I know I can't drop the coverage, but there has to be some sort of setting where you're not paying full price.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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You just let them know it's in storage. They take the collision off and leave the other part of the insurance. It's cheap to store.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Vyndictive
FACT!!!

As I explore ways to purchase these wheels while they're on sale. . . what does everyone do with their insurance when you're storing your 8 for the winter months? I email progressive because I know my 6 month premium is due soon. I know I can't drop the coverage, but there has to be some sort of setting where you're not paying full price.
If it is just oging to be sitting and not moving, got to the bare state minimumn you can carry for bodily injury.

Also, if you are 1,000,000% sure that it will not get damaged then raise the deductable on it as high as you can. Only do this though if it is going to be stored in a garage that also has insurance (ex: homeowners insurance) That way if something happens it will be covered under that.

If you are going to keep it at your work I would be very carful with raising the deductable...

Also, you can change your policy after renewal... Mine renews on the 13 of September, and you bet your *** when I store the 8 for the winter I'm calling progressive and raising the hell out of the deductable and dropping as much bodily injury that I can...
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Rained out at Beaverun today. Bummer
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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That sucks. Any word on a reschedule?
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Well... I finally got my keys to the new place
I'll spend the weekend moving boxes with my truck, then move the bigger stuff Monday or Tuesday.

Streetsrx8- I'm right at the corner next to the pool on the 3rd floor.
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Jon I am free all day Sunday and all day Tuesday if you need an extra set of hands
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