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I had the same set up and got great gas mileage (comparatively) as well.
Keith - what are you talking about? |
If the car is going to sell for under 15k anyways, why not put a cheaper set of wheels on the car and sell the Volks?
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are those the same ones that you have jorge?
Originally Posted by Jedi54
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loren: those Kumho tires are awesome.
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very close. I had the Kumho MX's (one step up from those). The MX's are more of a track tire, but I was curious to see how they would hold up with Daily Driving.
My MX's were amazing tires which lasted about 20,000 miles. RotaryRasp and a few others have the tires that Loren is looking at and I've heard TONS of good reviews on them. I drove Rodger's car, tires were very quiet, sidewalls did not feel soft, and the grip was very similar to my MX's. With that said: I've now switched to Toyo T1r's. :) |
I guess I cant say 'ruined' my mileage.
But it went down by about 1.5 MPG. More friction? Heavier set up? I dont know. Or maybe it is the fact that I have new air filter and spark plugs sittin in the garage, not in the car. |
plugs will make a huge difference in mpg.
I think part of it goes back to what Speed was talking about when I showed him the wheels I was considering. It's all about rotational mass that we add to the vehicle. |
what about the Fuzion ZRI's? isn't that what Dan had on his car? (then again he did total his car.)
how do u like the toyo's compared to the khumo's jorge? |
Gerry: It's really close betweent he two. The only thing that comes to mind now is that the Kumho felt 'softer'.
I only have about 2k on the Toyos so it's hard to really compare them. Once I put more miles on them, I'll let ya know |
you say 245 40 18 rglbel but dont you mean 245 45 18, that is what tire rack says are our stock size is?
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225/45/18 are stock
but that means the sidewalls are 45% of 225 . . or 101mm if you get the 245, you should get the 40%aspect ratio to make a 98mm sidewall 245/45 would be a 110.25mm sidewall. That is too tall, and performance would suffer. by way of comparison : my rears are 275/35 . . . or 96.25mm sidewall. . . . . . . . . . . . Fronts are 245/40 . . . . so a 98mm. |
and the verdict is in......................
ok, well after much frustration, and headaches..... we got her 90%.... the tuner thinks my turbo header is causing some problems on the top end...... BUT, im very happy with my car:) she fffffllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyysssssssssssssssssss !
baseline run 262awhp 250lb.tq after tune 312awhp 325lb.tq so +49hp and +75lb.tq not too shabby:) shes at 22.5lbs of boost now:Eyecrazy: anyone want a ride:) |
ah you can do better then that..
JK, that is AWESOME! so get 245 40 18 instead, ok cool thanks, |
Originally Posted by vipers
(Post 2321650)
ok, well after much frustration, and headaches..... we got her 90%.... the tuner thinks my turbo header is causing some problems on the top end...... BUT, im very happy with my car:) she fffffllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyysssssssssssssssssss !
baseline run 262awhp 250lb.tq after tune 312awhp 325lb.tq so +49hp and +75lb.tq not too shabby:) shes at 22.5lbs of boost now:Eyecrazy: anyone want a ride:) No ,. . . . .I want to drive it, So the tuning brought out more HP than just about anything else huh? |
so, it's official... twi announced today that they're folding new line into warner bros. so, we started drinking here at around 1:30pm. :lol: oh well, guess i have to start looking for a new job...
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Its beautiful, different and a serious competitor for others
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/m...cks-showgoers/ |
Originally Posted by Detrich
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twi announced today that they're folding new line into warner bros.
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basically, the heads of our company have been running the company poorly. and, we haven't been that profitable the past couple of years- ie since the lord of the rings.
time warner (our parent co.) just got a new ceo. and, he's trying to raise twi's stock price by cleaning house. and, so they're down-sizing us into oblivion. needless to say- we're all stoked. that's why we're drinking. |
Originally Posted by vipers
(Post 2321650)
ok, well after much frustration, and headaches..... we got her 90%.... the tuner thinks my turbo header is causing some problems on the top end...... BUT, im very happy with my car:) she fffffllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyysssssssssssssssssss !
baseline run 262awhp 250lb.tq after tune 312awhp 325lb.tq so +49hp and +75lb.tq not too shabby:) shes at 22.5lbs of boost now:Eyecrazy: anyone want a ride:) |
Originally Posted by vipers
(Post 2321650)
ok, well after much frustration, and headaches..... we got her 90%.... the tuner thinks my turbo header is causing some problems on the top end...... BUT, im very happy with my car:) she fffffllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyysssssssssssssssssss !
baseline run 262awhp 250lb.tq after tune 312awhp 325lb.tq so +49hp and +75lb.tq not too shabby:) shes at 22.5lbs of boost now:Eyecrazy: anyone want a ride:) So now you can do DONUTS |
Originally Posted by TheAbsence
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Wow Vipers! Congratulations! We're talking about your Evo, correct? Will you be bringing it to the meet on March 8th?
jake, ive already told you id let you take it for a quick spin:) you just have to take me up on the offer:uhh: |
Originally Posted by Razz1
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So now you can do DONUTS
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Wow.
I know that dyno graph is not too tall, so it may be exaggerated, but that is a flat power curve |
I was just thinking the same thing. Jesse is making (almost) full power from 4k on. My guess is Jesse is hitting full boost about 3700.
Thats awsome dude. high Dyno numbers are impressive, but if you only get to use that 500 h.p. for 1k RPM, its almost useless. it alsmo makes the car hard to drive.... of course thats not your problem, that bitch pulls from the get go. :) Jesse, you gona do the practice on the 23rd? or the Pro Solo on the 29th & 30th? |
...cost to ship wheels are about what again $$$?
does $115 per wheels sound about right to go to canton, OH. |
$115 PER wheel? that sounds high
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yeah i think the UPS quote online is never accurate, i am having mrina get me a quote as well. you think the wheels weight abotu 30lbs
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Loren...I've already told you what to do about shipping your wheels. Drop them off at the Fedex distribution center on Jurupa.
Also. I have your new exhaust sitting in my garage. I picked it up on my way home from work yesterday. |
OK I am going to swap out my wheels when i get home and then i can head over.
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i paid $30 per wheel w/ tires via fedex......... $115 per wheel is bending you over and doing you without lube!
and yeah, she pulls from almost 4k all the way through redline..... its nice! and the power is on tap right when i need it... very little turbo lag |
loren: take it you found a buyer???
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Jesse: I think I am finally gonna take you up on that joyride offer. :dubs:
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^^^^ lol...its about time:)
EVERYONE!! watch this video!!!!!!! funny as hell! great prank at central station http://www.gadling.com/2008/02/01/be...ntral-station/ |
that prank is actually a group of actors who do various public events that draw intrest. the are the ones who start new pants on the subway in NY as well.
Mirna quoted me $48 per wheel with UPS. and i alwasy seem to have people ask for shipping quotes but it doesnt get far from there. |
there's a new top speed holder for street legal cars called the aero.
can somebody find and post pic's i still have problems transfering pic's to this form. |
Originally Posted by lesper4
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that prank is actually a group of actors who do various public events that draw intrest. the are the ones who start new pants on the subway in NY as well.
Any improv group that starts a "New Pants" on the Subway campaign is not very entertaining. Haha... It's "No" Pants on the Subway, and they've doing it for 8 years.:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXB_DcuMv_E Here's 2 links for Erica. (NAARP - FTW) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81v8YxRNnZc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoPmd_wc7s8 |
oh it's made by shelby super cars
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just a little behind the times michael
https://www.rx8club.com/general-automotive-49/new-top-speed-record-126837/ |
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So last Friday i found out i got two sky box tickets to the fontana race on Sunday. A friend of mine loves nascar so i took him with me. Man what a blast. I am not a NASCAR fan but i do respect them now. the seats (booth) were awesome, the food was great its too bad the weather didnt cooporate. i was able to take a long lunch break on monday to see the finish of the race.
10:30-11:30 on sunday 11:30-1:30 on monday i have more pictures but i thought these best respresented the day. oh and we saw ZZ Top. |
oh. i just saw this on AOL i've been looking at cars again.
is that the same car we saw at the car show, but i think it was a matte black color then. it was behind the other cars as we were leaving.. |
^^yes
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michael: buy the Acura TL type S. Remember how much we liked that thing at the AutoShow?? I can even fit in the back seat!
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Loren, nice job on the calendar. What exhaust did you get?
Who's going next week? |
Hay Loren, if you want those tires.
Buy them from me. I have 1000 miles on mine and want to go back to to 245x18 because they are a little taller. I keep hitting every driveway now. |
Have you guys seen this?
I'd like to see the Rotory take on Viper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hONXY...eature=related |
the exhaust is ericas old exhaust. we just swapped for a bit.
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Originally Posted by scremn8
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there's a new top speed holder for street legal cars called the aero.
can somebody find and post pic's i still have problems transfering pic's to this form. http://www.rexkaile.com/motorshow/el...ro_TT_0001.jpg http://www.autocult.com.au/img/galle...l/C47L5QH9.jpg http://www.zcars.com.au/userimages/u...1173929109.jpg http://www.supercars.net/carpics/362...ateAeroTT4.jpg http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/16487/001-L.jpg http://media.techeblog.com/images/ultimate_cars_1.jpg http://www.supercarfrance.com/topmar...te_Aero_TT.jpg http://cars.blogs.ca/images/2007/SSC..._Aero_TT_5.jpg http://www.shelbysupercars.com/ The SSC Ultimate Aero sets the benchmark for supercars today. Achieving tremendous power via its twin turbo V-8 engine, it produces 1,183 horsepower and 1094 ft.-lbs. of torque making the Ultimate Aero the world’s most powerful production car. Combining this proprietary power plant with a lightweight, aerodynamic body and the best handling systems available SSC delivers a vehicle that not only eclipses all other cars but stands OFFICIALLY as the "World’s Fastest Production Car". Simply put, there is no other production car that can match the performance of the Ultimate Aero. It runs the quarter mile in 9.9 seconds at 144mph, and does 0-60mph in 2.78, almost as fast as my FC. I want to see Top Gear race the Aero TT vs. the Veyron. |
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wow, glad you changed them out.
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