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Old 07-17-04, 09:32 PM
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Yeah, I agree... With the 18's I had much better handling and less understeer. The only reason I used the stocks was because I didn't want to burn up the tires on my rims.
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Looks like a fun event...and a wet course...who-wee what a ride.
Old 07-18-04, 06:34 PM
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There's another run this Sunday, I might try it out again.... one last time with my 18's back on. It gets addicting.
Old 07-18-04, 07:02 PM
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What brand tires are you running on your 18s? It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to buy an extra set of cheaper rubber for autocross. Perhaps like a set of Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s or something.
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I already am running the CHEAPEST tires from tirerack.com, Kumho Ecsta 711! Ride is whack compared to the 15's, I can feel lots of bumps now that I have changed back over. These tires were only $73 each, so I got what I paid for... But the shipping to Guam (about $160) absolutely killed me.
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Originally posted by juan01
I already am running the CHEAPEST tires from tirerack.com, Kumho Ecsta 711! Ride is whack compared to the 15's, I can feel lots of bumps now that I have changed back over. These tires were only $73 each, so I got what I paid for... But the shipping to Guam (about $160) absolutely killed me.
The 712's are better than the 711's.
Old 07-18-04, 11:02 PM
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You are awesome. I always thought about autoXing the Es when I had it, but I never got around to doing it. Your times were very good considering the competition, way to go!
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Hold your head high man. You beat out a pair of RX-7's and a Miata in an autocross?! VERY respectable.
Old 08-05-04, 05:52 PM
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Also, note that Roger Velasco got beat by Jennifer Velasco (wife?) in what looks to be the same M3. I'm sure he didn't take too much cr@p for that!
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yeah, hahaha also note that he's about 20 years older than her........
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Originally posted by juan01
yeah, hahaha also note that he's about 20 years older than her........
If that's the case then he deserves our respect!
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