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Old 01-30-2007, 09:25 PM
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Does it sound raspy? Can't wait to hear it.
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Old 01-30-2007, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by \\Konig\\
yeah hopefully they get here at the end of the week. right now i have the tein S tech springs yeah.
Hey Jesse, if you need a place to install them and some help, hit me up. I have a full garage/shop facility here with lifts and every tool you can think of.

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Old 01-30-2007, 11:24 PM
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Guys, I'm going to be making reservations at dukes this friday so lets get the list finalized. When making reservations I'll add 4 extra seats just incase.
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Old 01-30-2007, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by x-ped
Does it sound raspy? Can't wait to hear it.
No it doesn't , It has a very deep tone, very similar to an STI with exhaust. Now all i need is a turbo kit & my R magic lip that I've been waiting for since November
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Old 01-30-2007, 11:57 PM
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on a sad note...lost an RX tuner today...."Guitar Junkie" was involved in a head on collision and did not survive. Was one of the only guys porting Renesis engines...and he was the builder on Jessie's ("Vipers") Orange FC that was in the demonstration area of Seventstock.

Be careful out there guys...conditions and other drivers....not things that can be predicted.
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1. X-Ped and Friend (if she wakes up on time )
2. Hondasr4kids (Rick) + 3 friends in their 350z
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hey do you guys know who would sell RB sway bars for cheap? or the tanabe ones
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Old 01-31-2007, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kw1k
hey do you guys know who would sell RB sway bars for cheap? or the tanabe ones
pm "ghost" or "golden_triangle_united", they both have good access to parts...or try "lazi".....aka J on demand.

I think Ghost may even have Tanabes on his car right now, and had considered swapping them out for other bars...so you may even be able to talk him out of his current Tanabe setup....
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QUOTE=XDEEDUBBX]1. X-Ped and Friend (if she wakes up on time )
2. Hondasr4kids (Rick) + 3 friends in their 350z
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Originally Posted by kwescott
pm "ghost" or "golden_triangle_united", they both have good access to parts...or try "lazi".....aka J on demand.

I think Ghost may even have Tanabes on his car right now, and had considered swapping them out for other bars...so you may even be able to talk him out of his current Tanabe setup....

Which sways do you use? I'm looking for the stiffest ones, Racing beat or Tanabe i suppose right? Even the white line adjustables would be fine i want to try to get them before the meet,

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Old 02-01-2007, 09:23 AM
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Kw1k, I was thinking of getting tanabe sways before the meet but I just spent money on tires so I'm trying to slow down on my spendings. Check out hopupracing.com their in san diego and have free shipping.
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Lazi could probably beat those prices
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x-ped: newcastle said over on the LAX thread that he'd be showing up for the run. Didn't want to speak for him and sign him up but just a heads up.

Another thing, could anyone fill me in on the specifics of the run? How long really is what I'm looking for. Or any reference post I can look at? Gotta see if I can just move around my work sched or have to get the day off.

Anyone thinking about going to the Caravan or Car Wash for guitarjunkie?
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Old 02-01-2007, 02:33 PM
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The cruises usually last about 3 hours or so, with a break for lunch. Many spots to stop and take pictures, and hang out.

I will be attending the caravan for guitarjunkie. It falls on our normally scheduled meet day, so it should be a very large group. The goal of that run will be different though....to show respect...not to have a spirited run like the Malibu runs are.
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Old 02-01-2007, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kw1k
Which sways do you use? I'm looking for the stiffest ones, Racing beat or Tanabe i suppose right? Even the white line adjustables would be fine i want to try to get them before the meet,
I have all MS components. I spent a long time talking to people at the track about whats etup to go with...and they all suggested a "balanced" system. The problem they all had with the stiff bars out there (mainly Racing Beat) was that they overpowered any other suspension components.

There seems to be two or three strategies. (1) stiff strut and spring settings, with a moderate bar setup..(2) softer spring/strut rates with a more aggressive bar setup (3) a balanced setup that has a little advantage spread out amongst more parts.
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Old 02-01-2007, 05:34 PM
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well right now i have Koni yellows with tein Stechs, Which would you suggest sways would you suggest
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Just drove up stunt road (one of the roads we will be doing) and a brand new Z06 got caught by a biker cop and going back down I saw a different cop that pulled over 2 highly modded s14 nissan silvia's. Hopefully it won't be heavily patrolled during the meet.
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Old 02-01-2007, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kw1k
well right now i have Koni yellows with tein Stechs, Which would you suggest sways would you suggest
My opinion...I would suggest the Tanabe bars, only because they increase size equally front to back. With other bars, the stiffness increase is not exact from front to back. The other suggestion would be to go with a subtle sway bar setup (MS).
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Old 02-01-2007, 11:17 PM
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It all depends upon how you drive your car. The RB set up is great for tracking.

Auto cross is a different setup.
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Old 02-01-2007, 11:24 PM
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very true.
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Old 02-01-2007, 11:39 PM
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i saw 3 motorcycle cops pulling people left & right on Los Robles going south into San Marino today... it must quota season.
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Old 02-02-2007, 05:50 PM
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anyone have a map layout of how the cruise looks like?
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Old 02-02-2007, 10:42 PM
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looks like a fun run
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