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#204
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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.
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.
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#205
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.
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.
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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.
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.
#207
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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?
how do u like the toyo's compared to the khumo's jorge?
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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
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
#210
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.
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.
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#211
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
anyone want a ride
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baseline run
262awhp
250lb.tq
after tune
312awhp
325lb.tq
so +49hp and +75lb.tq not too shabby
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Eyecrazy](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Eyecrazy.gif)
anyone want a ride
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#213
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
anyone want a ride![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
baseline run
262awhp
250lb.tq
after tune
312awhp
325lb.tq
so +49hp and +75lb.tq not too shabby
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Eyecrazy](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Eyecrazy.gif)
anyone want a ride
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
No ,. . . . .I want to drive it,
So the tuning brought out more HP than just about anything else huh?
#214
幹他媽!
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.
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
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#217
幹他媽!
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.
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.
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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
anyone want a ride![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
baseline run
262awhp
250lb.tq
after tune
312awhp
325lb.tq
so +49hp and +75lb.tq not too shabby
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Eyecrazy](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Eyecrazy.gif)
anyone want a ride
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#219
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
anyone want a ride![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
baseline run
262awhp
250lb.tq
after tune
312awhp
325lb.tq
so +49hp and +75lb.tq not too shabby
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Eyecrazy](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Eyecrazy.gif)
anyone want a ride
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
So now you can do DONUTS
#220
jake, ive already told you id let you take it for a quick spin
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#224
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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.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Jesse, you gona do the practice on the 23rd? or the Pro Solo on the 29th & 30th?
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.
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Jesse, you gona do the practice on the 23rd? or the Pro Solo on the 29th & 30th?