Middle TN - Thread

[t_g_farrell]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Last weekend to work on the crapcan coming up. Very little is needed, but any help is appreciated.

I kinda feel like it's all or nothing. I don't really have a desire to attend DGRR AGAIN with no rotary, especially the Cosmo. I NEED to bring the car home Sunday so I can drive it and shake it down and clean it up before Thursday.

I want to see this car at DGRR!

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

I like fcs but don't settle. keep looking.

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

when I talked to discount tire earlier this wk they said re11 are no longer available.

Interesting, Tirerack says they've got 'em

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

from what unread re71 is awesome but prob won't last long.

In terms of availability or tread life?

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

I don't hear much on the r1r

I FUCKING LOVE THAT TIRE. It's the only one that's been able to keep my FC's rear straight when matted

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

rs3 is supposed to be good for the price.

So I also hear. More for cornering than straigh line grip which is what I need Smoked the center out of the R1R's that I have now

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

I ended up going with pole position s04. good performing tire in wet and dry conditions and should last up me 20k miles.

Tried it, hated it

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Last weekend to work on the crapcan coming up. Very little is needed, but any help is appreciated.
I kinda feel like it's all or nothing. I don't really have a desire to attend DGRR AGAIN with no rotary, especially the Cosmo. I NEED to bring the car home Sunday so I can drive it and shake it down and clean it up before Thursday.

Don't be a pussy, drive untested. It's more fun that way

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

Buddy of mine that tracks his rx8 has the Dunlop Star Spec II and loves them.

Really? I tried the Z1 SS and hated those as well. They were ok on the auto-x, until I mashed the gas, or the brakes. After one particular auto-x that was a good 2 hour drive away I put the fronts on the rear and just smoked them round in the parking lot

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

I just got a set for my new wheels for DGRR. BTW, there are no RE71s in the us
until 4/18 unless your tire dealer has some hidden away. Tirerack has it posted
as the available date now. I also hear the RE71s are great for autocross but
don't last as a track tire.

Damnit!!!

RS3 by default? Fuuuuuuu.... lemme email away

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

I want to see this car at DGRR!

Me too

[Johnny_K]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Last weekend to work on the crapcan coming up. Very little is needed, but any help is appreciated.

I kinda feel like it's all or nothing. I don't really have a desire to attend DGRR AGAIN with no rotary, especially the Cosmo. I NEED to bring the car home Sunday so I can drive it and shake it down and clean it up before Thursday.

I would try and work on it sat and shake it down Sunday. U are so close.

and quit with thr nonsense of not showing up because u don't have a rotary.

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

I would try and work on it sat and shake it down Sunday. U are so close.

and quit with thr nonsense of not showing up because u don't have a rotary.

Pfft. FD owner. Wanna race?

[Johnny_K]

brian from what I read tread life doesn't last long. havent really seen any data that they last x amount of miles.

as for tire availability I would instant message the folks at tire rack to confirm. they are quick and u don't have to deal with the phone.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

I would try and work on it sat and shake it down Sunday. U are so close.

and quit with thr nonsense of not showing up because u don't have a rotary.

Here's our shakedown. It went around the block, now get the fuck outta my shop

[/QUOTE]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Pfft. FD owner. Wanna race?

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

brian from what I read tread life doesn't last long. havent really seen any data that they last x amount of miles.

as for tire availability I would instant message the folks at tire rack to confirm. they are quick and u don't have to deal with the phone.

Hmmmmmmm.... There's one guy there that I've been dealing with for litereally 5+ years. Always gets back to me instantly via email.... Gonna hit him up and see whats up. I'll let ya know about the availability but... looks like I might get boned. I do have a set of worn rear Z1SS's and a brand new set of fronts.... but

[TitaniumTT]

So no RE11's or RE71's..... Between the R1R's and RS3's

[Johnny_K]

I prob stick with the r1r, stick with what has worked.

current situation

[FC Zach]

Discount tire?

[Johnny_K]

Yup. one in smyrna

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Get some Federali 595 RSRs are call it a day...

[almoststockfc]

Originally Posted by Johnny_K

Yup. one in smyrna

Vinnie couldn't hook you up?

[project86]

Originally Posted by reddozen

I see clean 91 TII JDM ones rolling across my facebook feed all the time for like 5~8k

Where are you seeing them? I havent seen any such thing on my FB....

Although now I'm playing with the idea of trying to find a Rx-3... maybe i'll import one of those .

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Nobody wants to drive on the wrong side of the car.

I do.....

Originally Posted by reddozen

Clean is clean... most of the FCs here have been left to rot. Just look at mine.... lol

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Shifting with your left hand is just plain wrong

But it feels so good.......

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by project86

Although now I'm playing with the idea of trying to find a Rx-3... maybe i'll import one of those .

That won't happen, because they go for insane amounts overseas. Remember, in Aus and NZ, they look here to buy vintage Mazdas.

However, there is this for sale, and I know the guy.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5510802897.html

Its about 10 minutes from my parents house.

[almoststockfc]

Originally Posted by project86

I do.....

No room for a large down pipe. Then you fry your masters. No thanks