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Old 02-25-11 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarah7
http://www.vrwheels.com/bbs-rs-non-stagger-p-3345.html

Perhaps I will buy when I have the monies! And after I burn my current tires out...
I say spend the extra $150 and get a nice staggered set that's wider. Cuz in AutoX, your tires can not be too wide. And you can find those RS's in a better size (like 16x8, 16x9) Cuz you'll regret only doing 7" after a month or so. I know I did! I bought some 17x7 non-staggered and almost immediately regretted that choice, haha.

Even these are only $50 more and you get an extra inch in the rear... absolutely worth the extra $$$
http://www.vrwheels.com/bbs-rs-p-3528.html
Old 02-25-11 | 12:55 PM
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This is the best shift **** I have used so far, If you are still looking for one.



It's a Razo Ultra low shift ****. sits flush with the top of the shifter rod and weighs 350g awesome feel and i don't even have a short shifter
Old 02-25-11 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarah7
Anyway, it's a long post and I will post photos when I pick more up.
More Photos please. Even better Vids!
Old 02-25-11 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyler [S5 FC]
I say spend the extra $150 and get a nice staggered set that's wider. Cuz in AutoX, your tires can not be too wide. And you can find those RS's in a better size (like 16x8, 16x9) Cuz you'll regret only doing 7" after a month or so. I know I did! I bought some 17x7 non-staggered and almost immediately regretted that choice, haha.

Even these are only $50 more and you get an extra inch in the rear... absolutely worth the extra $$$
http://www.vrwheels.com/bbs-rs-p-3528.html
I really like that look that you suggested (someone at SS13 did theirs staggered with the vert wheels at 16x7.5 and 16x8.5). I just really want to avoid any fender rolling (also concerned about rub on tanabe gf210s that I haven't put in yet) and I've chosen to maintain stock body. I mean, I'm definitely not the hella flush type but the biggest the wheel well can get away with without fender rolling would be nice.

Originally Posted by AmT_T
This is the best shift **** I have used so far, If you are still looking for one.

It's a Razo Ultra low shift ****. sits flush with the top of the shifter rod and weighs 350g awesome feel and i don't even have a short shifter
Thank you, looks fine and has the weight I was going for. Decided to do this later though, not really high priority.

Originally Posted by Nick_d_TII
More Photos please. Even better Vids!
I just bought a go pro and a new laptop AND today was payday. I'm actually planning to head to Best Buy after work for a better SD card and a new battery.

And also, I know some girls going to Willow Springs for Just Drift tomorrow. I will definitely get video
Old 02-25-11 | 05:38 PM
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With that size, you wouldn't have to. I have 8-9" staggered with a +22 offset. I had to do a little tire stretch, but still fits nice and snug in there with no rolling. With 7.5 and 8.5, I'd be willing to bet you could squeeze some 225s up front and 245s in the rear. (Just a guess)
Old 03-29-11 | 11:00 AM
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Mazdatrix bushing kit (Energy Suspension?) going in today! Along with Tanabe GF210s and KYB AGX
Old 03-29-11 | 03:36 PM
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Sarah, Prosolo apr 9, you doing it?
Old 03-29-11 | 04:53 PM
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^ No, wasn't planning to, I'm going on April 30. But now I'm broke again!
Old 03-29-11 | 06:40 PM
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Should come out to watch anyway!
Old 03-29-11 | 07:52 PM
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Old 03-29-11 | 10:00 PM
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LOL, it's going to be quite some time and many checks later that it becomes a contender!

I'm bringing the elementary school desk and crayons.
Old 03-30-11 | 12:47 AM
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Hahah I'll have to decide whether I should watch the coilover install I was going to be at or watch prosolo...
Old 03-30-11 | 01:05 AM
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So I got me those rear toe eliminators also Can't wait to autox again. Probably still won't get good times but fuuuuuu it's gonna be a blast.

Old 03-30-11 | 01:35 AM
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Nothing to worry about, just keep the times consistent if not improving, and you're golden!
Old 03-30-11 | 05:36 PM
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nice to see you're making progress!
Old 03-30-11 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
Nothing to worry about, just keep the times consistent if not improving, and you're golden!
+1

The only person you ever need to try and beat is yourself
Old 03-30-11 | 10:37 PM
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Thanks can't wait, I just registered for April 30! Or rather, put myself on the waitlist.
Old 03-31-11 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Tyler [S5 FC]
The only person you ever need to try and beat is yourself
YES!
Old 04-04-11 | 11:21 PM
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So thinking of these Kei Office wheels...

http://www.memoryfab.com/wheels/used/20091218133146

Johnson, if I am able to come up to El Toro on Saturday, would you be able to assist me in recommendations on what the hell to do about the the front springs rubbing? I'll return the favor with lunch or something, us FC owners could always use an extra bottle of oil.
Old 04-05-11 | 02:22 AM
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Sure! Should be an easy fix
Old 04-17-11 | 03:09 PM
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Coolant leak right before I go out of state for a couple of days... looks like no Solo2 for me this month

It's coming out of the top rad hose so I decided that I'll be picking up Samcos for replacement, hopefully in red if Evasive Motorsports, relatively nearby, has them in stock. Bummed about withdrawing but excited for some sexy hoses! I'm just trying to remind myself that there are events throughout the year...
Old 04-19-11 | 04:08 AM
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Any updates Sarah?
Old 04-19-11 | 04:18 PM
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^ Hoses and thermostat are in the mail but I'm trying to figure out if I can get this done locally when I get back next Tuesday.

And now there's a funky noise coming from the clutch/transmission (?). It sounds like a screeeeee noise, not penetratingly loud but kinda chirpy. It only occurs sometimes. More to fix!
Old 04-21-11 | 12:20 AM
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^ Is it in neutral with the clutch out?

Swapping the thermostat and hoses are actually pretty easy if you're on a budget.
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It happens when in gear, definitely not in neutral. It doesn't matter if I'm on the throttle or not. It also appears to be in all gears. Except reverse, but I haven't looked into that.

Do I just drain the coolant and then pop out everything in the way (I'm only aware of the airway sitting on top of the radiator)? Not sure what else I need to remove. Also, doesn't the coolant need to be re-pressurized and the thermostat tested all fancy like?

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