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If $5, do it, no question.

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Ive run PS2s on my old Audi and my old M3, loved that tire. They come standard on most high end euros like 911 turbos, etc.

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I think that was for the 255's they were trying to sell me now that I think about it. As they were assuming i was on the stock 8.5" rim.

I'll prolly just stick with the v12's.

I'll call to make sure quick though.

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Track guy from EvoM:

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Yea, the michelins have the 70 dollar rebate so he is saying for $40 more total he can get me those.

I am probably going to get the michelins now if they let me lol. He said I'd get another 20k miles out of them which I find hard to believe but who knows.

These are the ones you were talking about right shawn?
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...55434&pc=35549

Just a little confusing as there are like 3 or 4 different michelin pilot tires or something weird.

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This is a pain in the ass, I almost want to buy new star specs as I know I like them..ugh.

So I called the guy at discount, it is the pilot sport AS+'s he is talking about I guess.

Sticking with V12's I guess. Those are all seasons and to jump to the super sports its like $1400 (then $70 mail in rebate)or something crazy and I mind as well get some star specs at that price.

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Star Specs are heavy out-dated tires anyway, Evo guys are the only ones who fap to them anymore. I'd take the cheaper Hankook RS3's over them any day.

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Close to sport cups? Damn, I might have to try out the super sports for my next tire.

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So you were talking about the super sports being boss right? Not the PS2 or PS3 or whatever other ps there is lol. The ones I linked :)

I still think I am just going to opt out of michelin and stick to my v12's. I really just need something semi affordable and need to remember I don't have 1500 to blow on tires.

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There a reason the evo guys still flap about specs, the RS-3's are good tires but they sidewalls are limp dick flimsy (I.e. communicate on a light car, feel like ass on a heavier evo). Had a few ride along in the same evo, once with RS3's and once on star specs. The difference in track times, steering angle, and car feel was shocking (1.5 secs on a 40 sec course). tried adjusting the tire pressures on the RS3 with little success and improvements on times. I don't understand the RS3 hype, they feel terrible on an evo.

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Hmm interesting... I guess I'll be the guinea pig here as I just ordered a set of RS3's last week in 255/40R17 for my DSM...

The RS3's to take a bit more heat to warm up than the Star Specs, I know.

Shawn, was generation of Evo was that on?

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There are a lot of Evo guys in love with the RS3...

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My feedback. was riding in Brandon Ranvecks evo ix..#2 evo in the country @ nationals in stu autocross trim. The numbers dont lie. The tire to beat right now in street tire is the advan ad08. I am sure the rs3 is a good tire for the dollar spent, but it doesnt come close to the times the spec can put down.

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Indeed; tires are obviously a personal thing.

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^Yea for sure. I had the V12's on my Evo in a 245 on stock sized wheels and while they were decent tires for the price, good wear, quiet, etc. I thought the sidewalls were limp like an old dog dick. I liked the Sumitomo HTZR III's waaay more. Spaz runs the v12's and he does not agree with my limp dog dick judgement. Potato po-ta-to

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For what it's worth, I loved the HTRZ III's on my dsm. They are all I ran as they were a great bang for the buck. That was years ago so my opinion may be outdated.

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I thought the HTRZ III I had on my 240 were pretty awesome for the price. I would definitely buy another set if I decide to go with a set of summer only tires again.

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V12's installed...yay, still trucking :)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/ea33c7d0.jpg

Also got my "new" stock endlinks for the RSB install, thanks Chet!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/23d0e229.jpg

Saturday I am finishing rolling the fenders and hopefully next week during the week I can do springs and RSB install and get it all aligned.

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Nice.
I haven't seen any sexcapades as of late, whats the deal? Are you declaring abstinence like spaz?

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That wheel gap is sexy. Have you considered rally with your ground clearance?

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I just don't post about it anymore ;) No moah drinking n posting.

Well actually that is what I originally built the car for...ok I lied, no rally for me ha.

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Likewise ;)

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LOL:sex2:

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:cool:

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Update, just found something interesting. Here is like 1500 miles tops on the manifold i have.

I started smelling burning and was like WTF. I have the MAP firewall heatshield but am still trying to figure out how the hell to install it, doesn't seem to fit over my manifold, but I might be retarded haven't tried hard yet lol. Need to email Chris.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/0b4f9d4a.jpg

So basically...don't run no heatshield on an X!

On a much better note..200 miles or so on the new belt, all looks well still.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/40a2d363.jpg

I haven't really gone past 5k rpms at all or beat on it yet so until then I will hold my joy.

Saturday is fender rolling, Monday/Tuesday I am going to Shawns again to do springs/Rear sway install and then Friday the car will be at stellar getting a new alignment and then right to MAP friday to put on a new gasket between the turbo and o2 pipe as DB never received the one for the O2 dump downpipe. SO I have an annoying exhaust leak and I prefer to keep the two streams isolated.

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Did you see the thread AMS made about running w/o a heatshield and burning the firewall?

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Yep I posted in the one on evox and evom just to let people know to watch their firewall.

Someday I won't have problems :)

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Dang busy beaver! Awesome!

Good to hear on the belt, keep us posted. IDK why you are having issues with the firewall, mine has not had this issue....do you like rod on the car and then not cruise around to let things cool down before you stop/park the car? Just curious.

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Must be ready for all events this year! I am sick of missing out on good times.

So got this installed...kinda.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/46cbbb9e.jpg

MAP heatshield, the pic makes the engine bay look even dirtier than it is lol...easily the fucking worst install for such a simple piece...ugh. I think they need to recommend only installing if you have stock manifold or no manifold on. I had to bend, push and force the shit out of this and its still not in fully. My car will be at MAP next friday and I will have them look, but for whatever reason I can only get 1 nut on there. The thing isn't going anywhere but its not right. I struggled and cursed a lot at this but the one runner that really pokes out on this manifold really caused issues with clearance on getting this in. Not fun at all lol. Not to mention i dropped a 14mm strut bar bolt in the engine bay which I had to jack up my car and pull part of the undertray off to get to :(

So while i was looking for my bolt I found this (amazed sticking my phone down in the bay got this pic this well):

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/8a9c21ab.jpg

Looks like the source of my oil drip/leak. What are those two connections with the banjo bolts? Good size pool there now.

Also, never noticed this, but is this how people should mount counterweights on nice wheels? I never had these before.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/c21e74a0.jpg

SHould I be pissed? Or is that the only way to balance them.

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Those go to the oil cooler, they are banjo bolts, I'd say snug (1/16th turn if that, maybe 1/32nd...) them a bit and see if that fixes it, otherwise fresh copper washers and try-your-darndest to torque them properly w/o removing too much stuff.

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The weights are correct.

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Yea, was just checking on the weights.

I will see if MAP can further check the leak out while the car is there for the new downpipe gasket.

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You should go see my cousin, if whoever was balancing had 1/2 a brain they could put all the sticky weights on the inside lip of the wheel.

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The wheels are tape-weighted properly.

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Yep, just maybe tape off the wheel and spray them black if you want them to stand out less.

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Or just let the Ferodos take care of that for you :D

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I like this plan. Honestly I feel like my car is turning into a beater. I never have the will to wash it and keep it pretty now. My new concern is just getting it mechanically sound etc. So with that in mind I will let brakes coat them :)

I did pick up a clay bar kit, which I have never ever used. What the hell do you do with these bars? lol

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Clay bar can be used for this: :bath:

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Much like using a bar of soap on your body in the shower, but instead of water acting as the lubricant, you use spray detailer. Honestly, just glide it along your paint in straight lines unless it goes from feeling gritty to smooth.

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Sounds easy enough.