Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[eikond]

I took my BRZ out of hybernation today. I did an oil change last night and brought the car to work today. Man those brakes were making some terrible sounds.. but a few more good stops and I think all the surface rust and corrosion will come off.

It sure is different to be sitting on the ground again and have so little body roll. After driving a full size truck all winter, the BRZ is quite a difference.

I'm hoping for nice weather this Sat so I can give it a good wash/wax and all over cleaning.

yeah for spring!

[TheBatman]

Originally Posted by Accurate Race Shop

I'll ask one of the guys I drift with if they have a website the group I drift with is not a formal club just a group of friends that ask local factory owners if we can use their lots on the weekends. We only run in flint davison and lapeer and we all pitch into the cone fund to replace the ones we kill so really there is no set cost. As far as a formal drifting club the closest one is in ohio and they meet 3 times a year.

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This sounds like an awesome time and if y'all are down for more members I would love to get involved!

[Karigan]

Originally Posted by Sevs753

So I'm getting new tires next week and I'd like a little feedback.

I'm going to be dailying the car and the tires but I will also be going to several AutoX's. I'm currently looking at Dunlop ZII's but the wet performance has me a bit worried for days like today. Has anyone here dailyed a car on ZII's?

If not the ZII's, what are some other good tires? The ZII's were recommended to me since they apparently do very well on a lighter car. A friend also recommended Continental ExtremeContact DW's that will sacrifice dry performance for better wet performance. I'm also looking at Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 R and Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A based on the tire rack track test.

I don't know anything about these tires, but let me know what you end up going with, or if anyone else has said something to you.
I am not too happy with the tires I have now, and want to replace them for the same reasons, plus I need to purchase another set of rims for winter tires too.

[JDogg]

I've always ran Potenzas as dd tires with a little track time here and there, and loved them.


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[Aznsky]

Originally Posted by Sevs753

So I'm getting new tires next week and I'd like a little feedback.

I'm going to be dailying the car and the tires but I will also be going to several AutoX's. I'm currently looking at Dunlop ZII's but the wet performance has me a bit worried for days like today. Has anyone here dailyed a car on ZII's?

If not the ZII's, what are some other good tires? The ZII's were recommended to me since they apparently do very well on a lighter car. A friend also recommended Continental ExtremeContact DW's that will sacrifice dry performance for better wet performance. I'm also looking at Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 R and Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A based on the tire rack track test.

The dunlops should be fine for dd. I actually just bought a new set and will be autox'ing and "semi" dd this year. The dunlops supposedly have better wet performance than the RS3 v1 (don't know about the v2 yet). The RE-11's are a good tire as well.

I'd say it really just depends on how much autox performance you want vs street driving. However, with any performance tire you're gonna want to just drive more carefully and watchout for standing water.

[SeanRTR]

Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

Posted this in the "stock wheels FS" thread. Re-posting here because this is relevant to folks in the Detroit area.

Please PM me if you are in the Detroit area or close to it and are selling your stock rims with or without TPMS.

I will be in Novi this weekend and can pick up the rims on 4/12/2014 or 4/13/2014.

Thanks.

I have the stock wheels for sale, make me an offer I can't refuse.....as I'm in no hurry to sell.

They do not have TPS's in them...I have the OEM tires available as well, un mounted.

Let me know. I can meet you in Novi.

[SeanRTR]

Originally Posted by Sevs753

I'm currently looking at Dunlop ZII's but the wet performance has me a bit worried for days like today. Has anyone here dailyed a car on ZII's?

Don't be a p*ssy. Just buy the ZII's. They are fine in the wet. Why is everyone so scared of driving in the rain? You don't need Hoosier wets to make it to work through the rain, the ZII's will be just fine. If you're reading reviews on tire rack of 'rain performance and dry performance' numbers....well that's all bullshit. What are your real concerns of wet performance with the Dunlops? I drive on BFG Rivals (which people tell me are terrible in the rain) mostly daily, and did so in rain storms on the freeway when they were bald, and chorded and I always have TCS and stability control 100% off. I haven't died yet. If you notice, there's really no standing water on the freeway, even in heavy rain. Any standing water your into on the road is going to be under 45 MPH, there shouldn't be any issue. Unless you plan on doing track days specifically in the rain (lots of fun, highly recommended) there's no point in focusing on rain performance.

So a tire like a BFG KDW might be .5 - 2 seconds faster through a MONSOON around a road course than a Dunlop ZII, but it's going to be 1.5 seconds slower on a standard autocross course in the dry. If you're buying tires to be successful in autocross, you buy the Dunlop ZII's (or BFG Rivals, or Hankook RS3's, or the new bad-bitch Yokohama's...etc etc) If you're buying tires for safety....well then you buy more OEM prius tires and stay home when Sunday raceday comes along. Don't comprimise on tires....ever.

Bottom line is, when you hear all these people saying stuff like. "These Autocross tires are great in the dry, but terrible in the wet!" Well these people are just pussified, and can't drive.

If I can drive bald BFG Rivals at 75 MPH on the freeway with no stability control, your full depth Dunlop ZII's will be just fine. There's nothing to worry about.

[Sevs753]

Thanks for all the input on tires. I've narrowed it down to either the ZII's or Dunlops new DZ102. I like the DZ102 because it should last longer and is about $150-$200 cheaper for a set of 4. My plan is to several AutoX's this summer and maybe a track day. Other than that, I'll just be dairying the car until it comes time for winter tires.

A friend also pointed out that my skill level likely isn't enough to make use of the extra grip the ZII's will provide vs something like the DZ102. I've only done 4 AutoX's before and no track days.

I appreciate all input, even the name calling. :P

[CallmeDave]

Originally Posted by Qkool

how shes currently sitting

Looks great! What wheels are those?

[Qkool]

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

Looks great! What wheels are those?

Thanks man. They're xxr 521 18x10 +25

[eikond]

Originally Posted by Qkool

Thanks man. They're xxr 521 18x10 +25

You have to post a sound clip.. Your car sounds fantastic with that UEL header. Loved it!

[Sevs753]

I got my car back today! As much as I worry about the car, within a mile, that's all forgotten and I remember why I bought this car.

Also, spotted @ramiel at 8mile and Grand River this morning. Is he still active here?

[Qkool]

Originally Posted by eikond

You have to post a sound clip.. Your car sounds fantastic with that UEL header. Loved it!

Ha thanks man, I'll get a sound clip going for you guys! Have you put that exhaust on yet?

[CaptainSlow]

There's a new ultramarine in midland...guy works over by Waldo and James savage road. I waved once but he didn't wave back, so not sure if he's here or not (or maybe he didn't see me or is just an ass LOL)