Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

You guys might not care so long as a woman is near your car but my hood has enough dents. I would absolutely tell her to gtfo

She weighs all of 90 pounds and is laying with her weight across the strongest part. She isn't going to dent a thing. Probably put more pressure per square inch on it when you wax it.

[Ashikabi]

Still unacceptable

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

OMG you changed your profile pic :o

Nah, it's always been like that. You're just loosing your mind.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Nah, it's always been like that. You're just loosing your mind.

lol I am crazy but not that crazy

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

lol I am crazy but not that crazy

IDK, a lot of member here beg to differ lmao jk

Yeah, I changed it.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

IDK, a lot of member here beg to differ lmao jk

Yeah, I changed it.

LOL I was crazy at one point but my zen has been restored

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by jawn

I got the Bridgestone S-04 Pole Positions. I'm still breaking the tires in obviously, but from what I can gather already, they're stiff (but not harsh), and fairly direct. I'll update my thoughts on them after I get a few hundred miles on them. Every review that I read praised the steering response on these tires, and overall level of grip, so I'm hoping that my experience is similar. I think @finch1750 had these previously, so he'd be a better person to ask about that since my tires are still a little greasy.

I basically used steering response as my guide for choosing tires, and these tires are basically second only to the Pilot Super Sports at 80% of the cost in their category. In a few subjective reviews, some thought the steering felt more precise with the S-04s than the Super Sports. Big down-side is that there's no treadwear warranty on the Bridgestones, and most folks are reporting around 20-30K of mileage before replacement. It's acceptable to me, because that would amount to 2.5-3 years of driving for me.

Incidentally, I had the Michelin A/S3s on my last car. Very sticky for all seasons, with softer sidewalls than the Primacys. I don't know if I'd recommend them for this car, especially since they're also basically useless in the snow. Very comfortable and very grippy in dry, hot, cold, wet, but not snow. Quiet, too. They're a good tire, but I don't think that they're particularly precise. That said, they could handle 300lb/ft of torque on a 225 width, which you're basically not going to see in very many all seasons. I think of them as very good high performance touring tires.

But yeah, my personal theory on the go-kart feeling is that steering response > everything. Stiff sidewalls help in this quest.

Originally Posted by finch1750

basically what @jawn said.. The S-04 have a great sidewall and awesome response. For the price I dont feel they can be beat. My ride is a bit harsh from other stuff so I tried the Continental DW this time for something softer and I dont like the downgrade. I will be swapping back to S-04 next time. And yeah, mine lasted about 20k but could have gotten 5-7k more if not for camber wear (running -2.3 front -2.7 rear)

You guys still feeling the S-04s?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

LOL I was crazy at one point but my zen has been restored

Again, a lot of member here beg to differ

btw work isn't crazy anymore? Or did you get fired/quit?

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Again, a lot of member here beg to differ

btw work isn't crazy anymore? Or did you get fired/quit?

lmao!

And its busy but they gave me a computer now. Makes it much easier to manage everything.... and kill time

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

She weighs all of 90 pounds and is laying with her weight across the strongest part. She isn't going to dent a thing. Probably put more pressure per square inch on it when you wax it.

I dented mine right above the left side B-pillar last time I waxed. Can barely see it but FUUUUU!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I dented mine right above the left side B-pillar last time I waxed. Can barely see it but FUUUUU!

No doubt.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

No doubt.

Das right.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You guys still feeling the S-04s?

Yes, especially since they are currently on sale and have a $70 rebate right now. Im wont have worn through my DWs until the end of the year probably but will go back to the the S-04 if I dont find a deal on some GT Radial SX2 that I want to try.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

lmao!

And its busy but they gave me a computer now. Makes it much easier to manage everything.... and to fool around

FIFY