07-20-2015, 08:07 AM | #435 |
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Ooh, ok. Next time must come say hi.
Yip we were braaing at the top. I'm surprised the smell got all the way down there. lol I see you managed some nice drifts during the open play session at the end. I battled to hold it.
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Drifting it at higher speeds in 2nd is a whole other beast though, because there isn't enough low-down torque to work with, or else you end up going way too fast. I wonder what it will be like after a tune |
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But at the moment I think I'm going to keep the car "forever", so if Pheonix is still around then, you can whip out this thread to twist my arm |
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You can bet we will be around! See you then!
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07-23-2015, 02:31 PM | #440 |
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Picked up these badboy (basic,lol) gloves from ATS today
Was R350 (Excl VAT), compared to +R1k to R2k for proper gloves, Im sure you could find similar basic gloves online cheaper, but immediate gratification of walking into a store and buying something makes me 'Feel Good' |
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08-21-2015, 03:24 AM | #441 |
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So i had all 4 tyres changed last week, and this is what I found...
Almost running on slicks there! Why would the tyres wear off from the inside first though? |
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How did you not notice that? They're pretty much completely bald.
Either way - negative camber.
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08-21-2015, 05:45 AM | #443 |
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I noticed it alright....
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Do you check your tyres regulary or are you one of the guys who just get in and gooi?
you obviously never checked wheel alignment, like ever.
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Pretty much get in and gooi to be honest.
Let's just say that decent 17's with a 215/45 don't come cheap. I would rather save and buy quality than compromise and buy something that would only last a joyrides length :-) |
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Try these oaks:
http://www.errolstyres.co.za/ They have 225/45/17 Potenza RE002 for around R1200 and they delivery country wide Also other tires on special, I don't think replacing your tires with 215/45/17 is worth it , rather go 225/45/17 for a better price and better grip What do you intend buying or already bought ? |
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Alternatively you can show a tyre shop like Mintys / Autoquip the price listing and ask them to beat it / match it
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That's not a bad price at all. Eventually got a set of yoko a drive
R1's for R1200 at autostyle and fitted at Mintys. A risky wait, no doubt considering the state of the rears. What troubles me the most is that I have checked my alignment periodically. I'll be honest in saying that this is my first car, and I wouldn't have the know-it all wisdom (which is why forums like this are awesome). What I did notice though during my last wheel alignment chela prior to my change of wheels, was that the alignment model was based on a Yaris.... Now I'm no expert to go point out to the fitment centre that they aren't doing the right thing because I wouldn't know myself..... Would it play that big a role? |
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