***TST's Official "Whatever" Thread***

[piku]

Originally Posted by russiankid

My next step is doing a 5-speed swap on the BMW. After that, I will start gathering parts for a turbo setup and megasquirt. I have talked to Jon who has boosted many M50's before, and he said that reading the book for Megasquirt is the key before you attempt to hack the wiring up.

The megasquirt book was a good read. I'm finished with it now. Made me realize that the computers and electronics stuff I do as a separate hobby is literally the same damn thing ;) I will have no problem when the time comes. I plan to even adapt my coil on plug iginition to megasquirt because I think it's cooler than the ford dis ;)

[russiankid]

Originally Posted by Elliott18t

i meant the tire itself, assuming you have wideish tires.

if you had no tread you would definately hydroplane..as would most other cars. A good set of tires with a good tread setup to keep the water from being under your tire is whats going to keep you to the pavement

I am running Kuhmo's that are 225 in width. They have a great tread design as when I look back in the rear view mirror you can clearly see where my tires were.

[piku]

Originally Posted by phate1229

sti+snow tires = 140mph in the rain with no problem

Into a tree.

[Oakes]

Originally Posted by russiankid

Mark- I took out a $5,500 loan for two semesters. With interest, it comes out to $11,000.


Marcus- Sti+Marcus=dumbass.

owned.

[Elliott18t]

I havent used kuhmos since they where on my dads old mustang. They hydroplaned alot, im not sure about the model tire you have though. I really like continetals, under-rated cheap well-performing tire.

[Scapegoat]

lol, sti + snow tires + dry ground = marcus into a tree

[piku]

Originally Posted by Elliott18t

I havent used kuhmos since they where on my dads old mustang. They hydroplaned alot, im not sure about the model tire you have though. I really like continetals, under-rated cheap well-performing tire.

Kumho Ecsta ASX were cheap allseasons that performed well above expectations on the 323. I use potenza RE-11R's exclusively now on the m3 (which means under 40 degrees outside it doesn't leave the garage).

[phate1229]

I hate. all of you

[DPancoast]

Zinnnnggggg

[Scapegoat]

we hate you too marcus... we're all just upset you survived


ok ok, i'm kidding... so long... and thanks for all the fish!

[russiankid]

Originally Posted by Elliott18t

I havent used kuhmos since they where on my dads old mustang. They hydroplaned alot, im not sure about the model tire you have though. I really like continetals, under-rated cheap well-performing tire.

They are Kuhmo Ecsta LX Platinum.

[phate1229]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

we hate you too marcus... we're all just upset you survived


ok ok, i'm kidding... so long... and thanks for all the fish!

nick's upset, he'd take that sti and drop it in a RS if I died.

[ASIAN JUL]

ahahahahaha Ken's post just had me rolling

[Elliott18t]

Originally Posted by piku

Kumho Ecsta ASX were cheap allseasons that performed well above expectations on the 323. I use potenza RE-11R's exclusively now on the m3 (which means under 40 degrees outside it doesn't leave the garage).

im debating on what tires to get for the GTI.. since I may/maynot need them for inspection and im tired of these crappy/expensive OEM tires.

[ASIAN JUL]

then again, I crashed the truck. Don't feel bad, Marcus, lol.

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

then again, I crashed the truck. Don't feel bad, Marcus, lol.

you didn't crash it... you failed at... flattening it

ah, i think we're getting beer today too! so far no email saying, "due to the picnic and tons of beer we gave you yesterday you will not get any today" usually, we get that email early in the day or the previous day

[russiankid]

Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

then again, I crashed the truck. Don't feel bad, Marcus, lol.

Well at least he didn't hit a wall at 20mph?

[lagos]

Originally Posted by piku

Kumho Ecsta ASX were cheap allseasons that performed well above expectations on the 323. I use potenza RE-11R's exclusively now on the m3 (which means under 40 degrees outside it doesn't leave the garage).

I used to rock the ASX and thought they were good for the money, until I tried Nitto NeoGens. Same price, WAY better performance.
With the ASX my rear end used to want to slide out (in a bad way) during speedy turn on an on ramp, but with the NeoGens everything is firmly planted and I get great traction.

[ASIAN JUL]

I guarantee that STi handled better than the 20 year old Chevy pick-up truck........

[russiankid]

Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

I guarantee that STi handled better than the 20 year old Chevy pick-up truck........

Not in the hands of Marcus.