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09-06-2012, 09:12 PM
#611
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Methuen, MA
Posts: 232
I just saw those... and then I saw the "AO Audi" under the size. I wonder if it is some sort of special fitment.
This is what they regularly cost from Tire Rack:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ance%20Package
If I lose another Pirelli or they survive long enough to wear out, Sumitomo HTR-Z III tires will be their replacements. The Sumis were excellent on my Mazdaspeed3 and way cheaper.
This is what they regularly cost from Tire Rack:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ance%20Package
If I lose another Pirelli or they survive long enough to wear out, Sumitomo HTR-Z III tires will be their replacements. The Sumis were excellent on my Mazdaspeed3 and way cheaper.
09-07-2012, 08:37 AM
#612
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mass
Posts: 2,662
19's is your problem though, its still not a common enough size (which surprises me). 18's and 20's are cheaper, and 17's are pennies in comparison.
Thats why I'm going with 15's out back, and 17's up front
09-07-2012, 05:53 PM
#613
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Methuen, MA
Posts: 232
I got the car back today. Only the rear was replaced. I'm going to keep an eye on the front left and see if it keeps deflating.
I can't quite swing a set of summer 18s yet. I'm still figuring out what I'm going to do for winter transport.
I can't quite swing a set of summer 18s yet. I'm still figuring out what I'm going to do for winter transport.
09-10-2012, 08:31 AM
#615
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mass
Posts: 2,662
The following is a public service announcement:
[joking]
I'd like us to all have a moment of silence. A good friend of mine lost his motor this weekend. Engine mods are serious business, and always do so with caution, and triple check.
During a cam swap, one of the followers was not correctly in place when the cap was torqued down. When the motor fired, the follower popped off, and caused a valve to drop. Initial diagnosis is a trashed head from the follower flying around, and we all know the piston is shot. He's got the car at the shop to see if the block could be saved.
[/joking]
If anybody has some leads on an assembled stock shortblock, let me know.
[joking]
I'd like us to all have a moment of silence. A good friend of mine lost his motor this weekend. Engine mods are serious business, and always do so with caution, and triple check.
During a cam swap, one of the followers was not correctly in place when the cap was torqued down. When the motor fired, the follower popped off, and caused a valve to drop. Initial diagnosis is a trashed head from the follower flying around, and we all know the piston is shot. He's got the car at the shop to see if the block could be saved.
[/joking]
If anybody has some leads on an assembled stock shortblock, let me know.
09-13-2012, 02:09 PM
#618
So for those that dont know, i am that friend. The car is currently at MPE racing in taunton. I ordered a new short block and new head, which will hopefully arrive tomorrow. If the current block is too far gone to salvage then the plan is to make a badass coffee table for my livingroom.
09-13-2012, 02:59 PM
#620
So for those that dont know, i am that friend. The car is currently at MPE racing in taunton. I ordered a new short block and new head, which will hopefully arrive tomorrow. If the current block is too far gone to salvage then the plan is to make a badass coffee table for my livingroom.
If you have to go the coffee table route, dont forget lights at the bottom of the bores like the one on Top Gear (The UK one, not that other crap copy)