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Yes, Agreed... Nor will my stoptech 309 brake pads heat up enough to be really fun.
I'll play with pressure a bit. May also stiffen up my suspension too.
So for my 11 mile commute, they're not optimized, but then I'm stuck at <40 MPH.
But the car comes alive on some long twisty back-road drives. :-) I used to do a lot more cross-country stuff. Hoping to get back into that and I'll buy a new Daily driver later this year.
For the DD, I can't decide between an M4 or a Colorado ZR2 pickup.
Tough life, sir.
But ya, break those tires in then "tune" the air pressures.
FWIW, sweet spot on my setup is right around 42F/40R (on all different sets of tires/wheels I have/had +/- 2#). Force of habit actually and I'm sure if I used a straight pressure all the way around, it'd be fine. State of the chassis these days is good enough to somewhat negate stagger pressures to control steering attitude anymore. But on my old S30s, would run 6-8lb differential to get the back end around. Now I adjust sway bars. Hahaha.
I also used to use my pyrometer to set pressures -and still do - but street/hills driving never got them up high enough for the temps to be particularly meaningful. Only use it now to see what alignment settings are doing when I change them. Even then, not terribly useful on the street. So seat-of-pants it is!
For the DD, I can't decide between an M4 or a Colorado ZR2 pickup.
I would stay away from the Colorado, and look into a Tacoma, or even the ridgeline. I had an 06 Colorado and it pretty much made me lose all Faith in Chevy trucks...
I do still have an old S10 though, and I can't say anything bad about it. Considering I've had it for 3 years and it only cost $1000 I have gotten my money's worth out of it.
P.S. I seem to have made a semi full recovery.
Last edited by dboyzalter; 04-05-2018 at 06:21 PM.
I was thinking about going one size thinner since I have19x9.5 and 10.5 @+22 offset. My fenders are rolled and pulled slightly, but sitting at -2.5 degrees neg camber in the rear. I'd like to get rear camber arms and get that camber to under -2 degrees. Hope it all fits.
I am also coming from MPSS which I loved. These are a mixed bag... Sidewalls on the MP4S are marshmallow soft. It was instantly noticeable and pretty disappointing. I'll have to get used to them. they only have 20 miles on them and they seem really sticky, but my slot-car handling car went to vague on-center feel and delayed reactions to sheering wheel inputs. :-(
I'll just learn how to drive on them and deal with it...
This set cost me over $1100.00 US. I am lowered on Eibach Pros 1" and did not have camber arms. Went through my BS 760s in under 2 years. Inside 3rd on back were at breaker bars with plenty on middle and outside. I got the arms and better alignment.
Enjoy those tires, but if you're lowered save the headache, get some arms and keep it lined up. Explore your limits safely.
I installed the clutch pedal, clutch master cylinder/reservoir, and the MT brake pedal for my 5AT to 6MT swap.. Just had to remove some felt insulation, take some measurements and drill some holes.. I also painted the grill cuz it was a little faded.
- EDIT: I also changed the physics of the OEM clutch pedal. I removed the ''toggle-switch'' type spring configuration and made it a ''mouse trap'' type configuration instead.. Smooooth as butter.
Last edited by Atreyu'z 350; 04-09-2018 at 04:17 AM.
Finished the differential bushing upgrade and axle TSB yesterday. When for a relaxed 30 mile drive in the rain, went home and put it back up on jack stands for the reservoir/clutch master/clutch slave/steel braided clutch line/RJM performance clutch pedal upgrade this weekend:
was very very close to buying EVO-R blitz spoiler. emailed Jay last night and this morning he said they are in stock. However, i've been very skeptical with the customer service of EVO-R with a lot of negative reviews. Upsetting because I really like that spoiler but don't want to get scammed.
Side note. I've been collecting parts recently for an overhaul with suspension and changing aesthetics. But I somehow always end up looking at the newer nismo 370z for sale and its been very tempting.
I’m still waiting to get mine back from the body shop. Starting to get kind of pissed with as long as it’s been there. If it doesn’t get in the paint moth by next week, I’m just gonna pay for the work done take the uninstalled parts and find another shop. 🤬
I’m still waiting to get mine back from the body shop. Starting to get kind of pissed with as long as it’s been there. If it doesn’t get in the paint moth by next week, I’m just gonna pay for the work done take the uninstalled parts and find another shop. ��
I'd tell the shop that. If they're overbooked they'll do projects with most profit/most complaints first. If they do nice work, light a fire under their butt, just don't be a d*ck.
was very very close to buying EVO-R blitz spoiler. emailed Jay last night and this morning he said they are in stock. However, i've been very skeptical with the customer service of EVO-R with a lot of negative reviews. Upsetting because I really like that spoiler but don't want to get scammed.
Side note. I've been collecting parts recently for an overhaul with suspension and changing aesthetics. But I somehow always end up looking at the newer nismo 370z for sale and its been very tempting.
Great, now I'm officially jonesing for one of these those spoilers... Thanks alot ya dick.
I'd tell the shop that. If they're overbooked they'll do projects with most profit/most complaints first. If they do nice work, light a fire under their butt, just don't be a d*ck.
That’s just it. The guy does excellent work and a lot of custom hotrod stuff too. Idk seeing I’m paying cash and not an insurance claim if that’s what keeps bumping me down the line.
Well today I popped my hood, thought about doing valve covers, checked my old... Closed my hood and raked leaves for hours.
Most good body shops are busy, and anytime your not going through insurance they will probably just work on the car when they have down time from doing insurance work...
My brothers car was at the body shop for 2 years before he got it back. They did a great job, and it cost a fortune. But usually they just take on these non insurance projects to keep their guys busy when they have down time.
Thats my thoughts on the matter... Insurance companies pay out the ***, so they are hard to compete with.
Well today I popped my hood, thought about doing valve covers, checked my old... Closed my hood and raked leaves for hours.
Most good body shops are busy, and anytime your not going through insurance they will probably just work on the car when they have down time from doing insurance work...
My brothers car was at the body shop for 2 years before he got it back. They did a great job, and it cost a fortune. But usually they just take on these non insurance projects to keep their guys busy when they have down time.
Thats my thoughts on the matter... Insurance companies pay out the ***, so they are hard to compete with.
Well mine won’t be there for 2 years although it feels like it. I dropped the aerosync bumper I had laying around off in mid January and the car at the end of January. For all that Needed to be done I kind of figure that 3 months should be adequate time. Especially when I keep getting the oh yeah we haven’t forgotten about you. You’re next in line.
04-05-2018, 06:02 PM
So seat-of-pants it is!
Pics please... when you gwet them mounted. 
