Mr****s95SE updated pics! Woot!
#41
All those kickstands and cages add up. BTW, do you know if SRAM has a good EP program like shimano or do we just BTI it. I was thinking of picking up a RED group. Did you take a key holder position or are you OPs also? I remember you saying that you were thinking of going up but wasn't sure if you did MIT or just key.
Im gonna build myself a Scattante/Forte bike. use the TT-560 frameset with the E3 cabron wing drop bars and an Ultegra build. all the rest of the parts Forte. Total comes out to about $1100. I can probably get a Fuji Team Pro but i kinda want to build myself a bike like my hardtail. I was hoping this build wouldnt break the 1000 mark but eh, it'll be fun. commuter card discounts on top of employee discounts FTW.
I'm a key holder position although my pay doesnt show that. total weaksauce paycheck. gas eats up nealy 45% of my paychecks. its awesome. re-negotiating pay once my school starts in order to keep me there. we'll see how this rolls. they really want me to stay.
Last edited by MrDicks95SE; 08-04-2008 at 11:45 PM.
#42
I'd be careful using the tt frame. it has a very steep angle with the seat tube (78) which will rotate your body foward. Look into a leader frame. They have some nice frames that aren't too expensive. I also hear our price for the any of the frames aren't too great.
I built mine with Ultegra SL front and rear der. for $1100 including wheelset:
The only weak mod on there is the brake calipers (nashbar's jail). Halo cranks are pretty stiff though (supposedly the same as the FSA Gossamer mega EXO).
I built mine with Ultegra SL front and rear der. for $1100 including wheelset:
The only weak mod on there is the brake calipers (nashbar's jail). Halo cranks are pretty stiff though (supposedly the same as the FSA Gossamer mega EXO).
#46
I'd be careful using the tt frame. it has a very steep angle with the seat tube (78) which will rotate your body foward. Look into a leader frame. They have some nice frames that aren't too expensive. I also hear our price for the any of the frames aren't too great.
I built mine with Ultegra SL front and rear der. for $1100 including wheelset:
The only weak mod on there is the brake calipers (nashbar's jail). Halo cranks are pretty stiff though (supposedly the same as the FSA Gossamer mega EXO).
I built mine with Ultegra SL front and rear der. for $1100 including wheelset:
The only weak mod on there is the brake calipers (nashbar's jail). Halo cranks are pretty stiff though (supposedly the same as the FSA Gossamer mega EXO).
Last edited by MrDicks95SE; 08-05-2008 at 11:51 AM.
#47
yeah performance frames dont get that great of a discount. totally lame. hey thanks for the recommendation on Leader frames. they go for pretty good pricing... cheaper than performance lol. the LD 736R looks great... its on sale too. i had those same Spinergy wheels on my Fuji a while back.
Lemme know if you want another set... I have a sponsorship lol.
#49
yeah man, these 13" rotors are tiny. i want 15" but thats not happenin.
Looking good man, those rubber bands are friggin' ridiculous.
#51
get on that, stat. That is SO not VIP.
(cough) http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_i...oducts_id=1183
silver Nissan hamburger centercaps would be ballin on those mags
Looking good man, those rubber bands are friggin' ridiculous.
(cough) http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_i...oducts_id=1183
silver Nissan hamburger centercaps would be ballin on those mags
Looking good man, those rubber bands are friggin' ridiculous.
Cobra's. not much of a diff if you ask me. I've already got bubbles on my front two tires. rubberbands ftw...
#53
#55
Also what causes the bubbles?
#57
no CO's. im passing on a really good deal on cattman gen3's. i know if i get them, im gonna have them rebuilt/revalved which is gonna cost more money. then that leads me to more mods which i dont want to do anymore...
potholes, high ruts in the roads, etc cause bubbling in sidewalls due to hard hits if you dont avoid them. most of the time if it happens on tires with high sidewalls, its most likely a defective tire. a weak spot so to speak. thats my take on that.
Thanks Wizard. they are here to stay.
potholes, high ruts in the roads, etc cause bubbling in sidewalls due to hard hits if you dont avoid them. most of the time if it happens on tires with high sidewalls, its most likely a defective tire. a weak spot so to speak. thats my take on that.
Thanks Wizard. they are here to stay.
#58
Im done with this car man. No more money is going into this. Just maintenance. this fastbrakes Wilwoods are only 13.6". Im running 13.1" Cobra's. not much of a diff if you ask me.
I've already got bubbles on my front two tires. rubberbands ftw...
#59
Gotcha. Where'd you pick 'em up, City Tire FTMFW? I may or may not have picked up a set of Feddys from them recently...
Yeah, that's what they always say... I say fab up an uber caliper relocation bracket and run GTR 15" rotors.
one of the many reasons I will never go above 18s on a 4th gen...
Yeah, that's what they always say... I say fab up an uber caliper relocation bracket and run GTR 15" rotors.
one of the many reasons I will never go above 18s on a 4th gen...
HAH. you want to make a bracket for me? lol not happening anyways. i might as well use a GTR caliper/rotor bbk as well too. shoot thatd be nuts.
19s are the bestest.
#61
#65
Thanks!
Thanks dude! i got the PM too.
hahah. i posted in the MOTM. you'll find it there. they're POS wheels anyways lol. they look good for what they are.
Thanks dude! i got the PM too.
hahah. i posted in the MOTM. you'll find it there. they're POS wheels anyways lol. they look good for what they are.
#67
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Best looking A32 in SoCal!! any time you need tires let me know!! besides working for Ionic dynamics, I also work at Discount Tire CO and I can give you employee price... yeah man stay away from cheap brands ( nankangs, federal, nitto,toyo, some falkens) DTC send us to test courses so we can test/review/compare tires once a year, and for the last 4 years I been there, I've seen some Big name brands FAIL on the track.
Last edited by maxima619; 08-10-2008 at 10:59 AM.
#68
SS595s are pretty track friendly.
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Is more on quality control of some brands, for example nankangs, it is an affordable tire, but company uses cheap materials... alot of weak points and they wear out very quick...an other one is toyo, I know they make some of the best off road tires, I had the oportunity of testing a jeep roubicon with toyos MT's and those tires grip exellent on the mud, rocks and even on road they are quiet ... but on the other side we had several bmw 3 series with different tire set ups, one of them had toyo proxes 4, on the dry course they did hummm "ok" then on the wet course ( two inches of water) man! they felt like I was driving on oil! then test drove an other 3 series with bfg gforce AS's what a difference, very sticky on the dry course and on the wet course, very impresive for an all season tire, but I mean, everybody has different taste, for me yokohama s drive and bfg g force sports( best bang for the buck) and If I had deep pockets michellin pilot sports ps2
#70
I will restate, SS595s are pretty track friendly. I've got plenty of friends who run them on the track and they're pretty comparable to the kook Z212 (RS2). Doesn't hurt that they're cheap as all hell... What kind of pricing do employees get?
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As pricing uhmmm depends on the brand...... since DTC/ATCO is one of the few companies who can buy directly from BF goodrich/Michelin, as employee we get prices below cost on those two brands, any time you need tires let me know, I hook you up fo-sho.
#73
nothing beats being hungover today and not making it to work...
thanks!
i can back up that statement as well. great performing tire for a good price. citytire FTW.
lol rolled fenders and stretched rubbers minimize rubbing although with a fully loaded ride, i will slightly rub. my groundcontrols are already as low as they can get touching the lower spring perch. i want to go lower but i know drivability isnt good. yep thats original paint all around!
Best looking A32 in SoCal!! any time you need tires let me know!! besides working for Ionic dynamics, I also work at Discount Tire CO and I can give you employee price... yeah man stay away from cheap brands ( nankangs, federal, nitto,toyo, some falkens) DTC send us to test courses so we can test/review/compare tires once a year, and for the last 4 years I been there, I've seen some Big name brands FAIL on the track.
lol rolled fenders and stretched rubbers minimize rubbing although with a fully loaded ride, i will slightly rub. my groundcontrols are already as low as they can get touching the lower spring perch. i want to go lower but i know drivability isnt good. yep thats original paint all around!
#75
So I noticed the funniest thing after I put on the dubs... people actually looked at my car I got some looks with the Z32s but not stares like this...
I might just do that. PM'd...
I never seen/test ss595s's, but it sounds like it is a good track-street tire there are some tire brands that people think are cheesee, the most common is the reiken raptor ZR , it is made by michelin and it was designed based on the michelling pilot AS.
As pricing uhmmm depends on the brand...... since DTC/ATCO is one of the few companies who can buy directly from BF goodrich/Michelin, as employee we get prices below cost on those two brands, any time you need tires let me know, I hook you up fo-sho.
As pricing uhmmm depends on the brand...... since DTC/ATCO is one of the few companies who can buy directly from BF goodrich/Michelin, as employee we get prices below cost on those two brands, any time you need tires let me know, I hook you up fo-sho.
#76
I showed my 6 year old son your car and he thought it was mine, lol. After I told him it wasnt he followed with telling me how cool your car looked and how ugly mine was compared to yours.
Owned by my own son.
Owned by my own son.
#78
i've gotten LOTS of looks and still am. you'll get used to it once you car looks as good as mine lol.... i be like yeeeah my 15 year old car still getting looks.
#79
#80
Yeah, even the cops love my wheels... in fact they stopped me today to tell me how smooth and vibration-free they are at high speeds