What did you do with your Z today IV

m4a1mustang · 06-13-2012, 09:52 AM

I tell you what I'm really thinking about now... Drift Spec S2000 probably needs to go to Grip Spec.

I had to avoid a huge pole (

) that was in the middle of the highway at 75 mph today. The Ventus V4 ES hankrap tires barely held on.

They make the car FUN FUN FUN in a controlled environment because it slides and drifts and puts a huge smile on my face... but I think it might be time to put Super Sports on it. No more drifting.

shadoquad · 06-13-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I tell you what I'm really thinking about now... Drift Spec S2000 probably needs to go to Grip Spec.

I had to avoid a huge pole (

) that was in the middle of the highway at 75 mph today. The Ventus V4 ES hankrap tires barely held on.

They make the car FUN FUN FUN in a controlled environment because it slides and drifts and puts a huge smile on my face... but I think it might be time to put Super Sports on it. No more drifting.

lol chiana drifts with super sports. peg leg ftw?

m4a1mustang · 06-13-2012, 09:56 AM

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lol chiana drifts with super sports. peg leg ftw?

Chiana is also much heavier and has power to spin its one wheel.

S2K won't be able to spin **** with PSS and I've got a nice torsen diff. It will just grip and zip! I suppose that is what it was designed for.

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 09:55 AM

lol, ive not driven on hankraps or kukho tires... i never will unless it's on a hertz rental or something...

m4a1mustang · 06-13-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lol, ive not driven on hankraps or kukho tires... i never will unless it's on a hertz rental or something...

These aren't that bad for an all-season. They actually give decent feedback. Grip is limited but in my case that's good (for fun).

I think Hankrap tires in general are probably ok on a light car, but on a heavy car like the Z they stink. I hated the side wall flex when I was running V12s on mine.

Now when it comes to summer street rubber I think PSS. They would be great on this car!

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

These aren't that bad for an all-season. They actually give decent feedback. Grip is limited but in my case that's good (for fun).

I think Hankrap tires in general are probably ok on a light car, but on a heavy car like the Z they stink. I hated the side wall flex when I was running V12s on mine.

Now when it comes to summer street rubber I think PSS. They would be great on this car!

huh, thanks for the insight.

yah, for me, i'll spend my money on bridgestones, michelins on my hobby cars.

i think after all these yrs buying all sorts of different tires (less korean brands) i've come down to my 2 favorite brands.

m4a1mustang · 06-13-2012, 10:07 AM

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huh, thanks for the insight.

yah, for me, i'll spend my money on bridgestones, michelins on my hobby cars.

i think after all these yrs buying all sorts of different tires (less korean brands) i've come down to my 2 favorite brands.

Same here. When buying new tires I stick to Bridgestone/Michelin for the most part. I'll branch out when necessary. For instance, my winter tires are Dunlop and they are very good.

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 10:09 AM

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Same here. When buying new tires I stick to Bridgestone/Michelin for the most part. I'll branch out when necessary. For instance, my winter tires are Dunlop and they are very good.

yep. i gave continental a try since people were raving about the DW's thats on my Z right now. yah, they're fine i like how light weight they are vs the stock RE050A's but doesn't quite meet kenchan standards. next up is PSS for sure. ive always been a fan of pilots.

m4a1mustang · 06-13-2012, 10:00 AM

BTW, Shado, since you're here... when are we gonna go golf?!

shadoquad · 06-13-2012, 10:04 AM

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BTW, Shado, since you're here... when are we gonna go golf?!

This summer has been absolute hell on my schedule. Depending on how much I get done on the house this weekend, next weekend might be possible, or the following. the weekend after 7/4 probably a bad idea, then MAZOC BBQ, AAM open haus, then I'm in Vegas.

Possibly one of the next two weekends after this, possibly the Sunday after the BBQ or open haus.

blackcherry20 · 06-13-2012, 10:03 AM

120

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 10:04 AM

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120

7000

shadoquad · 06-13-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

7000

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

ok you win...

ZMan8 · 06-13-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

So I've been depressed about cars since I have a broken $25 part on the 5.0.

Been looking at:

'11-'12 GT500
E92 M3
E90 M3
335i Coupe
535/550 Sedan

I think *if* I ever sold the 5.0 it'd be to get something more practical and suited to driving every day. I'd keep the S2000 for sporting fun. But whatever I bought would still have to be connected and fun. The 3 series is nice but probably small. I do like the previous generation 5 series quite a bit. A CPO model is not too hard on the wallet.

nothing abnormal there. We as enthusiast often do that

I must "build" a car on some manufacturers website at least a few times a week

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how does breaking a $25 part end up with a new car?

hahaha.

i think im going to look at a xB for me... i need a box dogdamit.

(not at you mustang)

First Gen or second Gen xb? Just fyi they have discontinued the xB and xD

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I tell you what I'm really thinking about now... Drift Spec S2000 probably needs to go to Grip Spec. I had to avoid a huge pole () that was in the middle of the highway at 75 mph today. The Ventus V4 ES hankrap tires barely held on. They make the car FUN FUN FUN in a controlled environment because it slides and drifts and puts a huge smile on my face... but I think it might be time to put Super Sports on it. No more drifting. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol, ive not driven on hankraps or kukho tires... i never will unless it's on a hertz rental or something...