Pittsburgh/Western PA/Ohio/WV Group

Joepro · 04-30-2013, 09:11 AM

might have the new rubber mounted up by then anyway...as long as the weather is good I sould make it out, I will know 100% by Sat.

FPenvy · 04-30-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

might have the new rubber mounted up by then anyway...as long as the weather is good I sould make it out, I will know 100% by Sat.

from what i see so far its gonna be 67 partly cloudy with 0% chance of rain. sounds like cool air to run with

just fyi i'm 100% going lol

Joepro · 04-30-2013, 09:34 AM

ok, pps in 265/35/19 and 295/30/19 both slightly shorter than stock, I always though the OE tires where too talk, will add slight fender gap back in but im on the swifts so I thing I can deal...will order this afternoon, leave some time to change my mind on the sizes haha... should be in and on by Friday!

FPenvy · 04-30-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

ok, pps in 265/35/19 and 295/30/19 both slightly shorter than stock, I always though the OE tires where too talk, will add slight fender gap back in but im on the swifts so I thing I can deal...will order this afternoon, leave some time to change my mind on the sizes haha... should be in and on by Friday!

very nice sir

the shorter tires with a swift drop should still look fine. i still am on the fence about putting 18x12 wheels and drag radials on for the import faceoff at the end of june.

Joepro · 04-30-2013, 03:02 PM

DO it! I ordered the hoops, it still hurts to sit down right now...

Joepro · 04-30-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

So you think you'll have more HP than me? Lol Chris thought so too

With the Z1 headers and a R/T tune, I will put money on it!

FPenvy · 04-30-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

DO it! I ordered the hoops, it still hurts to sit down right now...

yea well if i do these wheels and tires combo it would be $550+shipping for wheels and then $725 for tires if i got 345, $700 for 315's, and $650 if i go 305. not sure which would work best though.

305/45R/18
315/30R/18
345/35R/18

regardless i'm looking at around $1300-1400 all said and down for just rears lol

FPenvy · 04-30-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

With the Z1 headers and a R/T tune, I will put money on it!

i've seen people with headers and intake manifolds less than me

FPenvy · 05-01-2013, 08:35 AM

oh my PA/OH/WV friends it's that time again lol

ok here's what i know of for this weekend.

Pittsburgh Cars & Coffee meet:

Saturday, May 4th 2013 (9:00AM - 12:00PM) *Rain or Shine*
Restaurant Echo - 1740 Pennsylvania 228 Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

Pittsburgh Cars 'N' Coffee - View topic - 5/4/13 - PGHCNC Meet and Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Flashlight Drags season opener:

Sunday May 5th @ Greene County Airport, Waynesburg PA 15370
gates open at 11:30AM
Racing starts at 2PM

Flashlight Drags - Street Racing Without The Jail Time!

i think i got a couple PGH C&C guys rolling with me to the drags. one with a 13 GTR and the other with a LFA

Joepro · 05-01-2013, 04:47 PM

tire rack go the tires here already, got them on...already thinking I made a 1200 dollar mistake, the tires ride great, grip is fantastic in the back, but my oh my, the steering response is crap and feels sloppy...I will try to play with the pressures too but I am not getting the wider tire on the front other than to compensate for the understeer from the rear being so wide...oh well, we will see. Talked to a few guys at work, may have some interested for the flashlights!

XwChriswX · 05-01-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

tire rack go the tires here already, got them on...already thinking I made a 1200 dollar mistake, the tires ride great, grip is fantastic in the back, but my oh my, the steering response is crap and feels sloppy...I will try to play with the pressures too but I am not getting the wider tire on the front other than to compensate for the understeer from the rear being so wide...oh well, we will see. Talked to a few guys at work, may have some interested for the flashlights!

1. Like you said check pressures. 35psi all around

2. The tires are brand new, it will take about 500mi to get the slick coating off, then you'll be to the real meat of the tread.
3. Maybe double check the alignment??

Joepro · 05-01-2013, 07:26 PM

They are at 35, going to try 38 see if I can firm up the side walls. I know they need broke in, but its feels like slop in the sidewalls...I doubt breaking in the tires will firm up the sidewall...The alignment was good before, we ran out on time to get it on the rack we closed at 5 tonight, I am gonna get in on the rack tomorrow. Ill give it a few hundred miles, if not better I will have a GREAT deal on some tires for someone here because I will go back to stock sizes... I need that quick firm go cart response, I was afraid this might happen, but I searched the forums for days before pulling the trigger.

XwChriswX · 05-01-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

They are at 35, going to try 38 see if I can firm up the side walls. I know they need broke in, but its feels like slop in the sidewalls...I doubt breaking in the tires will firm up the sidewall...The alignment was good before, we ran out on time to get it on the rack we closed at 5 tonight, I am gonna get in on the rack tomorrow. Ill give it a few hundred miles, if not better I will have a GREAT deal on some tires for someone here because I will go back to stock sizes... I need that quick firm go cart response, I was afraid this might happen, but I searched the forums for days before pulling the trigger.

Once you get them broken in, you won't be disappointed, and if so it is a singular defect with a tire, not the model.

Joepro · 05-01-2013, 07:34 PM

I dont think its the tire, but with the smaller tire size they are slightly stretched, create a really firm sidewall for a really tight response, by going wider, you lose this a bit, which I was aware of, and why I did my reseach first on the size and no real complaints of this, Ill give it some time and see what happens, I know they are amazing tires, and I cannot believe everyone on this forum is wrong, many have gone 275/305, I went smaller than that on purpose. Time will tell, even not broken in, the tail of the car is most definitely in check!

XwChriswX · 05-01-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

I dont think its the tire, but with the smaller tire size they are slightly stretched, create a really firm sidewall for a really tight response, by going wider, you lose this a bit, which I was aware of, and why I did my reseach first on the size and no real complaints of this, Ill give it some time and see what happens, I know they are amazing tires, an I cannot this everyone on this forum is wrong, many have gone 275/305, I went smaller than that on purpose. Time will tell, even not broken in, the tail of the car is most definitely in check!

I'm running 255/295 right now, my next wet will be 265/295.

04-30-2013, 09:11 AM	#511 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	might have the new rubber mounted up by then anyway...as long as the weather is good I sould make it out, I will know 100% by Sat. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

04-30-2013, 09:34 AM	#513 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	ok, pps in 265/35/19 and 295/30/19 both slightly shorter than stock, I always though the OE tires where too talk, will add slight fender gap back in but im on the swifts so I thing I can deal...will order this afternoon, leave some time to change my mind on the sizes haha... should be in and on by Friday! XwChriswX likes this. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

04-30-2013, 03:02 PM	#515 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	DO it! I ordered the hoops, it still hurts to sit down right now... __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

05-01-2013, 04:47 PM	#520 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	tire rack go the tires here already, got them on...already thinking I made a 1200 dollar mistake, the tires ride great, grip is fantastic in the back, but my oh my, the steering response is crap and feels sloppy...I will try to play with the pressures too but I am not getting the wider tire on the front other than to compensate for the understeer from the rear being so wide...oh well, we will see. Talked to a few guys at work, may have some interested for the flashlights! __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

05-01-2013, 07:26 PM	#522 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	They are at 35, going to try 38 see if I can firm up the side walls. I know they need broke in, but its feels like slop in the sidewalls...I doubt breaking in the tires will firm up the sidewall...The alignment was good before, we ran out on time to get it on the rack we closed at 5 tonight, I am gonna get in on the rack tomorrow. Ill give it a few hundred miles, if not better I will have a GREAT deal on some tires for someone here because I will go back to stock sizes... I need that quick firm go cart response, I was afraid this might happen, but I searched the forums for days before pulling the trigger. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

05-01-2013, 07:34 PM	#524 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	I dont think its the tire, but with the smaller tire size they are slightly stretched, create a really firm sidewall for a really tight response, by going wider, you lose this a bit, which I was aware of, and why I did my reseach first on the size and no real complaints of this, Ill give it some time and see what happens, I know they are amazing tires, and I cannot believe everyone on this forum is wrong, many have gone 275/305, I went smaller than that on purpose. Time will tell, even not broken in, the tail of the car is most definitely in check! __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group Last edited by Joepro; 05-01-2013 at 07:41 PM.

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