So, here are some pictures I took of my S2000. I went to this scenic overlook, but found that cars can?t go up to the actual overlook, so I took pictures in the parking lot. Hopefully tomorrow I?ll find a nice scenic place for even more pictures. Hope you enjoy them! :cheers:
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Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome. It's basically brand freaking new! I love the color. Have you found the MPH to KMH button yet?
Quote from: CJ on October 06, 2007, 05:55:46 PM
Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome. It's basically brand freaking new! I love the color. Have you found the MPH to KMH button yet?
Haha, thanks! Of course I have, it's awesome! But I never keep it there for too long, because I always end up going too fast. :lol:
She's beautiful. Mind if I sit naked in it in a GTG? I want to be "in contact" with the car. I promise I won't leave any hairs inside.
Quote from: Panama_Chopster on October 06, 2007, 06:00:49 PM
She's beautiful. Mind if I sit naked in it in a GTG? I want to be "in contact" with the car. I promise I won't leave any hairs inside.
:lol: Doubtful. I could take the seat out of the car and then you could sit in it, but I'll still need convincing. :lol:
Not too bad at all. Planning any more stickers for it?
:lol:
Quote from: Raza on October 06, 2007, 06:28:43 PM
Not too bad at all. Planning any more stickers for it?
:lol:
:lol: They put them on!! I have to get that off.
I hate mandatory front plates. :rage:
Love your car though. :ohyeah:
Quote from: Payman on October 06, 2007, 06:36:38 PM
I hate mandatory front plates. :rage:
Love your car though. :ohyeah:
Thanks! :ohyeah: Well, it's not thaat bad, and in does provide some added protection in the city from bumper bumpers. :lol:
Quote from: BMWDave on October 06, 2007, 06:40:42 PM
Thanks! :ohyeah: Well, it's not thaat bad, and in does provide some added protection in the city from bumper bumpers. :lol:
Looks excellent.
I don't know how strict NY is about not having a front plate, but I've been running around without a mandatory front plate on the Z06 for 2 years now in CT. I think 80% of the Corvettes I see run around without the front plate.
OMG that car is pure secks.
Might want to have your door closing problem looked at.
And do you have the boot for your top? What are you doing with it?
Quote from: Raza on October 06, 2007, 07:11:00 PM
Might want to have your door closing problem looked at.
And do you have the boot for your top? What are you doing with it?
The boot for the top looks terrible, and I don't think I'll put it on. Right now it's just being stored.
So have you driven the car with the top up yet?
Quote from: 565 on October 06, 2007, 07:08:58 PM
Looks excellent.
I don't know how strict NY is about not having a front plate, but I've been running around without a mandatory front plate on the Z06 for 2 years now in CT. I think 80% of the Corvettes I see run around without the front plate.
Thank you! :ohyeah: I don't think I'd get pulled over, but the car is often parked in NYC, and traffic cops would have an easy time spotting the sports car without the front plate. Once underway on the road, I doubt I'd get pulled over.
Quote from: the Teuton on October 06, 2007, 07:26:42 PM
So have you driven the car with the top up yet?
I have. :lol: It's just not as much of a satisfying experience (though certainly still quite enjoyable). :lol:
Is your car louder with the top up or down?
Quote from: Raza on October 06, 2007, 07:45:58 PM
Is your car louder with the top up or down?
That's an interesting question. It's not that bad with the top down, but overall, I'd say it's less noisy with the top up.
Quote from: BMWDave on October 06, 2007, 08:01:59 PM
That's an interesting question. It's not that bad with the top down, but overall, I'd say it's less noisy with the top up.
Interesting. My car's way louder with the top down (I'm talking engine noise only), and I wasn't sure if that was due to the engine placement.
When did you buy this, i must be missing something but i don't recall a thread recently.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:14:31 PM
When did you buy this, i must be missing something but i don't recall a thread recently.
He has a massive "Buying A New Car" thread in General Auto. He's had the car a week, I believe.
Was that the thread that was up around 20 pages?
If so i never really went to it, seemed like alot to get caught up on. Also i didn't think it would take anyone that long to buy a car.
http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=8549.0
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:20:44 PM
Was that the thread that was up around 20 pages?
If so i never really went to it, seemed like alot to get caught up on. Also i didn't think it would take anyone that long to buy a car.
Well, I did mention I was buying the car in September. :lol:
I checked the thread out, got caught up for the most part.
So its a slightly used 07 and it looks like you got into it for around 27? Sorry if i'm prying.
Anyway nice ride, good color. I see mention of yellow and i think you'll be much happier not sticking out so much in the silver car. I'm not much of a honda fan, but he S2000 seems like the best choice for the money when it comes to awesome affordable verts. It gives up the turbo compared to the solstice/sky. Its clean and more powerful than a mazda. If reviews are anything to go by the Honda is probobly much more balanced and smooth(in just about every way, very polished mechanicals) than the solstice/sky twins.
Excellent choice.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:27:14 PM
I checked the thread out, got caught up for the most part.
So its a slightly used 07 and it looks like you got into it for around 27? Sorry if i'm prying.
Anyway nice ride, good color. I see mention of yellow and i think you'll be much happier not sticking out so much in the silver car. I'm not much of a honda fan, but he S2000 seems like the best choice for the money when it comes to awesome affordable verts. It gives up the turbo compared to the solstice/sky. Its clean and more powerful than a mazda. If reviews are anything to go by the Honda is probobly much more balanced and smooth(in just about every way, very polished mechanicals) than the solstice/sky twins.
Excellent choice.
Thanks! :ohyeah: It's a slightly used 07 for 27K, yes. While I wouldn't mind yellow, I think silver is a better choice for the city. I picked the Honda because it was similar to the Miata while being more substantial. It doesn't weigh a crazy amount, it has great performance, it's supposed to be a reliable car, and I loved how it drove.
Well enjoy, i don't know about your area but try not to let all the kids get to you. It happens when you're driving the best of someones favorite brand.
So.......
Wanna race for pinks? :tounge:
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:35:11 PM
So.......
Wanna race for pinks? :tounge:
Are you in the Evo or the Z?
Does it matter :huh:
If i was racing for pinks i'd do a 5K clutch drop in the EVO, good for 4.6 seconds to sixty.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:35:11 PM
Well enjoy, i don't know about your area but try not to let all the kids get to you. It happens when you're driving the best of someones favorite brand.
So.......
Wanna race for pinks? :tounge:
:lol: I have my first meet tomorrow, I'm meeting around 40 S2K owners. Hopefully it should be cool.
Quote from: BMWDave on October 06, 2007, 08:39:36 PM
:lol: I have my first meet tomorrow, I'm meeting around 40 S2K owners. Hopefully it should be cool.
Cool, i take it you hit up the local Forums and joined up. Seems pretty quick to be heading to the meets(nothing wrong with that).
So, whats on the mod list. ;)
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:36:46 PM
Does it matter :huh:
If i was racing for pinks i'd do a 5K clutch drop in the EVO, good for 4.6 seconds to sixty.
Yea, he would beat me. :lol:
Quote from: BMWDave on October 06, 2007, 08:41:17 PM
Yea, he would beat me. :lol:
I would win, i would also be out a clutch too.
But i would have an S2000 :lol:
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:36:46 PM
Does it matter :huh:
Wanna race me in the vehicle of my choice? ;)
Quote from: TheIntrepid on October 06, 2007, 08:42:27 PM
Wanna race me in the vehicle of my choice? ;)
Sure as long as its one you own.....and have the title to prove it.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:40:46 PM
Cool, i take it you hit up the local Forums and joined up. Seems pretty quick to be heading to the meets(nothing wrong with that).
So, whats on the mod list. ;)
Yup, I joined the forums, and they told me theres a meet tomorrow morning, so I said I'm in! :lol:
Hmm, I probably won't mod the car for some time, and I don't want to mess with reliability (some engine mods) since this is a daily driver. A hardtop is my most likely acquisition in the near future.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:42:22 PM
I would win, i would also be out a clutch too.
But i would have an S2000 :lol:
I don't plan on traveling to Minnesota anytime soon. :tounge:
I didn't mean performance, i assumed you want to shake it down before messing with mechanicals.
I figured some rims or suspension pieces(lowering Springs), something simple but enough to personalize it.
Quote from: BMWDave on October 06, 2007, 08:44:24 PM
I don't plan on traveling to Minnesota anytime soon. :tounge:
Thats ok, i'll come to you. :lol:
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:43:25 PM
Sure as long as its one you own.....and have the title to prove it.
I was planning on renting a DB9. :cry:
Hmm, the Z might be able to take that. Then again i don't think you could pay the rental company when the car doesn't come back.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:44:41 PM
I didn't mean performance, i assumed you want to shake it down before messing with mechanicals.
I figured some rims or suspension pieces(lowering Springs), something simple but enough to personalize it.
Well, I think the car is low enough now, it's not like an NC Miata where it rides high and you can lower it a lot. It's pretty low as is, and I'm worried about scraping already. :lol: I love the stock look, but when I get more familiar with the car, I'll look into mods and all that. It's a downward slope from there. :lol:
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:50:30 PM
Hmm, the Z might be able to take that. Then again i don't think you could pay the rental company when the car doesn't come back.
How sad. I was looking forward to a free Evo.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 06, 2007, 08:50:30 PM
Hmm, the Z might be able to take that. Then again i don't think you could pay the rental company when the car doesn't come back.
:lol:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on October 06, 2007, 08:53:40 PM
How sad. I was looking forward to a free Evo.
Why? So you can complain about the interior, wish it were an automatic, complain that it's not roomy enough, and say that it's not that much faster than your Intrepid?
Quote from: TheIntrepid on October 06, 2007, 08:48:59 PM
I was planning on renting a DB9. :cry:
probably not a smart choice to race his Z
Quote from: Raza on October 06, 2007, 08:58:00 PM
Why? So you can complain about the interior, wish it were an automatic, complain that it's not roomy enough, and say that it's not that much faster than your Intrepid?
Don't forget the lack of cruise control.... :mask:
Quote from: BMWDave on October 06, 2007, 08:53:09 PM
Well, I think the car is low enough now, it's not like an NC Miata where it rides high and you can lower it a lot. It's pretty low as is, and I'm worried about scraping already. :lol: I love the stock look, but when I get more familiar with the car, I'll look into mods and all that. It's a downward slope from there. :lol:
Thats cool, i don't see too many S2K around here. I figured the wheel gap was typical, even for a performance car. Both my Z and EVO could use a 1-1.5" drop to eliminate some of that gap.
Downward slope? Tell me about it.
Quote from: BMWDave on October 06, 2007, 08:53:09 PM
Well, I think the car is low enough now, it's not like an NC Miata where it rides high and you can lower it a lot. It's pretty low as is, and I'm worried about scraping already. :lol: I love the stock look, but when I get more familiar with the car, I'll look into mods and all that. It's a downward slope from there. :lol:
Hit me up when you're planning something, I might be able to give you a preview with photoshop before you blow your cash.
Quote from: Panama_Chopster on October 06, 2007, 09:25:30 PM
Hit me up when you're planning something, I might be able to give you a preview with photoshop before you blow your cash.
Thanks!! :ohyeah: I still cant let you sit naked in my car though. ;)
He wants to sit naked in your car? :confused:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on October 06, 2007, 09:39:07 PM
He wants to sit naked in your car? :confused:
You were his first choice, if that makes you feel better.
Quote from: Raza on October 06, 2007, 09:39:34 PM
You were his first choice, if that makes you feel better.
:clap: :lol:
Quote from: BMWDave on October 06, 2007, 09:36:20 PM
Thanks!! :ohyeah: I still cant let you sit naked in my car though. ;)
I could settle for a naked ride in the trunk while you drive by the tail of the dragon.
;)
Ew. Naked guysin this thread. I'm leaving.
Also, none of you are to get into my car in the nude, you hear?
Also I read in MT's S2000/RX8/350Z comparo that they said the S2000 would be considered a classic for Honda a few decades ahead. I believe them.
Very, very nice looking! From pictures, I always liked the blue a lot, but I happened to see one today the same color as yours (you weren't in Albany today, were you :lol:), and I gotta say, that's the color to get! It looked great.
I'm going to catch some shit for this, but there is something about Hondas. I miss my old Civic, it just seemed to be more in touch with the road than any other affordable car I've driven. Great clutch, brilliant shifter, great feedback, and she loved to rev. I'd imagine the S2000 offers even more of those traits.
Should you find yourself in Albany, I will gladly offer you a night's lodging for a ride in the car. :lol:
Again, congrats, and have fun with it!
The car looks fantastic, Hondave.
:ohyeah:
:ohyeah:
damn nice car! I guess you are having a blast driving it! Congratulations!
Like the car. And you got the best color they make them in I think.
Great looking car Dave :ohyeah:
Quote from: The Pirate on October 06, 2007, 11:35:57 PM
Very, very nice looking! From pictures, I always liked the blue a lot, but I happened to see one today the same color as yours (you weren't in Albany today, were you :lol:), and I gotta say, that's the color to get! It looked great.
I'm going to catch some shit for this, but there is something about Hondas. I miss my old Civic, it just seemed to be more in touch with the road than any other affordable car I've driven. Great clutch, brilliant shifter, great feedback, and she loved to rev. I'd imagine the S2000 offers even more of those traits.
Should you find yourself in Albany, I will gladly offer you a night's lodging for a ride in the car. :lol:
Again, congrats, and have fun with it!
I dunno... the Civic i drove was really hard to drive.
The Accord was really easy to drive though. I loved it.
We need a drooling smiley :lol:
Quote from: chevyguy06 on October 07, 2007, 09:58:20 AM
We need a drooling smiley :lol:
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Quote from: Raghavan on October 07, 2007, 09:49:37 AM
I dunno... the Civic i drove was really hard to drive.
The Accord was really easy to drive though. I loved it.
The Civic I drove was fine to drive. 93 or 94 sedan. I sucked at driving stick back then and I didn't stall it once. :huh:
Quote from: The Pirate on October 06, 2007, 11:35:57 PM
Great clutch, brilliant shifter, great feedback, and she loved to rev. I'd imagine the S2000 offers even more of those traits.
The S2000 is essentially the definition of these traits. God... the s2k's shifter is significantly better than an E46 M3, which alone is a damn good shifter.
This thread reminds me of the day I spent with my buddy's S2k. He was installing a new headunit for me, but I had some crap to do so he let me take his car. What a great day... His was an older model (can't remember the year) with the 9000 RPM redline. Whee! Same colors as yours too.
nice car... congrats
i can rev higher then you can though :lol:
Honda shifters in general rock. With a 6th gear and a few years to upgrade over what I've driven, I'm sure it's a treat to drive.
Thanks everyone!! :ohyeah: I had my first S2K meet today, and to be honest, I couldn't keep up. I wasn't about to do 110mph in the Throgs Neck Bridge. The cop had his radar gun trained at the S2000 convoy, but everyone was going too fast. Since I was last, I was scared I'd get a ticket. One guy got pulled over for doing 78mph in a 55. They were a great bunch of guys, but I kept getting left behind. Police are really strict, especially in Long Island, but overall, it was a fun experience.
Yup, keep the new guy in the back and let him take the heat from johnny law. :lol:
Quote from: BMWDave on October 07, 2007, 05:58:39 PM
Thanks everyone!! :ohyeah: I had my first S2K meet today, and to be honest, I couldn't keep up. I wasn't about to do 110mph in the Throgs Neck Bridge. The cop had his radar gun trained at the S2000 convoy, but everyone was going too fast. Since I was last, I was scared I'd get a ticket. One guy got pulled over for doing 78mph in a 55. They were a great bunch of guys, but I kept getting left behind. Police are really strict, especially in Long Island, but overall, it was a fun experience.
You think that's strict? Try having a blow party in the parking lot of a police department.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 07, 2007, 06:01:43 PM
Yup, keep the new guy in the back and let him take the heat from johnny law. :lol:
Haha, what was I to do? To keep up with them would mean going at a consistent 85mph, with bouts up to 110mph, all in a 55mph zone. I don't want to lose my license, and I don't need my insurance to get any higher. :lol:
I wonder if a Porsche 911 group meet would feel the need to speed like that.
I doubt it, Hondave, because most 911 owners are 83 and arthritic. They'd have trouble going past 55mph.
That was a joke, to anyone who didn't get it.
a joke is supposed to be funny. that ain't funny.
Quote from: M_power on October 07, 2007, 07:46:33 PM
a joke is supposed to be funny. that ain't funny.
There are unfunny jokes. Jerry Seinfeld made a career out of them.
Quote from: BMWDave on October 07, 2007, 06:03:13 PM
Haha, what was I to do? To keep up with them would mean going at a consistent 85mph, with bouts up to 110mph, all in a 55mph zone. I don't want to lose my license, and I don't need my insurance to get any higher. :lol:
I wonder if a Porsche 911 group meet would feel the need to speed like that.
I witnessed a similar situation. As soon as we pulled out of the parking lot there was atleast 1 cop around us at all times until we got out of Columbus.
You guys should see the sport bike rides. You thought 110 was fast? I'm like yea I'll just take up the rear you guys wait for me at stops signs when we have to turn.
I love the car dave, I'll be sad when my dad trades his in - same as yours but red and 1-2 years older. Take note that the tires you have are rated to like 12k miles. Very sticky. :ohyeah:
I wouldn't lower it or anything, that car already handles so nicely and is low enough, it looks gorgeous in stock. Those are my favorite wheels also. The cover for the top while it's down (like you were talking about) is pretty dumb looking, exposed top is where it's at.
I hate the blind spot the top makes when it's up. :(
Quote from: Champ on October 08, 2007, 09:44:22 AM
You guys should see the sport bike rides. You thought 110 was fast? I'm like yea I'll just take up the rear you guys wait for me at stops signs when we have to turn.
I love the car dave, I'll be sad when my dad trades his in - same as yours but red and 1-2 years older. Take note that the tires you have are rated to like 12k miles. Very sticky. :ohyeah:
I wouldn't lower it or anything, that car already handles so nicely and is low enough, it looks gorgeous in stock. Those are my favorite wheels also. The cover for the top while it's down (like you were talking about) is pretty dumb looking, exposed top is where it's at.
I hate the blind spot the top makes when it's up. :(
Thanks! I agree with everything, the top makes a large blindspot, which is why I try to go sans top whenever I can. The boot cover looks ridiculous and cheap, and I don't think I'll use it. Have you ever posted pictures of your dad's car? All AP2s look the same, but loud colors look nice on the S2K.
If I start autocrossing or doing track days, the tires will probably last even less. What I'll do is my first autocross/track day, I'll go with stock tires, and then if I start doing this a lot I'll buy an extra set of wheels with slicks (or the Kumho tires that are slicks but somehow street legal).
Out of curioisity, how do you deal with two sets of tires in an s2k? Tow a dolly with 'em? Or just change wheels at your house and drive to and from the event with your track tires?
Quote from: J86 on October 08, 2007, 10:40:35 AM
Out of curioisity, how do you deal with two sets of tires in an s2k? Tow a dolly with 'em? Or just change wheels at your house and drive to and from the event with your track tires?
I could change them before I went, or I could put two in the trunk and two in the passenger seat, but that would be pretty hard. I definitely wouldn't tow a dolly with them in the S2000.
Quote from: BMWDave on October 07, 2007, 06:03:13 PM
Haha, what was I to do? To keep up with them would mean going at a consistent 85mph, with bouts up to 110mph, all in a 55mph zone. I don't want to lose my license, and I don't need my insurance to get any higher. :lol:
I wonder if a Porsche 911 group meet would feel the need to speed like that.
damn... last time i was in long island a few months ago I was happy when traffic cleared enough that I could actually hit 15mph
Quote from: BMWDave on October 08, 2007, 10:38:17 AM
Thanks! I agree with everything, the top makes a large blindspot, which is why I try to go sans top whenever I can. The boot cover looks ridiculous and cheap, and I don't think I'll use it. Have you ever posted pictures of your dad's car? All AP2s look the same, but loud colors look nice on the S2K.
If I start autocrossing or doing track days, the tires will probably last even less. What I'll do is my first autocross/track day, I'll go with stock tires, and then if I start doing this a lot I'll buy an extra set of wheels with slicks (or the Kumho tires that are slicks but somehow street legal).
I have somewhere, I'll see if I can dig them up. I would say start autoX or track with the stocks to get a feel, then decide to buy w/e after that.
Quote from: J86 on October 08, 2007, 10:40:35 AM
Out of curioisity, how do you deal with two sets of tires in an s2k? Tow a dolly with 'em? Or just change wheels at your house and drive to and from the event with your track tires?
You would either have to get a little trailer and hitch, drive with them on or bring a second car.
The perk of the Viggen is I can fit all 4 tires in my trunk :ohyeah: :love: the hatchback!
Quote from: r0tor on October 08, 2007, 11:10:33 AM
damn... last time i was in long island a few months ago I was happy when traffic cleared enough that I could actually hit 15mph
The traffic wasn't light on some parts - it included lots of weaving in and out of traffic. I'm not comfortable driving like that. If I go on a meet again, I'll take a GPS, meet them at the stop points, and then just let them drive ahead of me.
Quote from: Champ on October 08, 2007, 11:35:23 AM
I have somewhere, I'll see if I can dig them up. I would say start autoX or track with the stocks to get a feel, then decide to buy w/e after that.You would either have to get a little trailer and hitch, drive with them on or bring a second car.
The perk of the Viggen is I can fit all 4 tires in my trunk :ohyeah: :love: the hatchback!
I think my best bet will be to buy an extra set of wheels, jack up each tire one at a time, and put them on before I head out. I would incur a lot more wear on the tire (slicks would pick up everything), but it's the only alternative I can see. I could buy a dolly and use the Land Rover to tow the S2000 to a track day/autocross, but that seems an awfully large amount of hassle.
Quote from: BMWDave on October 08, 2007, 11:44:23 AM
I think my best bet will be to buy an extra set of wheels, jack up each tire one at a time, and put them on before I head out. I would incur a lot more wear on the tire (slicks would pick up everything), but it's the only alternative I can see. I could buy a dolly and use the Land Rover to tow the S2000 to a track day/autocross, but that seems an awfully large amount of hassle.
Driving with your slicks to the event creates a lot of $$$ on wear and replacement, however it obviously depends how far you have to go. Here in MN the drive is usually substantial.
Check your car because there may be points in the front and back where you can jack up 2 tires at one time.
Quote from: r0tor on October 08, 2007, 11:10:33 AM
damn... last time i was in long island a few months ago I was happy when traffic cleared enough that I could actually hit 15mph
Have you ever been on 495 eastbound? Usually, it's not bad, and you can keep up a constant speed of 75-80.
Falken RT-615's are pretty nice tires... they are treaded so they are streetable but once they warm up they are much closer then alot of or maybe any street tires to slicks in terms of grip.... Falken sells them as sort of a track/street hybrid tire (and they are not too expensive either)
... great for auto-x and can easily stand up to track days
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 01:07:48 PM
Have you ever been on 495 eastbound? Usually, it's not bad, and you can keep up a constant speed of 75-80.
it was the f'in long island parking lot when I was trying to get too Glen Cove
Quote from: r0tor on October 08, 2007, 01:26:01 PM
Falken RT-615's are pretty nice tires... they are treaded so they are streetable but once they warm up they are much closer then alot of or maybe any street tires to slicks in terms of grip.... Falken sells them as sort of a track/street hybrid tire (and they are not too expensive either)
... great for auto-x and can easily stand up to track days
Just checked up on those, they don't seem so expensive. It would cost me around 450 dollars for a set of 4 if I kept the stock sizes. Not too bad at all. How many track days or autocrosses do you think a tire like that would last?
I looked up some wheels for my car. Assuming I keep all sizes stock (and I don't see a reason to change), I'd probably go for these wheels:
(http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/kosei/search/Kosei-K1-TS-100.jpg)
They're 13 lbs at the front, so pretty lighteweight, and it costs just under $800 dollars for a set.
Alternatively, I was thinking, it would probably be cheaper to just track and autocross using ultra high performance street tires and my current wheels. They have wear ratings far in excess of any track compound, and when they wear out, I'll replace the tires for 450 a set. That would probably be a lot cheaper than buying new wheels and getting track, or even street, tires on new wheels.
Dude I like your wheels a lot better than the aftermarket ones.
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 02:23:49 PM
Dude I like your wheels a lot better than the aftermarket ones.
Of course, the other ones would only be for track duty.
Sigh...
Quote from: BMWDave on October 08, 2007, 01:31:09 PM
Just checked up on those, they don't seem so expensive. It would cost me around 450 dollars for a set of 4 if I kept the stock sizes. Not too bad at all. How many track days or autocrosses do you think a tire like that would last?
yea, they are nicely priced... i heard of a few people getting around 8,000 miles of street use on them with a couple track events thrown in... not sure how many that qualifies as though
they won the all out street comparo now a couple years in a row in either grassroots motorsports or sport compact car... can't remember which at the moment
Hmm... I think i'll get an S2000 body shell for my R/C car and paint it silver...
That way i'll have a 1/10th version of Dave's car. :lol:
Closest i can get, anyway. :cry:
Eh, it's okay I guess.
Just kidding, that's an amazing car! Excellent choice! I couldn't say no to a car that beautiful either.
Quote from: BMWDave on October 08, 2007, 02:11:29 PM
Alternatively, I was thinking, it would probably be cheaper to just track and autocross using ultra high performance street tires and my current wheels. They have wear ratings far in excess of any track compound, and when they wear out, I'll replace the tires for 450 a set. That would probably be a lot cheaper than buying new wheels and getting track, or even street, tires on new wheels.
That's the route I'm taking.