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FD#3... I finally got my favorite color/trim! 1993 SSM Base

Old Feb 23, 2022 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by spintriangles
Man she was hauling the mail on the top end of the track. If you had some grip you would have had a better time for sure.
Yeah bro, I agree... 3rd gear feels strong

Originally Posted by Unkachabull
What rpm were you launching at? On boost or off? Great trap speed! Any videos?

With those wheels and tires currently installed I thing a 1.8-2.0 60ft is realistic. Anything lower you need a better tire.

Mike
I launch @ 4.5K rpm, really tried slippin the clutch, wasn't on boost.
Its all driver error, this is the first time at the track with this car. I agree a 2.0 60ft is doable


Originally Posted by Pete_89T2
That's an impressive trap speed! Stickier tires, better reaction time & more traction on launch and you would have had better 1/4 & 1/8 mile times.

Does your Haltech have launch/traction control available? That would probably help too if you can get it to accept the ABS sensors for driven & non-driven wheel speed sources.
Yes, my Haltech 2500 is launch/traction control capable, just haven't even looked into setting it up.

Thanks for the kind words guys!
I'll be going back for sure.

Steve
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Old Feb 28, 2022 | 07:17 PM
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Cleaned the old girl up today 👍



Old Feb 28, 2022 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by estevan62274
Cleaned the old girl up today 👍


Looking damn good brother. Fire station near by because the car is fire? Lol
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Old Feb 28, 2022 | 11:40 PM
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He is a fireman, iirc.
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Old Mar 1, 2022 | 01:00 PM
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He is a fireman, iirc.
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Old Mar 1, 2022 | 06:38 PM
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The car is fire too though
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Old Mar 2, 2022 | 06:26 AM
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The car is fire too though
thx for the kind words 🙏
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Old Mar 3, 2022 | 09:40 AM
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Man those wheels look great. It’s hard to beat a proper 5 spoke on the FD IMO.
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Old Mar 4, 2022 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jorts17
Man those wheels look great. It’s hard to beat a proper 5 spoke on the FD IMO.

Yes Sir! 5 spokes look great on FDs! Sold the RPF1s and got these👍👍


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Old Mar 4, 2022 | 05:48 PM
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Yes Sir! 5 spokes look great on FDs! Sold the RPF1s and got these👍👍


Couple more pics 😊



Those wheels do look great for sure. I sometimes contemplate changing my rpf1. The rpf1 are so durable and light. With that said I would love to find a five spoke in either light wieght carbon fiber or magnesium. I have yet to find a set so far. Your car looks great. Brap on brother
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Old Mar 5, 2022 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by spintriangles
Those wheels do look great for sure. I sometimes contemplate changing my rpf1. The rpf1 are so durable and light. With that said I would love to find a five spoke in either light wieght carbon fiber or magnesium. I have yet to find a set so far. Your car looks great. Brap on brother
I liked my RPF1s for what they were, light and inexpensive with great fitment but always thought about getting a nice set of 5 spokes.
The TC4s are only .5lbs heavier than the RPF1s iirc and pretty much the same fitment…. also I think the gunmetal finish fits the silver too.
Thats the great thing about wheels you can change them out and gain a whole new look 👍👍

thanks, Steve

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Old Mar 5, 2022 | 10:12 PM
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I love the way your car looks with those wheels.
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Old Mar 6, 2022 | 09:34 AM
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I think the TC4s look better than the Advan GT Beyond equivalents as well.

There’s something so right about the TC4 spoke proportions and faces, while the new Beyonds almost look like a rep wheel with how the spike meets the barrel.
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Dang gotta get gas… this is gonna hurt 😞 but it’s about smiles per gallon… right


How much you guys paying in your area?

$4.00 gallon for 93




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Old Mar 9, 2022 | 03:41 PM
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$4 per gallon is cheap for 93, we are currently at $4.50 for 87. I didn't put many mile on the FD the past 2 years, looks like that is not going to change unless gas price change direction
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Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
we are currently at $4.50 for 87. I didn't put many mile on the FD the past 2 years, looks like that is not going to change unless gas price change direction

Oh man that's high! I'm hoping prices turn around but I'm not too optimistic.
I'm always looking for a reason to drive mine.
Usually take it to work 2-3 times a week (80miles round trip) but yeah that'll be changing now with gas prices.

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Old Mar 9, 2022 | 04:11 PM
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Yeah, most of the mile were work commute, but I have been working from home the past 2 years so that took away 99% of the driving opportunity.

Hopefully we see some relief on gas prices by the summer, but I'm with you, not too optimistic.
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Love the thread, and great looking car on some great wheels!

We live in the heart of SF, before the current world situation most stations were in the low-to-mid $5s per gal for 91 octane (There is no 93 around where I live, or I haven't found it). There is a place local to me that dared to sell 91 for $4.90/gal.
Yesterday we saw 91 go up to mid-$5's, today on my way to work I saw a horrifying sign asking $6.50 for 91.

Weeping clutch hydraulics are keeping my car in the garage. They chose a good time to go bad.
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Gas is crazy. I paid $4.39 for the regular stuff. Filed my ram hemi with $100.00 bucks. I filled up the Fd last week with 93 octane. I keep a close look fuel cost is on all my cars except the Fd. I dont ever bother to look because it is so enjoyable to drive that I just dont care how much fuel cost for it. I really dont even understand how I dont pay attention. I am with you Estevan smiles per gallon. I am thinking of waving a sign at my nearest intersection, stating will work for fuel. Lol
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Old Mar 9, 2022 | 05:11 PM
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Yup, $4.00/gallon for 93 premium is relatively cheap, we're closing fast on $4.50/gallon 93 here in MD, and I'm betting it will be over $5/gallon at the rate it's going up.
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We are paying C$2.10 per litre.

Compare at $8/gallon.

Still our roads are jammed at 75% SUV and pick-ups.

You will get used to it.

Living in a socialist dictatorship, I mean.
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You will get used to it.

Living in a socialist dictatorship, I mean.
Let's hope not.
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Originally Posted by Jesturr
Love the thread, and great looking car on some great wheels!
We live in the heart of SF, before the current world situation most stations were in the low-to-mid $5s per gal for 91 octane (There is no 93 around where I live, or I haven't found it). There is a place local to me that dared to sell 91 for $4.90/gal.
Yesterday we saw 91 go up to mid-$5's, today on my way to work I saw a horrifying sign asking $6.50 for 91.
Weeping clutch hydraulics are keeping my car in the garage. They chose a good time to go bad.
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Dang! Florida prices aren't so bad compared to SF

Originally Posted by spintriangles
Gas is crazy. I paid $4.39 for the regular stuff. Filed my ram hemi with $100.00 bucks. I filled up the Fd last week with 93 octane. I keep a close look fuel cost is on all my cars except the Fd. I dont ever bother to look because it is so enjoyable to drive that I just dont care how much fuel cost for it. I really dont even understand how I dont pay attention. I am with you Estevan smiles per gallon. I am thinking of waving a sign at my nearest intersection, stating will work for fuel. Lol
Yeah, we think the same... ill pay what I need to enjoy the FD but sadly wont be able to enjoy it as much as normal though.

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Yup, $4.00/gallon for 93 premium is relatively cheap, we're closing fast on $4.50/gallon 93 here in MD, and I'm betting it will be over $5/gallon at the rate it's going up.
Yeah Pete, its still going up...we're around $4.50 for 93 now.... and its only been a couple of days since posting this.

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We are paying C$2.10 per litre.
Compare at $8/gallon.
Still our roads are jammed at 75% SUV and pick-ups.
You will get used to it.
Living in a socialist dictatorship, I mean.
Yep, They're forcing your hand! Insane price!

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Let's hope not.
Agree!
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Going back to the track this week with these on the rear… Hope she stays in one piece




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Originally Posted by estevan62274
Going back to the track this week with these on the rear… Hope she stays in one piece
Nice! I'm not at the power level you are but I was launching at 6k rpm. Hope you can cut that 60'!
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