DC Area thread - The District, NoVa, Maryland
10-25-12, 01:30 PM
#626
I am looking for one second hand, C/L & various forums haven't found me a match yet. Mounting is no problem, I can weld up a mount when I get it. I've also been looking for a replacement rear that has good bearings, disks, and a LSD so I can just swap the whole thing and not have any downtime, but that has been unsuccessful so far as well.
Seats I want (Kirkey Part Numbers):
36500 - 16" hip width (preferred)
36700 - 17" hip width
36900 - 18" hip width
Seats I want (Kirkey Part Numbers):
36500 - 16" hip width (preferred)
36700 - 17" hip width
36900 - 18" hip width
Originally Posted by Molotovman
Mike, I'm picking up that 2-way diff tonight!
10-25-12, 01:34 PM
#627
Yeah, got the seat mounted a couple month or two back. Finally got around to the Efan, May need a larger one in the warmer months but it works well for now. Need to install a temperature dependent switch for it so I don't have to remember to turn it on.
Cool Thanks
Cool Thanks
10-26-12, 09:01 AM
#629
Question for you guys related to tires. I am looking into getting some new wheels (finally stepping up from the 13") and am weighing my options between a 14" and 15".
I read this grassroots motorsports article to help me out some. Ian/Theo has a set of 14x6 so I was thinking about getting them and slapping some Falken Ziex ZE-912 on for $60 a pop (or there are some others in that size).
Is this a good way to go or should I wait for a set of 15x7s to show up so I can run the wide range of 205/50R15 selection?
I read this grassroots motorsports article to help me out some. Ian/Theo has a set of 14x6 so I was thinking about getting them and slapping some Falken Ziex ZE-912 on for $60 a pop (or there are some others in that size).
Is this a good way to go or should I wait for a set of 15x7s to show up so I can run the wide range of 205/50R15 selection?
10-26-12, 10:27 AM
#630
15s or bust. They were the single best mod I did on the corolla. 14s would just be a waste of money.
you need at least a 7" wide wheel. I think wheel width is more important than tire width...
as for tires I wouldn't get an all-seasons. in my experience they melt and chunk when used for autocross and don't last nearly as long because of it.
kumho XSs are $104 each which isn't too bad. Toyo R1Rs are also very good in the 195 size. They're the best tire for a skinny wheel and a light car
you need at least a 7" wide wheel. I think wheel width is more important than tire width...
as for tires I wouldn't get an all-seasons. in my experience they melt and chunk when used for autocross and don't last nearly as long because of it.
kumho XSs are $104 each which isn't too bad. Toyo R1Rs are also very good in the 195 size. They're the best tire for a skinny wheel and a light car
10-26-12, 01:19 PM
#636
Haha na they're for an FD so they're 5 lug. Plus they would be mexiflush fitment haha.
They are OZ racing, not sure model.
Fronts are 17x8 (I think, have to double check) with almost new KDW tires, rears need new tires. I also have center caps for them (not pictured) PM me if interested.
They are OZ racing, not sure model.
Fronts are 17x8 (I think, have to double check) with almost new KDW tires, rears need new tires. I also have center caps for them (not pictured) PM me if interested.
10-26-12, 04:11 PM
#644
just saying wheel width is very important, a mistake I've make on more than one occasion. you're better off with 185s on a 7" wheel than 205s on a 6" wheel.
my corolla has 225s up front on a 9" wheel...
also a racingbeat sway bar is less than half the price of a respeed bar... and they're the same stiffness.
my corolla has 225s up front on a 9" wheel...
also a racingbeat sway bar is less than half the price of a respeed bar... and they're the same stiffness.
10-26-12, 04:43 PM
#645
just saying wheel width is very important, a mistake I've make on more than one occasion. you're better off with 185s on a 7" wheel than 205s on a 6" wheel.
my corolla has 225s up front on a 9" wheel...
also a racingbeat sway bar is less than half the price of a respeed bar... and they're the same stiffness.
my corolla has 225s up front on a 9" wheel...
also a racingbeat sway bar is less than half the price of a respeed bar... and they're the same stiffness.
the spherical bearing end links are nice, but poly isn't bad.
10-27-12, 04:13 PM
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