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  • E30SPDFRK
    Moderator
    • Jul 2007
    • 5687

    #166
    Who else thinks Simon should test out his new sway bar and tires at an autocross?
    Byron
    Leichtbau

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    • 2mAn
      Señior Mod
      • Aug 2010
      • 20082

      #167
      Originally posted by E30SPDFRK
      Who else thinks Simon should test out his new sway bar and tires at an autocross?
      Im like 880 subscribers away from listening to anything that the peanut gallery suggests...

      That said, Im strongly considering it still LOL

      I need to sell the 1 year old 155/70/19s so I can also get the Sport tune so I can get the better traction control and better steering. Help me sell em and I will be there
      Simon
      Current Cars:
      -1966 Lotus Elan
      -1986 German Car
      -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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      • roguetoaster
        R3V OG
        • Jan 2012
        • 7746

        #168
        Originally posted by 2mAn
        Im like 880 subscribers away from listening to anything that the peanut gallery suggests...
        Ha, 1k subs on YT cost what, $80? I think we can crowdfund that.

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        • Staszek
          R3VLimited
          • May 2006
          • 2533

          #169
          I have been seriously considering going EV lately. I am having some work done in my garage to add.a heater and I am going to have the electrician add a few more 240v to get ready.

          I think the sways will make a huge difference, love to hear the results. I remember in the E46 days just going to bigger sways made more of a handling feel difference than anything else.
          Euro Delivery Thread///E30 Project Klaus///COTM August 2021

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          • 2mAn
            Señior Mod
            • Aug 2010
            • 20082

            #170
            I took it up to Newcombs Ranch today. I was chasing a 996 C4S and he was shocked that I was with him for so long.


            On the way down a photographer heard me coming (think about that for a second) and got his camera ready and managed to get this pic


            I turned around to ask if he actually took a picture he said it was the hilarious at what he saw after what he heard... again, think about what he was hearing



            Also, this arrived today. Less than 1 month to install & have you guys get me to 1k subs so you can see this thing autocross

            Last edited by 2mAn; 02-22-2024, 01:48 PM.
            Simon
            Current Cars:
            -1966 Lotus Elan
            -1986 German Car
            -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

            Make R3V Great Again -2020

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            • 2mAn
              Señior Mod
              • Aug 2010
              • 20082

              #171
              Originally posted by Staszek
              I have been seriously considering going EV lately. I am having some work done in my garage to add.a heater and I am going to have the electrician add a few more 240v to get ready.

              I think the sways will make a huge difference, love to hear the results. I remember in the E46 days just going to bigger sways made more of a handling feel difference than anything else.
              If you have the charging done and your daily commute is reasonable (less than 50 miles each way) its a wonderful car. Mine does maybe 100 in a week so I only charge it once a week
              Simon
              Current Cars:
              -1966 Lotus Elan
              -1986 German Car
              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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              • Reichart12
                R3VLimited
                • Aug 2012
                • 2147

                #172
                You gotta autocross stock. Or take to track and set some lap times. THEN go back after the sway bars to see how much it upgrades it.

                Instagram: Reichart12

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                • 2mAn
                  Señior Mod
                  • Aug 2010
                  • 20082

                  #173
                  Originally posted by Reichart12
                  You gotta autocross stock. Or take to track and set some lap times. THEN go back after the sway bars to see how much it upgrades it.
                  You’re grossly overestimating how much free time I have lol

                  Thats why I did the canyon run today. That’s the best back to back on that front
                  Simon
                  Current Cars:
                  -1966 Lotus Elan
                  -1986 German Car
                  -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                  Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                  • Reichart12
                    R3VLimited
                    • Aug 2012
                    • 2147

                    #174
                    Originally posted by 2mAn

                    You’re grossly overestimating how much free time I have lol

                    Thats why I did the canyon run today. That’s the best back to back on that front
                    The local club is typically doing Saturday Sunday events but with different layouts. If I was real good I would attend the first, install a part, then attend the next day. But, like you, don't have that time and I don't have the energy for that.

                    Instagram: Reichart12

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                    • Staszek
                      R3VLimited
                      • May 2006
                      • 2533

                      #175
                      Originally posted by 2mAn

                      If you have the charging done and your daily commute is reasonable (less than 50 miles each way) its a wonderful car. Mine does maybe 100 in a week so I only charge it once a week
                      Lately I dont know if I drive 50 a week lol.
                      Euro Delivery Thread///E30 Project Klaus///COTM August 2021

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                      • Northern
                        R3V Elite
                        • Nov 2010
                        • 5040

                        #176
                        Originally posted by 2mAn
                        edit: looks like Discount Tire Direct has the 175s... $238/each lol
                        Are they just expensive tires? Or is it the classic BMW "Let's only use fucked up sizes" thing that I'm sure anyone with an e30 has noticed when shopping for tires.
                        My Mini is the same way and I'm starting to think it's worth getting the 5% oversize tires to have better selection/pricing...
                        Originally posted by priapism
                        My girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.
                        Originally posted by shameson
                        Usually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30

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                        • moatilliatta
                          R3V OG
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 6121

                          #177
                          I3s tires are expensive. I was pricing them when looking at them. And they don't last...

                          I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
                          @Zakspeed_US

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                          • 2mAn
                            Señior Mod
                            • Aug 2010
                            • 20082

                            #178
                            Theres only one tire supplier, Bridgestone. They make two styles, Ecopia 500 & 600. The 500 is more of the Sportier pattern than the 600. Mine has 600s with 155/175 19" Tires. My plan is to square up the setup to 175s all the way around and when this set runs out to go to the 500 with 175s all around.

                            A big problem is the rears wear out quick and you cant rotate them when you have the staggered setups. My plan is to address that
                            Simon
                            Current Cars:
                            -1966 Lotus Elan
                            -1986 German Car
                            -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                            Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                            • 2mAn
                              Señior Mod
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 20082

                              #179
                              Well, it’s been a few months so I have a few updates on the daily.

                              Update 1. I purchased the amplifier and speaker combo box from a guy on Bimmerpost. It’s a great little set up and though I didn’t install it exactly where I wanted to, I am quite happy with how it is now. Not the type of bass I had in my car ‘s in high school LOL but a great complement to the rest of the stereo

                              No Harmon Kardon amp, but we press on


                              Wiring completed


                              Speaker box installed...


                              Update 2. I finally installed the i3S swaybar. After dropping the front subframe enough to get this thing out it looked shockingly identical to the new one that we wanted to put in.

                              We even went to compare the part numbers and there is certainly a different part # between my car and what came on the i3s. We had to measure it and the difference was less than 1mm lol...

                              And I got a kick out of this while the car was on the left, so I had to take a picture for you guys. Should I put a fat exhaust tip right out the middle?


                              I also made a little video after taking the i3 to Newcombs a ranch again. Fun note: The MR2 owner came up to me later and to,d me that my pace was good and I didn’t need to get out of the way. He said it was hilarious following me and watching me toss the i3.
                              Last edited by 2mAn; 06-11-2022, 03:55 PM.
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
                              -1966 Lotus Elan
                              -1986 German Car
                              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                              • roguetoaster
                                R3V OG
                                • Jan 2012
                                • 7746

                                #180
                                Twin DTM tips.

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