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    I <3 r-comps + front lip

    winter is pretty much over here, so I stuck my lip back on. also got the r-comps mounted up, it's been so long since I've used them!







    the difference in response and grip is pretty significant - I was getting used to the BFGs but there's just no comparison.

    I also met an older guy who bought this for $2000


    it's a bit of a POS, but I bet you wouldn't expect there to be an aluminum block rover V8 under the hood :p

    I've got a video to post up later, if I can stay awake long enough.
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    That e21 would look so much better with black grills. I'll bet it screams, though.
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      #3
      Sweet pictures. That looks so fun, I want to do that so bad. I don't think my Ford Escort would do so well though...

      You're running a CF hood, right? Which brand is it?
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        #4
        If I'm not mistaken that aluminum Rover V8 was basically a slightly tweaked Buick 265. In other words it'd be simple to drop a real man's motor aka LS1 into that E21.
        sigpicFormer professional wrench thrower.
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          #5
          Originally posted by WillisE30 View Post
          If I'm not mistaken that aluminum Rover V8 was basically a slightly tweaked Buick 265. In other words it'd be simple to drop a real man's motor aka LS1 into that E21.
          yep - that's what the guy said too :)
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            #6
            Originally posted by Digitalwave
            Is that twill I see under your hood paint?

            You be autocrossing a lot nander!
            nah that's just dirt - the paint is solid, you can't tell it's CF from the outside. hell, most people don't even notice from the inside

            eta wagen - it's from mashaw, ~10lbs
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              #7
              I LOVE seeing your car in action, Chris.

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                #8
                Time for stiffer springs..

                Nice to see you ripping it up. I cant wait till i do some R compounds.

                Ive though about running the 710's they're cheaper and it will be my first set of R comps

                cant wait to see the video.

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                  #9
                  BODY LEAN! Looking good broseph. I am going to the car control clinic on sat! I can't wait. the RS2s + my eta + my driveway = teh rubbage.
                  :: PNW Crew ::
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by backtrail69 View Post
                    BODY LEAN! Looking good broseph. I am going to the car control clinic on sat! I can't wait. the RS2s + my eta + my driveway = teh rubbage.
                    too bad you don't have a camera mount - I swear it's helped improve my driving. although it's tough in some situations, I shuffle steer way more.

                    I didn't get to post a video last nite - got home from work at around 8pm
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                      #11
                      damn, what sized tires are those?

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Ali//325i View Post
                        damn, what sized tires are those?
                        225/50-14 hoosier A5's, with lots of pressure. I'll upgrade to A6's when they go on clearance :p
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by nando View Post
                          too bad you don't have a camera mount - I swear it's helped improve my driving. although it's tough in some situations, I shuffle steer way more.

                          I didn't get to post a video last nite - got home from work at around 8pm
                          Id need a camera before I got a camera mount. :razz:
                          :: PNW Crew ::
                          '87 325 4dr, '74 2002

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                            #14
                            The hood looks great! I have an IE race hood and it fits like shit.

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                              #15
                              IXs with R-comps are deadly at the auto-x. Look really good sir

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