Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1196506 times)

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #1350 on:** July 29, 2010, 09:23:52 PM »

I'm buying those same tires tomorrow. I know, never trust a salesman, but he did say that they're stickier than the Falkens I've got. I thought he was going into shock when I told him that I autocrossed the Falkens...

SHiNY · « **Reply #1351 on:** July 29, 2010, 09:33:09 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on July 29, 2010, 09:23:52 PM

I'm buying those same tires tomorrow. I know, never trust a salesman, but he did say that they're stickier than the Falkens I've got. I thought he was going into shock when I told him that I autocrossed the Falkens...

What are you paying for yours?

I paid
$159 245 45-18
$180 265 40-18

With no shipping charges

Quote from: Brazen17 on July 29, 2010, 09:03:37 PM

What?!? Those tires suck. You kidding me!!! ... Congrats.

Thanks, I did a whole lot of research and for the price I wanted to pay they seemed like the best deal. I'm glad to see you guys have them too!

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #1352 on:** July 29, 2010, 09:41:20 PM »

245/45 $180 mounted and balanced I think. Will know for sure tomorrow.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1353 on:** July 29, 2010, 09:50:22 PM »

They seem to be more predictable than the stock. To me the stock tires didn't seem to give any warning before they let go. I have more confidence with the Hankook's. And as a bonus (for me anyway) they don't squeel like a stuck pig when you spin 'em at a light. I hated that high pitch the stocks had! But I know some people like to hear it.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #1354 on:** July 29, 2010, 09:57:51 PM »

Seriously, just about anything (other than RSA's) will be better than stock. Will be interesting to see how these compare to the Falkens.

SHiNY · « **Reply #1355 on:** July 29, 2010, 09:58:11 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on July 29, 2010, 09:41:20 PM

245/45 $180 mounted and balanced I think. Will know for sure tomorrow.

That's a decent price. I am having mine shipped to my mechanic who quoted me $15 for mounting and balancing (the tires) and he said there is a standard $2.50 per tire disposal charge (I think, I could be wrong, it may be a NY thing).

Quote from: Brazen17 on July 29, 2010, 09:50:22 PM

They seem to be more predictable than the stock. And as a bonus (for me anyway) they don't squeel like a stuck pig when you spin 'em at a light. I hated that high pitch the stocks had! But I know some people like to hear it.

I hate the stock tires. Driving in the rain SUCKS!

I know what you mean about the squeeling tires. We have a construction crew widening the roads by us. I have been squeeling tires daily - I think they think I do it for attention, but I swear it's just the car!

reedred · « **Reply #1356 on:** July 29, 2010, 11:13:21 PM »

Left it home and taught a friend to drive stick in the truck instead.

So... can we get back to fingers and asses?

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1357 on:** July 29, 2010, 11:35:17 PM »

uh...er...well...

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #1358 on:** July 29, 2010, 11:41:27 PM »

Reed,

Hows things going with the rebuild? Hope all is well.

Fingers and Arses... seem to have been abandoned.

GJ

Arabas · « **Reply #1359 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:10:24 AM »

yesterday i installed my dejon intake.
the whole process was easy, but the ic pipes are always a pita...
certainly saves some space and just a bit of weight and it certainly looks and sounds great!!!
now there's room for an oil can catch!
didn t drive it, because truck drivers are on strike and i save my gas to hopefully make it to my destination tommorow as i m leaving on holidays

reedred · « **Reply #1360 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:20:23 AM »

Pity. Two great tastes that go great together.

I'm hoping to see tangible progress by Labor Day. At this point, we're just waiting on the insurance company to come up with their numbers. I was in the house this evening (when I should've been sleeping) for the first time in a few weeks just walking around looking at stuff then brainstorming decorating ideas. It'll be badass when it's done, but that's a long way down the road.

Back closer to on topic, it looks like we'll be keeping and fixing up the detached 20'x24' garage instead of razing it like I'd originally intended. No lift or anything incredibly awesome, but it should end up being worthy of storing my car.

smartin · « **Reply #1361 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:46:02 AM »

Good to hear, Reed. Glad things are starting to come around for you.

And we will try to get back to ass ends and busted fingers ASAP.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #1362 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:11:00 PM »

Well so much for that...couldn't even get into this tire place, car is lowered and there was a pretty high ridge to go over. Will likely just buy tires off discounttire or tirerack.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1363 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:40:47 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on July 30, 2010, 03:11:00 PM

Well so much for that...couldn't even get into this tire place, car is lowered and there was a pretty high ridge to go over. Will likely just buy tires off discounttire or tirerack.

Well that sucks! Maybe some 2x4's to get over the ridge?

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1364 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:43:45 PM »

Pity. Two great tastes that go great together.

SHiNY · « **Reply #1365 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:59:10 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on July 30, 2010, 03:11:00 PM

Well so much for that...couldn't even get into this tire place, car is lowered and there was a pretty high ridge to go over. Will likely just buy tires off discounttire or tirerack.

Allow me to introduce you to the organized part of my brain. I should probably be embarassed to share this...

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I did the research. As of Wednesday those were the prices...

I went with discount tire. (I should mention that they match competitor's prices after tax and shipping has been added, so they pretty much work out the same.) Shipping prices are to Long Island, NY.

Critterman · « **Reply #1366 on:** July 30, 2010, 07:16:58 PM »

Wednesday I ordered a spare set of wheels, they have been discontinued and down to 70 bucks. They arrived today, and went straight out to the shed

Sly Bob · « **Reply #1367 on:** July 30, 2010, 07:40:44 PM »

Which ones Critter?

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #1368 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:27:40 PM »

Quote from: SHiNY on July 30, 2010, 04:59:10 PM

I went with discount tire. (I should mention that they match competitor's prices after tax and shipping has been added, so they pretty much work out the same.) Shipping prices are to Long Island, NY.

I've dealt with discount tire before, my current set of Falkens came from them. Great company to do business with.

Thing is I'm still toying the with the idea of buying Star Specs...

Sly Bob · « **Reply #1369 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:39:26 PM »

I'm leaning towards the Star Specs as well unless something better comes along before I need to buy.

elff · « **Reply #1370 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:41:13 PM »

Just go 4 it.
You can't beat them for the price.
You will be getting serious extra grip for not too many more yuppy foodstamps

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #1371 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:48:28 PM »

Yeah, but with my luck if I buy the Dunlops we'll get several 1'+ snowstorms again this winter.

We'll see.

Critterman · « **Reply #1372 on:** July 31, 2010, 08:03:12 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on July 30, 2010, 07:40:44 PM

Which ones Critter?

Kazera KZ-K
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/BigPic.jsp?wheelMake=Kazera&wheelModel=KZ-K&wheelFinish=Black+w%2FMach+Lip

kennysabarese · « **Reply #1373 on:** July 31, 2010, 08:41:24 PM »

1) Poor Man's Boost gauge

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=5017.0

2) Replaced Purge Valve

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=5018.0

3) Stuck my new toolset onto rails and into my cabinet

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Brazen17 · « **Reply #1374 on:** July 31, 2010, 10:50:18 PM »

Cleaned the interior. Man was it dusty!

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