The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

[Perro del Sol]

You should paint them gunmetal or something. Then wash/wax the 626. It would look amazing. For a week...

Thinking about painting the Kosei's Yellow for 2012, in keeping with the overall theme of the car. Black, Yellow and Spicy of course.

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Fender rolling party meet set up for April 1st. Check out the thread in the OH section if you haven't already

 

[rally2003]

I told him I only had $8000 to spend, which is a lot off his asking price, so we'll see what he says...

What is he asking?

Thinking about painting the Kosei's Yellow for 2012, in keeping with the overall theme of the car. Black, Yellow and Spicy of course.

DO IT. I love the subject of painting.

So I decided that I'm going to take last years burnt out track tires off the rimsand weigh them before I do anything. The only downfall is they are 16x7 and I believe have a 35-38 offset. It probably would be pushing it to put anything bigger than a 225 series tire on those. If I went 17x7.5 it probably wouldn't be a problem going 235 or even 245 with a 45 offset. Any thought about size? What setup do you have for dd and track Marlon?

 

[ajkulish]

Did you mess up your bumper or just the headlight?

Both. Bumper can be fixed headlights can't

 

[Perro del Sol]

What is he asking?


DO IT. I love the subject of painting.

So I decided that I'm going to take last years burnt out track tires off the rimsand weigh them before I do anything. The only downfall is they are 16x7 and I believe have a 35-38 offset. It probably would be pushing it to put anything bigger than a 225 series tire on those. If I went 17x7.5 it probably wouldn't be a problem going 235 or even 245 with a 45 offset. Any thought about size? What setup do you have for dd and track Marlon?

I have a set of Motegi's that I have Parada Spec II's 215/40/17, for daily driving in the summer. My track set up for this year is as follows : Black RPF-1s, 17 x 8 42 offset w/ B.F. Goodrich R-1's 235/40/17 or my Kosei's w/ Kumho V710 225/45/17.

 

[rally2003]

So I should probably stay with a 225 when on a 17x7 and maybe go with 235-245 on a 17x7.5?

 

[Josue6WGN]

What is he asking?

$9250? Something around there. It's probably worth it, but I just can't spend that much right now.

 

[WillD]

So I should probably stay with a 225 when on a 17x7 and maybe go with 235-245 on a 17x7.5?

225 would probably benefit more from a 7.5"/8" wheel. 245 would need at least an 8" wheel.

 

[ajkulish]

Fender rolling party meet set up for April 1st. Check out the thread in the OH section if you haven't already

we should make it a frame straightening party

 

[ajkulish]

remember corey i ran 225 50 16 on my 16x6.5s. super ****** bubbly side walls

 

[rally2003]

225 would probably benefit more from a 7.5"/8" wheel. 245 would need at least an 8" wheel.

I C. Good to know

Your tires were pretty funny looking.

 

[hat1018]

we should make it a frame straightening party

Spill the beans Adam. Tell us what you did.

 

[rally2003]

Spill the beans Adam. Tell us what you did.

I can't wait to here this. Pics or it didn't happen!

 

[ajkulish]

Spill the beans Adam. Tell us what you did.

****** got lots of snow and me and my friend were driving around and i hit a small concrete barrier at about 10 mph or just a bit less. broke pass fog, bent frame, broke headlight, small tear and lots of missing paint in bumper. got most of it fixed though the fram is still bent in the very front. doesnt screw with my alignment. had to fix the way the hood fight, ordered new lights, and a voltage clamp. the car is still drivable and i bent back the frame enough to avoid hitting the belt for ps and the sc. i am spraying the bumper right now. honestly, whatever. im still trying to find a beater so i can keep this to the track, and for summer driving.

 

[hat1018]

Sound kinda serious as far as damage in concerned. Hood fitment off, frame hitting belts, I hope I am wrong.

 

[ajkulish]

thats how it was. fixed it well enough

 

[WillD]

Sounds like a ton of damage for such a low speed impact.

 

[ajkulish]

exactly my thoughts. oh fuuckin well. what am i gonna do about it now.

 

[princess peach]

Sounds like a ton of damage for such a low speed impact.

you'd be surprised. I hit a curb at low speeds as well, bent the wheel and control arm...

 

[rally2003]

I seen a lot of car in the MSP section that have been in fender benders and it trns out their frame is bent. THe front impact bar only protects the front and not really the corner.