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They are pretty loud and ride a little rough due to the firm carcass. They're excellent performers though! Not quite as much fun as Kumho Victoracer V700s on the street. ;-)
I'd buy a set for street use, especially for a roadster since those have plenty of road noise already.
-Colin
I'm gonna check out tires on Sat at Costco, if I'm not happy I may order those Azenis and just check the forecast every morning.
-juice
You'll get bling and sound, but not much oomph.
On my '96 L I run a header and straight pipe, no cats, no muffler, no nothing, and notice a slightly more power at WOT 4-6K rpms on the track.
I'd stick to getting handling mods and tires before power mods on that car. They'll help you go faster through the turns which will translate to overall being faster.
-mike
-juice
-juice
Not many bolt ons wil give the 2.5L power other than turbo kit. But what do I know.
-mike
http://AZPInstalls.com
-Colin
The Legend cars were running very well, passing the Hondas that ran with them pretty easily. A Lotus Seven was cleaning up, too. There's a lesson in there - add lightness.
-juice
-Dave
Juice that website for the Faulkens was http://Vulcantire.com
-mike
But consider Juice's advice and mod the driver first. You have no idea how competent your car is in stock form until an instructor shows you....I mean it really is mind blowing the first time. I can't emphasize enough how much safer you will be, and how much real enjoyment you will get out of future mods, after a day of professionally run high performance driving school.
FWIW I spent both of my track weekends in a 1999 Outback, riding on 205/70/15 all-seasons (1st weekend stock, 2nd weekend with just a pumped up swaybar and strut brace). I guarantee that car, with me as the driver, gained a good 20 second improvement around the circuit just because of the "driver mod." And what a hoot, too. People said I was on three wheels once and a while! Hee hee.
(epilogue- the instructor was so impressed with the car's inate abilities and heel-toe setup, he traded his Explorer for an OB. Last year he ditched his modified M Coupe for a WRX).
-Dave
I know I'm a faster, safer driver after doing 15 track days this year!
-mike
Tire Rack doesn't even carry them, and they ran about $50 more for the set at Discount Tire, plus I was peeved at them anyway.
I *really* thought about those Azenis, they just plain look cool, but then I remembered why I'm getting rid of my existing tires in the first place. With no roll bar I doubt my Miata will see any track time, so the 512s made more sense.
Next mod - tighten the nut behind the wheel! ;-)
-juice
-mike
They had Azenis in 195/60R14, and I'm sure they'd probably fit, but...summer tires, wrong size, more money, etc.
These were so cheap I'll consider them "disposable". Some say they're good until the tread starts to wear. If they go bad, no regrets, I'll just get a set of Azenis or something else.
To be honest I don't picture taking my Miata to the track, so ultimate grip was not an issue. If CR is right about these being fairly quiet, decent ride/handling balance, decent wet/snow grip, then I'll be happy. My expectations are realistic.
-juice
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&cate- gory=33597&item=2440953982
Thanks,
Ray
I'd pass.
-juice
Well I don't have to worry about warranty since my Outback has over 70K in it. But I think I still won't try it until someone try it on their Subaru already. FYI, some one has it on their 2003 4Runner (post #166).
sistercrystin "Toyota 4Runner Accessories" Nov 4, 2003 4:09pm!make=Toyota&model=4Runner&ed_makeindex=.ef15c89
If claims to give "at least" 20hp I probably might encourage you to give it a whirl.
Anyhow, the "module" sure looks good ;-)
-Dave
Cheers Pat.
I'm really interested in mods for the car rather than for me.
I'm thinking of a crank pulley I found that is stock diameter but 4 pounds lighter than stock. I know that any reduction of rotating and/or unsprung mass is good.
Beyond that I don't know what's next.
great one Pat!
-c
I still don't see how a product that cheap could possibly be "engineered" properly, unless they stole the code from another vendor.
I recall an article by John Davis (from Motorweek) in the Washington Post. He took all the press releases from compaines like that one, and calculated that if he installed all of those products he's have something like 1000 hp and 90 mpg from a Corvette, if you were to believe all the claims.
So the bottom line is make them prove it, claims are usually bogus.
-juice
They have an old saying where I come from a fool and his money are soon parted.
Colin, glad I could provide you with a smile:-)
Cheers Pat.
-mike
OK, I'm bad.. I know it.. but that just couldn't be passed up.
What is it, 3 heat cycles?
They seem to track straight, amazing how much slop was in the old tires.
Just for Colin: Discount Tire's price would have been $30 higher, so it actually paid off, and I got to deny them my business for that price jump they had. ;-)
-juice
They just might be squirily for a few 100 miles.
-mike
Jon
Skidplates, front and rear, here you go:
http://www.writerguy.com/primitive/skid.htm
-juice
-juice
Man, those old tires were gone!
-juice
The best modification you can do, imho, is to your driving - pay attention to the road flags that indicate bumps in the road (when they put a sign up they mean it!) and slow down for the frost heaves on the pavement (often the gravel sections are smoother than the paved stuff).
Otherwise I never did a darn thing, and mostly traveled in a low clearance minivan. A full size spare is nice, but no gas tank bombs on the roof or chicken wire blocking your view out the window is needed. Maybe some of that clear bra stuff for your lights will keep them from cracking, if you feel like you must do something. And get a Milepost (themilepost.com).
Steve, Host
In what part of Alaska did you live? 20 Alaskan winters is a long long time for the interior, long enough on the SE coast.
You mentioned that "Maybe some of that clear bra stuff for your lights will keep them from cracking, if you feel like you must do something." I would appreciate it if you could elaborate as the only mod for headlights I have heard of is the mesh wire type.
What limitations did you encounter traveling with the 97 Outback i.e. what kind of roads or condtions would you avoid during the summer months in the NW?
Just installed this on my RS 2002.
I'm very happy with the results. Bring on some snow !!
Cheeers
Roads up there are mostly well maintained, absent the odd flood or something. Like I said, most of my touring was in a minivan, so an Outback will be even better for the gravel and the little side roads where the nice hidden camp spots are. I always wanted another inch or two of clearance in the minivan.
In addition to Montreal1's suggestion (btw, the TransLabrador Highway in Québec is another great gravel road), there are some other clear bra links in Car front end protective bras & film. Good stuff, but pricy.
Steve, Host
It's time for mods!!!!
Hypov picked up the SS Lines from Tirerack today for it
-mike
-Dave
-mike
-Dave
-juice