5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
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re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Found this on BK's forum today:
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"Straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers." -Colin McRae
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"Straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers." -Colin McRae
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re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by BKSeoul
FYI - The cut off for a decal request/order is Tuesday at 5 PM. Please let me know if you want one prior to that time to be sure to get you on the list. Thanks.
THANKS
Howard Carter
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by hcarter
Please put me down for 3 -SILVER
THANKS
Howard Carter
THANKS
Howard Carter
- Pizzaguy - 2 - 1 Black, 1 Burgundy
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re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by BKSeoul
- Pizzaguy - 2 - 1 Black, 1 Burgundy
Can you make mine:
3 - 1 Black, 2 Burgundy ?
I'd have sent you a PM, but if you dont' have your alarms turned on, you'll never notice the PM with our current screwy forum software (I show 65,535 PMs unread!)
I need the post count, anyway..
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
I edited my post after you read it (I do that often.... )
Can you make mine:
3 - 1 Black, 2 Burgundy ?
I'd have sent you a PM, but if you dont' have your alarms turned on, you'll never notice the PM with our current screwy forum software (I show 65,535 PMs unread!)
I need the post count, anyway..
Can you make mine:
3 - 1 Black, 2 Burgundy ?
I'd have sent you a PM, but if you dont' have your alarms turned on, you'll never notice the PM with our current screwy forum software (I show 65,535 PMs unread!)
I need the post count, anyway..
- Pizzaguy - 3 - 1 Black, 2 Burgundy
- KimPossible - 1 - Lime Green
- flapper6557 - 2 - 1 Black, 1 Silver
- ThirteenDog - 4 - 1 Silver, 1 White, 1 Lime Green, 1 Red
- Valkryderguy - 1 - Blue
- BoilerUpXFire - 2 - 1 Gray, 1 Black
- hcarter - 3 - Silver
- Pacemarker - 1 - Black
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Dammit!! Tire shop just called. They are refusing to mount my 275/30-19 tires on my SRT because they are not manufacturer's spec! They say that the difference in "stagger" (that's the difference between the width of the front tires and the rear tires) will affect the handling. NO **** DUMBASS! I _KNOW_ it will affect the handling. THAT IS WHY I AM PUTTING THEM ON!
I hate tire shops.
I hate tire shops.
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
I hear you, Tom, the tire shop here would not mount my old tires for me to use for a track day because they had less than 5/32nds. I explained it was for a track day and they refused, I don't think the guy in the back sitting on his *** was ready to work on anything...
Good luck finding a good one, but once you do, there is nothing better than a good tire shop
Good luck finding a good one, but once you do, there is nothing better than a good tire shop
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Its crazy how tire shops will differ. I was pricing tires and Costco wouldn't even give me prices for non stock sized tires for my car. When I called the tire shop that I like to use the guy asked me if I was going to bump up in size on the SRT like I did on my NA. He said that they actually recommend the 285/35/19 on the rear to other XF owners now because of the better looks/handling.
BTW - what a difference a set of tires makes. A new set of tires rides SO much nicer than a bald set.......
BTW - what a difference a set of tires makes. A new set of tires rides SO much nicer than a bald set.......
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by KimPossible
Its crazy how tire shops will differ. I was pricing tires and Costco wouldn't even give me prices for non stock sized tires for my car. When I called the tire shop that I like to use the guy asked me if I was going to bump up in size on the SRT like I did on my NA. He said that they actually recommend the 285/35/19 on the rear to other XF owners now because of the better looks/handling.
BTW - what a difference a set of tires makes. A new set of tires rides SO much nicer than a bald set.......
BTW - what a difference a set of tires makes. A new set of tires rides SO much nicer than a bald set.......
Too soon olt and too soon bald.
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by KimPossible
Its crazy how tire shops will differ. I was pricing tires and Costco wouldn't even give me prices for non stock sized tires for my car. When I called the tire shop that I like to use the guy asked me if I was going to bump up in size on the SRT like I did on my NA. He said that they actually recommend the 285/35/19 on the rear to other XF owners now because of the better looks/handling.
BTW - what a difference a set of tires makes. A new set of tires rides SO much nicer than a bald set.......
BTW - what a difference a set of tires makes. A new set of tires rides SO much nicer than a bald set.......
A 255/35/19 tire is just as wide as a 285/35/19, but the 285 is 9/10's of an inch taller. Thus slowing down the cars acceleration.
If you're not drag racing, it shouldn't matter to ya though.
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Kimmy...were coming on Thursday and staying thru Monday...getting older and have to ease in and out of fun more slowly, LOL!
Originally Posted by KimPossible
Thinking about plans for Sunday .... how many are staying for a Sunday run?
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by +fireamx
Kim I agree, the taller tires do improve the looks, but they actually slow down the overall acceleration of your car. Because just by changing the diameter of your tire by 1" is almost like removing the 3.27 gear ratio, in your NA car, and giving it a higher gear ratio closer to the 3.07 that's in your SRT.
A 255/35/19 tire is just as wide as a 285/35/19, but the 285 is 9/10's of an inch taller. Thus slowing down the cars acceleration.
If you're not drag racing, it shouldn't matter to ya though.
A 255/35/19 tire is just as wide as a 285/35/19, but the 285 is 9/10's of an inch taller. Thus slowing down the cars acceleration.
If you're not drag racing, it shouldn't matter to ya though.
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
FYI - Vinyl Decals are now closed for special orders. Kolie plans to bring extra on a first come, first server basis. We wish to thank yall who responded and opted for one and hope you like them after you earn them this coming weekend. We will see yall out there!!!
Final List:
Final List:
- Pizzaguy - 3 - 1 Black, 2 Burgundy
- KimPossible - 1 - Lime Green
- flapper6557 - 2 - 1 Black, 1 Silver
- ThirteenDog - 4 - 1 Silver, 1 White, 1 Lime Green, 1 Red
- Valkryderguy - 1 - Blue
- BoilerUpXFire - 2 - 1 Gray, 1 Black
- hcarter - 3 - Silver
- Pacemarker - 1 - Black
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re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by BKSeoul
FYI - Vinyl Decals are now closed for special orders. Kolie plans to bring extra on a first come, first server basis. We wish to thank yall who responded and opted for one and hope you like them after you earn them this coming weekend. We will see yall out there!!!
Final List:
Final List:
- Pizzaguy - 3 - 1 Black, 2 Burgundy
- KimPossible - 1 - Lime Green
- flapper6557 - 2 - 1 Black, 1 Silver
- ThirteenDog - 4 - 1 Silver, 1 White, 1 Lime Green, 1 Red
- Valkryderguy - 1 - Blue
- BoilerUpXFire - 2 - 1 Gray, 1 Black
- hcarter - 3 - Silver
- Pacemarker - 1 - Black
Howard.
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re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by tom2112
Dammit!! Tire shop just called. They are refusing to mount my 275/30-19 tires on my SRT because they are not manufacturer's spec! They say that the difference in "stagger" (that's the difference between the width of the front tires and the rear tires) will affect the handling. NO **** DUMBASS! I _KNOW_ it will affect the handling. THAT IS WHY I AM PUTTING THEM ON!
I hate tire shops.
I hate tire shops.
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Originally Posted by hcarter
Again Thanks for making these available to our members and I look forward to meeting you and the other members of your Club , Happy Motoring
Howard.
Howard.
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
Took an early run on the Dragon today to check out the new sway bar and it does make a difference. However with the new adjustable camber arms I am scrubbing the fender wells. TO make matters worse the car was running like crap when I got back to DEALS GAP and the engine light was glowing. Bottom line I need a mass air flow sensor. I have sent Mrmopar A PM. Going to try and find one at a local parts store. Hope it goes better than than the Chrysler Dealership in Ashville which told me I could drop off the car and they would look at it next Tuesday. (bet a Lexus or BMW dealership would have been a little more helpful for a customer 600 miles from home) Hope tomorrow goes better
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
John I have one, it used but it is in working order, but I will not be in until thur around 830 900 ,we can work somthing out think i pay 50.00 bucks for it
re: 5th Annual Spring 2012 Tail of the Dragon GTG - April 6, 7, 8
SSB SRT-6 passed its first 10K miles …. got the i-pod control installed …. was professionally detailed for the first time since I got it last Oct. Probably put a bra on …. ready for the 2012 Spring Dragon! Look forward to see our fast and furious leader Kim again – thank you for all the work Kim! - and look forward to meet everyone!