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Old 02-22-2012, 11:38 PM   #26
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Subscribed! Looking forward to the meet! This group looks awesome!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the pics look like they've been taken at bear mountain!
We go all over the place in NY, NJ, and PA.
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Old 02-23-2012, 12:53 AM   #27
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Subscribed looking forward to some meets
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Old 02-23-2012, 04:47 AM   #28
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When is the next drive?
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Old 02-23-2012, 04:48 AM   #29
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I could meet up by the Union tolls. There's a service area there that would work.
The service area is at exit 142( just south of 78 ) on the GSP. We'll work out the details when it gets closer to the next drive.
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Old 02-23-2012, 07:43 AM   #30
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the 4th picture is probably Hawk's Nest and the 7th picture was at High Point State Park.
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Old 02-23-2012, 07:46 AM   #31
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he said exit 37 lol
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Old 02-23-2012, 10:50 AM   #32
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moar awesomeness




thanks for the pics adrian!
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Old 02-23-2012, 01:02 PM   #33
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So... the tire question. I have two sets of wheels that need tires. One set will need a SUMMER tire in 235/40/17 that has a good tread life, good in the rain, but isn't a bad tire for occasional autox. So no StarSpecs, no Kumhos and I won't buy the Hankook Ventus Evos again.

The second set needs a good A/S tire. I am leaning toward a set of the Federal 595s. They are $72/tire and are going on a set of wheels that I probably won't use a lot, like in case of an emergency if something were to happen to my summer or winter set. I'll probably use this set for the monthly drives too. I would def consider buying something used, must be 225/45/17 and have at least 50% left. No re92s.

There is a small possibility of yet another wheel set coming into the picture, but I am not counting on it at the moment because I don't think they guy wants to ship. In the event it does happen, those will become dedicated autox/occasional track wheels with StarSpecs or 615s.

I don't care about road noise, and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a set. Ideas, recommendations, tires to avoid?
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Old 02-23-2012, 06:39 PM   #34
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moar awesomeness

thanks for the pics adrian!
Anytime, Tyler! Was a good day for pics and I tried out a few new things with the camera...
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Old 02-23-2012, 07:08 PM   #35
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justin, post last months and this months pics. You took a bunch but never posted any? Let's start this thread with ur pics from the past 2 runs.
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Old 02-24-2012, 12:54 AM   #36
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@jmessin1 No ideas on summers. As far as all-seasons go, a lot of people that I asked were saying that the Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires weren't as stable as they'd hoped during hard-cornerings. I personally have liked the RE960AS Pole Position all-seasons on my RS.
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Old 02-24-2012, 04:59 AM   #37
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I'm running conti's DWS on my Sti - they seem Ok but I haven't really pushed it too hard. I have the starspec's on the WRX and like them alot.
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Old 02-24-2012, 08:27 AM   #38
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i worked at sts for a year summer tires i will swear by toyo proxes 4 they say all season but are def..my winter tires i use sts brand runway they arent bad id use them over federals..theyre very cheap and are awsome in the snow since the have a very blocky tread ive
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Old 02-24-2012, 09:30 AM   #39
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i worked at sts for a year summer tires i will swear by toyo proxes 4 they say all season but are def..my winter tires i use sts brand runway they arent bad id use them over federals..theyre very cheap and are awsome in the snow since the have a very blocky tread ive
I also work for an Sts but I have to disagree on the federal against runways. Runways are garbage I have federal winter tires on my car right now they're good winter tires but that's it. Winter tires aren't ment to Handel well around sharp turns they are only ment to Handel snow covered roads.
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Old 02-24-2012, 09:48 AM   #40
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yea i wasnt talking bout snow tires i mean just all season tires tht do work in the snow..theyre pretty stiff also imo runways are are best bang for buck.although i just remembered the changed thier tread design right?
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Old 02-24-2012, 09:57 AM   #41
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Ya they did I just put two on a suv the other day. They do seem to be getting a little better. But still for the price you can't beat it but you also get what you for sometimes.
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:39 AM   #42
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I've been researching all morning. I think I am pretty set buying the Conti DW for summers. I have dedicated, pretty badass snows already so I don't need the DWS version

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...1#post36463061

Post #208, pretty much the most informative review I have come across for the DW. Answers my questions about wet/dry/treadware/autox.
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:45 AM   #43
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personally dont like contis the sidewalls are very very soft so i dont see how they could handle,constantly getting bubbles from the smallest hits again from a soft sidewall...ive heard theyre traction is awesome but for tht kind of money u might as well get michelin pole positions way more responsive tire
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Old 02-24-2012, 12:07 PM   #44
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I have the Hankook ipike studdable snow series for 3 years now, still going for DD on cold season, rally cross and off rally road drive for 60 somethin'. This include spirited driving and the occasional 100+ mph highway runs with little road noise.
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Old 02-24-2012, 12:30 PM   #45
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The pole positions are easily $200/set more than the contis, and I have to buy two sets of tires keep in mind. If I was ok in paying upwards of $186/tire I would just spend the extra $50 and get a set of the super sports.

But for a DD summer tire, I don't see a huge difference between the two, except the price. I'm not tearing it up on the road every day to the point of where I will really 'feel' the difference in sidewall stiffness. On the course, maybe, but neither of the tires are a track tire and neither will put me in first, or last place.

I'm still hoping to pick up another set of wheels that can be designated for track use. Throw some super sticky tires on those, done. But that is not a priority.

I have the ipikes as my designated snows, too. Go on in November/December, come off in March/April. LOVE them. They suck on dry pavement, but then again its a snow tire and not made for taking tight turns. But damn, they will keep you on the road in heavy snow and worth every penny. I think this is my third winter with them, plenty more to go too.
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Old 02-24-2012, 04:04 PM   #46
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summers year ftw!!!
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Old 02-24-2012, 04:06 PM   #47
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haven't really thought about putting my snows on yet this winter. I hate shoveling more than I like sliding around in the the white stuff so its all good.
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Old 02-25-2012, 08:52 AM   #48
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Would a stock wrx be able to hand this 'rally road' um intrested in coming to the next drive depending on what day of the week it usually is?
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Old 02-25-2012, 11:35 AM   #49
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Yes it will. But just remember to take it slow and easy... It likes to be rough on virgins.
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Old 02-25-2012, 11:36 AM   #50
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well said!!!!...^^^^
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