Scrambles Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Does anybody have any experiences with coilovers and our crappy NC roads? I am looking at the stance gr+ or rce tarmacs but kind of leaning towards the stance's only because of the price. I've got a set of Megan Racing coilovers (got em used for a song). I was running them with a 1/4" of preload and it was pretty uncomfortable, so this weekend I adjusted them back to zero and it's great. I'd recommend something without pillowball front mounts, as these roads make me wish the Megans used some sort of energy-absorbing top hats. I would seriously avoid going for any sort of hardcore autox coilovers if you ever drive on 440 or 40 (... or downtown, or by the airport, or anywhere really). edit: my lower back is fucked from rowing crew for 7 years so YMMV, but my advice stands. Edited July 21, 2008 by Scrambles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby600 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Well I was thinking stance or RCE tarmacs because of the spring rates. They seem like a decent street coilover. Anyone else have any other experiences? I do drive downtown and 40 and 440, our roads suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 where are you....... oh...... they you are rev limiter. my thought process as i did a 1st gear drift onto evans rd coming home from work yesterday in the rain. emm power slide ftw. who is all going to johnson hyundai on the 27th? i will be there. maybe some tib friends will come as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Not sure if it's anyone in here.. but I'm in Asheville, NC right now on vacation and today I saw a Silver LGT on 640 heading east. Car had TEIN and ACT stickers on the side rear windows.... Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby600 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I am going to try to make it out to johnson. I actually thought it was on saturday, so good thing you posted haha. I'm in a grey LGT with grey oz's so if you see me stop by and say hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 cool. i am in a 08 dmg. anyone know where i can get a 10lb tank of CO2 filled around here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 cool. i am in a 08 dmg. anyone know where i can get a 10lb tank of CO2 filled around here? Do I smell a Kegerator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollywoodGT Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Whats going on at Johnson this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Do I smell a Kegerator? actually that is not a half bad idea..... but it is an intercooler sprayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Whats going on at Johnson this weekend? just some people getting together and standing around. same thing with all meets. come on out man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 so on my way back from Johnson on 64 I was making a left turn out of the auto park and a g35 sedan was going too slow for my liking. so i went into the slow lane and was in 2nd and just went. well.... i hear him rev up so i was like.... ok. red lined all my gears and was up to 100mph before i shut down. guy didnt gain an inch on me. at the next light he asked what my car was. kinda funny. so he wanted to go at the light. i dont like street racing. i have never launched my car. so i figured what the hell gotta do it once. reved up to about 4K and dropped it. apparently that is a crappy launch rpm? cause it was a really crappy launch. tired chirped and i was two cars back b/c of changing into second and stayed that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 This thread has livened up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 yea no thanks to you. kidding. so man at Johnson I feel like a total outsider. There wasnt a single LGT. All STIs and a wagon. And everyone has their little clicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I was headed back east from Asheville yesterday after picking up the car, and saw a silver LGT sedan with wheels/exhaust and writing on the window (looked like from the track) headed west on 40 about mm 100. Would have waved but the windows were up. Was that any of you? It was early afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 everyone has their little clicks. :lol: i read this wrong, but it really livened up the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgeorge Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 The meet that i went to a while back at johnson, i was the only LGT then, ended up hanging out with the forester guys and ken from wrxbrakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 yea no thanks to you. kidding. I am semi-boycottign the thread till they add a Greensboro Area for me to vote for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slmgringo Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Any one go to Bellshare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 not sure if any of you are interested, but i am selling one of my toys. I am selling it for $450 firm. Specs: Yugoslavian SKS 7.62 - 422c federally compliant Replacement parts (some for fun, some for compliance reasons): Stock - Tapco T-6 Adjustable w/ Boyonet Cutout - $89 TripleK 30rd Steel Magazine - $36 Zytel Gas Tube Assembly (all new) - $50 Bolt Carrier - $20 Spring Loaded Stainless Firing Pin - $35 (prevents slam fire) Operating Rod - $7 Operating Rod Spring - $7 Gas Piston Stainless - $30 Gas Valve Stainless - $29 Leapers SKS Scope Mount - $35 Shell Deflector - $10 NcStar 3-9 zoom x 42 Scope - $47.95 Case - $19.99 Grenade Launcher style Muzzle Brake - $30 UTG Bi-Pod - $35 98% of the parts came from http://www.sksman.com so you can verify the pricing is accurate. Total Value with parts: $630.94 (after tax and shipping it was more) Asking Price: $450.00 Will require a valid NC pistol permit to purchase. Due to the lethality of this weapon we will go through an FFL dealership where your background will be checked. This puppy can fire as fast as you can pull the trigger and with 30rd mags the last thing I want is to see someone in the news with this firearm. Here are his original pix he sent me: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2488.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2486.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2485.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2484.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/8x6_scale.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2489.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Any one go to Bellshare? I did .... Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 not sure if any of you are interested, but i am selling one of my toys. I am selling it for $450 firm. Specs: Yugoslavian SKS 7.62 - 422c federally compliant Replacement parts (some for fun, some for compliance reasons): Stock - Tapco T-6 Adjustable w/ Boyonet Cutout - $89 TripleK 30rd Steel Magazine - $36 Zytel Gas Tube Assembly (all new) - $50 Bolt Carrier - $20 Spring Loaded Stainless Firing Pin - $35 (prevents slam fire) Operating Rod - $7 Operating Rod Spring - $7 Gas Piston Stainless - $30 Gas Valve Stainless - $29 Leapers SKS Scope Mount - $35 Shell Deflector - $10 NcStar 3-9 zoom x 42 Scope - $47.95 Case - $19.99 Grenade Launcher style Muzzle Brake - $30 UTG Bi-Pod - $35 98% of the parts came from www.sksman.com so you can verify the pricing is accurate. Total Value with parts: $630.94 (after tax and shipping it was more) Asking Price: $450.00 Will require a valid NC pistol permit to purchase. Due to the lethality of this weapon we will go through an FFL dealership where your background will be checked. This puppy can fire as fast as you can pull the trigger and with 30rd mags the last thing I want is to see someone in the news with this firearm. Here are his original pix he sent me: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2488.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2486.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2485.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2484.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/8x6_scale.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/bms231/sks/DSCF2489.jpg I am interested. I can't see your pictures here at work but once I get back to the hotel I will check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 awesome. she is a beauty and i really really HATE to see her go. i was going to bring her to a gun shop tomorrow, but check it out and PM me back and we will see what you want to do. you can always stop by and check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I am not able to spend the money now. That is a very nice rifle though. You should have no problem getting what you are asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwfoster Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 bms231, sgeorge, Admittadly, I was there late (after 3:30p) but I had my SWP LGT there. I was the only Legacy while I was there. Next meet-up we'll have to coordinate. jwfoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bms231 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I am not able to spend the money now. That is a very nice rifle though. You should have no problem getting what you are asking. too bad man. it is a beauty. I could take 200 now and 250 in a month. this weekend i was going to go put it at younggunsinc near me on consignment to see if it sells. the problem there is, to make it worth while i only want to sell it for 450 and the shop takes 50 of that. booo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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