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tomtom72 · 11-08-2009

All I can say............ is Good For You Rick!

I hate to beat a dead horse. I'm thinking that even with D3's the traction would be an issue even accounting for the fact that they do seem to get stickier as they heat up.

As to the "work in progress" comment. Perhaps some one should tell all the LSx owners that if it were not for the LT5, there would be a good chance that they would be still using first generation mouse motor technology. Oh, and I would also remind them that our ignition system's configuration is more visually pleasing than using plastic covers to hide the working parts. Not to mention that some body had to be "first" to not use a distributor.

XfireZ51 · 11-08-2009

rphisher,

Are those Vredestein Setantas?

FR,

Why your opinion on these?

rhipsher · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by flyin ryan

Huh....

. I'd throw those things in the bush, myself

. Glad you like em'....just not sure why you like em'

.

Why! Have you tried them? I've had KDWS's and Good year F1's. But I'm not afraid to try something new. I paid $329 factory direct on fleabay for both rears 315/35/17 50$ shipping and $50 to have mounted and balanced. I notice the grip difference immediately even in the rain. Mine have taken quit a beating at the strip and the tread is pretty much history hence the grip issues. But when they were brand new I couldn't break them loose no matter how hard I accelerated. And yes I'm gonna buy another set. This time I'm gonna by all four. At the time I didn't want to commit to buying all four if they turned out not to be any good. So unless you've tried them don't knock em.

jonszr1 · 11-08-2009

i think its a price thing for rick . a tire that i want to take a look at would be the new nitto street tire .mid price point compared to 700 that i just paid for 2 rear dg3 .i love the dg3 ,but i am single unlike rick who has a family where money is way more important .

flyin ryan · 11-08-2009

I've had a couple customers that have tried them, & yes I drove their cars too, they didn't like them at all...even new they had a hard time getting off the line. I dunno, maybe they are just making more jam than you & that tipped the scale just enough between bite & spin

. Also not sure why you would think I'd post something with having any hands on experiance...

.

rhipsher · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by flyin ryan

I've had a couple customers that have tried them, & yes I drove their cars too, they didn't like them at all...even new they had a hard time getting off the line. I dunno, maybe they are just making more jam than you & that tipped the scale just enough between bite & spin

. Also not sure why you would think I'd post something with having any hands on experiance...

.

Thats why I asked "Have you tried them" because I don't know. Ryan I respect your thoughts on this stuff so I try not to assume anything about anybody. I'd rather have a good set of tires than a cheap set of tires. The Vreds are or were the #1 performance tires in Europe. $1200 to $1600 for a set of tires doesn't mean they are better. Because the KDWS's and F1's were over $1200 a set "Sorry" but the Vreds stuck better. I know some may hate to hear that but they did. I did research on them before buying them and they got great reviews. It's your choice what you put on your car. What do I care. No matter what kind of street tire you buy, when the tread is almost gone they arent gonna be worth a sh*t.

vettn71 · 11-08-2009

Congratulations!! Those C5 weenies need a spanking every now and then.......... Hold it - I own a C5. Oh well, spank me, baby - I likes it!

Jim

rhipsher · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by vettn71

Congratulations!! Those C5 weenies need a spanking every now and then.......... Hold it - I own a C5. Oh well, spank me, baby - I likes it!

Jim

I had to look quickly to see if you were from San Fransicko. But you're from Texas. Oh my god! Nowhere is safe now.

XfireZ51 · 11-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

rphisher,

Are those Vredestein Setantas?

FR,

Why your opinion on these?

HELLO!!

USAFPILOT · 11-08-2009

take a look at the Nitto 05's. I am thinking about going with them. For me it is btwn them or GY D3's. You can find the Nittos at Discount tire. I am finally turning the corner financially personally and my ZR-1 is finally going to shed the 12 year old GSC's. Two weeks and I should be back in TX. I am getting tired of California.

11-08-2009	#11
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: Work in progress my azz! All I can say............ is Good For You Rick! I hate to beat a dead horse. I'm thinking that even with D3's the traction would be an issue even accounting for the fact that they do seem to get stickier as they heat up. As to the "work in progress" comment. Perhaps some one should tell all the LSx owners that if it were not for the LT5, there would be a good chance that they would be still using first generation mouse motor technology. Oh, and I would also remind them that our ignition system's configuration is more visually pleasing than using plastic covers to hide the working parts. Not to mention that some body had to be "first" to not use a distributor. __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

11-08-2009	#12
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,682	Re: Work in progress my azz! rphisher, Are those Vredestein Setantas? FR, Why your opinion on these?

11-08-2009	#14
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,406	Re: Work in progress my azz! i think its a price thing for rick . a tire that i want to take a look at would be the new nitto street tire .mid price point compared to 700 that i just paid for 2 rear dg3 .i love the dg3 ,but i am single unlike rick who has a family where money is way more important .

11-08-2009	#15
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,736	Re: Work in progress my azz! I've had a couple customers that have tried them, & yes I drove their cars too, they didn't like them at all...even new they had a hard time getting off the line. I dunno, maybe they are just making more jam than you & that tipped the scale just enough between bite & spin . Also not sure why you would think I'd post something with having any hands on experiance....

11-08-2009	#17
vettn71 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colleyville, TX Posts: 272	Re: Work in progress my azz! Congratulations!! Those C5 weenies need a spanking every now and then.......... Hold it - I own a C5. Oh well, spank me, baby - I likes it! Jim

11-08-2009	#20
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,341	Re: Work in progress my azz! take a look at the Nitto 05's. I am thinking about going with them. For me it is btwn them or GY D3's. You can find the Nittos at Discount tire. I am finally turning the corner financially personally and my ZR-1 is finally going to shed the 12 year old GSC's. Two weeks and I should be back in TX. I am getting tired of California.