Cascade Crew

Alphius · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:45 pm Post subject: A few changes

275/40R17 Nitto NT05 on 17x9 Camaro SS 10-spokes.

Complete black carpeted interior from the 45k '85 Berlinetta.

Miscellaneous bits for general interior appearance.

3.73 LS1 rear with Auburn Pro, LCARBs, Aluminum driveshaft

Here she sits tonight on the inaugural run to the store. I'll get much better pics with the DSLR over the weekend, this is just a cell camera shot. And the car is really dirty from sitting on jackstands in the carport for the last few weeks. Laughing

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:54 pm Post subject:

I recommend more dirt, and taller springs in the back, Gabe. Razz

RSFreak · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:58 pm Post subject:

If I didn't know any better, I'd think Aaron was being sarcastic. Laughing

Alphius · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:22 pm Post subject:

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:21 am Post subject:

Looking good Gabe. Feels nice to drive them when you haven't been able to for a while.... Like, oh ya, these cars are fun!

Alphius · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:13 am Post subject:

I couldn't stand the picture from last night, so here's one while still dripping from the hose-off. I definitely need to update my stance. Laughing

aaron_sK · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:34 am Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:16 am Post subject:

And wax that car! Very Happy

Looking good, Gabe. I might be in the market for some different wheels and the sizes I'm looking at have the option for NT05s so let us know how you like them.

RSFreak · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:52 pm Post subject:

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:24 pm Post subject:

Indeed. He has been at several gatherings Razz

-Schultzy

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:20 am Post subject:

Haha... my wiseass-ness is well known. Very Happy

Alphius · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:36 pm Post subject:

Small update on the NT05s:

I have around 350-400 miles on them now, and I just messed around a bit today. First impressions are... these tires rock!

They seem predictable cornering on the edge, they hook up decently into second gear even with the new 3.73s. They seem to run better and better the more heat I get in them, but I haven't had a chance to heat them up too much yet. I was caught in a rainstorm the other day and all seemed well, it was nearly as surefooted as in the dry.

So far, initial impressions are very good. I think these tires offer a very good "bang for the buck" in the price range they are placed. 275/40R17s ran me around $800 for the set of 4 mounted and balanced.