Cascade Crew

91RSVert · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:23 pm Post subject: I feel the need for more grip...

So I found my cars limit on a particular road I drive daily. So I am in the need for more cornering grip.

I have some basic goodyears on the front that were a gift and wrong size. Being the front takes most the force, I am going to upgrade. I have Falken ze502 on the rear that I cant seem to crack loose. But I am seeing the ze512 also, and its rated "higher". Anyone had both of these and can tell me if they are better? Also intend to put these on a set of rims I plan to get from a board member soon.

Next is shocks. The kyb gr2 I have are atleast 5 years old as they were on my hardtop. Plan to finally get some konis. Is tirerack a reasonable price at 272 ea for the front?

Alphius · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:20 pm Post subject:

GoodYear Eagle F1 GS-D3.
I heard good things, but couldn't stomach the 290 per tire for my fitment. Might be a bit cheaper for smaller size tires.

Also, incidentally, I had ze502s before and they were one of the lamest tires I've ever owned. Good on you if they're doing fine for you however. Very Happy

I'm buying a set of Koni Yellow fronts soon, and TireRack seemed reasonable to me for pricing. Cheapest I've seen is $260 each and that was on some sketchy websites. Laughing

I'll be purchasing from TireRack myself.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:35 pm Post subject:

91RSVert · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:39 am Post subject:

I remember someone on here not liking the 502's. Guess that was you Smile

And yes, I'm not ready to spend 300bux a tire.

I see summit has them for same price as tirerack. I also need to order some sway bushings, so I will likely get thru them.

Twilight, I'm sure someone in the area would like the tires.

91RSVert · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:09 am Post subject:

Just ordered shocks/struts Smile

So heres my grip list, let me know what I'm missing
spohn tq arm
spohn solid strut mounts
custom swaybar endlinks with bushings
wonderbar
unbalanced engineering panhard
my choice of swaybars
del-a-lum bushing
jamex springs
solid tie-rod adjusters.
Koni Adjustible front, KYB-AGX rear
poly swaybar mount bushings
decent tires on rear( 2 more ordered)

still lacking...
STB
subframes
bump steer kit
lca brackets
double hiem lca(have some, but make it ride to rough)
weight jacks
custom springs

Alphius · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:13 am Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:24 am Post subject:

Ahh. They're off and ready for ya anytime!

91RSVert · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:01 pm Post subject:

Shocks are on. Dont feel a difference pulling it in n out the driveway set on middle setting.

Old GR2's were not bad. So they will be available soon.

91RSVert · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:27 am Post subject:

Ok, had the fronts on low actually, ops. Rears were set to middle.

Fronts pumped up and holy crap.

Just ordered ZE512's

91RSVert · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:12 pm Post subject:

512's arrived on my porch today Very Happy