thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Thanks man. I really should be thanking the mk6 pioneers like yourself, Grambles, and others who I learned from when I embarked on this journey:thumbsup:
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Thanks man. I really should be thanking the mk6 pioneers like yourself, Grambles, and others who I learned from when I embarked on this journey:thumbsup:
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Stopped for a photo during a spirited backroad drive after giving her a bath.
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Great build thread. Love the progress made, gorgeous car.
Thanks Trev!
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Got a massive order in for my 80k maintenance:
-Liquimoly + filter
-Haldex fluid
-Motul brake fluid
-4 R8 coil packs
-4 NGK Iridium Plugs
I'm possibly going to have a carbon cleaning done. I don't seem to have any issues but I have a lot of miles. When I go in for service I'll have the get in there with a borascope to check things out.
-Liquimoly + filter
-Haldex fluid
-Motul brake fluid
-4 R8 coil packs
-4 NGK Iridium Plugs
I'm possibly going to have a carbon cleaning done. I don't seem to have any issues but I have a lot of miles. When I go in for service I'll have the get in there with a borascope to check things out.
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Also ordered the Bridgestone Re71r tires today. It will be interesting to see how I like them compared to the Michilin PSS.
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Thank you, my brutha
I wasn't going to post this in here but since you popped in and I know you'd appreciate it...I recently got nailed going 74 in a 55 on my way to work. I fought the ticket and got it lowered to 59 in a 55 with no points and no insurance increase but I still had to pay the fine/court costs etc.-------------------
On another front, the Re-71r's are on the R. I am really liking the grip. Grips for days on end. Handling is tight. Very similar to the Michilin PSS that I had on previously in dry conditions... maybe a tiny bit more road noise. Haven't been able to compare the wet traction yet though. I suspect it will be hard to be as good as the michilins in the wet.
2013R
Drag Race Newbie
how the hell do you fight a ticket that was caught on radar? thats never worked for me. did you pay $1000 to a lawyer?
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Honestly, I was real nervous about it because I've only ever done this in PA. This was in NJ and almost everything I looked up online suggested a lawyer. I took my chances without one. I plead not guilty and showed up to my court date. Talked to the prosecutor and he offered the lowered charge which I happily plead guilty to. They are more interested in the $$$ than ruining my driving record. I think having a good driving record helps in these types of matters.
2013R
Drag Race Newbie
oh so you didnt need to pay a lawyer or anything.. and no points is the #1 key. if you get a point or 2 on your record you just drive around stressed all the time waiting for that next ticket.
did you wear a tie and bull shit it up or did you just wear a t shirt?
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
No, I didn't wear my phish T-shirt haha. I dressed business casual. Khakis. Like Jake. From State Farm
I almost forgot to mention... I had my alignment checked when the new rubber was put on. Tip top. Crazy. I expected something to be out of whack since I hit some pretty rough patches over the winter/spring. I haven't needed an alignment in over two years since I put in the Tyrolsport Deadset kit.
I almost forgot to mention... I had my alignment checked when the new rubber was put on. Tip top. Crazy. I expected something to be out of whack since I hit some pretty rough patches over the winter/spring. I haven't needed an alignment in over two years since I put in the Tyrolsport Deadset kit.
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Holy balls these re-71r's are crazy loud. Sounds like continuously peeling velcro as I'm driving :laugh:
thedude4bides
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thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Happy 4th everyone!
