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Old 03-25-2012, 10:40 AM
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17" as seen in signature picture. I found these and they are a dry weather replacement for the ones I have, sizes are the same since they are Ecsta's also. I think these are what I will go with: Kumho Ecsta XS.

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Old 03-25-2012, 11:23 AM
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Default 01s for me....

Nitto 01, like I use on my 72 TA. See pic on my post #38 on page 2 of this thread.

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Old 03-25-2012, 04:21 PM
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Nitto 01, like I use on my 72 TA. See pic on my post #38 on page 2 of this thread.
I don't know if I want to go that aggressive. I want a little more siping for rain and a little better wear.

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Old 03-25-2012, 07:48 PM
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What have I done! I know the engine runs GREAT and SD Performance built it. I just bought the hot suspension and good breaks from Pro-Touring F-Body... LOOK AT THIS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEGgMSwk9E

Will this be me at the next Maryhill Loops Road hill climb event!???? COOL!!! I'm sick to my stomach now with anticipation of my new parts! I feel like a kid! This is great! lol

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What have I done! I know the engine runs GREAT and SD Performance built it. I just bought the hot suspension and good breaks from Pro-Touring F-Body... LOOK AT THIS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEGgMSwk9E

Will this be me at the next Maryhill Loops Road hill climb event!???? COOL!!! I'm sick to my stomach now with anticipation of my new parts! I feel like a kid! This is great! lol
he goes by 'bigger is better455'on transamcountry.com. its been awhile since ive been on there. he was gettin ready to retire that car as he bought it new and before he did he rolled it. he was fine, dont remember what he did with the car.

if you listen to the video you'll notice a 'beeep' at times, thats when the suspension grabs so well that it forces the oil away from the pickup. when oil pressure drops the 'beeep' goes off

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he goes by 'bigger is better455'on transamcountry.com. its been awhile since ive been on there. he was gettin ready to retire that car as he bought it new and before he did he rolled it. he was fine, dont remember what he did with the car.

if you listen to the video you'll notice a 'beeep' at times, thats when the suspension grabs so well that it forces the oil away from the pickup. when oil pressure drops the 'beeep' goes off
That's what I figured! That's cool! Now, when my stuff arrives I figure I will have one of the hottest canyon carvers in the area, when my stuff arrives... I wish Dave would just respond so I could get a small warm fuzzy about this whole thing. I'm not in some major hurry. The lack of response is making me NERVOUS!

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Old 03-29-2012, 10:28 PM
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That's what I figured! That's cool! Now, when my stuff arrives I figure I will have one of the hottest canyon carvers in the area, when my stuff arrives... I wish Dave would just respond so I could get a small warm fuzzy about this whole thing. I'm not in some major hurry. The lack of response is making me NERVOUS!

Don't be in a major hurry. This is typical of PTFB. Dave has never ripped anyone off so no worries there but being told one thing and then actually waiting for months for parts to arrive is common.

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Old 03-31-2012, 09:53 PM
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That's what I figured! That's cool! Now, when my stuff arrives I figure I will have one of the hottest canyon carvers in the area, when my stuff arrives... I wish Dave would just respond so I could get a small warm fuzzy about this whole thing. I'm not in some major hurry. The lack of response is making me NERVOUS!
Well I think we are pretty much in the same area

Sorry I have been taking a year off after I rolled my car and just started to get back at looking at it (or whats left). I think you will be happy with Dave's stuff and I like the spring rates he runs. He has been real busy lately but more so challenged with some of his suppliers (leaf springs in particular), its best to call him but as many have mentioned you will need to be patient. Maybe ask him what he has in stock vs what he is waiting on and go from there.

My car has custom Wilwood front brakes we pieced together and the rear is the off the sheld wilwood 12 inch kit with e brake. Dave's brakes look good and the other supplier I really like is Kore 3 in Oregon so close to you. They do great C5kits if you want to keep it GM. I actually use their front hubs for my brakes.

Hey man a bunch of the guys I race with from Vancouver went to Mary Hill Climb last year, I had rolled my car by then so I missed out. It looks real cool but some were worried about the long drop offs and distance from corner workers (I can tell you its nice when they come to save your bacon after a crash).

For tires you might want to look at tires that are 285/17 vs the 275/17, they look better in the wheel wells. I have some 275s on my YO snowflakes but think I will move the 285s, Nitto and Contental has that size.

Good luck with the new parts, they are pretty much what I have on my car (or my new car).

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Nitto 01, like I use on my 72 TA. See pic on my post #38 on page 2 of this thread.
I got to thinking about it and if I'm getting all these goodies why not put the hot chit tires on too. I think I'll get the Nitto's after I get my goodies installed. It should be a blast to take up to Pacific Raceway for a track day!

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