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Ill be up for this!
And Sagar... im on the cruise herts site yeah, but the girls on my car were bed's modified girls
Aint guna be putting any of there stickers on my car tho lol
And Sagar... im on the cruise herts site yeah, but the girls on my car were bed's modified girls
Aint guna be putting any of there stickers on my car tho lol
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Originally Posted by Sagar' post='855009' date='Apr 22 2009, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon M5' post='854951' date='Apr 22 2009, 10:58 AM
Ah man!! I didn't know it was on!! I'll be in Florida then mate, so i won't be able to. Damn it!
I'll be there from the 16th Jon
First time. Don't know whos more excited, me or my 5 year old little boy 
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Originally Posted by RajB' post='855447' date='Apr 22 2009, 08:25 PM
I've added my name. Don't know if anyone is interested (but it is probably a little short notice), but a few of us from EvoT are heading to the Ring next weekend (2nd/3rd). If you can get a hotel room booked at AmTiergarten then head along...
Im flying out to vegas on the 2nd so the ring is a no go, but I would love to go one day!
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Originally Posted by graham_the_baker' post='855482' date='Apr 22 2009, 08:54 PM
I'll be there from the 16th Jon First time. Don't know whos more excited, me or my 5 year old little boy
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First time. Don't know whos more excited, me or my 5 year old little boy Graham
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Originally Posted by Sagar' post='854972' date='Apr 22 2009, 06:57 AM
I'd be well up for that but im in Vegas!
As Jon said, I'm game for a summer meet
As Jon said, I'm game for a summer meet
Watching the news tonight... major foreclosure activity in Florida and Vegas, great time to consider that vacation home
Parents in Florida tell me you can get a nice condo now for $60k. Amazing... what a mess...
My wife and daughter are going to Londin in July and I'm SURE they will be a major boost to the economy
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Originally Posted by Sagar' post='840982' date='Apr 9 2009, 12:38 AM
Thanks for the info xBMWx ..... I got my Falken FK452's today.....
Getting them fitted in the morning. Ill let you know my thoughts!
Getting them fitted in the morning. Ill let you know my thoughts!
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I got staggered offset 452's on mine.......few weeks old now so bedded in
They seem ok so far, yes they are a little skinny compared to ?? and the offer little protection, but I give kerbs and stuff a wide berth anyways
Tyre noise seems ok but not great, sidewalls feel a little floopy and inprecise when pushing on hard compared to the uber stiff side walls on the run flats which I had on before, or indeed comapared to the 17inch Michelin MX3's I had fitted on my trackday, the grip none the less seems pretty good despite that slightly lazy sidewall, wet or dry.
If you value you handling the way it came from the factory I advise not to go the staggered offset route unless you only want the visual element, the 275s at the rear with 245's up front have introduced a little understeer compared to the standard 245's all round, but in everyday driving you wont notice this, only when your pushing so hard its almost illegal, I wont be buying staggered offsets again.
They seem ok so far, yes they are a little skinny compared to ?? and the offer little protection, but I give kerbs and stuff a wide berth anyways
Tyre noise seems ok but not great, sidewalls feel a little floopy and inprecise when pushing on hard compared to the uber stiff side walls on the run flats which I had on before, or indeed comapared to the 17inch Michelin MX3's I had fitted on my trackday, the grip none the less seems pretty good despite that slightly lazy sidewall, wet or dry.
If you value you handling the way it came from the factory I advise not to go the staggered offset route unless you only want the visual element, the 275s at the rear with 245's up front have introduced a little understeer compared to the standard 245's all round, but in everyday driving you wont notice this, only when your pushing so hard its almost illegal, I wont be buying staggered offsets again.
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Originally Posted by 530DMSport' post='861813' date='Apr 28 2009, 09:49 PM
Sag - What are your thoughts on the Falkens. I've heard they are quite narrow and dont protect the rim too well.. is this the case?
They stick very well, same level of grip in the wet. Road noise is slightly up on the Continental SC2's ...... but for tyres half the price, I dont think I could have done any better.
I have noticed they are narrower and the rim sometimes seems to protrude, but as long as you are vareful with your parking I shouldn't see that as an issue (Plus it looks awesome!)