// wingz' build: flyin' low
09-06-2015, 07:19 AM
#21
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// rebalance tires @ americas tire (livermore)
as mentioned above, i had a bad experience with wheel works in dublin. after self-diagnosing what would cause the right/left veering under acceleration/deceleration, i was convinced that the tires weren't either mounted/balanced correctly, or two of the tires were defects. i wanted someone to validate their work, so i went to a local americas tire.
i love americas tire. i've dealt with them in the past for another car (in a different location), and their service has always been top notch. they do free pressure checks, free tire rotations, and stand behind their product and service w/out charging you an extra dime. these are things the general population of folks can value and appreciate.
went to pick up some thai food afterwards and took a quick pic.
as mentioned above, i had a bad experience with wheel works in dublin. after self-diagnosing what would cause the right/left veering under acceleration/deceleration, i was convinced that the tires weren't either mounted/balanced correctly, or two of the tires were defects. i wanted someone to validate their work, so i went to a local americas tire.
i love americas tire. i've dealt with them in the past for another car (in a different location), and their service has always been top notch. they do free pressure checks, free tire rotations, and stand behind their product and service w/out charging you an extra dime. these are things the general population of folks can value and appreciate.
went to pick up some thai food afterwards and took a quick pic.
09-06-2015, 08:44 AM
#22
Thread Starter
// evs 70ssp exhaust w/ 70mm tp
deciding on a exhaust was a bit difficult, especially keeping it within budge of <$1K. here's what i wanted (as much as possible), in order of priority:
i considered these setups because they have proven gains + they look good to my eye (some more than others). i didn't go w/ the asm because i didn't want to deal w/ the infamous rattle in the resonator. go tuning exhausts looked good, sounded good, but heard the drone was rough. their dual also made more power than their single..
, which was why i was considering the dual. the t1r-em was a great option, but i didn't like the muffler design as well as the dolphin tip design.
i came across a good package deal on this exhaust + tp from a local member who i noticed was selling his car. i reached out to him and asked if he was willing to part the exhaust, and he obliged.
on to the pics:
stock exhaust
evs 70ssp exhaust
i'm going to mess with the hangers to see if i can get it to sit a tad lower, and a tad to the right. otherwise, i'm happy with how it looks!
comparison between 60mm and 70mm, quite the difference:
here's a clip of me starting the car right after install:
[media]https://vimeo.com/138452200[/media]
initial impressions after a quick drive:
deciding on a exhaust was a bit difficult, especially keeping it within budge of <$1K. here's what i wanted (as much as possible), in order of priority:
- proven gains
- aesthetic
- single
- drone management
- sound at cruising speed + wot
- asm 70mm ss
- gotuning se single
- gotuning se dual
- t1r-em 70mm single
- evs 70ssp single
i considered these setups because they have proven gains + they look good to my eye (some more than others). i didn't go w/ the asm because i didn't want to deal w/ the infamous rattle in the resonator. go tuning exhausts looked good, sounded good, but heard the drone was rough. their dual also made more power than their single..
, which was why i was considering the dual. the t1r-em was a great option, but i didn't like the muffler design as well as the dolphin tip design.i came across a good package deal on this exhaust + tp from a local member who i noticed was selling his car. i reached out to him and asked if he was willing to part the exhaust, and he obliged.
on to the pics:
stock exhaust
evs 70ssp exhaust
i'm going to mess with the hangers to see if i can get it to sit a tad lower, and a tad to the right. otherwise, i'm happy with how it looks!
comparison between 60mm and 70mm, quite the difference:
here's a clip of me starting the car right after install:
[media]https://vimeo.com/138452200[/media]
initial impressions after a quick drive:
- louder than i thought (at least from inside the cabin)
- sound/drone controllable w/ throttle
- slight drone at 3K rpm, but gone at higher rpm (4K and up)
- screams at wot! amazing sound!
09-06-2015, 09:07 AM
#23
Thread Starter
i'm just about caught up on all of my updates!
// car detail
today, justin (s2ki handle: jayjones) is at my house detailing the car. i'll post a review of his work with some pictures when its all said and done.
the death and demise of having a black car is that you can see all the dirt and imperfections better than any other color. especially the light scratches/swirl marks. at the same time, there isn't another color that looks as sharp as a berlina s when its gone through a thorough detail.
// car detail
today, justin (s2ki handle: jayjones) is at my house detailing the car. i'll post a review of his work with some pictures when its all said and done.
the death and demise of having a black car is that you can see all the dirt and imperfections better than any other color. especially the light scratches/swirl marks. at the same time, there isn't another color that looks as sharp as a berlina s when its gone through a thorough detail.
09-06-2015, 10:11 AM
#25
Thread Starter
your 17x10 volks wish I had picked up a set of those. I see your in the livermore/pleasanton area you ever take your car for a cruise up mines road? I am right over vasco in brentwood
09-06-2015, 01:10 PM
#29
Thread Starter
its a great camera in general, but not as good as a dslr. i'll whip out the dslr and take some better pictures once the car is clean.
