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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dc_s2k
What does a bad rear wheel bearing sound like? I drove my car today and these is this hideous sqeaking noise from the rear. Sounds like a hyena when i accelerate, even very gently.

It will change sound in turns. If the left rear bearing is bad, when you make right turn the sound will change (usually get worse).
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by yeaitsahonda
Thanks, Kevin! I ended up putting the 8lb spring back in because the smaller one wouldn't spool up fast enough.

Matt- it will see 12psi. Are you saying you want to be the first instructor to ride in it??? And BTW, my dad is a professional welder. He did the harness bar in my car aswell as the downpipe, catchcan, and fittings in my oil pan. If you want me to see if he would be interested just let me know.

Can he weld Ti? I need a 3" bead laid down on a Ti exhaust.
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Hmm. Its neither of those.
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncoolron
All this talks about track preps is making me all excited! I wish I can get my ride ready soon but there are much too may works to be done. Come on Spring!
Yeah man, get it done! Ron, what big brake kit are you going with? Are you going to use the 18" Enkei that came on the new S or are you going to get some 17s?
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by dc_s2k
What does a bad rear wheel bearing sound like? I drove my car today and these is this hideous sqeaking noise from the rear. Sounds like a hyena when i accelerate, even very gently.
It very well could be a hyena that was using the car as shelter and became entrapped. Helm manual instructions are to do nothing, and eventually the sound will go away due to lack of sustenance.
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by clarkster009
Originally Posted by Uncoolron' timestamp='1330044371' post='21445082


All this talks about track preps is making me all excited! I wish I can get my ride ready soon but there are much too may works to be done. Come on Spring!
Yeah man, get it done! Ron, what big brake kit are you going with? Are you going to use the 18" Enkei that came on the new S or are you going to get some 17s?
If you're not using the 18s for the track are you going to be selling those pf01?

If so, how wide/what offset are they? The 17" tire options drop off dramatically with anything wider than 255. I'd like to get some 275s on the rear of my rx7.
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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Anyone have experience with v710's? I'm think of picking up a set for the track.
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Anyone have experience with v710's? I'm think of picking up a set for the track.
I have used them in the past more for autoX than track. I did manage to cord a front set of V710s in one weekend at the track. Little more forgiving and linear than Hoosier A6s and they typically last a little longer too.
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by TubeDriver
Originally Posted by VPS_AP1' timestamp='1330105560' post='21447403
Anyone have experience with v710's? I'm think of picking up a set for the track.
I have used them in the past more for autoX than track. I did manage to cord a front set of V710s in one weekend at the track. Little more forgiving and linear than Hoosier A6s and they typically last a little longer too.
So worth the money? Cuz that's what I was mainly gonna use them for was autox with a few trackdayz and I was looking for a decent hybrid tire one that didn't need to get too hot but still grip on short autox but still be better than most tires on the track.
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Originally Posted by VPS_AP1
Originally Posted by TubeDriver' timestamp='1330106613' post='21447461
[quote name='VPS_AP1' timestamp='1330105560' post='21447403']
Anyone have experience with v710's? I'm think of picking up a set for the track.
I have used them in the past more for autoX than track. I did manage to cord a front set of V710s in one weekend at the track. Little more forgiving and linear than Hoosier A6s and they typically last a little longer too.
So worth the money? Cuz that's what I was mainly gonna use them for was autox with a few trackdayz and I was looking for a decent hybrid tire one that didn't need to get too hot but still grip on short autox but still be better than most tires on the track.
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I like the V710 but for autoX I like A6 better (more grip) and for track I like NT01R better (last a LOT longer).



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