LaMer's daily driven 2006 STI - Page 12

fullerton · 06-19-2007, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

I has jealousy.

They look fun

Agreed. I am re-thinking the purchase of my 070 take-offs.

La Mer · 06-19-2007, 06:51 AM

just a rough/quick comparison:

-the 01Rs @ 245/40 have ~.75" more tread (wider) than the 070s @ 225/45.
-the new 01Rs are about the same diameter as the worn (at the wear bars) 070s.
-the 01Rs are noticeably heavier than the 070s (obviously the size of the 01R, and the wear of the 070s contribute to this)

I will be mounting them early next week at the latest. I will try to do a review on them, but it will be tough to compare 225s vs. 245s.

**nandanrp** · 06-19-2007, 06:54 AM

You still have 070s to compare to? Or are you comparing to the 615s?

La Mer · 06-19-2007, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

You still have 070s to compare to? Or are you comparing to the 615s?

I has 1 set of worn 070s (in the garage), 1 set of worn 615s (on the car), and 1 new set of 01Rs.

I was comparing the 01Rs to the 070s.

fullerton · 06-19-2007, 08:25 AM

do you just drop the old rubber off at a tire shop for recycling?

La Mer · 06-19-2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerton

do you just drop the old rubber off at a tire shop for recycling?

both sets of old tires will be put in the garage. they are both at the wear bars so they still have a track day or two in each set (even though they are 225

).

dailydriversti · 06-19-2007, 08:28 AM

Looks good garry

<should have stepped up like a real man and got 255s though. lol!!

La Mer · 06-19-2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dailydriversti

Looks good garry

<should have stepped up like a real man and got 255s though. lol!!

I knew it was too good to be true

:diaf:

dailydriversti · 06-19-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by La Mer

I knew it was too good to be true

:diaf:

lol!!

La Mer · 06-20-2007, 08:23 AM

Welp, chalk another one up for the body work on my car...

AGAIN, someone nailed my car... This time in a rear end collision.

My best guess is that she was going ~10mph. I didn't see her 'til I heard/felt it. It was a pretty hard hit...

My GF was in the car with me, and had whiplash, as did I, but hers didn't go away.

As for the car, I was REALLY surpised at the lack of damage... I mean, she hit me hard. I expected my CF trunk to be in shreds, and my bumper to be pushed in about a foot. Nope. One crease across the right side of the license plate area of the bumper, and one gouge out of the plastic/paint on the bumper. The licence plate, and frame also got ****ered up. The exhaust made it out just fine.

Just what I needed at the end of a busy day. My car rearended, and my GF's neck in pain.

This is the 4th time someone has F'd my car up enough to go into the body shop. No mechanical/structural damage, luckily.

I've never been rear ended before. It sucks, and hurts. I thought all the recipients of rear end collisions who had sued were wimps... Not so much now.

**boondocksaint** · 06-20-2007, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by La Mer

Welp, chalk another one up for the body work on my car...

AGAIN, someone nailed my car... This time in a rear end collision.

My best guess is that she was going ~10mph. I didn't see her 'til I heard/felt it. It was a pretty hard hit...

My GF was in the car with me, and had whiplash, as did I, but hers didn't go away.

As for the car, I was REALLY surpised at the lack of damage... I mean, she hit me hard. I expected my CF trunk to be in shreds, and my bumper to be pushed in about a foot. Nope. One crease across the right side of the license plate area of the bumper, and one gouge out of the plastic/paint on the bumper. The licence plate, and frame also got ****ered up. The exhaust made it out just fine.

Just what I needed at the end of a busy day. My car rearended, and my GF's neck in pain.

This is the 3rd time someone has F'd my car up enough to go into the body shop. No mechanical/structural damage, luckily.

I've never been rear ended before. It sucks, and hurts. I thought all the recipients of rear end collisions who sue were wimps... Not so much now.

Fetch me my Winchester. I have some frontier justice to dispense.

Sorry to hear, Garry. Is it already in the shop? Any idea how long it'll be gone? Is the GF going to t3h quackapractor for an examination?

**nandanrp** · 06-20-2007, 08:31 AM

Damn, that sucks!

I'm glad your freshly painted trunk and wing made it out ok though.

lackskill · 06-20-2007, 08:36 AM

Damn. 3 times? Lame<r>. This is a big part of the reason I live in a rural area.

**boondocksaint** · 06-20-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

Damn. 3 times? Lame<r>. This is a big part of the reason I hate California.

Ding!

fullerton · 06-20-2007, 08:38 AM

No fun man!

Your neck will hurt tomorrow.

06-19-2007, 06:51 AM	#167
La Mer NIИja Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,213 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	*Re: SGM GDF-F: New tires!** just a rough/quick comparison: -the 01Rs @ 245/40 have ~.75" more tread (wider) than the 070s @ 225/45. -the new 01Rs are about the same diameter as the worn (at the wear bars) 070s. -the 01Rs are noticeably heavier than the 070s (obviously the size of the 01R, and the wear of the 070s contribute to this) I will be mounting them early next week at the latest. I will try to do a review on them, but it will be tough to compare 225s vs. 245s. Last edited by La Mer : 06-19-2007 at 06:55 AM.

06-19-2007, 06:54 AM	#168
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	*Re: SGM GDF-F: New tires!** You still have 070s to compare to? Or are you comparing to the 615s?

06-19-2007, 08:25 AM	#170
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,539 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	*Re: SGM GDF-F: New tires!** do you just drop the old rubber off at a tire shop for recycling?

06-19-2007, 08:28 AM	#172
dailydriversti OT stealth mod Car: 06 obp sti Fav Mod: Vodka injection. Location: iowa Posts: 30,668 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	*Re: SGM GDF-F: New tires!** Looks good garry <should have stepped up like a real man and got 255s though. lol!!

06-20-2007, 08:23 AM	#175
La Mer NIИja Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,213 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	*Re: SGM GDF-F: New tires! Welp, chalk another one up for the body work on my car... AGAIN, someone nailed my car... This time in a rear end collision. My best guess is that she was going ~10mph. I didn't see her 'til I heard/felt it. It was a pretty hard hit... My GF was in the car with me, and had whiplash, as did I, but hers didn't go away. As for the car, I was REALLY surpised at the lack of damage... I mean, she hit me hard. I expected my CF trunk to be in shreds, and my bumper to be pushed in about a foot. Nope. One crease across the right side of the license plate area of the bumper, and one gouge out of the plastic/paint on the bumper. The licence plate, and frame also got *ered up. The exhaust made it out just fine. Just what I needed at the end of a busy day. My car rearended, and my GF's neck in pain. This is the 4th time someone has F'd my car up enough to go into the body shop. No mechanical/structural damage, luckily. I've never been rear ended before. It sucks, and hurts. I thought all the recipients of rear end collisions who had sued were wimps... Not so much now. Last edited by La Mer : 06-20-2007 at 08:37 AM.*

06-20-2007, 08:31 AM	#177
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	*Re: SGM GDF-F: Rear-ended....** Damn, that sucks! I'm glad your freshly painted trunk and wing made it out ok though.

06-20-2007, 08:36 AM	#178
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,616 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	*Re: SGM GDF-F: Rear-ended....** Damn. 3 times? Lame<r>. This is a big part of the reason I live in a rural area.

06-20-2007, 08:38 AM	#180
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,539 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	*Re: SGM GDF-F: Rear-ended....** No fun man! Your neck will hurt tomorrow. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by fullerton : 06-20-2007 at 08:45 AM.