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Old 09-08-2007, 04:55 AM
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Nice runs man. I'm hopin to get a late summer run in out here before the tracks close. In the same boat. Stage 0 untuned. No slicks tho
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Old 09-08-2007, 07:28 AM
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u want to get some slicks somewhere or u will be dissapointed
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Old 09-08-2007, 12:08 PM
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^^^It's true as the slicks will net you a half a second in the 1320
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Old 09-08-2007, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by whitetrd
u want to get some slicks somewhere or u will be dissapointed
This is a funny comment. That means the kit isnt that great, the slicks are.

Excelent numbers BUT, they dont show what the car with a ZPI stage 0 is. It shows how much drag tires help your time.
In my opinion of course.
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Old 09-08-2007, 08:00 PM
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ok go put slicks on ur stock car and see what happens
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Old 09-08-2007, 08:01 PM
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Power = Nothing if you cant use it. You think anyone in the 12's got there with factory tires? haha
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Old 09-08-2007, 08:49 PM
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My point was he said you will be dissapointed with the stage 0 with out slicks.

So pretty much he said it sucks.

Im the type where if I am going to claim my car can do it. I want it to do it as is. No putting slicks on it, stripping everything out but the drivers seat.
He doesnt drive it every day with slicks on, so his Daily Driven Scion, that he drives every day, cant run 13's as is.

The debate all the time is can a stage 0 run 13's?
No it cant unless you do other stuff to it. Like run slicks, or get a frount mount and up the boost, or get a tune.

I guess its just me. Not trying to hate on anyone. And I am impressed by the numbers, just not my taste.
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Old 09-08-2007, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by whitetrd
ok go put slicks on ur stock car and see what happens
HUH?

My car is no where near stock.
So what are you getting at?
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Old 09-08-2007, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick06tC
The debate all the time is can a stage 0 run 13's?
No it cant unless you do other stuff to it. Like run slicks, or get a frount mount and up the boost, or get a tune.
your right. it cant.
take off the slicks and see what it runs. just for fun
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:00 PM
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I ran a 12.7 on 213/35/18 hankook ventus tires....
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:01 PM
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^^with a stage zero?
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:02 PM
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____ no i was saying that to Whocares
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:04 PM
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i know i was kidding....lol
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:07 PM
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12.82 on 225/40/18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:09 PM
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i wish i coulda had some DR or Slicks....
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:29 PM
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once you reach a certin power level, slicks are needed. otherwise you'll just spin tires. dont let people bother you with there opinions. the simple fact is your car went 13's. now loose that pos zpi stage 0 and get a real kit.
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 318_tC
i wish i coulda had some DR or Slicks....

so you can afford fully built block, head, standalone, return fuel, custom turbo setup,...ect. but you cant afford slicks.
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 318_tC
I ran a 12.7 on 213/35/18 hankook ventus tires....
See now that impresses me. The same tires run everyday, ran him into the 12's.
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:47 PM
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dont hate brett, im just a poor college student thats not even enrolled in college hahaha
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Old 09-08-2007, 09:50 PM
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Wow, jeff. I didn't know that time in your sig with the dezod kit was on street tires!
Very impressive!
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