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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by nskripsky

I don't need to race you to know where we stand. Your car is faster. LOL

Reading comprehension is your friend - A few posts up, you'll see that I admitted that my car hates prolonged exposure to high speed - it's a complete Nancy - so what would you be able to deduce from that?

Maybe that the amount of races I'm prepared to enter and the amount that I am prepared to win are one in the same? That's right - exactly zero. LOL
Races arent always straight line speed friend. Im more of a turns racer. Although i need better tires
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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I would love to autocross someday. Just need to get this pesky boost problem figured out (hasn't been a problem yet in cooler temps).
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by nskripsky
I would love to autocross someday. Just need to get this pesky boost problem figured out (hasn't been a problem yet in cooler temps).
Ps ima sell my boost gauge if anyones interested. Ryan would get first crack since he was interested before. Not sure if it works. Have had it hooked up about 4 months now but its unplugged all the lights n everything worked but didnt read boost. Prolly had it hooked up wrong
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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On another note, Mike it took me maybe 10 minutes to put the torque arm insert in. Piece of cake.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by madmaxxed
On another note, Mike it took me maybe 10 minutes to put the torque arm insert in. Piece of cake.
What does this mod do
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by palax919
What does this mod do

Supposed to guve better steering response and feel. Ive been going back and forth on if I should buy it.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by madmaxxed
On another note, Mike it took me maybe 10 minutes to put the torque arm insert in. Piece of cake.
Good to hear

Originally Posted by palax919
What does this mod do
"As a compromise, the OEM torque arm mount is set in rubber to reduce vibration and harmonics, however it is too pliable and sloppy for the performance minded motoring.

NM’s Engine Torque Arm Mount Insert is made of polyurethane and reduces engine movement allowing for quicker and more direct transfer of power from the engine to the wheels."



from NM Eng website
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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It reduces the flex from the motor putting more power to the wheels. I noticed mostly smoother, tighter shifts. You will have a tiny bit of vibration at idle. I either got used to the minimal vibration or it went away.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Holy Toledo! I just had a customer in with a 2012 Goodwood Cooper S.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeyb74
Holy Toledo! I just had a customer in with a 2012 Goodwood Cooper S.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mziol
He was looking for suspension mods.

Are you going to be able to make it tomorrow?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Has anyone heard from jcw_lawless?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Holy Toledo! I just had a customer in with a 2012 Goodwood Cooper S.
You mean the over priced interior makeover?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeyb74
Holy Toledo! I just had a customer in with a 2012 Goodwood Cooper S.
Someone had some money...
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by URNZVAY
You mean the over priced interior makeover?
And the lack of a proper hood scoop and sunroof.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Quick random question to anybody that can help. Would these fit on an 06 with JCW brakes? Tirerack shows them as fitting an 07 cooper s so I'm thinking it's a yes?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mziol
Quick random question to anybody that can help. Would these fit on an 06 with JCW brakes? Tirerack shows them as fitting an 07 cooper s so I'm thinking it's a yes?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
As long as they are 4x100 and 16"+ you shouldnt have annissue. Whats the offset? +40. You should be good. Get spacers!!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mziol
Quick random question to anybody that can help. Would these fit on an 06 with JCW brakes? Tirerack shows them as fitting an 07 cooper s so I'm thinking it's a yes?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

I would buy them because my Blizzaks would fit nicely on them
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by URNZVAY

I would buy them because my Blizzaks would fit nicely on them
Whats he gonna do. Put 2 tires on? Lol way to go capernacaus
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by palax919
Whats he gonna do. Put 2 tires on? Lol way to go capernacaus
Hahaha 2 tires is all I need! I'll just ride to work like this:
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mziol

Hahaha 2 tires is all I need! I'll just ride to work like this: Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edGKBC2Mmzg
I looked at a set on tirerack tht was dirt cheap for snows. But i ended up putting 1" spacers on my 15's lol
 
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Originally Posted by palax919
Whats he gonna do. Put 2 tires on? Lol way to go capernacaus

Good to see you paid attention in Pinkerton Academy English.........did you mean Copernicus?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by URNZVAY

Good to see you paid attention in Pinkerton Academy English.........did you mean Copernicus?
Nope. Italian for zero f*cks given lol
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by URNZVAY
Good to see you paid attention in Pinkerton Academy English.........did you mean Copernicus?
Pinkerton? What year did you guys graduate?

Also,

Thirdly, I'm not going to buy those off of tirerack. Somebody has some that I was contemplating buying to have (with tires) for the winter season this year.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mziol

Pinkerton? What year did you guys graduate?

Also,

Thirdly, I'm not going to buy those off of tirerack. Somebody has some that I was contemplating buying to have (with tires) for the winter season this year.
2005. My brother 04 an my sister 01
 
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