I want handling performance, not slam-age.

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby smy0003 » Wed May 21, 2014 8:30 am

Any update on this Revhead?
I'm in a similar boat to you, only in an NB.
[b]Then: Sunlight Silver NB8B
Now: Chaste White NA8

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby revhead » Wed May 21, 2014 8:43 am

I have sent payment to mca, I am hoping to receive them late this week, if not early next week. I will post here with my results

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby plohl » Wed May 21, 2014 9:40 am

Reds or blues?

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby revhead » Thu May 22, 2014 10:08 pm

Blue. It's only the entry level coilover which seems to be fine for my current needs amd falls within my broke student lifestyle.

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby plohl » Fri May 23, 2014 1:13 am

that's cool man. You'll still find them awesome
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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby revhead » Fri May 23, 2014 3:26 am

Yeah can't wait to get them! Hopefully some time next week

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby revhead » Mon May 26, 2014 11:34 pm

they just arrived today! will hopefully be installing at a friends shop shortly :) looking at 195/50/15 tyres but not sure on type/brand. doing some research in some nice, track and street worthy tyres

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby sailaholic » Tue May 27, 2014 7:19 am

Achillies 123 can be cheap and used by a lot of competition people.


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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby Wivvix » Wed May 28, 2014 8:47 pm

Revhead, look at Yoko Advan AD08's. Brilliant tyres.

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby revhead » Wed May 28, 2014 8:52 pm

I ended up with a some what entry level first tyre for the car before I start fine tuning. Getting a set of 195/50/15 Nitto nt555. Cheap, somewhat decent. Room for improvement later no.

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby speed » Wed May 28, 2014 10:22 pm

I'm surprised you used the word upgrade and Dann didn't jump in.
Let us know how she handles once you've had a chance :)


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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby revhead » Wed May 28, 2014 10:31 pm

Haha, ended up finding his GB for frog arms which I have signed up to, and omgpham GB for chassis rails which I am also getting. With the agi half cage as well I am hoping for a nice feeling chassis with lots of handling fun. I will keel people posted with the results I see/feel with the upgrades.

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby Ned Loh » Sat May 31, 2014 10:49 am

I've got some MCA and have had it for quite some time. Looking at the MCA website you would call it 'Gold' by the way things are described now. It is top stuff and virtually unbreakable!

At the time I got it everything MCA/Aussie Proflex was hand made by Murray, but the way I read the website now, the 'Blue' and the 'Red' are imported and only the 'Gold' is still made by them. Have I read this correctly???

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby project.r.racing » Sat May 31, 2014 1:52 pm

Yeah his old stuff used to be gold coloured. But he also did a pale blue colour also. Back in his custom made to order days. I'm talking years back when is son was still a bub.

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Re: I want handling performance, not slam-age.

Postby revhead » Sat May 31, 2014 2:54 pm

Putting them on this evening. I will let you all know how they perform!

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