Why you never buy a used STI

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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Hmmm... T-Hill in May. RE-92's should be fine in the dirt right?
Absolutely fine. I'm gonna be there, too.
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
Hmmm... T-Hill in May. RE-92's should be fine in the dirt right?
yeah, RE-92's are a decent set to just get a feel for how your car sort of handles in the dirt. i have three extra RE-92's if you wanna buy them for extra cheap =P . about 5k driven on them when I was first breaking in the suby. Practically new~
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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cant drift an AWD car
ummm...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LTN6l7FmSjY
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
Hmmm... T-Hill in May. RE-92's should be fine in the dirt right?
yeah you saw my Mtn Rally video haha on re92s that were pretty close to bald.

I cant wait to rally Thill, havent done the new big course yet
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kYLEMtnCRUZr
yeah you saw my Mtn Rally video haha on re92s that were pretty close to bald.
I did a RallyX once on near bald RE-92's and did extremely well. As long as the dirt isn't wet you can have a lot of fun on them. Just make sure to bump the pressure way up so you don't pop a bead.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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I did a RallyX once on near bald RE-92's and did extremely well. As long as the dirt isn't wet you can have a lot of fun on them. Just make sure to bump the pressure way up so you don't pop a bead.
ive popped a bead before on my falkens...no fun

especially when youve driven 90 miles for some desert offroading fun. luckily my buddy let me borrow one of his extra potenzas
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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was it different diameter than all other 3 wheels? LOL somehting to back up the thread title
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Originally Posted by kYLEMtnCRUZr
was it different diameter than all other 3 wheels? LOL somehting to back up the thread title
When you're sliding around on dirt, a slightly different diameter on one tire is the last thing your diffs are concerned about
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kYLEMtnCRUZr
was it different diameter than all other 3 wheels? LOL somehting to back up the thread title
only borrowed it for the ride back...heres some pics



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by the way, we were able to get it back on but not sealed. took it back to the tire place and they fixed if for free

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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man i love threads arguing about if someone is spoiled and if it matters. so rare on car forums...
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by msgsti217
only borrowed it for the ride back...heres some pics






This is what i hit




by the way, we were able to get it back on but not sealed. took it back to the tire place and they fixed if for free


ouchie
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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ouchie
yeah, i thought my day was going to be ruined. luckily my friend had a spare and was nice enough to let me borrow

i actually made a video of that trip too. some of the same clips as the original video, but more rallyx stuff. i threw it together really fast, so its not the best, but it has some cool clips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXDpXDeNTLE
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ebrake ftw :>
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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ebrake ftw :>
i dont ebrake...i just use the cars power to get it sideways
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
Probably the funniest was when I lived in England and we would go driving on the tank roads. I tore the bumper off my Mondeo, and then went and got an Impreza turbo wagon. I will have to post up some pics of those cars later when I get home.
Found the pics... This was a loaner while my Mondeo 2.0Si was in the shop..




Oh wow... So much fun. I remember sitting there laughing watching the mud run down the car when I suddenly noticed that big bumper-like object in my rearview... DOH.



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