Santa Monica Mtn. Traffic/Meeting Report! - Page 2

Marrk · 06-15-2009, 09:48 AM

I'm ready for new tires, too.

How does this work? If you buy tires from http://www.tirerack.com/ , do you have them shipped to your house and then take them somewhere for mount and balance? If so, where? Will a tire shop do it, even if you do not buy the tires through them? . . . I see tirerack.com has some recommended installers on their site.

Need your help here, chaz.

satisaii · 06-15-2009, 11:20 AM

I had mine shipped to the installer.

Marrk · 06-15-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by satisaii

I had mine shipped to the installer.

Who do you recommend for 1) mount & balance and 2) wheel alignment?

JDMHonda · 06-15-2009, 01:23 PM

yeah im getting new tires next month. I scared myself too much. im getting those tires i told you about r0tt3n, dunlop direzza sport z1 star spec.

and thanks for the plexus link.

satisaii · 06-15-2009, 01:54 PM

For mounting, I just go to the closest place to my house.

West End Alignment

18008 S Vermont Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 808-9233‎

This guy does most of the alignments for the track S2000's and Miata's in SoCal. He sometimes has up to a 2 week waiting list.

chazdawg35 · 06-15-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satisaii

For mounting, I just go to the closest place to my house.

West End Alignment

18008 S Vermont Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 808-9233‎

This guy does most of the alignments for the track S2000's and Miata's in SoCal. He sometimes has up to a 2 week waiting list.

That's all you do either have them shipped to your house or the tire store, on average it's about $15-$20 per tire for mount and balance. As far as an alignment satisaii knows one of the best alignment guy around. If your in my area the guy I use is good too, about $150 to do it.

chazdawg35 · 06-15-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

I'm ready for new tires, too.

How does this work? If you buy tires from http://www.tirerack.com/ , do you have them shipped to your house and then take them somewhere for mount and balance? If so, where? Will a tire shop do it, even if you do not buy the tires through them? . . . I see tirerack.com has some recommended installers on their site.

Need your help here, chaz.

Marrk you have alot of options what is easier for you.

philiam · 06-15-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

yeah im getting new tires next month. I scared myself too much. im getting those tires i told you about r0tt3n, dunlop direzza sport z1 star spec.

and thanks for the plexus link.

Here's a look at Stunt Rd. from an S2000. Click on HD and full scrn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10p8c...eature=related

chazdawg35 · 06-15-2009, 03:40 PM

Nice find Phil! Your right not to much room for error, I almost lost it down on that really sharp turn on Decker down by PCH when I first got my S2K.

JDMHonda · 06-15-2009, 10:34 PM

Thanks mark. Thats way too expensive for me

and about the tires, im changing it to the dunlop direzza sport z1 star specs next month r0tt3n.

chazdawg35 · 06-16-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Thanks mark. Thats way too expensive for me

and about the tires, im changing it to the dunlop direzza sport z1 star specs next month r0tt3n.

Do your budget Dude, learn on those tires first!

Marrk · 06-16-2009, 08:50 PM

^^^

I'm getting the star specs. Then, I'm having my alignment guy dial in some nice things for me.

All this fun for just shy of 800 bucks. What a deal!

chazdawg35 · 06-16-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

^^^

I'm getting the star specs. Then, I'm having my alignment guy dial in some nice things for me.

All this fun for just shy of 800 bucks. What a deal!

The best BANG for the buck! Do a U'K' alignment TRUST ME 100%

JDMHonda · 06-16-2009, 10:54 PM

Just letting you guys know, i spun out at 33 seconds from the youtube video that phil posted.

philiam · 06-16-2009, 11:14 PM

Lucky you didn't hit a bike, motorized or peddle. There's a bump there that breaks the rear loose. It takes a twitch of the wheel to correct. You probably over corrected.

chazdawg35 · 06-17-2009, 03:45 PM

Phil you know your roads out here! LOL! Do you sneek out when were all sleeping!

philiam · 06-17-2009, 04:21 PM

Stunt Rd. is about 12 minutes from my house. I run up there when I feel the need to relax. That's why I drive like an old man.

Marrk · 06-17-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philiam

Stunt Rd. is about 12 minutes from my house. I run up there when I feel the need to relax. That's why I drive like an old man.

Hey, Phil, when the cops are up there on Stunt, here are they at? Towards the top?

chazdawg35 · 06-17-2009, 04:57 PM

Hey Marrk did you get your tires?

philiam · 06-17-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Hey, Phil, when the cops are up there on Stunt, here are they at? Towards the top?

I have only seen cops there once. They were talking to a couple of motor cycle riders as I came roaring up to the stop sign. They barley took notice.

Marrk · 06-17-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

Hey Marrk did you get your tires?

They arrived today and go on the car tomorrow.

Alignment will happen a week from Friday.

Ooh, baby!

JDMHonda · 06-17-2009, 06:33 PM

Mark you got the direzzas?

Marrk · 06-17-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Mark you got the direzzas?

Yeah, pal. Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs. They were delivered from Nevada in one day. And the alignment guy sounds like he knows what he's doing.

I love it when a plan comes together.

Marrk · 06-19-2009, 10:48 AM

chaz,

You driving this Sunday . . . or are you celebrating Father's Day with your twelve wives and 57 kids?

Marrk

JDMHonda · 06-19-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

or are you celebrating Father's Day with your twelve wives and 57 kids?

LOL

How are the tires mark, im gonna order mine sometime this month.

chazdawg35 · 06-19-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

chaz,

You driving this Sunday . . . or are you celebrating Father's Day with your twelve wives and 57 kids?

Marrk

To answer your question Marrk, I don't have any wives but ALOT of HOE's and only a son in N.Y. so I will be driving Sunday but I might get a late start(if you know what I mean). Do you think all I talk to on the web are you Guy's! LOL

Marrk · 06-19-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

LOL

How are the tires mark, im gonna order mine sometime this month.

No miles yet, Bear. Gonna break 'em in this weekend, then maybe know something in another week.

Wanna drive this Sunday?

Marrk · 06-19-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

To answer your question Marrk, I don't have any wives but ALOT of HOE's and only a son in N.Y. so I will be driving Sunday but I might get a late start(if you know what I mean). Do you think all I talk to on the web are you Guy's! LOL

Hmm, internet dating. How 21st century of you, chaz.

Let me know if you wanna meet up on Sunday.

JDMHonda · 06-20-2009, 09:32 AM

Im going to Armenia this Sunday so im putting Stacy in storage.

When i come back, i HAVE to go out for a drive so we'll plan something out then.

Marrk · 06-20-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Im going to Armenia this Sunday so im putting Stacy in storage.

When i come back, i HAVE to go out for a drive so we'll plan something out then.

Armenia? You mean Glendale?

JDMHonda · 06-20-2009, 03:21 PM

Same Thing. Tomayto - tomato

chazdawg35 · 06-20-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Hmm, internet dating. How 21st century of you, chaz.

Let me know if you wanna meet up on Sunday.

Hey Marrk I'll be at the overlook(Mullholland) 1:00pm TOMMORROW.

Marrk · 06-20-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

Hey Marrk I'll be at the overlook(Mullholland) 1:00pm TOMMORROW.

That's not a bad idea. Maybe some of this crap drizzle and marine layer will be burned off by then.

How was the weather today where you are?

chazdawg35 · 06-20-2009, 10:23 PM

This morning I was in T.O. and it was raining but in the afternoon the weather was great! I'll be there, any more drivers?

ryan32ross · 06-21-2009, 03:03 AM

any chance of a nother sunday drive soon?

Marrk · 06-21-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan32ross

any chance of a nother sunday drive soon?

No, this is the last drive we are ever going to take. At the end of the day, we're going to drive the cars off end of the Santa Monica Pier and take the bus home.

Too bad you had to miss it.

chazdawg35 · 06-21-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

No, this is the last drive we are ever going to take. At the end of the day, we're going to drive the cars off end of the Santa Monica Pier and take the bus home.

Too bad you had to miss it.

LOL! Your BAD Dude, I heading out now.

chazdawg35 · 06-21-2009, 07:29 PM

Had a Great ride today with Marrk! Your tires are cool Dude they seem to grip well, you thru a line marker up at me LOL!

chazdawg35 · 06-21-2009, 07:30 PM

check this out BLAST FROM THE PAST!

Marrk · 06-21-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

Had a Great ride today with Marrk! Your tires are cool Dude they seem to grip well, you thru a line marker up at me LOL!

Yeah, it turned out to be a good day.

I've now got 175 miles on the Star Specs. So far, I've been able to make them squeal, but I haven't been able to make them slip, so I guess they'll do.

Who's that in the video? Eric?

06-15-2009, 09:48 AM	#41 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 287	New Tires I'm ready for new tires, too. How does this work? If you buy tires from http://www.tirerack.com/ , do you have them shipped to your house and then take them somewhere for mount and balance? If so, where? Will a tire shop do it, even if you do not buy the tires through them? . . . I see tirerack.com has some recommended installers on their site. Need your help here, chaz.

06-15-2009, 01:23 PM	#44 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 456	yeah im getting new tires next month. I scared myself too much. im getting those tires i told you about r0tt3n, dunlop direzza sport z1 star spec. and thanks for the plexus link. __________________

06-15-2009, 03:40 PM	#49 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,841	Nice find Phil! Your right not to much room for error, I almost lost it down on that really sharp turn on Decker down by PCH when I first got my S2K. __________________

06-15-2009, 10:34 PM	#50 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 456	Thanks mark. Thats way too expensive for me and about the tires, im changing it to the dunlop direzza sport z1 star specs next month r0tt3n. __________________

06-16-2009, 10:54 PM	#54 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 456	Just letting you guys know, i spun out at 33 seconds from the youtube video that phil posted. __________________

06-15-2009, 11:20 AM	#42 (permalink)
satisaii Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 126	I had mine shipped to the installer.

06-15-2009, 01:54 PM	#45 (permalink)
satisaii Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 126	For mounting, I just go to the closest place to my house. West End Alignment 18008 S Vermont Ave Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 808-9233‎ This guy does most of the alignments for the track S2000's and Miata's in SoCal. He sometimes has up to a 2 week waiting list.

06-16-2009, 08:50 PM	#52 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 287	^^^ I'm getting the star specs. Then, I'm having my alignment guy dial in some nice things for me. All this fun for just shy of 800 bucks. What a deal!

06-16-2009, 11:14 PM	#55 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,720	Lucky you didn't hit a bike, motorized or peddle. There's a bump there that breaks the rear loose. It takes a twitch of the wheel to correct. You probably over corrected. __________________ . Last edited by philiam; 06-16-2009 at 11:19 PM.

06-17-2009, 03:45 PM	#56 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,841	Phil you know your roads out here! LOL! Do you sneek out when were all sleeping! __________________

06-17-2009, 04:21 PM	#57 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,720	Stunt Rd. is about 12 minutes from my house. I run up there when I feel the need to relax. That's why I drive like an old man. __________________ .

06-17-2009, 04:57 PM	#59 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,841	Hey Marrk did you get your tires? __________________

06-17-2009, 06:33 PM	#62 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 456	Mark you got the direzzas? __________________

06-19-2009, 10:48 AM	#64 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 287	chaz, You driving this Sunday . . . or are you celebrating Father's Day with your twelve wives and 57 kids? Marrk

06-20-2009, 09:32 AM	#69 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 456	Im going to Armenia this Sunday so im putting Stacy in storage. When i come back, i HAVE to go out for a drive so we'll plan something out then. __________________

06-20-2009, 03:21 PM	#71 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 456	Same Thing. Tomayto - tomato __________________

06-20-2009, 10:23 PM	#74 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,841	This morning I was in T.O. and it was raining but in the afternoon the weather was great! I'll be there, any more drivers? __________________

06-21-2009, 03:03 AM	#75 (permalink)
ryan32ross Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	any chance of a nother sunday drive soon?

06-21-2009, 07:29 PM	#78 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,841	Had a Great ride today with Marrk! Your tires are cool Dude they seem to grip well, you thru a line marker up at me LOL! __________________

06-21-2009, 07:30 PM	#79 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,841	check this out BLAST FROM THE PAST! __________________

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