Ice Gymkhana
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
Sounds like a good idea.. Im down..
-Joey Kale
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w/--> 2.5L 6spd GT3071R+water/meth
- Jim EvoX
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
Unfortunately the budget wouldn't allow a second evopdudley42 wrote:
And Jim, have no fear, we're all rookies to an event like this. I'm guessing your winter car is not another EVO.?
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
....its a $1500 Impreza.
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- Jim EvoX
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
My wife has already expressed concern a couple of times that I will start modifying the Impreza in addition to the evo. Just trying to make it reliable winter transportation right now, but I would love to try hill climbing at some point in the future....so her concern is probably valid.
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- 8valvegrowl
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
Well, for ice events, the only modification that makes sense is some studded tires. Using a daily is fine. I had a blast hooning my old Legacy around last winter.
Also, you just need to get the wife to drive in a few events, then she'll be hooked. It's the best way to get new toys for the cars I've found thus far; paying for said parts, not-withstanding.
Whereabouts in Monkton do you live, Jim? My wife and I just moved from Monkton Ridge (behind the old Norris Farm Stand/Barn on Silver St.) to Westford. Lived there for three and a half years.
Also, you just need to get the wife to drive in a few events, then she'll be hooked. It's the best way to get new toys for the cars I've found thus far; paying for said parts, not-withstanding.
Whereabouts in Monkton do you live, Jim? My wife and I just moved from Monkton Ridge (behind the old Norris Farm Stand/Barn on Silver St.) to Westford. Lived there for three and a half years.
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- DaveEstey
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
Studded tires are ordered for the Legacy. ![Dancing \:D/](./images/smilies/eusa_dance.gif)
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
I was considering doing this with my Outback, too bad it's losing oil through the cam seals and I'm too lazy to take this car apart
I might do it if I can find some studded snows for my E46
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
That sounds like a similar conversation I had with my wife when i said I wanted a winter beater. I am still driving my truck, while the sti is parked.Jim EvoX wrote:My wife has already expressed concern a couple of times that I will start modifying the Impreza in addition to the evo.
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- Jim EvoX
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
8valvegrowl wrote:Well, for ice events, the only modification that makes sense is some studded tires. Using a daily is fine. I had a blast hooning my old Legacy around last winter.
Also, you just need to get the wife to drive in a few events, then she'll be hooked. It's the best way to get new toys for the cars I've found thus far; paying for said parts, not-withstanding.
Whereabouts in Monkton do you live, Jim? My wife and I just moved from Monkton Ridge (behind the old Norris Farm Stand/Barn on Silver St.) to Westford. Lived there for three and a half years.
I live pretty close to where you did - I'm on Mountain Road. I saw that you lived in Monkton about the time you were moving.
I think once the kids are a little older my wife will be interested. I think she's a little concerned that she will enjoy it. Of course she just tells me that she doesn't want to make me look bad by having my wife beat me...
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- 8valvegrowl
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
Hah hah, very nice! My wife has posted quicker times at a few autocrosses. I never hear the end of it.
We looked at several houses and lots on Mountain Rd. We really like that area, but nothing panned out.
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We looked at several houses and lots on Mountain Rd. We really like that area, but nothing panned out.
'99 9.3 - Torquey noodle-mobile.
'08 9.3 SportCombi - Family Wagon.
'87 900 - 8 valves of pure fury.
'91 Legacy AWD - Sold![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
'74 MGBGT - Stage: Welding project.
'87 4Kquattro - Gone, but not forgotten
'08 9.3 SportCombi - Family Wagon.
'87 900 - 8 valves of pure fury.
'91 Legacy AWD - Sold
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
'74 MGBGT - Stage: Welding project.
'87 4Kquattro - Gone, but not forgotten
- DaveEstey
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
Do we have ice yet? ![Guy with axe :axe:](./images/smilies/icon_axe.gif)
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"Why kill it? - When you can overkill it."
1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
www.DaveEstey.com
1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
www.DaveEstey.com