Ice Gymkhana
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
Sounds like a good idea.. Im down..
-Joey Kale
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95 Impreza 2dr.-->seam welded/caged
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.?
....its a $1500 Impreza.
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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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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.
"Why kill it? - When you can overkill it."
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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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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.
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
'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
'74 MGBGT - Stage: Welding project.
'87 4Kquattro - Gone, but not forgotten
- DaveEstey
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Re: Ice Gymkhana
Do we have ice yet?
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1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
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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