Originally posted by Ray:
On an off note, maybe you could comment on those S03's? I am purchasing a set of 4 Pole Positions in a week, and I wanted some "real world" experience with them.. Some reviews say that they are TERRIBLE when compared to the S02 PP, and a few tire guys are telling me the exact opposite..

Maybe you could explain a little about their treadwear, noise, etc? (SORRY FOR THE HIJACK.... Thanks ..)



Ray



The S03's are AWESOME, they are moderatley loud, but not nearly as loud as the KDW's I had on.

In terms of grip, they are wicked sticky, which I think has helped A LOT in the useless wheel spin department. . .it's funny, when Keith picked me up from the airport, we went back to the shop and on the way there, he wanted to show me how sick the power was, BAM, 2-3rd gear we were SAILING, but there was wheel spin in 2nd, a bit in third, but only for brief moments, they hooked up fast. Well, I got back to TX, and adjusted the rear struts (my Konis were on full soft for the ride home), and now there's almost minimal wheel spin, because the weight transfer has been minimized by stiffening the rear up. . .

The S03's are about as sticky as the RE070's (stock on '05 Sti's), but a little louder, so I guess you could look at those instead if you're concerned about a loud ride. . .but I drove back in the car for 18-20 hours, and honestly, the noise was negligible on REALLY crappy New Mexico and Texas roads.

TOM-
When I get under the car this weekend to change out some fluids, I'll see if I can take a pic of the brace. . .and I'll see what Keith did exactly so you can have an idea.

The 70mm fit PERFECTLY with the intercooler, slipped right in according to Keith, which made me pretty happy. . .thanks for doing that again, it was very selfless. . .in terms of piping sizing, it's perfect. . .

OH YEAH, let me tell y'all about MILEAGE>>>>I clocked 350 to one tank, filling up 11.9 gallons at the station routinely. . .that's like almost 30mpg highway driving RECKLESSLY!! I did keep it under 3500rpm though MOST of the way back, going about 85mph . .

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