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    Yesterday I made it out to see AJ and he mounted my new tires up on my new 6ULs (thanks, AJ!). Early this morning before it got hot, I put the new boots on, washed the car, and took some pics.

    BTW, I'm glad I snagged the RS2s on closeout. They seem to be one hell of a tire so far - much sharper than the T1R on turn-in, still smooth on the highway, although not quite as supple over hard bumps and expansion joints. Haven't had a chance to really thrash them yet, but I think I done good. The fronts have scraped a couple of times over big dips, so I'll need to monkey with the fenders/liners a little in the coming weeks, but for the most part I don't have any interference problems.

    And here's the finished product...




    '94 Black & Black & Tan
    '99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...

    Dyno Days
    8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
    8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
    8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno

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    Looks good.

    As far as AX performance, the T1R is not even considered, while two people could argue all day about the RS2 versus the Azenis for AX usage. The RS2 has real nice grip and is a good tire.

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    I too am enjoying some new 6UL/R-S2 love. AJ does great work. I'll probably head back over there this week to get the alignment done.
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    Looks great.

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    Yep. I have the same setup as Rick but went with the much more attractive nickle finish.
    ...and across the line.

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    Meh, I like what you had before.
    Too much black, like the Batmobile.

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    Yea I agree with Rogue.

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    Looks great!

    Quote Originally Posted by jrj512 View Post
    Looks good.

    As far as AX performance, the T1R is not even considered, while two people could argue all day about the RS2 versus the Azenis for AX usage. The RS2 has real nice grip and is a good tire.
    Azenis are far better.











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    Don't listen to the naysayers Rick - Looks good!
    Iain

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    Black wheels are great for a track/autoX car. Yours looks awesome.

    Nickel is great for the garage queens

    Chris
    91 Miata (#3), Rattle Can Grey(previous owner), Greddy Turbo @7 PSI and Manifold (Only items remaining from the kit), TDR I/C, Godspeed Radiator, RM DP, 2.5 Enthuza Bipes, BEGI AFPR, ACT, Lightened Stock Flywheel, Yellow Konis, FCM on Stock Springs, HDM2S, MOMO Wheel, Ratsback Front CF Lip, Black Rota's on EcstaXS, Corrado Rotors & XP8's on Front w/ 1.8 rears.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miatamaniac92 View Post
    Nickel is great for the garage queens
    Well, I won't go that far, but Nickel is great for some that choose to explore their 6UL-ity...











    (I've been waiting all weekend to throw that one out...)
    Last edited by trickyrix; 07-27-2009 at 07:16 AM.
    '94 Black & Black & Tan
    '99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...

    Dyno Days
    8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
    8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
    8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno

    Roger Moore: the Danny White of James Bonds

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    Looks menacing! Congrats, your car has come a long way!
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    Hey Rick for the scraping just bend the tabs up all the way that the liners are screwed to. It should fix your problem. But you may want to take the screws out where the liner mounts so that they done crease your fender if they get pushed up anymore. If that don't work just roll the lip carefully and you'll be good to go. I'm partial to the nickel or bronze myself but it don't look bad. Good choice of wheels and you'll love the tires!
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    I don't think I've seen the BLACK 6-UL's on anything but after seeing yours. I like the black better. Good choice Rick.
    Blah blah blah!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MiataMike View Post
    I don't think I've seen the BLACK 6-UL's on anything but after seeing yours. I like the black better. Good choice Rick.
    My car is finally back at the shop. You'll see them in person.....

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    Looks great Rick!

    I'm such a trendsetter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnwag View Post
    My car is finally back at the shop. You'll see them in person.....
    ga ga ga gigitty giggitty
    Blah blah blah!

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