I don't think the current RS-R are the same as the original one though... they're less "semi-slick" than they were (from memory).
I don't think the current RS-R are the same as the original one though... they're less "semi-slick" than they were (from memory).
I originally had the plain 595RS, which I got for $150, brand new, but they were surplus from a one make racing series, and this was in mid 08. In Jan 09 I cut a tyre in a pot hole, and this is when I had to get the RS-R (for $300), as they had stopped making the RS. Visually, the tread pattern is exactly the same, but now there is and extra 'R' on the sidwall, and apparently the compound is of a different construction, but that is it as far as I know.
"If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."
Dropped off my new wheels for paint.
Cheap, Fast, Reliable. Choose two.
Removed my side skirts. I prefer them without, its a pretty basic job, just slow getting the tape / glue off where it stuck to the car instead of the plastic skirt.
last night - went for a brap with gtidave in the passenger seat, had the latest fairlady (370) waiting for me over the bridge on yarra bend....
he annihilated me within 5 corners... but then i let him overtake, and he baited me.
got out on the bridge on the run back, had a great chat - those things are SO capable, stock.
p.s. he came from humble beginnings, and he gave good props to the polo for apex-to-out-of-corner poke. as well as decent mid corner speed (i r7ped my tyres)
Found out that it looks like I need to replace my front sway bar links. I can't find the mondeo ones I used to have on my car. Does anyone have any spare??
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