My Trans Am, A Tank & Some 315's

[GhostDakota]

Nothing amazing, just two shots from this past week:

Outside of Conowingo, MD:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yMwsGhtefZE/T076SpMxEHI/AAAAAAAABy8/A8kyzyOxQgA/s912/TankCar.jpg

In West Chester, PA - showin' off my 315/35/R17 Nitto's - car is dirty as hell btw at this point:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q9y3nidEbEY/T076RBcemuI/AAAAAAAABzA/ZP8PUmysQvI/s912/TransAmNittos.jpg

Also, my new Centric/Powerslot/StopTech slotted rotors & pads should be here within 2-3 weeks (backorder). Can't wait.

[maroman88]

315's complete the bad ass look of the rear of these cars, i had them on my black TA also

[LS1ow]

315s look so nice !

[band77one]

what brand of tire are the 315's ? im having trouble finding regular tires in 315 that arent drag radials

nvm i had a reading fail

[GhostDakota]

Thank you guys, just ordered some dual duals too :)

Band: I was having the same issue. Sumitomo which I ran prior and were very EHHH, or pay some money for something decent. I got these for $392, then only $15/tire for mounting and balancing. They grip like no [street] tires I've run and ride real nice! From posts on other f-body forums, guys have 20, 30, 40k miles on 'em still with good tread, driving aggressively - including track use.

[1320B4U]

those damn suv's are getting bigger and bigger w/more useless options....nice t/a though.

[T69SS]

Nice shots! Car looks good

[usp55]

I wouldnt mind driving behind that, very nice

[band77one]

i had sumitomos on my 17im TT's on my iroc, crappiest effin tires ever they were dry rotted really bad in less than a year.

are the nittos you have now drag radials? and if possible could you PM me a part number for them ?

[GhostDakota]

Thanks so much guys!

These Nittos are the NT555 Extremes. I got 'em from American Muscle:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/nitto-nt555-315-35-17.html

[EODMonkey]

what did you have to do to get those to not rub. i still loose traction with my 295's and if someone sits in the back under accel she squats and just rubs mine.

[GhostDakota]

No rubbing issues except at sharp corners under heavy load and some highway bumpers. I am rolling the fenders tomorrow:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1777067

[band77one]

car looks great, is it lowered or stock height?

[GhostDakota]

Thanks! It's stock height from what I am aware of. Purchased it back in May of last year (traded in my E36 M3 on it). Had the Flowcrapper exhaust installed, as well as the racing stripes and K&N intake. I assume it's stock height as well - shocks/springs look OE:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_fDtknwNjoM/TeF5r9e6YkI/AAAAAAAAAN8/XNikRZPMMJ4/s912/IMAG0415.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bhsbP_yMGgM/TeF5wa_-8KI/AAAAAAAAANY/uq55ykNBX8M/s1024/IMAG0416.jpg

Fairly recent shot (last fall) so you can see it at a 1/4 angle:
http://pafirefighter11.smugmug.com/Automotive/Trans-Am-in-MontCo/i-RWrcV68/0/XL/BCM4995-XL.jpg

[88WS-6]

How wide are your rims to fit the 315s?

[GhostDakota]

17x11" rear wheels. The tire is 12.4" wide.

[88WS-6]

17x11" rear wheels. The tire is 12.4" wide.

Ok thanks.

[EODMonkey]

i'll have to look into some 315 kdw's once i run these down... if we ever get some warmer weather

[drmrman]

I want your old e36

[GhostDakota]

I want your old e36

It was a slow turd! lol. The main reason I sold it is 'cause it wasn't fast enough. Damn thing could outcorner anything in the twisties though. I do miss that aspect a little bit. Now if I had an E36 M3 with an LS swap, mmm, I'd be a happy person :)

[drmrman]

I wouldn't want it cause it's fast. They are comfortable. "quick" . Good looking. And it's a bimmer!

I also have a but of a soft spot on them. One of the first fun sports cars I ever drove.

[GhostDakota]

I'll give it that: Very comfy and such a blast to drive on the twisties. I just "need" a fast car I get bored otherwise :)

[drmrman]

You know anyone that has one for sale??????

[GhostDakota]

Yep! I get mine from my former landlord who is a BMW/Saturn freak, as well as a used car dealer. He has a couple for sale I see: http://www.westtownautosource.com/

[drmrman]

I want that 22k car.... Wish it was a 4dr.... I'm going to call tomorrow. Can you put the good word in for me? Or can I name drop?

[GhostDakota]

I want that 22k car.... Wish it was a 4dr.... I'm going to call tomorrow. Can you put the good word in for me? Or can I name drop?

You can name drop if you like - Rick R. I haven't talked to him much since I sold the M3 back in May of last year. His name is Dan.

[drmrman]

Awesome thanks!

[GhostDakota]

No problem, man.