AURION ON KINGS!!

[DJKOR]

Wow, we've managed to steer Rowan's thread off course (kind of like your rear wheels on Nebo, hehehe). Anyways, if you have a Sportivo and are not upgrading the rims, I would highly recommend the Adrenalins as it doesn't cost that much more than the stock Michelins. This is providing you are wanting to push your car a little harder. Still though, I was quoted $199 each for the Michelin Energy MXV8's, and the Adrenalins were $235 each. They may not last as long, but the extra stability is worth it.

Driving around Mt. Nebo last night was definitely a different experience to the past. I was able to take the corners at a higher speed which meant there was less braking required. I managed to make the whole trip up Nebo keeping up with Elgin and the SS (remember that my tires are only 215 wide and theirs are much wider), and not have VSC kick in once. That said, I had just learnt something as well. With really grippy tires, the VSC has a little more difficulty recognising when the wheels slip out. You get a little leeway firstly which is good, and usually in most cases, your tires will regain traction before the VSC is needed. It is kind of good in a way since it reduces interruption. Though, it does force you to take more control. I realised that when the force of taking a wide turn at 100km/h or so while accelerating ended up with my rear riding what felt like inches from a guard rail. Usually even if VSC doesn't intervene, it at least flashes its light whenever it slips. But since I never got a flashing light during the run, I guess it didn't notice anything.

That certainly was a fun night out on Nebo Elgin. You always push your car that little bit harder when there are others ahead of you. On a side note, on the drive down Waterworks road, when you planted your foot down a couple of times, it seems your car is running a little rich. On two occasions, I saw a big cloud of black smoke come from your exhaust before you took off. Maybe something to have a look into.

[Supercharged TRD]

Wow, we've managed to steer Rowan's thread off course (kind of like your rear wheels on Nebo, hehehe).

Hehe, I'm sure Rowan won't mind us hijacking his thread....

That certainly was a fun night out on Nebo Elgin. You always push your car that little bit harder when there are others ahead of you. On a side note, on the drive down Waterworks road, when you planted your foot down a couple of times, it seems your car is running a little rich. On two occasions, I saw a big cloud of black smoke come from your exhaust before you took off. Maybe something to have a look into.

Thanks for that....was it my exhaust or my wheels? I turned off traction control then because I wanted to have a bit of fun with Jesse, could it have been from my wheels? I did do a few crazy wheelspins.

Edited January 17, 2009 by TRD Aurion Owner

[DJKOR]

That certainly was a fun night out on Nebo Elgin. You always push your car that little bit harder when there are others ahead of you. On a side note, on the drive down Waterworks road, when you planted your foot down a couple of times, it seems your car is running a little rich. On two occasions, I saw a big cloud of black smoke come from your exhaust before you took off. Maybe something to have a look into.

Thanks for that....was it my exhaust or my wheels? I turned off traction control then because I wanted to have a bit of fun with Jesse, could it have been from my wheels? I did do a few crazy wheelspins.

It was a black sooty smoke. Much darker than burnout smoke. It was definitely coming from the rear so I ruled out your tires otherwise I would have seen it come from the front.

[Supercharged TRD]

OK, I'll get it checked out. Probably time to clean my air filter too. Thanks!

[freddy mcbob]

did you have any problems debadging? and what method did you use to do it

[ELEGNT]

^^^ nar u guys are alright keep it going

FMcB - debadging was easy as mate, get some fishing line, wrap it around your 2 fingers about 15cm apart and just pull it though the rubber bit behind the bagde. half of the sticky stuff will be left on so just pick that off with your finger then once its all off wipe it over with eucalyptus oil. (no need for heating before hand)

[ELEGNT]

update on springs settling guys...rear didnt sink any lower but front droped nearly a cm and there is one finger space between top of tire and guard so alot lower than my sig VVVVV

[toy3.5]

hey champ i realise it was an old post but just wanted to ask when you had your original 17s on and lowered with low king springs did you have any issues with speed humps or drivways?

[trentmeyer23]

ELEGNT has not been active on the forum since 2011, I don't think you will get the reply you are after.

[nelson308]

yeah hes got a colt turbo now and active on the colt forums

[Aiden Firth]

If you lower with king spring you should'nt have any problems with speed bumps, just have a bit more angle if you go up steep driveways

[trentmeyer23]

yeah hes got a colt turbo now and active on the colt forums

He hasn't had that for a few years now either.