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This is a discussion on stourjohn within the INTRODUCE YOURSELF! First time visitors, say hello here. forums, part of the Announcements, News, Introductions and Rules category; Hi Folks, bought my black Fabia VRS in August and I cannot believe how much fun it has brought back ...
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29-12-2006, 22:39
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|  stourjohn Hi Folks, bought my black Fabia VRS in August and I cannot believe how much fun it has brought back into motoring. I am not a boy racer more of a silver racer but this thing is real fun. One query, can anyone advise on tyre noise? mine is on Bridgestones and I have been told that you can obtain quieter tyres but sacrifice grip or wear, any ideas out there? Bets wishes for the new year and glad to be a member of this gang. |
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29-12-2006, 22:44
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| Re: stourjohn Welcome John  I've always sacrificed noise for grip, so won't be able to help  But I'm sure someone will be able to attend to you shortly...  Chris
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29-12-2006, 23:12
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| Re: stourjohn hi and welcome ,anything other than Bridgestones will be quieter , LOL , Contis are IMO cr4p , Michelins are good for longevity ,my rears are on about 38k , but some say they are noisy also , Toyos are very good for grip , have a look in the Fabia forum at the tyre thread
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29-12-2006, 23:49
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| Re: stourjohn Hello, Tagged onto back of one of your posts before. Also a 'silver' racer at 54. I too have been looking at tyres as my vRS fronts will soon need replacing. Found this site which has a user survey database as to tyre qualities Pneus-Online: car tyres online, motorcycle tyres, SUV tyres, new tyres for a flat price More specifically :- Tyre summer : tyre selling summer any brand As a result I think I'm going for the Hankook Vertus (seem to have everything going for them + rim protection + they are not directional - but snow grip is v.poor, not hat we get much these days) available from mytyres.co.uk Tyres for PASSENGER CARs very cheap, bargains, have a look and save for £54.80 delivered to your home (I think the price is per tyre - but for two i.e total would be £109.60, quotes available for four) More info on the Hankook from MyTyres is here :- mytyres.co.uk My 2nd option is Kumho Ecsta £50.70 delivered (as above for quantities etc) mytyres.co.uk And, yes, what a motor. Am severely trying to resist remaps etc - "Absolute power corrupts - absolutely". Hope I got that bit right i.e. am now under the influensh, offisher. Last edited by anonymouse; 30-12-2006 at 00:21. Reason: missed bits |
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30-12-2006, 02:43
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| Re: stourjohn Welcome to Briskoda
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30-12-2006, 07:40
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| Re: stourjohn Oooh , another local. I've probably seen you driving round stourbridge at some point 
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30-12-2006, 09:09
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| Re: stourjohn Welcome to the site, John
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30-12-2006, 13:18
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| Re: stourjohn Hello and welcome
__________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats. |
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