Bridgestone RE-11 short review

pws > wrote:

> XS11E wrote:
>> pws > wrote:
>>
>>> This black 2005 MSM has caught my attention, but I am not ready
>>> yet........
>>>
>>> http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/1718271104.html
>>
>> You could add the "HUGE TAK" to make it perfect!
>
> That is a given, I would think. Also the huge wing. After that, it
> would be fast, fast and yup, ferious!
>
> My failure to save that advertisement for the archives will always
> be one of my bigger regrets..........

We all share in the blame, I doubt there'll ever be another that
weird...


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pws wrote:
> Frank Berger wrote:
>
>> No.... but if you come up to Dallas on a Sunday, you can take it for
>> a spin. Remember, it's not a stock MSM. Got the FM Little Enchilada
>> package and around 200 HP.
>
> Careful there Frank, I could take you up on that one day!

The offer was not made in jest!

Frank Berger wrote:
> pws wrote:
>> Frank Berger wrote:
>>
>>> No.... but if you come up to Dallas on a Sunday, you can take it for
>>> a spin. Remember, it's not a stock MSM. Got the FM Little Enchilada
>>> package and around 200 HP.
>> Careful there Frank, I could take you up on that one day!
>
> The offer was not made in jest!

Looks like I need to get my traveling gear together! I have a
long-standing invitation from Mr. D'Agnolo to come to Houston for some
autocross, and now a trip to my town of birth for a spin in a modified
MSM. :-)

Cool!

Pat

XS11E wrote:
> pws > wrote:
>
>> XS11E wrote:
>>> pws > wrote:
>>>
>>>> This black 2005 MSM has caught my attention, but I am not ready
>>>> yet........
>>>>
>>>> http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/1718271104.html
>>> You could add the "HUGE TAK" to make it perfect!
>> That is a given, I would think. Also the huge wing. After that, it
>> would be fast, fast and yup, ferious!
>>
>> My failure to save that advertisement for the archives will always
>> be one of my bigger regrets..........
>
> We all share in the blame, I doubt there'll ever be another that
> weird...

At least we have the pleasant memories.........

Pat

On Thu, 06 May 2010 21:11:17 -0500, Chris D'Agnolo wrote:
> "Frank Berger" > wrote in message >
>
>> I've been reading about putting a 5-speed in the MSM.
>
> Now, you're coming around!

I'd rather leave the 6-speed and just get a 3.63 final drive.

http://miataroadster.com/mazda.html

The last Bridgestones on my 99 (several years ago) were good tires for
about two years. They then became so hard that I ended up replacing
them. (No stick on autocross turns) Slide, slide, slide.


On 5/2/2010 6:33 PM, Lanny Chambers wrote:
> I finally decided to replace the 5 year old T1Rs--only half worn at 12k
> miles, but too hard to trust anymore. Considering the car only sees
> ~1200 miles/year now, I ordered a set of RE-11s from Tire Rack.
>
> Very impressive. They are heavier than the T1R, but are quiet and ride
> almost as well, at least while new. Yes, I can feel the weight, but 3
> lb. is no big deal (205/50-15). They feel quite different than the T1R,
> much like the Azenis 215 but with more grip and a more progressive
> behavior (and a better ride). They slide so benignly it's hard to
> imagine a decent driver getting into trouble with them. Burnouts? With
> stock power, forget it, they're way too sticky.
>
> Oh, yeah: they look bitchen.
>
> People are winning autocrosses at the national level on these tires.
> What's surprising is how civilized they are in mundane driving. If you
> want maximum summer grip, put 3000 miles or less on your Miata annually,
> and never drive in snow, the RE-11 seems like a no-brainer. The price is
> even reasonable, $117 for the 205/50-15. They'll soon be available in
> 14" as well.
>
> BTW, I chose them over the Dunlop Star Spec due to reports on their
> noise level and ride. Both tires seem to be at the top of the
> grip/behavior list.
>

"Carbon" > wrote in message
g.com...
> On Thu, 06 May 2010 21:11:17 -0500, Chris D'Agnolo wrote:
>> "Frank Berger" > wrote in message >
>>
>>> I've been reading about putting a 5-speed in the MSM.
>>
>> Now, you're coming around!
>
> I'd rather leave the 6-speed and just get a 3.63 final drive.
>
> http://miataroadster.com/mazda.html

I wonder how much drop in rpm this provides at highway speeds. I may have to
ask them. They mention it's great for high powered Miatas, they don't
mention std powered cars.

Chris
99BBB

"pws" > wrote in message >>
>> The offer was not made in jest!
>
> Looks like I need to get my traveling gear together! I have a
> long-standing invitation from Mr. D'Agnolo to come to Houston for some
> autocross, and now a trip to my town of birth for a spin in a modified
> MSM. :-)
>
> Cool!
>
> Pat

Let's go big time! ;-)

Chris (Mr. D'Agnolo!?)
99BBB

Chris D'Agnolo wrote:
>
> "pws" > wrote in message >>
>>> The offer was not made in jest!
>>
>> Looks like I need to get my traveling gear together! I have a
>> long-standing invitation from Mr. D'Agnolo to come to Houston for some
>> autocross, and now a trip to my town of birth for a spin in a modified
>> MSM. :-)
>>
>> Cool!
>>
>> Pat
>
> Let's go big time! ;-)
>
> Chris (Mr. D'Agnolo!?)
> 99BBB

That's right, old man! (Chris turned 50 recently, much older than my
young self)

Pat

pws > wrote:

> That's right, old man! (Chris turned 50 recently, much older than
> my young self)

This newsgroup is infested with you kids...

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