Date:         Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:21:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Ty Graham <tyg@OZ.NET>
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From:         Ty Graham <tyg@OZ.NET>
Comments: To: Brent Christensen <bchristensen@rock-systems.com>
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Brent,

Thanks for the compliment.  I'm pretty pleased with the look of the new
wheels.  Once I add my SA grille, I don't know how I'll be able to stand it.
:)

You definitely feel the taller wheels in terms of perf.  I have only 45k on
my motor so it's strong but still feels a little underpowered.  Best example
is that I used to idle out of my driveway in reverse, it will now stall
unless I give it a little gas.  OTOH I got used to things pretty quickly.
You just learn to downshift sooner and upshift a little later.

As I said, I like the reduced RPMs at highway speeds and consider that a
fair trade for the lost torque.

I haven't timed a quarter mile or 0-60.  When I'm out this weekend, I'll see
if I can capture some data.  If I'm feeling ambitious, I might even swap my
wheels back.

My double cab now feels like a real rocket with ~1000 lbs less weight,
14"wheels and the Eurospec motor.  I wish I had something more stock so I
could do side by side compares.

Ty

-----Original Message-----
From: Brent Christensen [mailto:bchristensen@rock-systems.com]
Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 5:40 PM
To: tyg@OZ.NET
Subject:


Ty:

Just read your post about the 15" alloys you just installed, and I have a
question.  How did the larger diameter affect your performance?  (taking off
from standing start, etc.)  Did it affect your final drive ratio much?

I've been thinking about this kind of upgrade for a while now, but I'm
worried it will make the already sluggish performance worse...

BTW, your Syncro is a beauty, especially with those new "real" sized wheels
and tires!

Brent Christensen
'89 Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA