BlasTech - Austin, TX

[BlasTech]

http://www.dmcknight.net/forumpics/blastech1.jpg

Ride: '02 Satin Silver since June, 2002
Wheels: Silver Konig Helium, 15x6.5, 10.8lbs
Tires: Falken Azenis, 205/50/15
Suspension: Stock

http://www.dmcknight.net/forumpics/blastech2.jpg

misc stuff:
OEM Mudguards
All-weather black rubber floormats from Target.
Console garage door button
Silver Vega Monterrey XK Helmet for auto-x
http://www.vegahelmet.com/fface/monterey/lib/silver-log.gif

[toe knee]

car looks nice man. Just need a drop and your set.:)

[CleanBlackSi02]

Tha'd be a damn shame if you have to keep the suspension stock for auto-x. Nice pictures!

[02SilverSiHB]

nice! What kind of suspension are you going to go with later on?

[BlasTech]

My twiddling has led me to about a 1" or 1-1/2" drop just to even out the wheel gap. Whatever I go with will need to perform well in auto-x. I like the idea of some fully-adjustable setups.

[IceD out N CALI]

looks nice:)

[Makross]

drop that mug~!;)

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by BlasTech
My twiddling has led me to about a 1" or 1-1/2" drop just to even out the wheel gap. Whatever I go with will need to perform well in auto-x. I like the idea of some fully-adjustable setups.
sounds like it'll be expensive :) but a good idea

[BlasTech]

http://www.dmcknight.net/forumpics/blastech3.jpg
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:cool:

[02SilverSiHB]

nice! very nice....I can't wait till you get a full suspenion setup...I actually like the way those 15's look man! Good job!

[Suk02Si]

looks good

I might have to pick up those wheels; any idea what the 16's weigh? (if they're offered in a 16)

[alex_mathews]

Looks great! I love those wheels!

[ssvr6]

Looking good!

Nice work!


Steve

[BlasTech]

Originally posted by Suk02Si
looks good

I might have to pick up those wheels; any idea what the 16's weigh? (if they're offered in a 16)

Unfortunately, they dont have 16's (Or Id be sportin 'em) but they just released some 17x7 heliums and they are ~13.5-14 lbs, which is still lighter than stock, but the tires will cost more, especially if you compete.

A nice thing about the 15's is its not such a big deal if you go through the tires every year or two.

[Suk02Si]

Originally posted by BlasTech


Unfortunately, they dont have 16's (Or Id be sportin 'em) but they just released some 17x7 heliums and they are ~13.5-14 lbs, which is still lighter than stock, but the tires will cost more, especially if you compete.

A nice thing about the 15's is its not such a big deal if you go through the tires every year or two.

..or every few weeks:D

95GSR went through a set of Azenis in four weeks. In four weeks we hit the twisties about 4-5 times and a few street races. The tires still work great when bald, but you can get ticketed for having htem on the car:(

[golferjn]

nice car

[BlackNRedSi]

i love those rims!

thats what i wanted to do, get a set of 15's and drop the car, instead of 17s or 18s....where did you get those rims from? i wont bite off those ones, but if they have other kinds i want a set!
Thanks!

Real F'N nice man im lovin your whip....nice pictures too, you take good pictures, i like how the sun sparkles are coming off your H @ the angle you took the pics!

Eric

[FailureToStart]

That's a nice car. It's in dire need of some rice accessories...spoiler, maybe a couple stickers. Take the front plate and mount off. It is more aerodynamic without and your radiator will get more air hitting it.

[BlasTech]

Originally posted by FailureToStart
That's a nice car. It's in dire need of some rice accessories...spoiler, maybe a couple stickers. Take the front plate and mount off. It is more aerodynamic without and your radiator will get more air hitting it.

Yeah, I just dont want any hassles with the po-po.

I'm gonna take a look at the CTR Spoiler 02SilverSiHB has, and if I like it in person, I might get one. (or I could borrow his OEM spoiler and use it as a template to make my own!!!)

Stickers all go on my auto-x junk box.

The drop is inevitable, but I'm holding out for better dampers to be available.

In the meantime, a CTR rear sway bar should add some stiffness, when it arrives from PolePosition....

Thanks for the compliments.

[BlasTech]

Originally posted by BlackNRedSi
i love those rims!
....where did you get those rims from? i wont bite off those ones, but if they have other kinds i want a set!
Real F'N nice man im lovin your whip....nice pictures too, you take good pictures, i like how the sun sparkles are coming off your H @ the angle you took the pics!


Thanks, and thanks, aww shucks....

The rims are Konig Heliums with Falken Azenis from Discount Tire... right outside my neighborhood. They have a tread-life guarantee for road hazards and the whole setup cost $960 installed with hub-centric rings and Gorilla spline-lugs.

You can get just about any konig rim from discount tire, and thier stores are all over the south. The Greenlights are ncie. I just wish discount tire would pick up Rotas, they'd be making BANK on those.

[silver ep]

Your car looks great I like those rims more and more everytime I see them!

[2k2civicSi]

the car looks great im thinking about the heliums also but the 19s BLING BLING

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by BlasTech


Yeah, I just dont want any hassles with the po-po.

I'm gonna take a look at the CTR Spoiler 02SilverSiHB has, and if I like it in person, I might get one. (or I could borrow his OEM spoiler and use it as a template to make my own!!!)

Stickers all go on my auto-x junk box.

The drop is inevitable, but I'm holding out for better dampers to be available.

In the meantime, a CTR rear sway bar should add some stiffness, when it arrives from PolePosition....

Thanks for the compliments.
:D too late, sold the oem one to some guy on ebay for like 20 bucks :)

[BlackNRedSi]

Originally posted by BlasTech


Thanks, and thanks, aww shucks....

The rims are Konig Heliums with Falken Azenis from Discount Tire... right outside my neighborhood. They have a tread-life guarantee for road hazards and the whole setup cost $960 installed with hub-centric rings and Gorilla spline-lugs.

You can get just about any konig rim from discount tire, and thier stores are all over the south. The Greenlights are ncie. I just wish discount tire would pick up Rotas, they'd be making BANK on those.

Wow, BasTech, i finially got rims got them @ carlisle show this past weekend...didnt get 15s tho... got the 17inch 5Zigen MK5s with Yokohoma AVS tires....1000 installed mount and balanced...so thats not that bad right?

sorry to bring up my rims on your thread, just thought u could answer the question! :)

o ps i love that helmet!!! ;)

[BlasTech]

Originally posted by BlackNRedSi

Wow, BasTech, i finially got rims got them @ carlisle show this past weekend...didnt get 15s tho... got the 17inch 5Zigen MK5s with Yokohoma AVS tires....1000 installed mount and balanced...so thats not that bad right?
sorry to bring up my rims on your thread, just thought u could answer the question! :)

o ps i love that helmet!!! ;)

Sounds like a very good deal, lets have some pics!

PS, my wife/codriver has the same helmet in red (we're so cute its sick).

[BlasTech]

Three auto-x action shots:
http://sohc.vtec.net/~tuan/photos/spokes/2003/05-18-03-Techridge/pages/IMG_2508.html
http://sohc.vtec.net/~tuan/photos/spokes/2003/05-18-03-Techridge/pages/IMG_2509.html
http://sohc.vtec.net/~tuan/photos/spokes/2003/05-18-03-Techridge/pages/IMG_2510.html

I also had some professional photos done at auto-x, and the CD-ROM will be ready soon. :cool:

[Suk02Si]

pretty cool, how'd you do?

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by BlasTech
Three auto-x action shots:
http://sohc.vtec.net/~tuan/photos/spokes/2003/05-18-03-Techridge/pages/IMG_2508.html
http://sohc.vtec.net/~tuan/photos/spokes/2003/05-18-03-Techridge/pages/IMG_2509.html
http://sohc.vtec.net/~tuan/photos/spokes/2003/05-18-03-Techridge/pages/IMG_2510.html

I also had some professional photos done at auto-x, and the CD-ROM will be ready soon. :cool:
:( sorry I didn't make it, I woke up late :( I was pissed, so how did you place, I heard my friend Chris got 3rd in STS.

[BlasTech]

I did really good at the practice on Saturday...some people were impressed... but then Sunday I botched a couple of runs getting too wild and experimenting with lift-throttle. :(

My place was 5th, but 3 of the usual top competitors didnt make it (Cone Killer included)...so normally that would put me even lower in the pack. My paxed rank was only 79th place out of 120 drivers...it'd be great to get into the top half this year...:angel:

Overall, I learned more this weekend than I have all year, so I'd call it a good weekend despite my low rank, and I met Tuan from temple of v-tec. :cool:

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by BlasTech
and I met Tuan from temple of v-tec. :cool:
damn, I missed out :D Was there a hot asian chick driving a blue WRX? I miss her too :p

[BlasTech]

Couple of pics taken right before a storm... I love the light in that time

[BlasTech]

and

[BlasTech]

OK, I finally ordered JIC Magic FLT-A2's with the revised spring rates: 9kg-front/10kg-rear (same as FLEX).

They are supposed to be here early next week... I need SPC rear camber kit!

[CrazyLowEp3]

Looks Good but Like I Say " If It Aint Layed out It AInt SHit" lol
:mad:

[Brettnyt]

Originally posted by CrazyLowEp3
Looks Good but Like I Say " If It Aint Layed out It AInt SHit" lol
:mad:

Haha... Yeah man, those wheels are callin for a drop... will look sweet with the drop! Keep it up man... I think I am one of the only ones without mudflaps... I think it already looks enough like an SUV/Minivan without the flaps... :D ;)

[CrazyLowEp3]

i loved my MudGards till i slammed my car with them they just wore away they lasted kinda long cause i had my car slammed in since April and i was forced to take off what was left of them in Sept imma send a pic if it like that at a IREV in June..

[CrazyLowEp3]

Here is the old ass pic lol

[Suk02Si]

Originally posted by BlasTech
OK, I finally ordered JIC Magic FLT-A2's with the revised spring rates: 9kg-front/10kg-rear (same as FLEX).

They are supposed to be here early next week... I need SPC rear camber kit!

Sounds great man, let us know how it goes; I've been interested in the FLT A2's for a while now.:D

[oldschoolimport]

Originally posted by BlasTech
Couple of pics taken right before a storm... I love the light in that time heavy overcast and the 20 minutes immediately after the sun goes down are the best times to shoot cars. get there 30 min before sunset to get set up and prep the car. use a tripod to stabilize the camera because you need to use long shutter speeds to exaggerate the light. with full manual film cameras, (I still love em) you need to bracket your shots (1 stop slower and 1 stop faster than ideal) to make sure you get at least one good shot. a rule of thumb, if you get one GREAT shot out of 24, you did good. black and white shots are fun to play with too. they now have color process black and white that ALL photo labs can do. sorry, I used to do that stuff as an extra income.

[Brettnyt]

Originally posted by oldschoolimport
heavy overcast and the 20 minutes immediately after the sun goes down are the best times to shoot cars. get there 30 min before sunset to get set up and prep the car. use a tripod to stabilize the camera because you need to use long shutter speeds to exaggerate the light. with full manual film cameras, (I still love em) you need to bracket your shots (1 stop slower and 1 stop faster than ideal) to make sure you get at least one good shot. a rule of thumb, if you get one GREAT shot out of 24, you did good. black and white shots are fun to play with too. they now have color process black and white that ALL photo labs can do. sorry, I used to do that stuff as an extra income.

Thanks for the lesson! :D

[Dunrick]

Originally posted by BlasTech
Couple of pics taken right before a storm... I love the light in that time

I'm glad you like the car so stock looking...wish I was that simple...

I have to keep moddin mine just so I'm happy



I can definitely respect yours though, you don't have anything on it that is not necessary. So it gets a thumbs up from me.

[BlasTech]

Right now its 2 inches lower, and I'll be most likely removing the ivtec decals before I take some new pics of it. Should be sometime soon!

[bigcase]

hey, we need to get together. i got my bodykit and wing on. i need to see and experience those JIC's too. maybe next week? oh, i took my decals off too. they were kind of a bitch, just make sure theyre warm before you do anything.

casey

[BlasTech]

Finally! a big update with the 2004 mods:

>>Bye-bye i-vtec stickers
>>>Hello JIC FLT-A2 coilovers (about 2" drop)
>>>>Hello 16" Steel Gray Slipstreams
>>>>>Hello 215/45/16 Azenis

http://www.dmcknight.net/images/pictures/jicslip1.jpg
http://www.dmcknight.net/images/pictures/jicslip2.jpg
http://www.dmcknight.net/images/pictures/jicslip3.jpg

That's all I have for now, but visit my website (http://www.dmcknight.net) for more up-to-date info and my weekly racer's log. :D

[02SilverSiHB]

loving the ride man!

[djsolution]

very nice ride, man! hopefully I'll see it in person soon (I'm all about starting to autocross here in san antonio). how much did you get for the heliums (if you sold them)?

[downhil]

that looks sooooo much better!;)

[BlasTech]

Originally posted by djsolution
very nice ride, man! hopefully I'll see it in person soon (I'm all about starting to autocross here in san antonio). how much did you get for the heliums (if you sold them)?

The Heliums found a home on my wife's EK hatch:

http://www.dmcknight.net/forumpics/garage2.jpg http://www.dmcknight.net/forumpics/garage3.jpg

[Burgh]

Did you upgrade to the 16s just so you could get the 215 Azenis on them? :) GRM keeps saying how their project car really appreciates a wider tire (they compared a 225 BFG to a 205 on 15" wheels I think). I was going to ask for your impressions but realized that your next race will be with the new suspension too so it won't be an apples to apples comparison between the 205 and the 215.

Have fun rockin' STS! :D

[BlasTech]

I did a practice event on the 205s with the new suspension, and while it was great, I can already tell the 215s are going to be much better.

The 16" wheel really does make a big difference in turning... its much smoother, with less delay...and to my shock, the 215s are much quieter than the 205s

[Burgh]

So did you get to start on your dial-in of the JICs at this practice? What shock settings were you using?

Being that you're one of the more highly prepped STS EP's out there, do you have any plans of running a National Tour or ProSolo?

[BlasTech]

I did do some dialing that day, but I plan to start over with the new wheels/tires.

If I had the skills to be competitive in either one, I'd go for the ProSolo over the National Tour... I might try it this year.

Next ont the list: Hondata, Brakes, Lightweight battery, then Im done...for now.

[Pump]

Looks sweet! Can't wait to see it in action at one of the SASCA events.