There really isn’t much to say, except this video is a must watch. Even with preparation and the proper setup, I’m still surprised Travis Pastrana went through with the jump. Now it’s just a matter of time before Ken Block comes up with something new.
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Here in Massachusetts it’s been snowing quite a bit for the last few days. In fact, we’re supposed to get another 8 inches tonight. I finally got to drive my car in some heavy snow this year while out running some errands this morning.
At one point, I found myself driving through part of an unplowed parking lot, which had about 6″ of fresh powder. My STi cut through the snow with ease, without a hint of trouble. Looking back, I realize this was primarily due to my choice of an excellent snow tire; the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25. I purchased a set of these tires from Tire Rack about 2 years ago for my STi and picked them up in a 225/45/17 size. Currently, I’m running them on the stock 17×8 BBS wheels.
This setup has proved to work very well over the last 2 years. Last winter, I went on several ski trips which involved lots of snow driving. Again, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25’s proved strong, and got me through the snow without issue.
I did plenty of research prior to purchasing my Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25’s. One helpful resource for me was reading user reviews from consumers who had already bought these tires, such as the one you’re reading now. The Tire Rack website is a great resource to find reviews such as these, which are written entirely by the consumers themselves. You can find a link to the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 review’s page here. (Scroll down a bit once the page loads)
One of the primary reasons that I went with the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25’s is that they feature better dry road handling than most other “snow tires”. Tire Rack refers to this as increased “European high-speed winter driving performance.” In addition, it’s pretty common for snow tires to be associated with the stereotype of being “soft”, and not allowing for spirited driving. Owners of STi’s typically drive their cars as they’re meant to be driven. Therefore, having a tire that’s capable during the winter months is necessary. Being able to pass RWD pickup trucks in the snow also makes for a good laugh.
I’ve always trusted Bridgestone in the past, which is why I decided to try out the LM-25’s. One of my more recent purchases from them was a set of Potenza RE-01R’s.
Overall, I feel that I made a good choice. I’ve had the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25’s for about 2 years now, and have driven them through 2 New England winters. Even with some mixed in spirited driving, they still show very little wear. With that said, I think it’s safe to say that these will last me more than a few years, especially since I run them seasonally.
So what are you waiting for? Head over to Tire Rack and pick up a set of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25’s today!
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Wow, it’s been quite some time. I’ve been very busy over the last few months, and unfortunately, have had little time to update STi Blog.
One of the contributing factors to my busy schedule this year was autocrossing. I decided that I wanted to be more competitive at a local-level this year, and work on becoming a better drive. Things turned out pretty good for me in the end though, and I ended up taking the New England Region SCCA BSP class championship. Although in the end, I actually won BSP by literally 1 run. I plan on writing a blog post soon about my past season’s experience, and what I took from it.
Moving forward, I’m looking to continue in either BSP, or move down to STU. There are several pros and cons to each class, and I’m currently in the process of weighing them. What I can tell you is this – I plan on writing frequent blog entries, following my autocross season and progress, starting next year at the beginning of the season. I will be documenting everything including my setup and event results.
Overall, it’s been a great year, and I can assure you more content is on the way soon. In the meantime, Happy Holidays!
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Klasse All-In-One (AIO) is truly some of the best polish for the money. Often times you’ll see people raving about high dollar polishes and waxes on forums such as Autopia and other car care boards. However, this is one product that truly makes a big statement, and it comes at an affordable price.
Klasse AIO is both a polish and a sealant, packaged together in a single formula. One of the nice features about the polish aspect of Klasse AIO, is that it’s a chemical based polish. Unlike most abrasive polishes, Klasse AIO features a smooth texture that is safe for most surfaces. What does this mean? Simply put, if you’re a beginner in car detailing, it’s a lot harder to mess up your paint when using a polish that’s not abrasive.
In addition, Klasse AIO is safe for almost any type of surface. In fact, I personally even use it on the interior of my car, to shine things up a bit. (To be more specific, on the plastic dashboard trim surrounding my stereo, and A/C controls)
Klasse AIO also features a protecting sealant as well. During application of the product, you are both polishing and protecting in one sweep. This can save many car enthusiasts a lot of time when detailing their car.
Klasse All-In-One Polish can be applied both by hand and by machine. I have personally applied the polish using my Ultimate Detailing Machine (UDM) random orbital buffer. During application, I used a regular polishing pad, and the end results came out great. Klasse AIO is best used to remove very light surface scratches, and other paint contaminants. For anything deeper, it’s highly recommended to use a more abrasive polish, otherwise you’ll just be wasting your time.
For those of you who autocross or race your car, I’ve found that Klasse All-In-One polish is an excellent remedy to remove track marbles and cone marks – often referred to as “cone bite”. A small dab of polish onto a microfiber towel is all that it takes to remove that annoying rubber mark.
Overall, Klasse truly makes a great one-step product. I believe that being able to clean and polish your paint at the same time is a great feature. Therefore, Klasse AIO is the perfect answer for those car enthusiasts who are looking to shine up their ride quickly and without hassle.
So what are you waiting for? Pick up some Klasse All-In-One Polish at Autogeek today!
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It looks like Subaru has teamed up with Guinness World Records to try and set the record for the “largest parade of Subaru cars”.
The recent announcement comes in the form of a press release from Subaru of America. The event is planned to take place on July 11th at 9 am in Itasca, Illinois.
However if you ask me, I don’t think they’ll have much on Wicked Big Meet. Sure, it may be an official Subaru meet, sponsored by SOA themselves, but who drives a Subaru in Illinois? (I honestly don’t know) Why not come to the New England area, where the most Subaru’s are sold? (I believe Vermont is the current leading state)
In addition, I predict they won’t be able to beat the famous Colin McRae ceremony either, which was held with an estimated of 1,100 Subarus. Although McRae’s ceremony and Wicked Big Meet weren’t official, they’re still considered awesome bragging rights.
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