New to the forum and Reno... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

hardboiled · 2005-05-07, 11:11 PM

Hi,

My name is Mark and I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I am moving to Reno from Southern California to attend UNR in fall. I will be moving to Reno in June, and I just wanted to ask some questions regarding tires, and the road conditions in Reno. I currently have the standard RE92s on my 2.5 RS, how do these tires perform in the rain and snow? Is Lithia the only Subaru dealer in the area?

Well, I really look forward to moving to Reno, and actually getting a chance to use the AWD on the Subaru. Plus, I plan to come to the meets on Thursday nights, to meet everyone. I’ll stop by once I get settled in Reno.

Thanks,

Mark

Duckie · 2005-05-08, 06:58 AM

Welcome, and I hope you enjoy yourself. These guys are a great group and are very friendly and helpful. What are you going to be studying at UNR?

Nick Koan · 2005-05-08, 07:31 AM

Welcome,

RE92s are okay on snow, I've gone though a winter on them. If you have a chance to get dedicated snow tires, I'd recommend it, but if you can't, then its really not a big worry. The RE9s will be fine.

Lithia is the only Subaru dealership in Reno, but there is Michael Hohl on the North Side of Carson City and quite a few in Sacramento if you are willing to take a drive.

JC · 2005-05-08, 07:33 AM

RE92s are OK. If they have decent tread, there is no need to waste money replacing them in my opinion. There is a Subaru dealer in Carson City but they suck. Welcome man, nice to see another RS.

tysonK · 2005-05-08, 09:22 AM

Looks like your are the #2 CGM 2.5rs behind bruspeed!

Like nKoan said as long as you don't expect tons of grip from the RE92’s you’ll be ok. I just went through the winter with them fine. Although if you are not used to the snow you might have a fun time in the beginning. On the other hand, sometimes we hardly get any snow on the valley floor, this past winter was the most snow on the floor since I moved here in 1998.

A few of us went to UNR on the board and some of us are going there right now, looks like you are going to fit in just fine.

BTW: Is your username in reference to the John Woo Film?

Welcome.

Libila · 2005-05-08, 10:00 AM

Welcome!

bruspeed · 2005-05-08, 11:34 AM

Welcome! as Tysonk said I'm the "other" cat with a cgm rs. Re92's will get you through the seasons without a whole lot of trouble, mine worked fine. Hope to see you at a meet!

hardboiled · 2005-05-08, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys. I am glad to hear that the tires will be fine. You will probably see me around Reno, and UNR. I have a thule bike rack on the roof with California plates. Honk and wave if you see me.

Hey duckie, I'm a Psychology major, and I'm coming into UNR as a junior.

NevadaSTi · 2005-05-08, 02:32 PM

Sup Hardboiled,

Thanks for stopping by. The other Subaru dealership is in So. Lake Tahoe. I used to work there, and its where I got STi. I give them two thumbs UP.

Oh yeah, there main body man, I've known him since I was like 8 years old. I trust him over any body shop.

Brian

Nick Koan · 2005-05-08, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

Sup Hardboiled,

Thanks for stopping by. The other Subaru dealership is in So. Lake Tahoe. I used to work there, and its where I got STi. I give them two thumbs UP.

Oh yeah, there main body man, I've known him since I was like 8 years old. I trust him over any body shop.

Brian

Woah, I lived right behind South Shore Motors last winter, on Clement Street.

left footed whooten · 2005-05-08, 05:05 PM

Word up there,
I drive an Impreza and go to UNR as well, complete with Cali plates. Live right behind the Fritz Bar across the street from the arts building. Good bar, good school, lots of girlies to play with. Look for my teal Impreza with WRX wheels and hopefully 110whp by the time fall semester starts.
Cheers

doubleurx · 2005-05-08, 06:01 PM

Welcome. You'll enjoy the changes in seasons we have.

JC · 2005-05-08, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by left footed whooten

Word up there,
I drive an Impreza and go to UNR as well, complete with Cali plates. Live right behind the Fritz Bar across the street from the arts building. Good bar, good school, lots of girlies to play with. Look for my teal Impreza with WRX wheels and hopefully 110whp by the time fall semester starts.
Cheers

110whp? Good luck, I only get 130 or so.

left footed whooten · 2005-05-09, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

110whp? Good luck, I only get 130 or so.

What are you running? 2.5RS stock? I figured if my ej18 came with 110 crank, by the time I open up the intake, release some power with a pulley, and get my hands on a header and exhaust, Id get it to 110 hamsters to the wheels. unrealistic? hit me with some info. maybe this should be its own thread. good thing my car weighs nothing.

bruspeed · 2005-05-09, 11:15 AM

Name: JC (JC)
Car: 2000 2.5RS
Mods: Cobb Tuning CAI, Mr. Josh LW Pulley, Exedy Clutch & Lightweight flywheel, MRT headers & cat, Greddy EVO catback
Wheel HP: 132.1 @ 5750 RPM
Wheel Torque: 134.6 @ 4000 RPM
Dyno: Mustang @ S-Squared Motorsports 07/17/04

just gotta look

here's the link: http://seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1304

those numbers may be old, but it'll give you a ballpark idea.

ScottyS · 2005-05-09, 12:11 PM

Nice, more old school.

I work at UNR in the Geography Dept --- look for either my green Impreza L wagon w/RS wheels or a stock 95 Legacy LSi in "mica ruby". I'll be watchin' out for ya.

left footed whooten · 2005-05-09, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Nice, more old school.

I work at UNR in the Geography Dept --- look for either my green Impreza L wagon w/RS wheels or a stock 95 Legacy LSi in "mica ruby". I'll be watchin' out for ya.

Yeah, I think Ive seen your car parked toward that frat house on evans right? Like the six-spokers, looked for as long as i could, but caved in and got wrx wheels. Mine is the same color I believe, but 2-door with cal plates. Old school rules

tysonK · 2005-05-09, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by left footed whooten

Yeah, I think Ive seen your car parked toward that frat house on evans right? Like the six-spokers, looked for as long as i could, but caved in and got wrx wheels. Mine is the same color I believe, but 2-door with cal plates. Old school rules

Be sure to check out his seats!

soggynoodles · 2005-05-09, 09:26 PM

Welcome to Seccs.

Enjoy your stay

Kevin M · 2005-05-09, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by soggynoodles

Enjoy your stay

Dammit Ed, stop saying that... it makes it sound like you expect everyone to leave after their 'welcome' thread.

ScottyS · 2005-05-10, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

Be sure to check out his seats!

Yeah, thanks to Tyson, they aren't stock either....

2005-05-07, 11:11 PM	#1
hardboiled n00b Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3 Car: 2005 2.5 RS, CGM	New to the forum and Reno... Hi, My name is Mark and I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I am moving to Reno from Southern California to attend UNR in fall. I will be moving to Reno in June, and I just wanted to ask some questions regarding tires, and the road conditions in Reno. I currently have the standard RE92s on my 2.5 RS, how do these tires perform in the rain and snow? Is Lithia the only Subaru dealer in the area? Well, I really look forward to moving to Reno, and actually getting a chance to use the AWD on the Subaru. Plus, I plan to come to the meets on Thursday nights, to meet everyone. I’ll stop by once I get settled in Reno. Thanks, Mark Last edited by hardboiled; 2005-05-07 at 11:19 PM.

2005-05-08, 07:31 AM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Welcome, RE92s are okay on snow, I've gone though a winter on them. If you have a chance to get dedicated snow tires, I'd recommend it, but if you can't, then its really not a big worry. The RE9s will be fine. Lithia is the only Subaru dealership in Reno, but there is Michael Hohl on the North Side of Carson City and quite a few in Sacramento if you are willing to take a drive. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-05-08, 07:33 AM	#4
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	RE92s are OK. If they have decent tread, there is no need to waste money replacing them in my opinion. There is a Subaru dealer in Carson City but they suck. Welcome man, nice to see another RS. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-05-08, 11:34 AM	#7
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Welcome! as Tysonk said I'm the "other" cat with a cgm rs. Re92's will get you through the seasons without a whole lot of trouble, mine worked fine. Hope to see you at a meet! __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-05-08, 05:05 PM	#11
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Word up there, I drive an Impreza and go to UNR as well, complete with Cali plates. Live right behind the Fritz Bar across the street from the arts building. Good bar, good school, lots of girlies to play with. Look for my teal Impreza with WRX wheels and hopefully 110whp by the time fall semester starts. Cheers __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2005-05-08, 06:58 AM	#2
Duckie EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 309	Welcome, and I hope you enjoy yourself. These guys are a great group and are very friendly and helpful. What are you going to be studying at UNR? __________________ quack

2005-05-08, 09:22 AM	#5
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Looks like your are the #2 CGM 2.5rs behind bruspeed! Like nKoan said as long as you don't expect tons of grip from the RE92’s you’ll be ok. I just went through the winter with them fine. Although if you are not used to the snow you might have a fun time in the beginning. On the other hand, sometimes we hardly get any snow on the valley floor, this past winter was the most snow on the floor since I moved here in 1998. A few of us went to UNR on the board and some of us are going there right now, looks like you are going to fit in just fine. BTW: Is your username in reference to the John Woo Film? Welcome.

2005-05-08, 10:00 AM	#6
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Welcome!

2005-05-08, 12:10 PM	#8
hardboiled n00b Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3 Car: 2005 2.5 RS, CGM	Thanks for the welcome guys. I am glad to hear that the tires will be fine. You will probably see me around Reno, and UNR. I have a thule bike rack on the roof with California plates. Honk and wave if you see me. Hey duckie, I'm a Psychology major, and I'm coming into UNR as a junior.

2005-05-08, 02:32 PM	#9
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Sup Hardboiled, Thanks for stopping by. The other Subaru dealership is in So. Lake Tahoe. I used to work there, and its where I got STi. I give them two thumbs UP. Oh yeah, there main body man, I've known him since I was like 8 years old. I trust him over any body shop. Brian

2005-05-08, 06:01 PM	#12
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Welcome. You'll enjoy the changes in seasons we have.

2005-05-09, 11:15 AM	#15
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Name: JC (JC) Car: 2000 2.5RS Mods: Cobb Tuning CAI, Mr. Josh LW Pulley, Exedy Clutch & Lightweight flywheel, MRT headers & cat, Greddy EVO catback Wheel HP: 132.1 @ 5750 RPM Wheel Torque: 134.6 @ 4000 RPM Dyno: Mustang @ S-Squared Motorsports 07/17/04 just gotta look here's the link: http://seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1304 those numbers may be old, but it'll give you a ballpark idea. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-05-09, 12:11 PM	#16
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Nice, more old school. I work at UNR in the Geography Dept --- look for either my green Impreza L wagon w/RS wheels or a stock 95 Legacy LSi in "mica ruby". I'll be watchin' out for ya. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-05-09, 09:26 PM	#19
soggynoodles EJ22 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: online Posts: 351 Car: 05 WRX Class: pizza	Welcome to Seccs. Enjoy your stay __________________ I don't know what to say here. Give me some idea.

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