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Old 02-22-2008, 11:21 PM
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I'm looking for birthday suggestions for my husband. He usually buys what he wants/needs so gift ideas are tough. He is into autocrossing. Any suggestions?

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Depends on the price range and intent. It can vary a lot.

A set of Hoosiers or Kumhos, depending on preference. A set of CCW wheels. An Evolution auto-x school. A new helmet. A good book on driving skills. A new trailer. A new tow vehicle. Entry fees to the next local event. New shocks / suspension parts. New motor. A nice torque wrench. A good tire pressure gauge.
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A very nice selection is listed above by jwt1603!! That's definitely where our heads are around B'Day time!
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Here's what my wife got me for my birthday and I'm a happy camper!!



New Nitto RIIs for my CCWs.
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Originally Posted by Last C5
Here's what my wife got me for my birthday and I'm a happy camper!!



New Nitto RIIs for my CCWs.
3 wheels?
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
3 wheels?


Maybe have his helmet custom painted - personalized??
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
3 wheels?
No, I was setting on the fourth to take the picture.
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If he doesn't have a good tire temperature gage, they come in handy in evaluating alignment settings, and they are reasonably priced at around $100. If you need a link, please drop me a PM.
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Originally Posted by Last C5
No, I was setting on the fourth to take the picture.
here is your new forum http://www.3wheelers.com/enter.htm)


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Originally Posted by John Shiels
3 wheels?
Good one.
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Depends on how much you want to spend and what he has in the car now.
Tires - good - $1k
Rims - good - $1-2k
Tire pyrometer - good - SubDriver can hook you up
Usually, AutoXers soon get a harness bar and harnesses.
Harness Bar - ~ $500
harnesses - $200 - $600?
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
here is your new forum http://www.3wheelers.com/enter.htm)


I thought this site was going to be ATVs, but it's really kind of cool. Offbeat, but cool.
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Originally Posted by Last C5
I thought this site was going to be ATVs, but it's really kind of cool. Offbeat, but cool.
when will we see you on three?
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Originally Posted by sunne6
I'm looking for birthday suggestions for my husband. He usually buys what he wants/needs so gift ideas are tough. He is into autocrossing. Any suggestions?

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How about an autocross school? No matter what level driver you are - you can always improve your skills...

here's the Evolution School website:

http://autocross.com/evolution/modules/news/

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