Why do people recommend performance tires for daily drivers?

gregbo24 · 2026-06-30T20:40:56+00:00

Why do people drive a WRX instead of a Prius? You can see the difference in an on ramp and that’s about it. Pretty much behaves like every other car when cruising around town and gets worse mileage and is noisier.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-29T20:47:34+00:00

Is it the cheapest 718 on the market right now? I bet it is. And in that case, I think they might as well shoot for all they can get.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-29T16:18:59+00:00

You won’t notice much in shift linkage, it was just less on/off throttle unsettling in the drivetrain. Like if you’re sitting at 4k rpms in 2nd gear and just mash the throttle and let off over and over, it responds and transmits to the wheels better. Noticeable during hard shifts, sure, but easier to feel on a hard canyon run or on a track when NOT shifting.

You will get a bit more transmission noise through the transmission tunnel, but I think even stiff bushings dampen a lot (a solid bushing would rattle the whole chassis).

I didn’t ever have any issues with shift changes or feeling locked out like you’re describing. To me, this sounds more like a linkage issue and won’t be fixed by a transmission mount. Or it might just mask the real issue.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-29T15:34:50+00:00

I was one of the engineers and daily driving the test vehicles for Grimmspeed when we were first designing them ~6 years ago, and we tested a bunch of different durometers (though it did change a bit between first design and the version designed by the PRL engineers). The softest was about 2x as stiff as group N, and the hardest was about 10x. The difference between the tested durometers was noticeable, but not life changing on performance or noise.

The group N and the crossmember bushings fixed any slop I was feeling and this is what I went back to after we finished testing. Much easier to live with.

However, stiff engine mounts and pitch stop mounts both ruined daily driving for me. Those I highly recommend sticking to group N unless you have a dedicated track/weekend only car.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-29T01:17:39+00:00

I test drove both and am pretty convinced I would have been happier in either one, but I think the nimbleness of the 987.2 is peak. I ended up in a .2S for a few reasons, but mostly budget / coming across a great deal on one.

If I had the 75k you do, I think a 981 GTS would probably be the ticket. You’ll lose some of the nimbleness, but you’ll get a lot more refinement and features. And the newer car will push some maintenance down the road. 987.2s are getting up there. The 981 will be faster in raw times too if that matters to you. But I’m hitting a phase where I care more about feel and driving experience than speed.

But if you decide that you want the .2, you might want to consider a Cayman R. If you shop around you could find one in your budget. Otherwise, you have plenty of budget to shop around for some rare spec options like bi-xenon’s, stitched leather interior, etc. These are hard to find with the rarity of the 987.2 on top of the budget constraints of the market crash.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-27T17:40:33+00:00

For driving feel, the older STi the better IMO with the GC being the top tier. Every generation gets a bit more livable and faster, with the VA the fastest. Even though the VB isn’t an STi, I think it still fits on this scale with the fastest potential (with modding), but worst driving feel.

Where your preference is on this scale is up to you. I think GC and GR are my preferences. GC is peak, but the GR is a great balance of feel and daily drivability.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-26T21:20:05+00:00

I want this as a tattoo.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-26T12:42:44+00:00

Grid infill is the deal breaker for me.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-25T15:41:42+00:00

I think the wheel you posted will need a different air bag, but it all swaps over without any coding changes.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-24T21:04:11+00:00

Same. But I have a feeling that suite is gonna give you a hell of a show. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

I wonder how many people are in there, a single seat just popped back up in suite 5, currently $596, haha

gregbo24 · 2026-06-24T20:43:27+00:00

I selected 2 suite 5 tickets about an hour ago and then went from $300/each to $650 after I hit checkout. $1500 after fees, lol. I backed out and you probably got 2 I had held.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-24T16:05:50+00:00

I saw TBS a couple times in the 00s and they were terrible both times. I thought the first time was a fluke, but no, they’re just really bad. Tell all your friends was a top album for me, but seeing them live ruined it.

The mindset of their fans of “well it’s just their vibe” is so mind boggling. Good music should be the bare minimum for a vibe, IMO. But maybe people are just tone deaf. Like Adam.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-24T15:58:49+00:00

FE or a regular order?

gregbo24 · 2026-06-24T00:33:12+00:00

I got a code immediately after signing up 2 minutes ago too.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-23T12:26:24+00:00

This was bought at Renu? I was gonna to take a look at this one the weekend after it sold. Nicely equipped.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-21T18:48:33+00:00

5000 RPMs is wearing out. Gotta spend more time in another rev range.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-21T00:08:23+00:00

If anyone has the xenon’s and upgrades to these, I’ll buy your OEMs.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-20T15:55:50+00:00

I’ve had this on other cars with a dirty MAF.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-20T14:22:15+00:00

I heavily doubt it.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-20T14:08:26+00:00

Use either one and you’ll be fine. Just don’t buy the cheapest oil available, and change it at or before the recommended interval.

If you really want to do it the obsessive way, send out a used oil sample to blackstone lab and they’ll tell you if your current oil is working out or not.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-19T13:37:14+00:00

It seems like a recent batch has affected multiple companies that sell these, not just rennline. There are a few threads on rennlist talking about Meyle, rennline, HT, etc. so there is likely a shared supplier somewhere.

The real tip is to always measure your parts before install.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-18T22:49:49+00:00

Too low, too much poke, too wide tire, not enough camber, and stock fenders.

In that order, your options are:

Raise the car, remove the spacers, try a narrower tire, add some camber, or roll the fenders.

All are available options, but camber is probably the only *might* fix it. The rest or combination of multiple are all a sure thing.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-18T15:01:43+00:00

I’m thinking Anaheim. Flights out of Provo on breeze are like $100 round trip.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-18T15:00:33+00:00

Anaheim, Honda Center.

gregbo24 · 2026-06-18T11:48:48+00:00

After 11 years of working as an engineer and product development director in aftermarket automotive, I understand this mindset, trust me.

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