New Kumho Tires (Scented!) - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2005-11-10, 10:23 AM

As if red and blue smoke weren't enough, now its time to mix your favorite herbal smells into burning rubber.

http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000857066789

(should this be in the technical section?)

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-11-10, 10:37 AM

Just, wow...

Drifting is a pox on the face of motorsports.

MattR · 2005-11-10, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Just, wow...

Drifting is a pox on the face of motorsports.

As fun as I'm sure it is...I have to agree, It's gotten to a level of rediculousness matched by none. (except maybe swamp buggy racin')

JC · 2005-11-10, 11:21 AM

What's wrong with drifting exactly? It's fun to watch, fun to do, and makes more people realize how much FWD sucks.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-11-10, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

What's wrong with drifting exactly?

Besides being generally retarded?

JC · 2005-11-10, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Besides being generally retarded?

So is America? What are you a fucking commie?

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-11-10, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

So is America? What are you a fucking commie?

Scott's asked me that many times. Usually it was with regards to what kind of bread I was eating though...

MattR · 2005-11-10, 12:05 PM

You don't like white bread?

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-11-10, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

You don't like white bread?

No, I like white bread. I think he's the dirty commie...

NevadaSTi · 2005-11-10, 12:38 PM

That rosemary picture looks like something else.

sperry · 2005-11-10, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

What's wrong with drifting exactly? It's fun to watch, fun to do, and makes more people realize how much FWD sucks.

Drifting is fine... just don't call it a "motorsport".

Drifting is to racing as figure skating is to hockey. Sure it takes skill and tallent, and it's fun to watch, but since the "winner" of the event is determined by judge's opinions, rather than a rule book, it's not a "true" sport.

Also, the "drift scene" delegitimizes the real enthusiasts... if you're trying to make your sport mainstream, foam parties aren't the path to FIA acceptence.

Back to the tires: What's with the scents they picked? "Rosemary"? "Lavender"? WTF does rosemary smell like, and why would I want my tires to smell that way? Are these tires supposed to make my burnouts at the Rennisance Festival more "authentic"?

Nick Koan · 2005-11-10, 02:57 PM

They also stated in the article that the tires really do smell like Lavender and Rosemary.... if they were grown in a vat of rubber.

Dean · 2005-11-10, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

...if you're trying to make your sport mainstream, foam parties aren't the path to FIA acceptence.

I don't know, you get the FIA management in to some of those foam parties, or front row at the bikini contest... let the sanctioning begin...

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Originally Posted by sperry

...Are these tires supposed to make my burnouts at the Rennisance Festival more "authentic"?

No, Renisance festival scents would be cattle droppings, and beer & turkey leg farts. Oh, and don't forget sweaty armour.

MattR · 2005-11-10, 03:04 PM

"It stinks like sex in here"

"...Oh, Scott just did a donut nevermind"

sperry · 2005-11-10, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

"It stinks like sex in here"

"...Oh, Scott just did a donut nevermind"

That's funny, 'cause sex really does smell like burnt rubber sometimes.

Nick Koan · 2005-11-10, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

That's funny, 'cause sex really does smell like burnt rubber sometimes.

burnt rubber and rosemary.

Dean · 2005-11-10, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

That's funny, 'cause sex really does smell like burnt rubber sometimes.

Wouldn't that be Latex?

MikeK · 2005-11-10, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Wouldn't that be Latex?

No!

Dean · 2005-11-10, 04:28 PM

TMI, TMI, TMI....

MattR · 2005-11-10, 04:31 PM

"Approvedgasmasks.com for the win!" - Mike K

MPREZIV · 2005-11-11, 12:21 PM

If you smoke after sex, SLOW DOWN!

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-14, 07:33 AM

Damn this thread is funny. I love to watch drifting, but scented tires, that's a freakin joke. When are they gonna stop milking it?

2005-11-10, 10:23 AM	#1
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	New Kumho Tires (Scented!) As if red and blue smoke weren't enough, now its time to mix your favorite herbal smells into burning rubber. http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000857066789 (should this be in the technical section?) Attached Images

2005-11-10, 10:37 AM	#2
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Just, wow... Drifting is a pox on the face of motorsports. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2005-11-10, 11:21 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	What's wrong with drifting exactly? It's fun to watch, fun to do, and makes more people realize how much FWD sucks. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-11-10, 12:05 PM	#8
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	You don't like white bread? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-10, 12:38 PM	#10
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	That rosemary picture looks like something else. __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2005-11-10, 02:57 PM	#12
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	They also stated in the article that the tires really do smell like Lavender and Rosemary.... if they were grown in a vat of rubber. __________________ 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

2005-11-10, 03:04 PM	#14
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	"It stinks like sex in here" "...Oh, Scott just did a donut nevermind" __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-10, 04:28 PM	#19
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	TMI, TMI, TMI.... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-10, 04:31 PM	#20
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	"Approvedgasmasks.com for the win!" - Mike K __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-11, 12:21 PM	#21
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	If you smoke after sex, SLOW DOWN! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-11-14, 07:33 AM	#22
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Damn this thread is funny. I love to watch drifting, but scented tires, that's a freakin joke. When are they gonna stop milking it?

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