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Old 10-20-2009, 06:33 AM   #1
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A certain prominent spot in Towson ( that sort of rhymes with chex mix) has recently been resurfaced and I was wondering what peoples opinions were on it. It seems as though the idea was to make it more grippy for cars in inclement weather. There seems to be two layers, first a thick layer of poly and then a layer of poly with grip tape - ish debris mixed in to give rubber tires some grab. I found it to be slower and super grippy. However, the poly seems like if it gets wet or dusty, then that grip will go away fast. Also the added debris seems like pixie dust from the pain faeries sprinkled on to already painful bails. At any rate, I have'nt developed a trust for this surface..when's it gonna break away? And how fast will I be going? Anybody care to comment?
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A certain prominent spot in Towson ( that sort of rhymes with chex mix) has recently been resurfaced and I was wondering what peoples opinions were on it. It seems as though the idea was to make it more grippy for cars in inclement weather. There seems to be two layers, first a thick layer of poly and then a layer of poly with grip tape - ish debris mixed in to give rubber tires some grab. I found it to be slower and super grippy. However, the poly seems like if it gets wet or dusty, then that grip will go away fast. Also the added debris seems like pixie dust from the pain faeries sprinkled on to already painful bails. At any rate, I have'nt developed a trust for this surface..when's it gonna break away? And how fast will I be going? Anybody care to comment?
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Trust is a huge issue on that surface. Its definitely slower and in turn a bummer. still tho chew mix has the vertical.
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Seems like the dark grey area is grippier than the light grey...
btw, reconfigged the hellcat, AWESOME!!!
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Seems like the dark grey area is grippier than the light grey...
btw, reconfigged the hellcat, AWESOME!!!
Nice! cant wait to shred again. I think you should relay the story of the "Grey Matter" and your bro who tasted it for the benefit of the community
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