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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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Which upgrade?

Ditch run flats for Michelin PSS

JB+

GP2 diffuser?

LED fogs


Have some extra cash from doing my taxes...I want all of them! But can only choose one for now.

I'm leaning towards new tires. How say you?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 12:42 PM
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I'm guessing you are in a climate that you can use the michelin pss now?

If so I would go with the tires

Seeing as you are considering other upgrades, I'm assuming your run flats are still in good shape? Then you can sell them and get a used JB+ . They are for sale often in the marketplace

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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sbninja
I'm guessing you are in a climate that you can use the michelin pss now?

If so I would go with the tires

Seeing as you are considering other upgrades, I'm assuming your run flats are still in good shape? Then you can sell them and get a used JB+ . They are for sale often in the marketplace

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america's tires is willing to give me $140 trade in credit on my current Rft.

$553.08 out the door with lifetime balancing and rotation. Hmm!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 01:42 PM
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Hi Ovrclvk. I just exchanged the conti 16" run flats for 17" pss's on my roadster on Friday. What a difference! Just so much smoother ride and the handling improvement is solid as well. I'd go for the tire upgrade.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Probably tires first.

Diffuser - I hate the look of those and would tear it off my car if it came with one. Sorry Diffuser lovers don't mean to insult.

JB+ - just added one to my car and love it. But if you aren't happy with the ride, then tires are a better choice.

Fog lights are just bling in most cases, how much better are they and how often does it really matter?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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Hi Ovrclvk. I just exchanged the conti 16" run flats for 17" pss's on my roadster on Friday. What a difference! Just so much smoother ride and the handling improvement is solid as well. I'd go for the tire upgrade.
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Probably tires first.

Diffuser - I hate the look of those and would tear it off my car if it came with one. Sorry Diffuser lovers don't mean to insult.

JB+ - just added one to my car and love it. But if you aren't happy with the ride, then tires are a better choice.

Fog lights are just bling in most cases, how much better are they and how often does it really matter?
Fogs for looks to compliment the Xenons. I hate my ride with a passion. Even just going down a driveway sucks

On the JB+ What's the bone stock setting? 30 %?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 07:26 AM
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Tires first!!! You will LOVE the MPSS tires!! You'll be making way faster turns with those tires and have no need for the JB+! Well.... at least for a month or so until you've adjusted to your awesome grippyness! Also, I would think about a larger rear swaybar. I don't see one on your list of mods. That too will make that car feel awesome when turning.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ovrclck
Ditch run flats for Michelin PSS
JB+
GP2 diffuser?
LED fogs

Have some extra cash from doing my taxes...I want all of them! But can only choose one for now.

I'm leaning towards new tires. How say you?
Tires / suspension first (PSS's are a great summer tire choice).
JB+ / engine second.
Bling last (diffuser, fogs, stripes, whatever).

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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Grizld700
Tires first!!! You will LOVE the MPSS tires!! You'll be making way faster turns with those tires and have no need for the JB+! Well.... at least for a month or so until you've adjusted to your awesome grippyness! Also, I would think about a larger rear swaybar. I don't see one on your list of mods. That too will make that car feel awesome when turning.
I forgot to add the Hotchkis 25.5mm, definitely next!

I'll be getting the tires this week! Good bye headaches lol

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Tires / suspension first (PSS's are a great summer tire choice).
JB+ / engine second.
Bling last (diffuser, fogs, stripes, whatever).

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This forum needs some kind of rep/thanks system. Thanks guys!
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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Tires first, and the PSS are a very good summer tire.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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I think your order is spot on:

1. Tires
2. JB+
3. Rear Swaybar
4. Drive it!
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 09:24 AM
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$553 for all four.

$70 visa gift card if purchased by Sat 2/28

$483.08 out the door...Oh heck yes.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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Are you sticking with 205's? Or going up a size to 215's?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Grizld700
Are you sticking with 205's? Or going up a size to 215's?
215's
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 09:35 AM
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Oh yeah
 
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 09:16 AM
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Tires are in. Going after work to get them installed.
 
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