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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 06:14 AM
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You can do it with a normal tire remover. it is a PITA, though.

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Do you guys know if I need to go to a special shop to remove the run flats and replace them with BF goodrich Ta kdw 2's? My dad works at a car dealer and they have a regular tire remover. Let me know as soon as you can I need to get new tires this week.


Brad and Steve let me know where you got yours and how much, thanks.



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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by armandCooperS04
Do you guys know if I need to go to a special shop to remove the run flats and replace them with BF goodrich Ta kdw 2's? My dad works at a car dealer and they have a regular tire remover. Let me know as soon as you can I need to get new tires this week.


Brad and Steve let me know where you got yours and how much, thanks.



Armando
Get the tires from Tire Rack, and they will let you know where to get them installed. They have dealers set up to do installs.
There is a great place here in Fresno that we use.

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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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How much does it usually cost to install them? Right now Tire rack has them on special for $109 each, not bad with $33 for shipping.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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I would look at the Pzero Neros like I have (rather will have for another week). They grip well and are cheep from Edge.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Damnit. I have a cold. Boo!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Damnit. I have a cold. Boo!
I would suggest you stay in and don't drive your car for at least a week. If you have to go somewhere call a taxi. Don't go near your Mini because you wouldn't want it to catch your cold. Drink lots of tea with honey and lemon. Ken
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by armandCooperS04
How much does it usually cost to install them? Right now Tire rack has them on special for $109 each, not bad with $33 for shipping.
Installation prices all depend on where you go.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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I would suggest you stay in and don't drive your car for at least a week. If you have to go somewhere call a taxi. Don't go near your Mini because you wouldn't want it to catch your cold. Drink lots of tea with honey and lemon. Ken
A nice big shot of Wild Turkey will also do the trick
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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A nice big shot of Wild Turkey will also do the trick
Blake can't legally consume alcohol. So he better stick with tea and chicken soup. Ken
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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I'm gona run to the pharmacy ans see if I can get something.
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Blake can't legally consume alcohol. So he better stick with tea and chicken soup. Ken
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0


I'm gona run to the pharmacy ans see if I can get something.
Its not going to help.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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Yeah, the stuff at the store does not work. You need to rest or it will not go away. Your immune system, needs to be at its best so it can destroy the virus or bacteria. Lack of sleep weakens the immune system. I am not a doctor, but dammit I am a micriobiologist!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Sudafed helped at knocking back the congestion... Good thing I donlt have class till 4 tomorrow.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Thanks to Steve for letting me know the correct tire to buy for my car. I almost bought 45 series that would have rubbed on my lowered car. That would have been a bummer.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Ya, 45s rub on mine with only a 3/4 inch drop. You woulda been screwed.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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blake, i thought that you have the jcw suspension?. it is a 10mm lowering, about 3/8" not 3/4". unless you have done something differnt.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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It;s more than 10mm... Youve seen my car...

Anyways, I just found an incredible road. I got a tip from maximusmini and went for a drive at 1am. Incredible elevation changes with amazing cambered turns. I felt weightless at a couple points. kinda scary in the middle of the night when you don't know it, but it gave my brakes a workout.. There were a couple high speed straights into 90 degree turns without warning.... Just a yellow arrow in the apex of the turn...

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blake, i thought that you have the jcw suspension?. it is a 10mm lowering, about 3/8" not 3/4". unless you have done something differnt.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0
It;s more than 10mm... Youve seen my car...

Anyways, I just found an incredible road. I got a tip from maximusmini and went for a drive at 1am. Incredible elevation changes with amazing cambered turns. I felt weightless at a couple points. kinda scary in the middle of the night when you don't know it, but it gave my brakes a workout.. There were a couple high speed straights into 90 degree turns without warning.... Just a yellow arrow in the apex of the turn...
Hey, take it easy on my tires. Ken
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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Lol. Don;t worry. I will wash the possom blood of them befire I mail them to you
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Hey, take it easy on my tires. Ken
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Lol. Don;t worry. I will wash the possom blood of them befire I mail them to you
Thanks, I think. Ken
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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Youre welcome
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Thanks, I think. Ken
I hope your check gets here by friday... The mail has been really slow lately...
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0
Youre welcome

I hope your check gets here by friday... The mail has been really slow lately...
Its not if he sent the check, but if he will get the tires.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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He can take that up with the postal service

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Its not if he sent the check, but if he will get the tires.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Somebody post something. I cant go partying toight because i wana kick this cold in the *** and I'm bored.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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TRY STUDYING
 
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