A Big Thanks
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Hi John,
I am now on my second set of the Generals and have been very happy with them for everyday driving in all weather (except snow). I am running 215/45/17 and they are M&S rated but are classified as an extreme performance tire. I got over 30k out of the first set. I believe Tina is running them also. They handle great in the twisties. Maybe not as good as the Dunlaps or BFG but at 65$ per tire the price is hard to beat esspecially for a daily driver. You can always get a dedicated set for canyon blasting, autox and track days.
Chef
I am now on my second set of the Generals and have been very happy with them for everyday driving in all weather (except snow). I am running 215/45/17 and they are M&S rated but are classified as an extreme performance tire. I got over 30k out of the first set. I believe Tina is running them also. They handle great in the twisties. Maybe not as good as the Dunlaps or BFG but at 65$ per tire the price is hard to beat esspecially for a daily driver. You can always get a dedicated set for canyon blasting, autox and track days.
Chef
Thanks these are probably where I will end up, I'll get AAA roadside assist and then get the tires. Where did you see them at 65 per tire?
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But almost a overnighter? Have you ever been over Nacimiento road to Hwy 1? That looks really cool but not sure of the road condition?
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From: Golden, Colo.
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6th Gear
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From: Golden, Colo.
my bad. That is what I paid for my winter tires.Currently Tirerack has the 215/45/17 for $87 and the 205/45/17 for $91 and 215/40/17 are $83
I think that is what I paid from tirerack back in Sept.
6th Gear
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I did it back in July. The road was pretty good. It took about 8 hours with lunch. I'm not sure if you would want to foucs for that long in a group.
4th Gear
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From: Selma, Cal.
These are the ones Clif was telling you about. Great tire and good in the rain. Should be able to get 25-30K out of them.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Master Chief those General are what I put on my sons car and he loved them. Good bang for the buck.
Looks great Chief! The color-match is perfect. I saw the mileage on your odometer. Your's has more than mine, so I guess JIMINNI's right after all. 
Oh, we went & saw Avatar (3D) on IMAX tonight. Amazing film & a must see for everyone!
Oh, we went & saw Avatar (3D) on IMAX tonight. Amazing film & a must see for everyone!
One of the great things about NAM and MidCal is that when your faced with a question or decision you can throw it to the Big Thanks and someone has an answer. Now maybe it does not match what your looking at but it does give you a sanity check during the process. Thanks for all the help.
Brian, what's up man?! Where've you been?
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You need to up your post/page so the page count isn't so high. If you want to know what's happening in MidCal MINIs or Custom Mini Shop, this is your thread.Steve
They are shipping the rotors Friday Steve. Hopefully they will be here next week from Oregon
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Been a lil busy taking care of the little one, but everythings been great! Just got the mini back from East Bay. I'm another High Pressure Fuel Pump victim, hope this one keeps working for awhile.
Now im out of warranty time to start looking for upgrades!
Now im out of warranty time to start looking for upgrades!
Absolutely! Then you can make your sig your daily mantra - "drive it like you stole it!"
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I am happy to have finally got my MINI back tonight from East Bay as well. It took twelve days and four trips on the tow truck to be repaired. It went in for an engine knock when I started it in the morning. Thanks for the advice Dr. Steve and John. Went by Casa tonight, and guess I was late, didn't see anybody loitering in the parking lot.
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I am happy to have finally got my MINI back tonight from East Bay as well. It took twelve days and four trips on the tow truck to be repaired. It went in for an engine knock when I started it in the morning. Thanks for the advice Dr. Steve and John. Went by Casa tonight, and guess I was late, didn't see anybody loitering in the parking lot.
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So here is a portion of Obamas plan:
The budget accounts for a $33 billion tax cut that Obama wants Congress to include in a new jobs bill. It would give companies a $5,000 tax credit for each new worker they hire in 2010.
So Dr. Steve, would this pay for John's salary?
The budget accounts for a $33 billion tax cut that Obama wants Congress to include in a new jobs bill. It would give companies a $5,000 tax credit for each new worker they hire in 2010.
So Dr. Steve, would this pay for John's salary?
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Steve
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A common problem with the R56. There's a whole thread on it somewhere here on NAM. It something to do with the timing chain tensioner if I remember correctly.
Steve
Steve
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Janet's car run's a little rough when you first start it up but then is fine.