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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Whats next????

So I just had some cross drilled-slotted rotors put onto my R53 and wow....made a HUGE difference in braking. Can't wait till break in time is through to really be able to tell the difference. So now I'm wondering what I should do next. Already have CAI (K&N Typhoon), and custom exhaust. Thinking about doing a CravenSpeed pulley kit. Anybody got some input???
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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Ditch your runflats yet? What about wheels?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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+1 on ditching run flats. i hate those. i would say some H- lowering springs. $250 new and makes a huge difference in ride and appearance. and if you are doing pulleys i'd go ALTA throughout.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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What kind of dif did you get from ditchin' the run flats? I have been thinkin about that one for a little while now....
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Don't just ditch the runflats, be sure you replace them with something worthwhile.

Everybody has an opinion, so gather as many of them as you can before buying more tires.

I have Toyo Proxes on my '03 MCS and think they're great. Lots of good tires that will make a huge difference...
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Anybody else got any pulley tips. And someplace around the LA area that can do a good job without breakin' the bank???
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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i got proxes 4. definitely recommend those.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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I can do the pulley...
umm shoot me a pm and ill let ya know whats going on.
Ive got kumho spt tires there ok...
 
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