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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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From: The Nexus: I-95, I-20, I-40, I-85....etc.
Originally Posted by Partsguy198
I put gas in it for the first time since I've owned it last night ... it only took a little over a month, LOL.
That's impressive,but your not driving it enough. Take it out and have some fun. I filled up twice in the first week that I owned mine.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by sindy lu
found a frog in the grill..and just orderd a set of Yokohama avid envigor..I can't wait to ditch my runflats...if they didnt make so much smoke id burn em!! (if i knew how to post a pic in a post id post the frog in my gril,pretty funny pic)
Get ready for an awsome change, you're going to love 'em!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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run flats are so loud too...
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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just got my notice they've been shipped..the runflats have 34000 on them and look like crap,ride like crap,and handle like crap in the rain, and the right rear holds air for a day maybe 2....but besides that, I drove it like I stole today....life is good..
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Installed catch can today. Hope it helps with the carbon build up our cars are known for.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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helix fmic. taking off the front bumper was a lot easier than I thought
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by aaronvb
helix fmic. taking off the front bumper was a lot easier than I thought



soon to follow
 
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Had the yokohamas put on fri..DUDE...its awesome,quiet,smooth,almost like im floating(in a good sense) I love it. havent driven in the rain yet, its been pretty dry in N.E. TN...now I gotta get over to the snake(hwy 421)and give them the true test.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sindy lu
Had the yokohamas put on fri..DUDE...its awesome,quiet,smooth,almost like im floating(in a good sense) I love it. havent driven in the rain yet, its been pretty dry in N.E. TN...now I gotta get over to the snake(hwy 421)and give them the true test.
You won't be disapointed in the rain either, they have a great "grip" on wet surfaces.
Glad you liked them as much as I did. Enjoy!!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sindy lu
Had the yokohamas put on fri..DUDE...its awesome,quiet,smooth,almost like im floating(in a good sense) I love it. havent driven in the rain yet, its been pretty dry in N.E. TN...now I gotta get over to the snake(hwy 421)and give them the true test.

Make sure to give them a few hundred miles before really pushing them. You need quite a few heat cycles and to wear of the molding compound before pushing the tire to its expected limits.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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thx for the advice yetti96..i will def let them break in b4 i push them..happy motoring!!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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Added a little class to all the go-fast goodies. A Sherwood real walnut burl dash kit.
 

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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Looks classy for sure. It is like an elegant cockpit, love the gauges.

I debadged the rear and blacked out the head and tail light trims. Pics tomorrow weather permitting.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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From: The Nexus: I-95, I-20, I-40, I-85....etc.
Took ZIM to the car wash for a much needed bath.
 
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