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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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anymore posts like the ones that disappeared and the author will be banned indefinitely. one and only warning from me, period.
 
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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anymore posts like the ones that disappeared and the author will be banned indefinitely. one and only warning from me, period.
thanks for taking care of that gimme, the ignorance was beginning to get irritating.
 
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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You need red mirrors!
wrong! she needs carbon fiber mirrors!

 

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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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got my wheels finally mounted

rays gram lights 57pro 17x7 et40 // kumho ecsta 4x 205/45 r17

my friend hooked me up at discount tire






neo chrome extended open ended lugs

i need center caps :/


lemme know what you guys think
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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just rolled her in the garage after a 9 hr drive from Chicago to Ontario, Canada. it's her first in Canada
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:37 AM
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Oh nice... taffeta whites!

lovely wheels jjeleven12.
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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Gram Lights, nice! Wheels look sharp... Hope it's garaged... need locks, those lugs are screaming look at me, look at me....

Originally Posted by jjeleven12
got my wheels finally mounted

rays gram lights 57pro 17x7 et40 // kumho ecsta 4x 205/45 r17

my friend hooked me up at discount tire

neo chrome extended open ended lugs

lemme know what you guys think
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:22 AM
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thanks guys...

@theevilone - where in illinois you from? i live out in huntley but work in the city.
@subie - yeah getting some muteki lock lugs soon
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ATLfit10
These are the most fun tires I have ever driven on. Hands down.

I can only compare them to a handful of other performance tires but these are a dream. I had them installed about 40 miles towards the mountains from where I live and found a few enjoyable roads on the cruise back. Let me just say, these tires give you grip , grip, and more grip. It totally changes the feel of driving the fit!

One question for anyone who has had the s.drives before. How many miles can I realistically expect to get out of them?

To anyone thinking about buying these tires. DO IT!
If these are the most fun tires you have driven on, then you really need to treat yourself next time even more. These are not even really considered performance tires, at least not here in Japan. I know in the US they classify them as such. A decent tire, don't get me wrong at all, but step up higher next time if you really want some fun in the Fit. Even with the Fit's anemic power output an even stickier tire will put a BIGGER grin on your face.

I will say for the price they cost there in the US, pretty hard to beat. Of course I am a bit biased towards Yoks.
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 555sexydrive
If these are the most fun tires you have driven on, then you really need to treat yourself next time even more. These are not even really considered performance tires, at least not here in Japan. I know in the US they classify them as such. A decent tire, don't get me wrong at all, but step up higher next time if you really want some fun in the Fit. Even with the Fit's anemic power output an even stickier tire will put a BIGGER grin on your face.

I will say for the price they cost there in the US, pretty hard to beat. Of course I am a bit biased towards Yoks.
What is this tire you speak of?
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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What is this tire you speak of?
try the Kumho Ecsta XS

Kumho Ecsta XS



best bang for the buck, right next to the hankook RS3..
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LeAJazz
What is this tire you speak of?
Yoks much better street/track tire the AD08. It's my all season tire. Was tricky as can be the one morning when everywhere was nothing but ice, but they did it. I don't recommend others to take extreme summer tires into this sort of environment. haha
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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Oh nice... taffeta whites!
oh evil, when are you going to stop playing coy, and let us in on what your working on? probably drove to canada to pick up your JDM parts right?
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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That looks really nice.
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Nice!

Back to CARS. Though that was, and always is, fun to see things get argumentative.
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anymore posts like the ones that disappeared and the author will be banned indefinitely. one and only warning from me, period.
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thanks for taking care of that gimme, the ignorance was beginning to get irritating.
Bravo! Bravo!
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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jjeleven12 - Are you thinking about getting some center caps to help keep the axle nut from rusting on the front?

You can get some electrical box caps for less than a buck a piece at home depot and paint them whatever color you like.

For our centerbore, I just used a 2" cap and tapped it in.
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ThEvil0nE
just rolled her in the garage after a 9 hr drive from Chicago to Ontario, Canada. it's her first in Canada
Mine has never left ON. Where did you go in ON?
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jjeleven12
Nice wheels & pic... nothing better than real quality wheels.
Love that 60's-70's effect, reminds me of my childhood pics.

Originally Posted by jjeleven12
got my wheels finally mounted

rays gram lights 57pro 17x7 et40 // kumho ecsta 4x 205/45 r17
Originally Posted by JCrimson
try the Kumho Ecsta XS

Kumho*Ecsta XS
Not too familiar with Kumho tires.... read some good reviews on the Ecsta 4x. How are they?
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FitStir
Not too familiar with Kumho tires.... read some good reviews on the Ecsta 4x. How are they?
I dont think you were asking about the 4x specifically but i had those on my fit b4 i sold it and they are truly amazing...kumho's werent always great but they have stepped up their game in the past year or two.
 
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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I dont think you were asking about the 4x specifically but i had those on my fit b4 i sold it and they are truly amazing...
Yeah I was looking at the 4x, and the ASX Kumho's, but I also thought
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kumho's werent always great but they have stepped up their game in the past year or two.
Thanks for sharing your experience with them. Might have to look more seriously at the Kumho's... I was leaning toward the Firestone Firehawk™ Wide Oval™ Indy 500®, but after my recent experience with Bridgestones I'd rather try the Kumho's, especially if they're putting out better tires.
 



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