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Old May 4, 2018 | 12:52 AM
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Old May 21, 2018 | 03:06 AM
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Not much is new, but here's a sound clip of my exhaust for y'all!

 
Old May 21, 2018 | 09:22 AM
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Not much is new, but here's a sound clip of my exhaust for y'all!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AmeJTPiRuk
El Fuego Senor!
 
Old May 21, 2018 | 11:02 AM
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El Fuego Senor!
 
Old May 21, 2018 | 12:16 PM
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you win the award for "longest exhaust name" ever
 
Old May 21, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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you win the award for "longest exhaust name" ever
Tell me about it!
 
Old May 21, 2018 | 04:00 PM
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Not much is new, but here's a sound clip of my exhaust for y'all!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AmeJTPiRuk
Very nice, very nice music to my ears
 
Old May 21, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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Super FIT, which you have. The sound is wonderful.
Congratulations for your work.
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Old May 21, 2018 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by [LegenD]
Very nice, very nice music to my ears
Thank you!

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Super FIT, which you have. The sound is wonderful.
Congratulations for your work.
Yvan
Thank you, Yvan!
 
Old May 26, 2018 | 09:14 PM
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Mounted 205/50/16 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s on the stock wheels for now.



Huge shout-out to Monrovia Alignment & Wheels for taking care of Olga and I! David really knows what he's doing and his service is 10/10.



I also ended up going on a drive the following day with my friend, Jul. The tires did a pretty good job of keeping the shiny side up.


 
Old May 26, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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how do you feel they affected the car's speed?
 
Old May 26, 2018 | 09:24 PM
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how do you feel they affected the car's speed?
Do you mean in terms of acceleration? If so, the car feels the same to me.
 
Old May 26, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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Do you mean in terms of acceleration? If so, the car feels the same to me.
yea, new to working on cars period and learning as I go. Wondered how tire sizes affected acceleration. Thanks
 
Old May 26, 2018 | 09:32 PM
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yea, new to working on cars period and learning as I go. Wondered how tire sizes affected acceleration. Thanks
Acceleration feels about the same to me with the new tires.

If I downsized to some lightweight 15" wheels, I'd definitely pick up some acceleration though.
 
Old May 26, 2018 | 09:36 PM
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Acceleration feels about the same to me with the new tires.

If I downsized to some lightweight 15" wheels, I'd definitely pick up some acceleration though.
Was thinking that as well. I'm just assuming less metal/rotating mass but also lightweight should help. I can slightly burn out/launch in first ok, and chirp 2nd but still feels rather slow....top of 2nd, and top of 3rd feel like the best spots to be at for quick acceleration....well.....quick for the car anyway
 
Old May 26, 2018 | 10:40 PM
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Looks proper! Beefy tires make the oem wheels look so much better
 
Old May 26, 2018 | 11:48 PM
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Looks proper! Beefy tires make the oem wheels look so much better
Thanks, Niles!
 
Old May 28, 2018 | 10:38 PM
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The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s are pretty darn good for the money. So far, I'm very happy with their performance.

If anyone is looking to upgrade from the factory tires without breaking the bank, these are a solid choice.


 
Old Jun 7, 2018 | 01:24 AM
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Old Jun 7, 2018 | 01:47 AM
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that was actually entertaining....maybe because i just installed my coilovers on my ge a few days ago!
 



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