08-03-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
So the car is running good and you are driving it daily?
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Not driving it right now `cause I found a screw in a tire on Sat morning. Discount Tire had to order one in so maybe Wednesday.
The car is fine other than the weekly o2 sensor CEL. Was on my way to Dad's Saturday morning to change the oil and see about swapping that out. Didn't make it there. |
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08-03-2010
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Re: Evo X upgrades
^sorry about the screw.
couldn't it be plugged? Usually unless its on the shoulder of hte tire you can plug and drive around, but they probably told you that.
Shitty.
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08-03-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
its on the shoulder of hte tire you can plug and drive around, but they probably told you that.
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It was right on the outside edge, like 1" in. I had their road hazard insurance so it actually paid off for once. |
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08-04-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
Got a new Star Spec installed at Discount Tire over lunch. The manager told me that Dunlop had discontinued the Star Spec and they had a tough time finding one for me. Has anyone heard about a replacement?
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08-04-2010
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Evo X upgrades
I haven't. TireRack doesn't show them as discontinued yet, but if they do I might have to watch for a good clearance sale!
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08-04-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
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Originally Posted by Kracka
I haven't. TireRack doesn't show them as discontinued yet, but if they do I might have to watch for a good clearance sale!
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Hell if they discontinue them, I don't think they will have a hard time selling the remaining ones at a lower price.
I'd probably buy an extra set for when my current ones go! |
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08-04-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
What he said is that Dunlop themselves no longer have any...they are still available in distribution. He had to order mine from a competitor, basically. I wouldn't take Discount Tires' word as fact but it took me by surprise since I hadn't heard anything.
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08-04-2010
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
Considering Star Specs are widely viewed as one of the best street performance tires available, I sincerely hope (and really doubt) Dunlop would entirely discontinue them-- at least not without having a replacement or extension following closely behind.
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08-04-2010
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Evo X upgrades
Hopefully they listen to consumers and make something with equal/better performance that's lighter in weight.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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08-04-2010
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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Re: Evo X upgrades
The rumor is false:
Rumor
Tire rack is now the exclusive distributor of the Star Spec. Buy now or pay more later.. |
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08-04-2010
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Shit Rocket Pilot
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Re: Evo X upgrades
Believing anything Discount Tire says is just asking for insult. When the Dunlop Z1 first came out (pre Star Spec) they didn't even know what it was, two different stores tried selling me a DZ101 instead.
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Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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08-04-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
Yeah, I found out about that poking around the Internet. I almost used Tire Rack the last time but I wasn't sure who I'd have mount them. I guess that settles it for my next set.
Tire Rack has a Lancer on the main page right now. Not an Evo...maybe an RA. Not familiar with those wheels.
Last edited by mlomker; 08-04-2010 at 04:10 PM..
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08-05-2010
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flips McGee
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Re: Evo X upgrades
The resemblance is uncanny!
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...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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08-05-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
I like it, actually. I had an `01 325xi. It was black with no mods whatsoever.
My instructor at the last track day had an M3 and that thing was tits. He had an unsprung 4 puck in it so it was a fair ways from a daily driver.
I'm bringing the Evo to Primo tonight to see what they can do for an intake. I got my replacement FMIC from Perrin so debating on when I'll put that in. I could either do it this weekend or wait until I'm ready to install the splitter. I'm getting tired of messing with the car at this point and have lost my steam.
I bought a growler from Granite City and I've found that a lot more interesting the last few nights. lol.
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08-05-2010
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Evo X upgrades
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Originally Posted by mlomker
I bought a growler from Granite City and I've found that a lot more interesting the last few nights. lol.
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Yum! They have some pretty good beers.
Ever been to a Bosco's? Similar to a Granite City with very good beers.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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08-05-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
I figured youd like that bmw lol. The wing and decals totally make it look like crappp.
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08-05-2010
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Re: Evo X upgrades
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
The wing and decals totally make it look like crappp.
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That wing doesn't look right on it, either. I'm not sure what brand it is but the side plates look too small for it to be effective.
Last edited by mlomker; 08-05-2010 at 07:42 PM..
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08-05-2010
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Re: Evo X upgrades
That isn't that many decals...but i agreed fully it looks better with the wing.
Looks don't win races though, maybe they actually track it and utilize the wing  Doubtful but you never know. |
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08-05-2010
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Evo X upgrades
Minus the wing and stickers it looks pretty good though.
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I agree with Kracka.
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