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hey im taking my ix mr out to mike tom at bairel to get my drivetrain fluids replaced...any idea how much this will run me...i dont have time to go out and buy the oem fluids before hand because im in the process of moving for school....i might be able to pick them up late tongiht if someone can get me the list asap for a mr...
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Jeremy, I definately agree with Dan on this one. While I may not have experience firsthand, I do read a lot of magazines. Most hill climb builds are 2.3's with at least a 3076. One I read about, built for the pikes peak, runs a 2.3 3582. While I understand you're not that extreme, but from the way things are going for you you might just be on your way! You'll kick yourself later going any smaller than a 30r.
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hey im taking my ix mr out to mike tom at bairel to get my drivetrain fluids replaced...any idea how much this will run me...i dont have time to go out and buy the oem fluids before hand because im in the process of moving for school....i might be able to pick them up late tongiht if someone can get me the list asap for a mr...
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As far as the BG i dunno - I ran it for a pretty long while straight and have had it in for almost 15k mixed with Heavy SP and I have had no issues. Somethings you just never will know
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Need a quick opinion. I am getting uneven tire wear. My 2 front tires, inside of the tire wears faster than anything else. Other than the insides of the front 2, they are all wearing evenly across the tire. However, on the front 2, my drivers inside is wearing abnormally fast, as in almost bald. Pass side is still acceptable. I had an alignment done at the end of last Sept. Should i be looking at another alignment, or some other issue in the front end?
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Need a quick opinion. I am getting uneven tire wear. My 2 front tires, inside of the tire wears faster than anything else. Other than the insides of the front 2, they are all wearing evenly across the tire. However, on the front 2, my drivers inside is wearing abnormally fast, as in almost bald. Pass side is still acceptable. I had an alignment done at the end of last Sept. Should i be looking at another alignment, or some other issue in the front end?
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Yeah check tire pressure first and see if it's acceptable I would look into another
alignment and make sure they check camber and toe. Toe will eat up tires
faster then anything.
alignment and make sure they check camber and toe. Toe will eat up tires
faster then anything.
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Need a quick opinion. I am getting uneven tire wear. My 2 front tires, inside of the tire wears faster than anything else. Other than the insides of the front 2, they are all wearing evenly across the tire. However, on the front 2, my drivers inside is wearing abnormally fast, as in almost bald. Pass side is still acceptable. I had an alignment done at the end of last Sept. Should i be looking at another alignment, or some other issue in the front end?
I had the same problem last year...go get an alignment.however my alignment was within range.....i have my tire pressure at whatever it says by the scuff plate near the door...i think its 31 in front 29 in rear....Also, i found having your tires rotated every 2,000-2,500 miles helped as opposed to 3500 suggested by factory......i had my problems with the advans and got a set of bfgood all seasons and havent had any uneven tire wear since..i have 2 advans in fair condition left over.....as with u, they were my rear tires...ill sell them to u if u want
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Does anyone know who owns a black VIII besides Jeremy and Mike? I've seen a guy driving on 22 and 286 within a few days so he must be pretty local to me.
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Negative camber and soft tread compounds = uneven wear. The main problem is the fact that your advans are directional. Rotation can only help so much. The insides will still wear quicker than the outsides.
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It looks like I will be going to the shootout on Sunday. So if anyone needs a ride, you can come with us. We're just going to go out early Sun morning and come home Sunday right after the event. I'll take Monday off or whatever.
Travis, will there be any trouble getting in to the event? Must I get there early, or do they have plenty of area?
Travis, will there be any trouble getting in to the event? Must I get there early, or do they have plenty of area?
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My Yokes were garbage after 4000 miles. I gave them to dave to beat up on @ autocrossing. These are Kuhmo ASX's all seasons that i bought last November. Thats what pisses me off, they are not even a year old and 1 is almost junk. Made an appointment for an alignment.