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03-04-2009, 08:37 AM
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03-04-2009, 09:55 AM
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do you know what kind of gasket they put in (metal vs. fiber)?
i hope it was metal... because i had the fiber one in for half a day and it totally melted and everything sounded like crap because it was no loger sealed properly... so i had it replaced.
i hope it was metal... because i had the fiber one in for half a day and it totally melted and everything sounded like crap because it was no loger sealed properly... so i had it replaced.
03-04-2009, 10:58 AM
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Well I just drove the car for a bit longer today and I would have to say that the gains are definitely noticeable. I have the sprint booster but the torque seems to kick in at a lower rpm (about 3k or so) and keeps on pulling through each gear. Still disappointed in first gear though, but that was always a bit of a problem; it usually got most of its kick when shifted into second. This is definitely worth the money
03-09-2009, 06:03 PM
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03-13-2009, 05:36 PM
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03-13-2009, 11:13 PM
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03-14-2009, 01:41 AM
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i drive more aggressively now and use more gas... but if i set it to cruise on the highway i get the same mpg as before. city driving has gone down though.
i definitely feel like the engine breathes a lot more freely now.
i definitely feel like the engine breathes a lot more freely now.
03-14-2009, 02:04 AM
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Was it you who have the methanol injection in the red M111 ??? I don't really remember.
03-15-2009, 07:02 PM
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mpg with Kleeman Headers
from what i can tell, i don't think there was any affect on mpg at all, but if there was, its so small i wouldn't be able to notice....
03-17-2009, 08:33 PM
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Ive had them for 1 week now and 1 tank of gas. The mpg is what i wanted to check first. Ive mainly driven the same way i did before headers, well i tried at least from what i can tell, i don't think there was any affect on mpg at all, but if there was, its so small i wouldn't be able to notice....
from what i can tell, i don't think there was any affect on mpg at all, but if there was, its so small i wouldn't be able to notice...., its hard to not drive hard with these headers; I just wanna let that engine roar
Anyways, just ordered some new rubber . . . love the Michelin PS2's but little too expensive to replace every time, ive gone through 2 rear sets already
Ordered some Bridgestone Potenza RE760 sports :thumbup: Anybody have any experience with them?
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03-18-2009, 01:35 PM
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How much less are the Potenzas than the PS2's?
Isn't the tread wear rating on the Michelin's only like A? My car came with them, but I burned through them soo fast
Isn't the tread wear rating on the Michelin's only like A? My car came with them, but I burned through them soo fast
03-18-2009, 03:26 PM
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Read the reviews on tirerack about them and saw some pretty positive feedback.
03-18-2009, 03:51 PM
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So glad so many more companies are putting out mods/good deals for mods for us! Its a good time to be in a w203 :P
04-09-2009, 03:08 PM
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Don't really see myself parting out my 203 anytime soon
04-09-2009, 04:59 PM
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They are quite nice tires. From what i can tell by driving on them, they seem to fair better than the ps3's. Ride quality has improved, not that much road noise observed although i cant really hear it with my exhaust set up
, side walls seem a bit tighter. Still to see how they fare with tread wear, overall a very nice tire. Oh and the tread design is top notch, makes it look a little sportier
, side walls seem a bit tighter. Still to see how they fare with tread wear, overall a very nice tire. Oh and the tread design is top notch, makes it look a little sportier
05-23-2009, 09:09 PM
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Here are some pics I took at this years Import face-off 2009 at UCSD. Apparently I won in the category of best euro, i was in lab when they were announcing the results so I missed it. Anyways enjoy the amateur pics :thumbup:
