FAT tires FTW!
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FAT tires FTW!
finally got the car back rid of all the issue except still need to get the exhaust leak looked at.
put the 235/40/18 PS2 that was sitting in the garage for a month on the car today. match the 265/35/18 PS2 rear.
also few more things to come/fix (ss rear brake lines, euro plate insert for trunk, LED plate light, heat exchanger, and re-tint)
put the 235/40/18 PS2 that was sitting in the garage for a month on the car today. match the 265/35/18 PS2 rear.
also few more things to come/fix (ss rear brake lines, euro plate insert for trunk, LED plate light, heat exchanger, and re-tint)
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finally got the car back rid of all the issue except still need to get the exhaust leak looked at.
put the 235/40/18 PS2 that was sitting in the garage for a month on the car today. match the 265/35/18 PS2 rear.
also few more things to come/fix (ss rear brake lines, euro plate insert for trunk, LED plate light, heat exchanger, and re-tint)
put the 235/40/18 PS2 that was sitting in the garage for a month on the car today. match the 265/35/18 PS2 rear.
also few more things to come/fix (ss rear brake lines, euro plate insert for trunk, LED plate light, heat exchanger, and re-tint)
Any issues with rubbing? I've been thinking about the new Kumho Ecsta XS 235/40's and 265/35's for my 18" Monolites when I'm due for new tires (currently, they don't offer it in a 255 rear)... but I'm concerned I might have rubbing issues (lowered on H&R springs w/ #4 pad in rear); IMHO it would really stink after spending close to a grand on tires to only find they didn't fit right...
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Frank did you roll the fenders? If not I take it you have no rubbing issues on the rears? My car has not sold so looks like I will hold onto it for another year. First thing on my list this winter is to get 18's. I would love the 265's in the rear but I thought it was hit and miss with rubbing with the 265's.
Car looks very clean
Car looks very clean
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Seriously, do you not drive your car? Its so damn clean every time I see it! 
I swear, installing rear lines will make the brakes lose all of that "squishy" pedal feel.
Keep us posted.
I swear, installing rear lines will make the brakes lose all of that "squishy" pedal feel.
Keep us posted.
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c32AMG-DTM and bud4ya,
I had 19x10 265s 19x9.5 265s with aggressive setup before, so the rear was rolled back then. it's rubbing slightly on the driver side on the trim but that's because I had the trim glued to the bumper and tire's rubbing off the dried up glue/sealant. it only does that when I set the suspension soft. right now i just have it set all the way stiff.
I would suggest to have the fender rolled if you are considering doing the same or go with the brand like Falken or Toyo with less square sidewalls.
Trutaing,
thanks
I just washed it actually before taking that pic.
I don't think my brake's mushy at all. the front's are goodridge lines. rear lines are the one came with the 63 rear setup. replacing it with ss line because the passenger line I found it was getting cut by the suspension plastic cover somehow. definitely will have improvement when the rear are also SS lines.
Mike,
...turned out to be the TCU connector pin were crushed by Rusnak tech when they changed the TCU from the last service. Penske also found the TCU wasn't the right one, so the new one was ordered and put in AGAIN. special thanks to my service adviser from Rusnak who went back to work for Penske. where he goes, I go
c32used,
thanks
I had 19x10 265s 19x9.5 265s with aggressive setup before, so the rear was rolled back then. it's rubbing slightly on the driver side on the trim but that's because I had the trim glued to the bumper and tire's rubbing off the dried up glue/sealant. it only does that when I set the suspension soft. right now i just have it set all the way stiff.
I would suggest to have the fender rolled if you are considering doing the same or go with the brand like Falken or Toyo with less square sidewalls.
Trutaing,
thanks
I just washed it actually before taking that pic. I don't think my brake's mushy at all. the front's are goodridge lines. rear lines are the one came with the 63 rear setup. replacing it with ss line because the passenger line I found it was getting cut by the suspension plastic cover somehow. definitely will have improvement when the rear are also SS lines.
Mike,
...turned out to be the TCU connector pin were crushed by Rusnak tech when they changed the TCU from the last service. Penske also found the TCU wasn't the right one, so the new one was ordered and put in AGAIN. special thanks to my service adviser from Rusnak who went back to work for Penske. where he goes, I go c32used,
thanks
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Mike,
...turned out to be the TCU connector pin were crushed by Rusnak tech when they changed the TCU from the last service. Penske also found the TCU wasn't the right one, so the new one was ordered and put in AGAIN. special thanks to my service adviser from Rusnak who went back to work for Penske. where he goes, I go
c32used,
thanks
...turned out to be the TCU connector pin were crushed by Rusnak tech when they changed the TCU from the last service. Penske also found the TCU wasn't the right one, so the new one was ordered and put in AGAIN. special thanks to my service adviser from Rusnak who went back to work for Penske. where he goes, I go c32used,
thanks
wow...that seems like just being careless on the techs part. Another reason why i think no one should touch my c32 except for me.. too bad i'm getting lazy in my older age..lol.
i'm just glad you got it back...
We should do the tech day then the following weekend do another canyon cruise. i know i really want to change out the heat exchanger and radiator.
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bb5s FTW
check out my flickr. http://flickr.com/photos/hippofrank/page5/
car's my childhood friend's, he's more like a little bro.
check out my flickr. http://flickr.com/photos/hippofrank/page5/
car's my childhood friend's, he's more like a little bro.
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Thanks Frank I will probally just go with the 255's. I have been using the Toyo T-1R's for years and love them.
Looking at those rears makes me want to do mine now. But winter will be here in a month or so
Looking at those rears makes me want to do mine now. But winter will be here in a month or so
c32AMG-DTM and bud4ya,
I had 19x10 265s 19x9.5 265s with aggressive setup before, so the rear was rolled back then. it's rubbing slightly on the driver side on the trim but that's because I had the trim glued to the bumper and tire's rubbing off the dried up glue/sealant. it only does that when I set the suspension soft. right now i just have it set all the way stiff.
I would suggest to have the fender rolled if you are considering doing the same or go with the brand like Falken or Toyo with less square sidewalls.
Trutaing,
thanks I just washed it actually before taking that pic.
I don't think my brake's mushy at all. the front's are goodridge lines. rear lines are the one came with the 63 rear setup. replacing it with ss line because the passenger line I found it was getting cut by the suspension plastic cover somehow. definitely will have improvement when the rear are also SS lines.
Mike,
...turned out to be the TCU connector pin were crushed by Rusnak tech when they changed the TCU from the last service. Penske also found the TCU wasn't the right one, so the new one was ordered and put in AGAIN. special thanks to my service adviser from Rusnak who went back to work for Penske. where he goes, I go
c32used,
thanks
I had 19x10 265s 19x9.5 265s with aggressive setup before, so the rear was rolled back then. it's rubbing slightly on the driver side on the trim but that's because I had the trim glued to the bumper and tire's rubbing off the dried up glue/sealant. it only does that when I set the suspension soft. right now i just have it set all the way stiff.
I would suggest to have the fender rolled if you are considering doing the same or go with the brand like Falken or Toyo with less square sidewalls.
Trutaing,
thanks
I just washed it actually before taking that pic. I don't think my brake's mushy at all. the front's are goodridge lines. rear lines are the one came with the 63 rear setup. replacing it with ss line because the passenger line I found it was getting cut by the suspension plastic cover somehow. definitely will have improvement when the rear are also SS lines.
Mike,
...turned out to be the TCU connector pin were crushed by Rusnak tech when they changed the TCU from the last service. Penske also found the TCU wasn't the right one, so the new one was ordered and put in AGAIN. special thanks to my service adviser from Rusnak who went back to work for Penske. where he goes, I go c32used,
thanks
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np. just go with 255s if you are worried about rubbing issue. my 204's running 235 front and 255 rear on the 18s.
