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So... Who's tired of buying tires??

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Old 01-13-2011, 04:37 PM
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I AM ALL ABOUT NEW TIRES!
Old 01-13-2011, 05:37 PM
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***Update***

So, I've had the new arms installed for a little over 3 months now and have put about 10,000 miles them. The modified LCAs are going strong!!! My tires are wearing evenly and my alignment is still within factory specs.

Front:Left
-1.1 from -1.3

Front:Right
-1.1 from -1.9

I will post up sheet when I get a chance.
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Price and how soon can i get them?
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Price and how soon can i get them?
It just depends. The cost is really driven by the price of a used set of lower control arms.
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On a related note, and bumping the suspension product, those who buy a new set of Continental tires between January 31 and March 13 can get a free Flip video camera. It's the 4Gb Flip HD and you have to buy four tires that cost $500 or more. So order a set of tires that may last 2 years (rather than two weeks), get the camera, order the suspension parts, film the install, and post it on youtube.

There's an official work shirt, but that's extra . . . . .


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just wondering but if i'm rolling in 19" and kman suspension will these work with my setup? I notice my tires die quick in the rear and definitely i need a camber kit LOL
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Originally Posted by toymr2trd
just wondering but if i'm rolling in 19" and kman suspension will these work with my setup? I notice my tires die quick in the rear and definitely i need a camber kit LOL
I will answer, but only if you post up more pics like the ones in your sig!

And yes, I run 19" Daytonas in the summer with this kit, so you're good!!
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haaahaa.... let me guess you like the one on the far left..... since you requested I'll be glad to share....











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enjoy guys.... this is one of our greatest events we had.

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FYI my white supra is up for sale right now guys so if anyone is interested.... =-D feel free to shoot me a PM. =-D







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Now that we have those out of the way, we can get down to solving your problem!!
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lol.... i figured you'd like those.... i'd like to see how much the rear camber kit would run for the clk. Tired of seeing these tires wear out so quick. Just wondering if I'm going to scrape even more on the fenders..... I think I'll have to pull the fenders.
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Originally Posted by toymr2trd
lol.... i figured you'd like those.... i'd like to see how much the rear camber kit would run for the clk. Tired of seeing these tires wear out so quick. Just wondering if I'm going to scrape even more on the fenders..... I think I'll have to pull the fenders.
What are the specs on your wheels and tires? I run 19x10 in the rear with 265/30 tires and I clear just fine.
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Hey Ghost.. did you keep with the stock bushings on the front lowers or upgrade to the solid poly bushings?
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Hey Ghost.. did you keep with the stock bushings on the front lowers or upgrade to the solid poly bushings?
I went back to the stock lower control arm bushing from the solid poly bushings.

The poly bushings did firm up the ride a little, but the real advantage is they were cheaper than getting a full set of factory bushings. That's cause when you get a factory set, you get both the upper and lower bushings, they won't sell them individually.
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider@P1 Performance
I went back to the stock lower control arm bushing from the solid poly bushings.

The poly bushings did firm up the ride a little, but the real advantage is they were cheaper than getting a full set of factory bushings. That's cause when you get a factory set, you get both the upper and lower bushings, they won't sell them individually.
Ahhh got cha. My stock ones were dead so I went to the poly and was just curious about longevity. As you know, that is not the easiest bushing to replace so hoping to not have to go through that again. Were yours still good but wanted to go back to stock to keep all bushings the same??
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Originally Posted by bobbyjo9
Ahhh got cha. My stock ones were dead so I went to the poly and was just curious about longevity. As you know, that is not the easiest bushing to replace so hoping to not have to go through that again. Were yours still good but wanted to go back to stock to keep all bushings the same??
Yeah, I had mine on for about 50,000 miles and no sign of wear when I removed them!!
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What about me? I'm tired of buying tires buying PZero Nero tires twice a year is getting expensive

Maybe I need to post pictures of sexy Japanese Ladies to get your help?!?
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LOL..... worked for me bud....

to answer you I'm running the same size as yours in the rear with same tires. I have the bridgestone SO-3 tho.... i wonder if the sidewall is the issue with me. I forgot what pad I have in the rear I believe 2 with the kleeman suspension. My wheels aren't tucked like Williams707 is but they're flush with the fender.
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider@P1 Performance
Yeah, I had mine on for about 50,000 miles and no sign of wear when I removed them!!
Good ta hear.. thx for the 411. Sooo nice havin that last vibration finally gone!
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Originally Posted by Williams707
What about me? I'm tired of buying tires buying PZero Nero tires twice a year is getting expensive

Maybe I need to post pictures of sexy Japanese Ladies to get your help?!?
I'm just waiting for the prices on lower control arms to come down!!!
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Originally Posted by toymr2trd
LOL..... worked for me bud....

to answer you I'm running the same size as yours in the rear with same tires. I have the bridgestone SO-3 tho.... i wonder if the sidewall is the issue with me. I forgot what pad I have in the rear I believe 2 with the kleeman suspension. My wheels aren't tucked like Williams707 is but they're flush with the fender.
You may have to move up to the #3 pads.
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider@P1 Performance
I'm just waiting for the prices on lower control arms to come down!!!
How much are they now? I have about 8 months then I'll be needing new Pzero Neros again. Because I run through front tires so quickly, I'm now thinking of just using Nankang tires for the front until I get this issue resolved. Just worried because they are so cheap and the way I drive that may be a dangerous route to take.


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