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Old 11-21-2015, 04:55 PM
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I already do! Almost 2 weeks old and already she has a 401K and is telling me what I'll be eating for dinner!
Old 11-25-2015, 08:16 PM
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My how a week changes things...

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Old 11-25-2015, 08:24 PM
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#4, 5 and 8!! love the winter back drop. surprisingly we dont have snow yet where i live
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Yeah, I loved #4 too. We got 9" here Friday night, and by tomorrow it will all be gone.
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I'm actually jealous of your changes in season...!
a little...
keep little Kurt(a) warm, man!
Old 11-27-2015, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I'm actually jealous of your changes in season...!
a little...
keep little Kurt(a) warm, man!
LOL pfft fuck outta here with all that. Palm trees, ocean breeze and hot tan women all year around ? sign me uuuupp
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Old 11-28-2015, 10:23 AM
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Buddy, I heard you guys got almost a foot of snow! It's been 33 and rainy for 3 days here.
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1) I love these A-Specs
2) I forgot how nice a job Optimum No Rinse can do combined with Griot's Spray on Wax.

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Such a sweet winter set-up
I should really give my car a wash too
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Drives so nice on 18's!
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Originally Posted by mtiaz
Such a sweet winter set-up
I should really give my car a wash too
Yeah, I can't complain a bit. Every year when I put them on I contemplate using them year round. I think they look just right on the car.
And if you haven't, give ONR a try. I just did this wash in maybe half an hour in the garage without the hose! It's my winter wash method!

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Drives so nice on 18's!
Funny you mention that, I was going to bring up not only he improved ride, but I feel like it feels a little lighter on its feet too, a little more responsive with these on vs the big staggered 19s. I'm certainly not upset about any of it. With the kid and all, I'm wondering if I should switch to 18s to keep a softer ride year round. But it would be tough to part with the ES2s...
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I know what you mean, man...
I only know because I went 19 to 18 too once...
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Old 01-02-2016, 06:35 AM
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Yeah...except I wouldn't be getting Advans as my 18s unfortunately. Who knows, got a couple months to think about it for now I guess.
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You hate Advans?
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Haha, saying I wouldn't hesitate for a minute if I was switching to Advans, but alas, the budget won't allow it. As it is, don't even know what I would switch to. Sometimes I think about going back to waffles for the winter and a specs for summer.
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Hmmm...
that's good thinking!
Yeah, I will admit, they are pricey!
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Old 01-02-2016, 09:29 AM
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Mmmmmm those A-Specs
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Sweatin his bitch, though...
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I just fucked your bitch in some Gucci flip flops.
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Car looks awesome, KJ!
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Originally Posted by Undying Dreams
Car looks awesome, KJ!
I know...that's the damn problem! What do I do come spring time?!?
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Looking good, brother.....always!
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Honestly man whichever way you swing come spring time, your car will look killer. The a-specs are just a whole lot more lowkey & complete that OEM+ look. On the other hand the Varrostoen's which make your car look super aggressive.
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Yeah, I guess the next question would be trade the ES2s for something else, or just rock the A-specs. I do really enjoy dedicated summer and winter wheels, so I think I'll stick with 2 sets. Just gotta decide if I want to switch to different 18s, or maybe even waffles again. Been awhile since I rocked those.
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dude that looks awesome. what tire shine you using? those shits are ULTRA gloss lol.

I think the waffles look so sweet on the TL, i really wish they made them in 18s tho
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Kurt, mark my words...you'll miss the looks of the es by spring
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Yup^ your car sits too pretty on them even though the a-specs are a great setup too
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Originally Posted by Oh Sickest TL
dude that looks awesome. what tire shine you using? those shits are ULTRA gloss lol.

I think the waffles look so sweet on the TL, i really wish they made them in 18s tho
Yeah, thats why I didn't end up sticking with the waffles either. If I had them, they would become my winter setup. Oh, and the tire shine is Chemical Guys tire shine...can't remember offhand exactly what the bottle is called though.

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Kurt, mark my words...you'll miss the looks of the es by spring
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Yup^ your car sits too pretty on them even though the a-specs are a great setup too
Yeah, I'm sure I'll miss them. I'm probably all talk, I'm sure they'll be going back on in the spring. Do need some new front tires though.
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The white stuff?
That tire shine is fkng phenomenal...good for the black plastics too...

Yeah, man...I throw the aspecs on and I love them, but inevitably I go on here or just miss the look of something unique in general. Always within a week or 2.
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I'll have to look into that tire shine.
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I thought you did the permanent black dye stuff, Steven?
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Just used it again, it's the chemical guys tire and trim gel, black label.
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YES! I used that one too...
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I thought you did the permanent black dye stuff, Steven?



I wasn't impressed, buddy. I've gone back to the regular stuff since.....
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can i see a pic of the output of your DRL on a wall?
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Steven, sorry to hear!
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can i see a pic of the output of your DRL on a wall?
Daytime or nighttime? And how close to the wall are you thinking?
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Just night time, a few feet from the wall


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