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Tyler sound like u want my set of rota p45r lol 18x9.5 +30 lol. I Kidd u probably want something way better.
Eric u got two different bumper winget ? Or am I just seeing things. No funny sound effect this time around eh?
Eric u got two different bumper winget ? Or am I just seeing things. No funny sound effect this time around eh?
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Basically my fenders are stopping me from running that. I had to run 215s on the 18x9 +35 wheels I was running before. I want to remove some of the negative camber I have in the rear for when I take the car to the track and I don't want to have to make adjustments from daily and track driving regarding the camber once I get it set.
Good eyes Max. Yes the passenger side is a custom garage creation I made using the leftover carbon creations splitter from 2004. It was sitting in my garage forever and I decided to cut it up and make a winglet. The ARC one ripped off the car 2 years ago. Last night I mentioned to Dorthy that I was thinking of taking these off the TL and putting them on the is300, and then ordering some legit voltex endplates for the TL. She said nah doggy! lol
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He won't do it. Not no how not no way.
He won't do it. Not no how not no way.
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That is pretty true. I don't really want to run 10in wide in the first place. I would prefer to run 9in wide +22. The TSX doesn't need 10in wide wheels. It isn't making enough power for it to matter. 9in wide with a meaty tire would be more than enough.
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Damn, very cool Eric!
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Touching story Eric, kinda gave me chills watching the video clip.
Hope everyone is doing great, Jason the wheel choices are looking good I say go for it.
Eric your pictures are nice, I need to learn how to take pictures like that.
And so after finishing my audio project install, I decided to move on to another project. First part of it is arriving tomorrow via UPS from New York. Been spending too much cash on the car lately but it I should calm down soon.
But you know how that goes...
Who is going to the Raleigh facebook meet Saturday from Charlotte ?
Hope everyone is doing great, Jason the wheel choices are looking good I say go for it.
Eric your pictures are nice, I need to learn how to take pictures like that.
And so after finishing my audio project install, I decided to move on to another project. First part of it is arriving tomorrow via UPS from New York. Been spending too much cash on the car lately but it I should calm down soon.
But you know how that goes...
Who is going to the Raleigh facebook meet Saturday from Charlotte ?
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Girlfriend has been obsessing over biking and being active and doing things to 'get in shape'.
I was always into biking and soccer as a teenager, figured I would dust off the old BMX bike and Mountain bike and start doing somethings. I have even considered selling both of them to try road biking or get something new/newer. Late night thinking always has my mind everywhere.
I priced out a Yakima rack or even a Thule... ha... I dont have $600 to spend yet... I'm gonna wait till they are on sale most likely, but this is a forum, so open though open question...
I was always into biking and soccer as a teenager, figured I would dust off the old BMX bike and Mountain bike and start doing somethings. I have even considered selling both of them to try road biking or get something new/newer. Late night thinking always has my mind everywhere.
I priced out a Yakima rack or even a Thule... ha... I dont have $600 to spend yet... I'm gonna wait till they are on sale most likely, but this is a forum, so open though open question...
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Took my bike out today, greased the chain, put air in the tires and adjusted the brakes, and proceeded to ride it... 1/2 a mile in... Tire goes flat...
Looks like im looking for a bike too.
Touching story Eric!
I have a friend at the white water center, I might try that.
Looks like im looking for a bike too.
Touching story Eric!
I have a friend at the white water center, I might try that.
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Eric, if you get a canoe, after Dorthy, dibs.
Aside from that...
Girlfriend has been obsessing over biking and being active and doing things to 'get in shape'.
I was always into biking and soccer as a teenager, figured I would dust off the old BMX bike and Mountain bike and start doing somethings. I have even considered selling both of them to try road biking or get something new/newer. Late night thinking always has my mind everywhere.
I priced out a Yakima rack or even a Thule... ha... I dont have $600 to spend yet... I'm gonna wait till they are on sale most likely, but this is a forum, so open though open question...
Aside from that...
Girlfriend has been obsessing over biking and being active and doing things to 'get in shape'.
I was always into biking and soccer as a teenager, figured I would dust off the old BMX bike and Mountain bike and start doing somethings. I have even considered selling both of them to try road biking or get something new/newer. Late night thinking always has my mind everywhere.
I priced out a Yakima rack or even a Thule... ha... I dont have $600 to spend yet... I'm gonna wait till they are on sale most likely, but this is a forum, so open though open question...
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I found a full Yakima Rack on Craigslist, barely used for a 05 Accord. $350 with 2 bike attachments and paper work...
If only I didnt have to do my 105k service first...
If only I didnt have to do my 105k service first...
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So whats everybody doing for the weekend. Im going to Southrnfresh in Atlanta Sunday
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Going to a vape meet tonight, then playing golf tomorrow morning.
J's best friend from Maryland is moving in with us for a few weeks tomorrow afternoon while she figures out where she's going to live down here. She's moving down to take a job here. Needless to say, I'll probably be tied up all weekend lol.
J's best friend from Maryland is moving in with us for a few weeks tomorrow afternoon while she figures out where she's going to live down here. She's moving down to take a job here. Needless to say, I'll probably be tied up all weekend lol.
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I was gonna go to the Vape meet at Madvapes, girlfriend wanted to do something else... funny how that works out...
On a serious TL related note. I have dropped from a happy 24-25mpg average, to 16mpg average. No Check engine light, no change in driving habits (baby the car), no abnormal sounds or behaviors of the car. 93 Octane from Shell all day and Mobil 1 Super Synthetic Motor oil.
Ive asked a few people... no clue on this.
With the 105k Service I am gonna tack on new plugs (Denso SKJ20DR-M11), fuel filter, and a K&N Drop In.
Thoughts?
On a serious TL related note. I have dropped from a happy 24-25mpg average, to 16mpg average. No Check engine light, no change in driving habits (baby the car), no abnormal sounds or behaviors of the car. 93 Octane from Shell all day and Mobil 1 Super Synthetic Motor oil.
Ive asked a few people... no clue on this.
With the 105k Service I am gonna tack on new plugs (Denso SKJ20DR-M11), fuel filter, and a K&N Drop In.
Thoughts?
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Clean your maf sensor, also maybe weather changes with our humidity lol which I doubt would effect it that bad. Also air pressure of tires, to alimemt and thread life of tires.any extra weight in the trunk? Spare tires, tools, dead transvestie lol. A lot of factor effect mpg plus tl have pretty shitty mpg avg I usually avg 20-22 mpg daily but then I don't drive the car a lot.
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I am glad I will still be close enough to use the house on the weekeneds.
I did halfway in between. I am between exit 18 and 19 on the west side of 77 is the easiest way to describe it. So I am now south of my work but closer to everyone in south Charlotte. If I would have moved to south Charlotte it would have given me a 45-50min commute again which I did not want at all.
I did halfway in between. I am between exit 18 and 19 on the west side of 77 is the easiest way to describe it. So I am now south of my work but closer to everyone in south Charlotte. If I would have moved to south Charlotte it would have given me a 45-50min commute again which I did not want at all.
I hear you on the commute. I've never understood how people can do that, especially intentionally setting out to do that (ie. moving an hour away from where they have to go everyday).
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Clean your maf sensor, also maybe weather changes with our humidity lol which I doubt would effect it that bad. Also air pressure of tires, to alimemt and thread life of tires.any extra weight in the trunk? Spare tires, tools, dead transvestie lol. A lot of factor effect mpg plus tl have pretty shitty mpg avg I usually avg 20-22 mpg daily but then I don't drive the car a lot.
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Hey what's up guys thought I'd say hi I'm living in Mooresville have a cbp 07 type s, with minor mods, would love to make it to some meets, also I have a bad valve tick I can't quite diagnose
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I partially get it. If I could have bought a place on the lake right now I probably would be willing to put up with a longer commute. That would be the only way though.
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Jon dropped by the Lexus dealership today with the GS
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I guess we will be finding out what a voltex diffuser looks like on a Porsche soon. Jeremy just sent me a few snaps of one taped up to the bottom of his bumper.
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Man...that guy is nuts. His business must be doing amazing...
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On a serious TL related note. I have dropped from a happy 24-25mpg average, to 16mpg average. No Check engine light, no change in driving habits (baby the car), no abnormal sounds or behaviors of the car. 93 Octane from Shell all day and Mobil 1 Super Synthetic Motor oil.
I know I'm due for an oil change but it just lags then kicks back in. I reset the ECU and it's still ongoing.
Maybe new plugs or the fact I'm due for an oil change? Ahhh.. always something right when I'm trying to get settled into a new area.
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Southrnfresh was a bust. The drive down there was pleasant, no rain, but as soon as we got to the event i friggin down poured. The only goods shots I got were of the purple GTR
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I just noticed my car has been running a little weird since I moved to Charlotte. Some of the times it seems like I am losing power between 1.8k - 3k RPM then it kicks in kind of like VTEC would.
I know I'm due for an oil change but it just lags then kicks back in. I reset the ECU and it's still ongoing.
Maybe new plugs or the fact I'm due for an oil change? Ahhh.. always something right when I'm trying to get settled into a new area.
I know I'm due for an oil change but it just lags then kicks back in. I reset the ECU and it's still ongoing.
Maybe new plugs or the fact I'm due for an oil change? Ahhh.. always something right when I'm trying to get settled into a new area.
lol it's been maxed out for years. I should delete some messages.
That sucks man. Hopefully you still have a good time.
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