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Old 07-16-2008, 05:58 PM   #1
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Default Hey I forgot about the 200mm tire!

FYI I did get a 200 series rear tire and spoon it on. My initial reaction was mixed but Once I made minor suspension adjustments,I'm very happy with it. It turns in a little slower but it's VERY stable in the corners and confidence inspiring. It may be my imagination but I feel as if I have more traction at intermediate lean angles than before. I like it so much in fact,that a guy on a local board,was selling sets of Pirelli Diablos 120 frt/200 r for $150 and I bought all three sets!
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Old 07-16-2008, 06:14 PM   #2
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150? u lucky mofo

what susp changes did u make?
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Old 07-16-2008, 07:20 PM   #3
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And where are the pics? Im curious if it looks much different from the 190. That and Ive always liked your gix, so its a win win.
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150? u lucky mofo

what susp changes did u make?
Upped the preload about 1/4-3/8 and increased the rebound a couple clicks. I considered slipping another spacer under the shock mount but decided to give this some time. I think I mostly had to get used to it. Oh and I put my tire at 42 psi like I told those assholes to do at the dealership! Where was it for a week? 36 psi!!! Man I was pissed at them and myself for not checking that first!!!
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Old 07-16-2008, 08:12 PM   #5
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And where are the pics? Im curious if it looks much different from the 190. That and Ive always liked your gix, so its a win win.
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I even threw in a couple of the new "Hooptie" 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SLE. I got it for $1200,it needed new brakes,wheel bearings,inner tie rods,both passenger side window regulators,and a fuel pump which I just changed. Other than that it runs and rides good now! Man down south there's TONS of older cars in great shape body wise anyway.



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Old 07-16-2008, 08:32 PM   #6
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body stays in better condition down here cause we don't have all that freakin salt you nothern boys have in the winter.

nice deal on the tires.
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Old 07-16-2008, 09:17 PM   #7
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body stays in better condition down here cause we don't have all that freakin salt you nothern boys have in the winter.

nice deal on the tires.
Yeah rub it in trip.

And it looks sweet Tig. Thats definitely a sweet deal on the car.
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Old 07-16-2008, 09:22 PM   #8
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lookin good tigs

and a steal on them tires too!!
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Old 07-17-2008, 01:47 AM   #9
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lookin good tigs

and a steal on them tires too!!
thanks! Apparently,a motorcycle accessories outfit went bankrupt last winter and this guy bought these tires. Well,this Spring he totals his 'Busa so....
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Old 07-17-2008, 09:43 AM   #10
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That Bonneville looks clean as balls... well, not my balls, but someone's balls.
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