07-16-2008, 05:58 PM | #1 |
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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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07-16-2008, 06:14 PM | #2 |
flyin high
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150? u lucky mofo
what susp changes did u make?
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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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07-16-2008, 07:30 PM | #4 |
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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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07-16-2008, 08:12 PM | #5 | |
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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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07-16-2008, 08:32 PM | #6 | |
Hold mah beer!
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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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07-16-2008, 09:17 PM | #7 |
Bring on the Zombies!
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07-16-2008, 09:22 PM | #8 |
Ride Naked.
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lookin good tigs
and a steal on them tires too!! |
07-17-2008, 01:47 AM | #9 |
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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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