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01-15-2009, 04:24 PM
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Posted By wesnine

Absorber. They last forever and never disappoint!

Absorber. They last forever and never disappoint!
01-14-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,333
Posted By wesnine

I guess my 5th gen fits in this category... ...

I guess my 5th gen fits in this category...

My 01 GLE just topped 100k. Seems like the 100k threshold is indeed a jinx. Currently have about 100,600 and in the last month have had:

1. MAF...
01-12-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,297
Posted By wesnine

It was nice living in FL, all cops are tinted so...

It was nice living in FL, all cops are tinted so they don't give 2 shts.
01-12-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,883
Posted By wesnine

I had Kumho Ecsta ASX 235/40/18 and got about 30k...

I had Kumho Ecsta ASX 235/40/18 and got about 30k out of them...not a solid "ALL" season as they are garbage in snow/ice. They do handle well otherwise, esp in the rain. I thought they were...
01-12-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,738
Posted By wesnine

If you are anywhere with snow I would recommend...

If you are anywhere with snow I would recommend Conti Extreme Contacts for a year round winner. I am running 235.40.18 and very happy after a few K on 'em.
01-12-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,806
Posted By wesnine

I should add...it doesn't matter how nice the car...

I should add...it doesn't matter how nice the car next to you is, on a windy day (50 mph gusts right now) if you aren't parked far enough away, the door of that nice car might smack the hell out of...
01-10-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,806
Posted By wesnine

I always park and walk far, no shame in that, its...

I always park and walk far, no shame in that, its one reason why my 01 is still looking sharp, yet somehow I still have had to have dings taken out! At the very least an end spot will reduce your...
03-09-2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,008
Posted By wesnine

Gents, keep in mind I live in Iowa and the...

Gents, keep in mind I live in Iowa and the Generals are not advised in winter conditions.

Here is a remark from the writers at tire rack:

We do not suggest Exclaim UHP tires be driven in...
03-03-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,008
Posted By wesnine

Really have it narrowed to the following: ...

Really have it narrowed to the following:

Conti Extreme Contacts
Yoko Avid W4s
Avon Tech M550

If anyone has had these tires let me know!
03-03-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,008
Posted By wesnine

Any feedback on Yokohama AVID W4s? I am...

Any feedback on Yokohama AVID W4s?

I am deciding b/w the Conti Extreme Contacts and the Yokos but I would prefer less road noise to snow/ice.

Everything I have read favors the Yokos.

The...
03-03-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,082
Posted By wesnine

hahahaha

hahahaha
02-24-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,008
Posted By wesnine

235/40/18 tires

I bought a set of Kumho Ecsta ASXs about 22k miles ago and they are somehow about shot in terms of treadwear (wear bars are creeping).

Looking for some feedback from those of you who have...
02-24-2008, 05:44 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 79,602
Posted By wesnine

Kumho Ecsta ASX

How the hell is the treadwear a 420 rating??? Based on this what would I get out of a 300 or 360? 10k miles? :mad:
02-21-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 79,602
Posted By wesnine

I have 235/40/18 tires and I really liked my...

I have 235/40/18 tires and I really liked my Kumho Ecsta ASX's at first but I don't think I will get the 30k out of them as I had hoped. Currently 22k on them and I am now looking for another set of...
01-25-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,254
Posted By wesnine

FL cops don't give two shts about tint, even all...

FL cops don't give two shts about tint, even all the cop cars have tinted glass.
06-28-2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By wesnine

Hasn't died on me since Friday. The sub was...

Hasn't died on me since Friday.

The sub was installed by a friend who had run it in his car for two years with no problems....
06-27-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By wesnine

Battery and Alternator tested today at Autozone...

Battery and Alternator tested today at Autozone just fine.
06-24-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By wesnine

Yes, but this is a very good friend of mine who...

Yes, but this is a very good friend of mine who knows everything about cars. He assured me this was not the issue when I spoke of it.
06-24-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By wesnine

Mostly city.

Mostly city.
06-24-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By wesnine

MPG on my 18s

Is 18mpg reasonable on 235/40/18s? Seems low but I don't know anything.
06-24-2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By wesnine

How, it has worked fine for months and the guy...

How, it has worked fine for months and the guy that installed it knows what he is doing....
06-24-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By wesnine

HAHAHA, also, a guy there said that it was...

HAHAHA, also, a guy there said that it was because I am running a sub in my trunk and it was taking too much power. HAHA.
06-24-2006, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By wesnine

Thanks to all. Yes Irish, that sounds like a...

Thanks to all. Yes Irish, that sounds like a plan.

Not sure if this would help, but when it would start to die I would turn the A/C off and then it would run fine. So Friday on the way home I...
06-24-2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By wesnine

Okay, perhaps I am embellishing a little bit, I...

Okay, perhaps I am embellishing a little bit, I guess the "power steering" went out. All I know is I felt lucky to get it pulled over off of the road safely. I don't know anything.
06-24-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By wesnine

Max died the last two days, help diagnosing problem...

Hey all, its been a while. My 2001 Max has 76K miles and this Thurs and Fri drivng home from work (about 10 miles, 1/2 hour in the car) my car died. All power stopped and interior dash lights came...
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