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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
^ Nice of you to stop and make sure the driver was OK. Not many people like that these days. When I was changing my blown out tire in the 6 degree weather on a dark highway nobody stopped to help (well, cops stopped and were extremely helpful.. my only positive experience with popos).
a friend of a friend got stuck last night and had two Dallas cops drive right past her and didn't even stop
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
^ Nice of you to stop and make sure the driver was OK. Not many people like that these days. When I was changing my blown out tire in the 6 degree weather on a dark highway nobody stopped to help (well, cops stopped and were extremely helpful.. my only positive experience with popos).
No one stopped when my some and I were trying to get my corolla jacked up and tires chaged to get it home. Kicker... these were my neighbors, it happened right near my neighborhood. Several did waive tho. ¦<
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JLS2GOZ
No one stopped when my some and I were trying to get my corolla jacked up and tires chaged to get it home. Kicker... these were my neighbors, it happened right near my neighborhood. Several did waive tho. ¦<
most everyone assumes you have roadside assistance these days via dealer or triple aaa it pays for itself in discounts alone its 50 bux a year and you get 2-3 free tows cancel xbox get aaa
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
For those who are driving their cars, I really hope you aren't on anything less than good A/S tires.
Do Falken RT-615ks count?
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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I wanted to help an FX once but it was 3 lanes over in terrible traffic, so I had no chance to get over. And I wasn't in the FX since it was at school.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RFortier1796
Do Falken RT-615ks count?
No, and because it doesn't count, I'm willing to trade you my snow tires for those. What do you say?
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
No, and because it doesn't count, I'm willing to trade you my snow tires for those. What do you say?
Toss in the nitrous set up and I'll call it a deal...
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by RFortier1796
Toss in the nitrous set up and I'll call it a deal...
I see what you did there...
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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A big WHEEEW ! for me. Discount cut me a break on a new rim, went to triple A muffler they put it on the rack and except for toe align front, rear passenger side it all checked out. No damage to the front end !!!!! I'm sooo happy ! I just can't wait for this bull ice and snow to disappear !
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JLS2GOZ
A big WHEEEW ! for me. Discount cut me a break on a new rim, went to triple A muffler they put it on the rack and except for toe align front, rear passenger side it all checked out. No damage to the front end !!!!! I'm sooo happy ! I just can't wait for this bull ice and snow to disappear !
Good news for you Jody ! Glad to hear it.

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I'm gonna get the Z out of the Garage tomorrow for a quick drive around the block...just to get her all warm and the fluids moving around.


RF....I have read good things about those RT- 615 k's....How are they doing for you ? And how is the price on a set ?
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Okay team... scooped up a nismo muffler only to find out it won't bolt up to the stock mid pipe. suggestions? Werd on the street is to go custom. Thoughts on where to go to get that done or how much that even costs?
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Hey Chris. I'll have to see what the weather is first. My girl is skirmish about cold wet roads .
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by firekrave
Okay team... scooped up a nismo muffler only to find out it won't bolt up to the stock mid pipe. suggestions? Werd on the street is to go custom. Thoughts on where to go to get that done or how much that even costs?
just let me try to see if it fits..I could have sworn it bolted right up...SRS..let the weather ease up some and I will take a gander at it..



BTW - my car is FIXED! swapped out the slave for the clutch and still had a leak...so I tried a new SS clutch line (thank gawd I save shiet) and voila...bled it and now I have my BABY back! big thanks to my girl who helped pump the clutch while I bled the line..

SUCKED doing this on the street on ICE, water dripping everywhere...clutch fluid dripping everywher...I was wearing a trashbag and my girl was laughing and sed I look like a california raisin.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
RF....I have read good things about those RT- 615 k's....How are they doing for you ? And how is the price on a set ?
discount is wanting $283 a piece for 275/35-18...
I'm gonna try out nitto nt05's. From what I hear they are supposed to be a very good and cheaper alternative to the 615k. Anybody have any experience with them? Chris? (three five zero)
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AcidJake75
just let me try to see if it fits..I could have sworn it bolted right up...SRS..let the weather ease up some and I will take a gander at it..



BTW - my car is FIXED! swapped out the slave for the clutch and still had a leak...so I tried a new SS clutch line (thank gawd I save shiet) and voila...bled it and now I have my BABY back! big thanks to my girl who helped pump the clutch while I bled the line..

SUCKED doing this on the street on ICE, water dripping everywhere...clutch fluid dripping everywher...I was wearing a trashbag and my girl was laughing and sed I look like a california raisin.
I need pics !!!! That is.some funny sheit !!!!! :P
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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^ J, Im from California.... I would bee a great judge... I know what California raisins look like.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by firekrave
Okay team... scooped up a nismo muffler only to find out it won't bolt up to the stock mid pipe. suggestions? Werd on the street is to go custom. Thoughts on where to go to get that done or how much that even costs?
Nismo muffler for the HR Nismos will bolt up to the stock pipe as that's the stock configuration. If you got the Nismo S-tune muffler, which is part of a catback, then they won't mate (wrong length, angle, positioning, etc).

My recommendation is to get a custom mid-pipe fabricated at a local exhaust shop. Keep in mind that the way they bend the piping differs from shop to shop. Honestly, it really doesn't matter which type in the grand scheme of things.

http://www.woolfaircraft.com/methods.html
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discount is wanting $283 a piece for 275/35-18...
I'm gonna try out nitto nt05's. From what I hear they are supposed to be a very good and cheaper alternative to the 615k. Anybody have any experience with them? Chris? (three five zero)
No, sir, I wish I could help, but I have no experience with either. I will say that I personally have lost my faith in Nittos after trying a couple of their line ups and being disappointed with them. There are other good brands out there that come highly recommended, although I'm not sure of the price or the exact model.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
Nismo muffler for the HR Nismos will bolt up to the stock pipe as that's the stock configuration. If you got the Nismo S-tune muffler, which is part of a catback, then they won't mate (wrong length, angle, positioning, etc).

My recommendation is to get a custom mid-pipe fabricated at a local exhaust shop. Keep in mind that the way they bend the piping differs from shop to shop. Honestly, it really doesn't matter which type in the grand scheme of things.

http://www.woolfaircraft.com/methods.html

No, sir, I wish I could help, but I have no experience with either. I will say that I personally have lost my faith in Nittos after trying a couple of their line ups and being disappointed with them. There are other good brands out there that come highly recommended, although I'm not sure of the price or the exact model.
Yeah, it's an S-Tune. Anyone recommend a shop?
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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I personally went to Pronto Muffler in Plano off of 75 (and many other people too) as they had the best rates (basically tip the guy who did the work and that's it... but they no longer do that and just charge you now).

If you want top quality (and $$$), then Brink Racecraft is recommended. I had my titanium exhaust tig welded there and was top notch.



Be sure to ask what material they have/use for exhaust piping. You want it to last and not rust. Also, tell them exactly how you want the piping done and how much ground clearance you want, or they'll do whatever's easiest for them. Oh, and don't forget about hangers.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by firekrave
Yeah, it's an S-Tune. Anyone recommend a shop?
Dunno what area you live, but Garland has AAA muffler has some very experienced guys. They build a lot of.custom exhaust for show cars, and race cars and are very reasonable in their pricing.
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