19bonestock88's 04 Redline BUILD:finishing somebody else's project...

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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:42 AM
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Sounds cool... So, now I'm looking for a tire and possibly a wheel... I had a flat while driving, and had to drive maybe half a mile or so(at 20mph or less) without air before I could work on the tire... when the tire was aired up, I had a severe shake at 50mph... Now, there were three big knots on the inside sidewall, so maybe the wheel is fine, and the tire ruined, but I don't know yet...
 
Old Apr 13, 2015 | 01:26 PM
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Sounds like the belts shifted.
The rim should be good, being the rubber was protecting it and you were going slow enough.
 
Old Apr 13, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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Wheel was fine... Got two used front tires(Pirelli P6 four seasons 235/45-17), and I'm rolling again... Yes there are 235s in the front and 225s in the rear, I figured the extra width would help with traction... Nope! These tires suck... Glad I only paid $40 for the pair...
 
Old Apr 13, 2015 | 09:37 PM
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Still better than my 4 basically bald tires. That are 3 different brands, and directionals. lmao
 
Old Apr 14, 2015 | 12:06 AM
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Yeah, you need tires, lol...
 
Old Apr 14, 2015 | 01:00 AM
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I meant trim panels. And thought of one of you getting up to and staying at 50 mph w that tire shake freaks me out only slightly more than the the other of you two driving a redline on bald tires. No reputable tire place should have remounted that tire after 1/2 mi driving on the sidewalls. And those kinds of blowouts are the ones that send you in an uncontrollable direction without notice.

Please dudes, pursuing a dream loses all meaning if you're dead.

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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 01:56 AM
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Not trying to make excuses, but I'm waiting for the ones I want to go on sale. Unless my second choice goes on sale first.
I don't drive the car more then 12 miles round trip, and haven't even put 300miles on it the year I've owned it.
 
Old Apr 14, 2015 | 02:44 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 02:52 AM
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Just realized theyre 2 different blowers.
Dont know the price difference, but the numbers are pretty damn good.
 
Old Apr 14, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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just lookin out for my friends.

If a redline is anywhere near as fun as driving the last Sky redline on my dealer's lot before they shut down on a 1.5 hour "go have fun come back whenever" drive was, (and that's only turbo'ed), I just don't want you guys getting hurt---plain n simple.

Wouldn't bring it up if I didn't care.
 



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