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Old 04-07-2012, 01:17 PM   #6721 (permalink)
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Good morning all.

I'm detailing as well today.

Happy, I would use the same points where the yellow arms are, too. Look under there and you'll see a placeholder for the jack's contact point. Just place a jack stand under each point and you'll be good to go.
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noticed the outside treads of my tires were wearing out a lot faster than the inside so dropped the car off ta the dealership to get the alignment/camber looked at since it's still free under warranty. Let's see what they say. Outside treads of my rears are close to or at 2/32, whereas the center ranges form 4/32 to almost 6/32 further in. Wonder if the outer tread means it's tire replacement time coming soon...
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noticed the outside treads of my tires were wearing out a lot faster than the inside so dropped the car off ta the dealership to get the alignment/camber looked at since it's still free under warranty. Let's see what they say. Outside treads of my rears are close to or at 2/32, whereas the center ranges form 4/32 to almost 6/32 further in. Wonder if the outer tread means it's tire replacement time coming soon...
That is an odd wear pattern. If it were me, I would replace the tires after you confirm the alignment is hunky-dory. 2/32" anywhere on the tire is the "go" signal for new shoes.

Let me know if you need or want tire recommendations -- as it turns out, I have a tire in mind for you.
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Yeah, I just wanted to make sure everything was clear. Probably go to Costco and see about ordering some re-11s while they have their $70 off. It just sucks because the tread is so good on other parts of the tire. The fronts range form 4/32 on the outside to mor eon the inside but I'll probably replace the whole set so I am not running mismatched tires in terms of grippiness. I wonder if they would be willing to give me a little extra neg camber there in the rear or if they will only set it to stock specs (assuming it's stock spec now, and getting em that outside wear). If everything checks out, then the only thing I can think of is my 1.5 track days, but I can't believe they would make that big of a diff (the .5 hardly counts, not so much agressvie driving that day) plus that 1 real track day was my first ever, so I doubt I was really pushing the car to its limit.
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I have heard that the tread life on the RE-11 is not very good. You may be looking for new shoes @ 10k. I'm just sayin'

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That is an odd wear pattern. If it were me, I would replace the tires after you confirm the alignment is hunky-dory. 2/32" anywhere on the tire is the "go" signal for new shoes.

Let me know if you need or want tire recommendations -- as it turns out, I have a tire in mind for you.
I have a sneaking suspicion what that tire recommend will be. You sir are a true man of mystery!
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what tire did you have in mind mr onzedge? I was pretty set on RE-11s.
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what tire did you have in mind mr onzedge? I was pretty set on RE-11s.
Thaks for the intro, Mr. Happy.

I guess I have to say it:

Micheling Pilot Super Sports -- read what everyone on the forum says about them - it is true. I am over 11,000 miles on mine, they have a great deal of tread left (6 to 7/32) and they perform better that anything I have ever used, hands down. I know the RE-11 gets great reviews as well, but I am pretty sure the Michelins will outlast them.
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I have read good things about the Michelins but I forget why i was set on re-11s. How do the Pilot SS compare in terms of grippiness and on the track? DO they cost much more? Costco has a pretty good deal on Bridgestones right now.
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Thaks for the intro, Mr. Happy.

I guess I have to say it:

Micheling Pilot Super Sports -- read what everyone on the forum says about them - it is true. I am over 11,000 miles on mine, they have a great deal of tread left (6 to 7/32) and they perform better that anything I have ever used, hands down. I know the RE-11 gets great reviews as well, but I am pretty sure the Michelins will outlast them.
Micheling?? Never heard of 'em.

Bruce, I'm waiting on my fronts to arrive (got my rears yesterday). As I understand it, wet dry and track grip are all excellent on the mpss. They are pricier tho. Plan on ~$300-$330 per tire.

I wasn't gonna do it...but I'm so excited to get em on that I can't stop looking at em. Here's a re-posted pic:
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Good Afternoon Everyone!!!

As planned, I did a brief photo shoot yesterday morning,

I just uploaded the photos on my laptop and have to make some adjustment like cropping and contrast, as minimum as possible cos I hate photoshop pictures...

Here are three of them just want to let you guys take a look, any comments are welcome
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Alcheng, looks HAWT..especially that third pic!

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They have stiff tire walls for the track too? Hmmm, the dealership had some buy 3 tires, get the 4th for $1 deal going on. I can check to see if the PSSs are included in that and how much they would run. Then I can compare with costco and tirerack. Do they come in the stock sport package sizes or do I need ot buy a slightly wider tire? 9like with the re-11 rears)
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I have read good things about the Michelins but I forget why i was set on re-11s. How do the Pilot SS compare in terms of grippiness and on the track? DO they cost much more? Costco has a pretty good deal on Bridgestones right now.
I cannot answer the track question through my own experience as I do not track my car. I do, however, drive it very hard in a wide range of weather and road conditions. It is near impossible to get the Michelins to break loose and I have tried. They grip supernaturally.

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Here are three of them just want to let you guys take a look, any comments are welcome
You have some very nice photos and a sharp Z.
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Yeah they come in stock sizes. I wish they came in 285/35 19s cuz they make em in 255/40 19s. I think a 255/285 woulda been a nice upgrade on the stock Rays. I even emailed Michelin to find out if they were planning on producing the 285/35 19s (they make em in every other size known to man) and they replied that there were no plans to.
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