Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
03-03-2011, 01:33 PM
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I buy tires from a local tuner business. He...
I buy tires from a local tuner business. He gives me the Tire Rack price and no charge for shipping, mounting, balancing, etc. AND stores my off-season set of wheels and tires for free. :) To match...
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
02-18-2011, 11:32 AM
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Thanks for posting. I also got to see a white...
Thanks for posting. I also got to see a white LF-A last spring, up close and personal. It was running during a track day on the 3.9 mile circuit at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. ...
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
02-09-2011, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 70
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I've been sad to see all my old cars go. The...
I've been sad to see all my old cars go. The DeLorean was great in many ways; but it was woefully underpowered and had electrical and clutch overheating problems. I actually didn't drive it for the...
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
02-07-2011, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 21
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^^Ted, the much lighter weight of the...
^^Ted, the much lighter weight of the non-run-flats is indeed intriguing. But the flipside is:
1) the less firm sidewall may change the suspension/handling characteristics, and
2) you may need to...
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
02-02-2011, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 70
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I live in the Chicago area; so my GT-R is my DD...
I live in the Chicago area; so my GT-R is my DD only from ~mid March to ~mid Nov. The other 4 (winter) months, I mount Blizzaks on Godzilla; but it still sees only limited action, while my old WRX...
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
01-05-2011, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 17,475
Early on with the original 2009 model, pricing...
Early on with the original 2009 model, pricing was well over MSRP. Then MSRP was raised ~10% by Nissan, mid-model year. And there were modest MSRP increases with each subsequent model year. After...
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
01-04-2011, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 27
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I have to assume that the Fair Market Price is...
I have to assume that the Fair Market Price is something that Kelley calculates based on actual sale prices, once they have an adequate database to judge the amount; and apparently, they don't yet...
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
12-28-2010, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 27
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See Kelley Blue Book:
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See Kelley Blue Book:
http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/nissan/gt_r/2012/pricing-report?v=3
They list:
MSRP = $90,950.
Dealer Invoice = $85,648.
Fair Market Price = Not Yet Determined.
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
12-27-2010, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 17
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Also, check that your tires haven't been...
Also, check that your tires haven't been over-inflated. And, for what little difference it makes, put the suspension toggle switch in "Comfort" mode each time you start the car.
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
11-19-2010, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 30
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I've got ~12500 miles (including 3 full track...
I've got ~12500 miles (including 3 full track days) on my OEM Bridgestone summer runflats, and they appear to be only ~1/2 used-up. The Dunlops are supposed to be a bit stickier, and therefore, I...
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Forum: Client Forum - GT-R, Supra, Viper, Vette, and sports car discussion
11-18-2010, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 21
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Blizzaks in Hawaii? I guess you can drive it in...
Blizzaks in Hawaii? I guess you can drive it in the snowfields on top of the Big Island volcanos now. LOL.
The Blizzaks definitely do give a softer ride (because, unlike the OEM summer tires, they...
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