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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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No way man, stock fluid calls for a GL-3 75W-80. I'm not about to experiment again on this car. I still swear that the BG killed my sychro's in the VIII.
interesting - i wonder why they changed the fluid type for the X 5-speed? I would just use OEM and at least u know your warranty will be intact.

As far as the BG i dunno - I ran it for a pretty long while straight and have had it in for almost 15k mixed with Heavy SP and I have had no issues. Somethings you just never will know
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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Need a quick opinion. I am getting uneven tire wear. My 2 front tires, inside of the tire wears faster than anything else. Other than the insides of the front 2, they are all wearing evenly across the tire. However, on the front 2, my drivers inside is wearing abnormally fast, as in almost bald. Pass side is still acceptable. I had an alignment done at the end of last Sept. Should i be looking at another alignment, or some other issue in the front end?
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MR. Tim
Need a quick opinion. I am getting uneven tire wear. My 2 front tires, inside of the tire wears faster than anything else. Other than the insides of the front 2, they are all wearing evenly across the tire. However, on the front 2, my drivers inside is wearing abnormally fast, as in almost bald. Pass side is still acceptable. I had an alignment done at the end of last Sept. Should i be looking at another alignment, or some other issue in the front end?
Have you checked the air pressure in them?
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Yeah check tire pressure first and see if it's acceptable I would look into another
alignment and make sure they check camber and toe. Toe will eat up tires
faster then anything.

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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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Tire press. in all 4 is good. I run about 34 up front and about 30 in the rear...
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Have the alignment checked.
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Who drives a LY evo that is parked at monro muffler on 22 in monroeville?
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by MR. Tim
Need a quick opinion. I am getting uneven tire wear. My 2 front tires, inside of the tire wears faster than anything else. Other than the insides of the front 2, they are all wearing evenly across the tire. However, on the front 2, my drivers inside is wearing abnormally fast, as in almost bald. Pass side is still acceptable. I had an alignment done at the end of last Sept. Should i be looking at another alignment, or some other issue in the front end?
Tim,

I had the same problem last year...go get an alignment.however my alignment was within range.....i have my tire pressure at whatever it says by the scuff plate near the door...i think its 31 in front 29 in rear....Also, i found having your tires rotated every 2,000-2,500 miles helped as opposed to 3500 suggested by factory......i had my problems with the advans and got a set of bfgood all seasons and havent had any uneven tire wear since..i have 2 advans in fair condition left over.....as with u, they were my rear tires...ill sell them to u if u want
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
Who drives a LY evo that is parked at monro muffler on 22 in monroeville?
I drive by this guy everyday almost. He works at HoneyBaked Ham.

Does anyone know who owns a black VIII besides Jeremy and Mike? I've seen a guy driving on 22 and 286 within a few days so he must be pretty local to me.
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Negative camber and soft tread compounds = uneven wear. The main problem is the fact that your advans are directional. Rotation can only help so much. The insides will still wear quicker than the outsides.
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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It looks like I will be going to the shootout on Sunday. So if anyone needs a ride, you can come with us. We're just going to go out early Sun morning and come home Sunday right after the event. I'll take Monday off or whatever.

Travis, will there be any trouble getting in to the event? Must I get there early, or do they have plenty of area?
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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My Yokes were garbage after 4000 miles. I gave them to dave to beat up on @ autocrossing. These are Kuhmo ASX's all seasons that i bought last November. Thats what pisses me off, they are not even a year old and 1 is almost junk. Made an appointment for an alignment.
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Thegame
I drive by this guy everyday almost. He works at HoneyBaked Ham.

Does anyone know who owns a black VIII besides Jeremy and Mike? I've seen a guy driving on 22 and 286 within a few days so he must be pretty local to me.
Brian , that is crazy you mentioned this Black VIII , I came across old 22 at ferri's in murrysville and passed a black VIII sitting at the light coming up to rt. 22. He must be in your neighborhood
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Thegame
It looks like I will be going to the shootout on Sunday. So if anyone needs a ride, you can come with us. We're just going to go out early Sun morning and come home Sunday right after the event. I'll take Monday off or whatever.

Travis, will there be any trouble getting in to the event? Must I get there early, or do they have plenty of area?
Brian, let me know what time you are going. I will be rolling out in the 6 packing the kids, One of my daughters will be a racer!!!
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by steelcityevo8
Brian, let me know what time you are going. I will be rolling out in the 6 packing the kids, One of my daughters will be a racer!!!
Are any of your daughters still in car seats? Cause you guys could just come with us if you wanted. I'll let you know what time I'm going up when travis tells me what time i need to be there.



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