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i'd forget about rotating, like shuffling the deckchairs on the titanic.
although with asymmetrical tyres like the ps4 you can swap from side to side.
stick to the stock staggered setup or budget for 9in front wheels too ?
245/40-19 is a funky size ?
toyo t1r's are positively stone age tyres, even the re003 is better.
pilot sport 4 is the flavour of the moment.
the ps4s is substantially more expensive.
some cheaper/less expensive tyres to explore - toyo t1 sport, hankook ventus s1 evo, yoko advan v105
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mobil 98 may be cheaper because it is an ethanol blend ?
from the mobil nz website...
"At selected service stations in wider Wellington region, Extra Unleaded and Synergy 1000 may contain up to 3% ethanol and Supreme+ and Synergy 8000 will contain up to 10% ethanol. May not be suitable for all vehicle engines, check with the manufacturer before use."
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service costs higher for a gti ?
an older sti would be on a 6 mth schedule at $300-400 a time ?
a golf gti is about $400 every 12 months, and that's from an official dealership.
the only real biggy with a dsg golf is the 60,000km dsg service at ~$600.
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dsg gearboxes generally don't have problems with going from reverse to forward and vice versa.
it's down to driver technique, as in any car, just make sure you have stopped completely before changing out of reverse.
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golf gti.
oh... i already answered this on vask
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first one.
second one too cramped.
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best buy a better oil to start with
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haha, i'm mr stingy
they were $600 + shipping
not got shipping bill yet, mainfreight were being silly buggers so had them shipped through a mate's business.
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45 minutes ago, Loren said:
Very expensive if you paid anywhere near retail... I hope they both stick well and last a long time!
Quote8 hours ago, newsuba said:yes, used (about 2500km off a focus rs), got four for the price of one new one !
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2 hours ago, 1randomkiwi said:
Is it just me or are they really low on tread?
brand new they only have about 5mm.
super sticky compound, reduced tread depth to minimise squirming etc.
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have you played around with tyres on your gt86 ?
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yes, used (about 2500km off a focus rs), got four for the price of one new one !
buying the new, the 4s is probably a better all-rounder.
cheaper than the cup 2 as well.
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18 hours ago, Inked said:
Hi all,
I have had some quotes and the tyre shop has recommended for the track & street to provide good grip & wear I should go for the RE003's or Nitto Invo?
They both are the same price for a set also, there is some good feedback in here for the re003 however has anyone had experience with the Nito tyres?
the only road nitto worth investigating is the nt05, unfortunately it's size range is not subaru friendly.
tremendous dry grip, average in the wet.
the invo is more style statement than great tyre - for the sema crowd.
re003 or invo ?
none - michelin pilot sport 4 is competitively priced now.
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fitted michelin pilot sport cup 2.
big ups to steve's tyres palmy who did a fit, balance and wheel alignment in exchange for my old tyres (2x original potenza re050a and 2 new laufenns that the previous owner fitted).
win !
only driven home but steering much better, seems more comfortable riding too.
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just fitted this arvo !
more in the "what did you do to your car thread"
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when talking braking matters don't forget decent tyres !
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On 6/2/2018 at 5:22 PM, thewabbit1 said:
Installed a fire extinguisher under the passenger seat ready for the track day in a few weekends!! Nervously excited
ditto !
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super rare as !
most were autos.
don't know if any made it to aus.
but it does mean he wouldn't have to change his user name
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mitsi guy wants a wagon so the i30n is out.
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those early 1 -series were nice handling.
hydraulic power steering not the iffy electric assist.
at the time motor mag aus reckoned a 130i was nicer to drive than an e46 m3.
a 123d would make a nice daily.
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golf r wagon ftw
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120d is ok for the driver and one passenger but otherwise it's quite cramped.
an e90 320d or 335d would be more versatile.
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the old sq5 diesel is a rocket !
jucs will be petrol.
thanks to dieselgate new ones are petrol.
or go nuts and pickup a merc ml63 amg, looked at some nz new ones for under $30k
the evoque is still very stylish.
not bad to drive but the porsche macan rewrote the small-medium suv handling rules.
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suv time !
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Posted · Edited by newsuba
not tried a 2012 forester xt manual but the auto was ok.
only 4 speed but still better than a wanky cvt.
8L/100km around town in a gti ?
nana driver !