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D4S · 10-10-2013, 12:35 PM

IDK about last winter, I seemed to do OK on summers. That said, this winter might be a beast, Baltimore's not that hilly, but PA's a different story. How much are a set of good winters anyway?

kanundrum · 10-10-2013, 12:40 PM

If you have a set of wheels just the cost of the tires, you want a thin of a tire as possible so they shouldnt cost a lot of money

ja1217 · 10-10-2013, 02:18 PM

If anyone is interested, I'm actually trying to get rid of the winter tires/wheels that I picked up last year. They only have one winter on them, so only about 2-3000 miles of very light use. I ended up getting a beater Miata for a winter car, so I do not need them any more.

Looking for $500 (spent nearly $1000 on them from TireRack). They are 205/55R-16 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT Run Flats on steel wheels. Wheels do not have TPMS. I can deliver them to any CDC Auto-X event, or meet up somewhere in the Baltimore/DC area (I live in Columbia MD) or Lancaster, PA (visit family up there regularly).

PM me if you are interested.

frslee · 10-10-2013, 03:53 PM

I'm going to try the new Michelin pilot sport A/S 3 that they just made in this summer. I was going to get winter set, but I'm going to keep my cross fingers crossed for the heavy snow this winter. Unpredictable weather...

The tires' dry/wet grip is proven to be awesome and they claim the snow traction should be fine. I'm assuming it would be similar/better than the A/S plus. I'll be getting them mounted tomorrow, so I'll write a review or something as the weather gets colder.

TheseColorsDontRun · 10-10-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ja1217

If anyone is interested, I'm actually trying to get rid of the winter tires/wheels that I picked up last year. They only have one winter on them, so only about 2-3000 miles of very light use. I ended up getting a beater Miata for a winter car, so I do not need them any more.

Looking for $500 (spent nearly $1000 on them from TireRack). They are 205/55R-16 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT Run Flats on steel wheels. Wheels do not have TPMS. I can deliver them to any CDC Auto-X event, or meet up somewhere in the Baltimore/DC area (I live in Columbia MD) or Lancaster, PA (visit family up there regularly).

PM me if you are interested.

PMed.

OrbitalEllipses · 10-10-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by D4S

IDK about last winter, I seemed to do OK on summers. That said, this winter might be a beast, Baltimore's not that hilly, but PA's a different story. How much are a set of good winters anyway?

My Dunlop WS3D in 205 width with 50 something sidewall in 17" diameter were around $600when I bought them a few winters back. If you got stock brakes, I suggest a Subaru 16" wheel (any Impreza or Forester from the 2000s) as they can be had for CHEAP even considering steelies. A nice 16" winter tire to mount on those will be cheaper than a 17".

JSMIL · 10-10-2013, 08:32 PM

If anyone has a 10 series FRS and is looking to buy a 5 Axis rear spoiler, there is a group buy that is being done for it painted in ignition silver and shipped for $365. If you are interested PM me and I will send you the info I have.

disgruntld · 10-10-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JSMIL

If anyone has a 10 series FRS and is looking to buy a 5 Axis rear spoiler, there is a group buy that is being done for it painted in ignition silver and shipped for $365. If you are interested PM me and I will send you the info I have.

@Jrohit @D4S

Jrohit · 10-10-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JSMIL

If anyone has a 10 series FRS and is looking to buy a 5 Axis rear spoiler, there is a group buy that is being done for it painted in ignition silver and shipped for $365. If you are interested PM me and I will send you the info I have.

I would love to, but strapped for cash at the moment

.

On a non-serious note: Will sell body for car parts.

D4S · 10-10-2013, 09:48 PM

If installation isn't that bad........

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BoostinIX · 10-11-2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kanundrum

Mid Atlantic folks now that winter is going to come in the next month or so are you switching over to all seasons or winter tires?

I'll stick to the stockers, as I did last winter :P (Bought a BRZ in Jan. Smart eh? :P)

WI upbringing ftw.

Ready to get these back in the car. Feels all nekkid. As a plus, no side panels = comfy. Negates buying the inner knee pad :P

Now to go through about 1000 photos......

infinite012 · 10-11-2013, 08:52 AM

A coworker just told me about a car show he's putting together in Newport News to help raise awareness for Ewing's Sarcoma - his niece is afflicted by it, so car show = donations to help her out. I told him the 86 community is pretty young, but can be generous.

The show is next Saturday (10/19) at Cheeseburger in Paradise (12361 Hornsby Lane, Newport News, VA 23602) from 10am until 3pm. The entry fee for the show is a donation of $10, although you're allowed to donate more if you want. Not sure it costs anything to just show up and browse. There will be raffles, giveaways, and trophies awarded.

If anybody wants more info, don't hesitate to PM me. And if this is against the rules, ffffuuuuuuuuuuuu.

kanundrum · 10-11-2013, 12:22 PM

Ignorance, Ignorance everywhere

http://liveblog.wtop.com/Event/Truck...apital_Beltway

leon78 · 10-11-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostinIX

As a plus, no side panels = comfy. Negates buying the inner knee pad :P

I have a half dozen knee pads and the material to wrap the panel....home made special job but looks/works legit. That goes for anyone....if you have already got a knee pad from me before I was wraping them...shoot me a PM. If you havent gotten one but are interested...also PM me.

10-10-2013, 12:35 PM	#3319
D4S Probably Watching F1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 10 Series FR-S 6MT Location: Pennsylvania/Delaware Posts: 305 Thanks: 55 Thanked 178 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	IDK about last winter, I seemed to do OK on summers. That said, this winter might be a beast, Baltimore's not that hilly, but PA's a different story. How much are a set of good winters anyway? __________________

10-10-2013, 12:40 PM	#3320
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	If you have a set of wheels just the cost of the tires, you want a thin of a tire as possible so they shouldnt cost a lot of money __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

10-10-2013, 09:48 PM	#3328
D4S Probably Watching F1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 10 Series FR-S 6MT Location: Pennsylvania/Delaware Posts: 305 Thanks: 55 Thanked 178 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If installation isn't that bad........ __________________

10-11-2013, 12:22 PM	#3331
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Ignorance, Ignorance everywhere http://liveblog.wtop.com/Event/Truck...apital_Beltway __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

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ja1217 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2004 Toyota RAV-4 5M Location: MD Posts: 297 Thanks: 13 Thanked 155 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If anyone is interested, I'm actually trying to get rid of the winter tires/wheels that I picked up last year. They only have one winter on them, so only about 2-3000 miles of very light use. I ended up getting a beater Miata for a winter car, so I do not need them any more. Looking for $500 (spent nearly $1000 on them from TireRack). They are 205/55R-16 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT Run Flats on steel wheels. Wheels do not have TPMS. I can deliver them to any CDC Auto-X event, or meet up somewhere in the Baltimore/DC area (I live in Columbia MD) or Lancaster, PA (visit family up there regularly). PM me if you are interested.

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10-11-2013, 08:52 AM	#3330
infinite012 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 974 Thanks: 294 Thanked 470 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	A coworker just told me about a car show he's putting together in Newport News to help raise awareness for Ewing's Sarcoma - his niece is afflicted by it, so car show = donations to help her out. I told him the 86 community is pretty young, but can be generous. The show is next Saturday (10/19) at Cheeseburger in Paradise (12361 Hornsby Lane, Newport News, VA 23602) from 10am until 3pm. The entry fee for the show is a donation of $10, although you're allowed to donate more if you want. Not sure it costs anything to just show up and browse. There will be raffles, giveaways, and trophies awarded. If anybody wants more info, don't hesitate to PM me. And if this is against the rules, ffffuuuuuuuuuuuu.

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