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Old 04-13-2016, 02:57 AM
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Car has been registered in CA, and current mileage is 32,028.

I had it aligned today and will scan in the readings.

Essentially, from today, it's for sale. I think anything is possible in this summer market.

Thoughts?

Btw- the Dunlop sp8000 tires were not a good idea. I'll end up buying a new set of 225/50/16 and 245/45/16. These are rock hard. Oh well.

Car looks great, but it's red, and I can't keep it. Next project! But the sale process should be interesting.
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Old 04-13-2016, 02:38 PM
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Passed Smog! Whoo! Not that there could be much wrong with a 31k mile set of cats and a rebuilt MAF, New injectors. New wires, caps, rotors, and new sensors.

The CO levels are barely below the limit?
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The CO levels are barely below the limit?
Yep. Hot as **** in that stall and no fans, and he let it run. I went out there and turned it off just after the test. These guys are used to testing 2004 honda accords. I had already gotten it hot.

I had him test it again after I drove around and numbers looked about 30% better because it wasn't just sitting there idling with no air flow. No docs for that test - he was doing me a favor because I test all my cars there.
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Can someone advise me on what "OEM like" tires I am supposed to be getting to make the car be "original" but not unsafe on old tires?
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I just put a set of Continental 225 /50 16 DSW 06 on my chrome flats on my 85 Euro, its the latest version, they are sticky and they they ride very smooth and they are quiet.

I know it wasnt an option back then but tire technology has been evolving.

I dont think I would go with the Firestone's or Kumhos,
BUT you might find some Micheline's or BFGs in that size.
I think the Contis are the best choice for ride
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Passed Smog! Whoo! Not that there could be much wrong with a 31k mile set of cats and a rebuilt MAF, New injectors. New wires, caps, rotors, and new sensors.
Looks like its running a smidgeon rich.
Passing is passing, but maybe needs some more driving to clear out the chambers?
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The car was driven about 9 miles at that point. Its leveling out just fine now.
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Originally Posted by BC
Can someone advise me on what "OEM like" tires I am supposed to be getting to make the car be "original" but not unsafe on old tires?
Pirelli P7 (Cinturato) - nicely quiet on my BMWs

P7s are the 'original' tire.
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Not a bunch of choices.

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=U&ur...hicleid=index=

And the same for Toyo Proxies T1R
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I thought the SP8000 were original?
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SPs were for automatics?

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Drove the car today when I went to get some outside pics. It will be nice to get new tires on soon.
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To bring this full circle:

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-5-porsche-928s/
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Best of luck on that sale. I hope it brings the premium it deserves.
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