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05-14-2010 | 04:03 PM

#16

LVDell

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From: Tobacco Road, NC

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Originally Posted by MrWhite

245/40 ist a difficult size to fit w/o rubbing somewhere, I ran into problems with that size, rubbing at front fender edge (where it meets the bumper). That was with a pretty low rideheight. Not sure 255 will work with that strut though.

I'll definitely move to the 235/40 next time as it's 10mm narrower and .1" shorter diameter. The 245 worked fine with the GT3 but then again the front on my GT3 was coilover based instead of the monster shelf to that holds the spring in the X73.

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05-15-2010 | 05:04 AM

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F1CrazyDriver

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From: SF Bay Area

You should be fine. I have ran that size tire with 0 problems at the track. I hope you have a good alignment setup and the car should be fun around the track, contrary of what our GT3 owners say.

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05-16-2010 | 06:21 AM

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DanH

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Here is some inspiration of what a turbo can do (you'll have to get half way in, the camera car is a supercharged honda Exige mk1 which is quicker than any GT3):

http://www.vimeo.com/11578403

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05-16-2010 | 12:00 PM

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CWay27

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From: Montreal, Canada

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Originally Posted by LVDell

My bad, those smoked side marker lights easily add 5hp!

In all seriousness, I haven't touched the car enginewise like most Turbo guys so the power is totally stock. Haven't changed any suspension bits except for the OEM sport shocks. Other than that, full rubber based suspension and heavy as a ****!

And I don't plan to do ANYTHING to the DME power mapping of this sucker until the factory warranty expires in 2 years. Then.........ALL BETS ARE OFF!!!!!

I doubt you'll keep the car that long...