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    Originally posted by jaywish View Post
    You could consider installing those on the Ford.
    I have plans to purchase some wider tires for the HPPS once I finish roasting them.

    Originally posted by Bobcat View Post
    Yep. Don't know why you're buying summer tires for your winter beater!

    You've already got a summer car, utilize it; boy.
    I refuse to voluntarily drive the Vic in inclement weather...ie ANY rain unless I am stuck doing so.

    Originally posted by 88Vic View Post
    Do you have another set of wheels for them? I'd hate to mount and remount tires every 6 months, plus I don't know if taking them off and then on so much will damage the bead or sidewall.

    If not get some lightweight wheels, like my friend has TSW Nurburgring wheels on his V6 Performance Pack Mustang, they're rotary forged so they're really lightweight to improve the handling. He has Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires now, feels pretty glued to the road.
    I have new wheels posted in this thread a page or so back. Two complete sets. One strictly for winter and one strictly for summer. I agree on potential damage to the rubber with repeated mountings. I also would not want to put my wheels through that torture. Tire guys are complete idiots around here.
    ~David~

    My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
    My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

    Originally posted by ootdega
    My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

    Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
    But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

    Originally posted by gadget73
    my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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      I ran some firestone summer tires on the wagon for a couple of seasons. It did handle tight but the ride was a bit tough on these cattle trails they humorously call roads around here.
      03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
      02 SL500 Silver Arrow
      08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
      12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor liners

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        Some pics at work before I say goodby to it for three weeks. (LONG work trip)











        I love the industrial /abandon building vibe. Gotta bring my Vic back to here again and snap some more.
        ~David~

        My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
        My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

        Originally posted by ootdega
        My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

        Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
        But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

        Originally posted by gadget73
        my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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          I was kind of thinking that looks like a setting for a cheap horror movie. If thats an active business, you might want to sell the owners on some paint for those doors if you actually get customers in that place.
          86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
          5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

          91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

          1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

          Originally posted by phayzer5
          I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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            If you like, I can use the car for the next three weeks to keep it from rusting up on you.
            You know I am always happy to help.
            03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
            02 SL500 Silver Arrow
            08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
            12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor liners

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              You ain't kiddin. Those doors (at least one or two) actually work though those are not the bay doors in use to the building. New door in the front of the building are where customers come through as well as their trailers.

              Some weird company rents out that space behind those doors but come through ours because everything is open and connected inside.
              ~David~

              My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
              My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

              Originally posted by ootdega
              My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

              Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
              But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

              Originally posted by gadget73
              my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                Due for a cleaning...And I sure gave it one. Wash, clay, sealer and wax. Makes me happy.

                In the bays at work...aka my detail shop in the wee hours of the morning...









                Also got the summer wheels and tires mounted and balanced. I did not install them yet though.

                Quick pic snapped outside of the local Mobil station. They actually do a great job mounting and balancing the wheels and tires.

                ~David~

                My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                Originally posted by ootdega
                My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                Originally posted by gadget73
                my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                  Put the new tires and wheels on yesterday and gave her another bath to match those pretty wheels.

                  Again, these are the tires:



                  Dunlop Direzza DZ102's. Ultra High Performance Summer Tires.

                  And these are the wheels:



                  Just aftermarket replicas.
                  Anyways on to the more important stuff...

                  Comparing new and old:



                  And some perty fotos:



















                  And the winter wheels awaiting a cleaning before heading out to storage.
                  ~David~

                  My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                  My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                  Originally posted by ootdega
                  My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                  Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                  But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                  Originally posted by gadget73
                  my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                    That car... I'm kinda anal about keeping my trucks clean inside at least (mud ruins the outside every time, when you have 4x4 you tend to use it), but this is ridiculous! In a very good kinda way that is.

                    So I take it you flew down to the FL event? I did that once, next time company wanted to send me clear across the country I drove - lots more interesting that way, more things to see. And my vehicle at the time wasn't anywhere near as new and/or comfortable as what you got there...
                    The ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
                    The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.

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                      yup. Dave is the detail man. I like my cars, but not near that much.

                      Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
                      rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
                      Originally posted by gadget73
                      ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
                      Originally posted by dmccaig
                      Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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                        Like every vehicle you get your hands on, that Mercedes is friggin gorgeous! Even if I got one cheap, I would still fear driving it in NJ.

                        Who ended up with the Escort?

                        Packman

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                          Originally posted by packman View Post
                          Like every vehicle you get your hands on, that Mercedes is friggin gorgeous! Even if I got one cheap, I would still fear driving it in NJ.

                          Who ended up with the Escort?

                          Packman
                          I think Dave's sister got it but he can tell us for certain.


                          "Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob

                          "NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)

                          "Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"

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                            I wish Dave lived closer to me. I'd loan him my car a couple times a year just so his would get dirty and mine would get clean.
                            86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                            5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                            91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                            1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                            Originally posted by phayzer5
                            I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                              Originally posted by His Royal Ghostliness View Post
                              That car... I'm kinda anal about keeping my trucks clean inside at least (mud ruins the outside every time, when you have 4x4 you tend to use it), but this is ridiculous! In a very good kinda way that is.

                              So I take it you flew down to the FL event? I did that once, next time company wanted to send me clear across the country I drove - lots more interesting that way, more things to see. And my vehicle at the time wasn't anywhere near as new and/or comfortable as what you got there...
                              Thanks. Yes, I flew down. Work pays for the travel day as well as arranges all of the ticketing and the hotel accommodations. I do love a good drive. I have done cali to New Jersey as well as Dallas to New Jersey. Fun times.

                              Originally posted by sly View Post
                              yup. Dave is the detail man. I like my cars, but not near that much.
                              Thanks Jason.

                              Originally posted by packman View Post
                              Like every vehicle you get your hands on, that Mercedes is friggin gorgeous! Even if I got one cheap, I would still fear driving it in NJ.

                              Who ended up with the Escort?

                              Packman
                              Thank you Jacob.

                              Lil'sis has it.

                              Originally posted by miamibob View Post
                              I think Dave's sister got it but he can tell us for certain.
                              Yep.

                              Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
                              I wish Dave lived closer to me. I'd loan him my car a couple times a year just so his would get dirty and mine would get clean.
                              If you were closer I'd clean them up for you no problem.
                              ~David~

                              My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                              My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                              Originally posted by ootdega
                              My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                              Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                              But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                              Originally posted by gadget73
                              my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                                You'd probably have a heart attack if you saw my cars. I won't drive anything new or very nice until my boys are older, they can dirty up the inside with food like no one's business. I want to detail my 4Runner then cover it with clear plastic like a 1950's living room.
                                88 Town Car (wrecked, for sale)
                                Walker OEM duals with muffler deletes

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