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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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when you only have an rx7 and no friends

you have to cram your new tires into your car somehow!

i fit two 275/30/19 and two 235/40/18 tires in my car today, lol.......one in the trunk, two in the front seat, and one behind the seats........it was really tight, but managed to get them in after playing around for awhile.

luckily i only had to go about 10 miles.

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Your only car is an FD.........so how is that bus route working for you.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Your only car is an FD.........so how is that bus route working for you.
lol........not only is it my only car right now, but i drive 80 miles per day mon-fri......15k in about 7-8 months since i bought the car.

i love driving this car everyday......cant wait to get an engine with more torque in it though.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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I drive my FD daily to work as well..

except for a few clunks in the front end.. she's running fine.. *touch wood*
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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lol thats terrible
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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ive done that
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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i daily drive mine with no problems
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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haha that situation is awesome. Sorry but I love it when things just barely fit but you make it work
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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the moments you look back upon and say "good times"
lol
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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I had four unmounted tires and four wheels in my little 67 datsun roadster yesterday.

Good times indeed.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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That when you hire a taxi.
No friends, that means no girl freind!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaiyurai
I had four unmounted tires and four wheels in my little 67 datsun roadster yesterday.

Good times indeed.
Pics of the 1600, please.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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weak.

bust the hatch OPEN so you can hear the beautiful exhaust while youre hauling tires!


sheeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BlowenByTwins
i daily drive mine with no problems
Mine too!... now it has problems
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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DONT FEEL BAD. my car is my only car. Even with the power i have in the motor. but after 4 years the motor only blew once! just make sure you take care of it 10x more than a normal person would as stuff will break more frequently unless its been restored!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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what tires are those? my first post got deleted for being inapropriate lulz
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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why are you putting 19 on a 7!!! too big imo but i usually know nothing.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:42 AM
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$5 and i wouldve been your friend...lol
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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the tires are nexxen 3000's ....just cheap street tires, but they are actually very smooth ride for the price.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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I've done that, twice One time with four 265/35r18's and the other time with four 285/35r18's
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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wow couldnt tell you how many times iv have tires and wheels in my 7. Kinda suck workin for a tire company and having to pick them up all the time, Never had that big of a set before though. Good work
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by got_hp
cant wait to get an engine with more torque in it though.
you sir, fail, unless you're just talking about putting a single turbo on
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