Recent content by ballmode

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    4th of July weekend project

    I updated my 2003 S2000 stock wheels (AP1) Fronts - 205/50/16 Rears - 225/50/16 with 2006 S2000 (AP2v2) stock wheels Fronts 215/45/17 Rears 245/45/17 Reasons why I did it are obvious, more tire contact patch, better braking/cornering etc. But the main reason why I did it is that 16" tires...
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    Getting a loaner car for Honda air bag recalls

    All out of loaners at the 3 dealerships my dad went to. Instead got a rental car from Budget paid for by Honda.
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    '91 MR2 Turbo dyno - round 3

    its like your baby growing up year by year
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    Switching away from USAA auto insurance, suggestions?

    Ill probably make the switch to GEICO here in the next week, its the same coverage as USAA but just a few hundred cheaper for the wife and I ($500) a year for auto.
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    Switching away from USAA auto insurance, suggestions?

    I was quoted roughly $400 a year less than what I'm paying now by switching to GEICO (shudders when I think of the commercials), from USAA. I have been a member of USAA car insurance for over 7 years. Does switching auto insurance companies hurt me in the long run? (Loyalty savings, etc)...
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    Talk me out of the Focus RS

    After careful consideration I'm going to wait for this car to come out a year and possibly get one at the end of the year if there is still one sitting on a dealer lot. Thanks guys
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    Talk me out of the Focus RS

    I've found two dealers to sell at MSRP... I hate paying MSRP for a domestic product... on the fence to see how the kinks get worked out and just buy next year... I have til next weekend to make a decision
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    Talk me out of the Focus RS

    My S2000 blue books for $16,500 right now. S2000's hold value
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    Talk me out of the Focus RS

    I'm looking for a base model with no options: $35,700 + $800 destination = $36,500 + TTL I currently have a 2003 S2000 and a 2007 Civic Coupe (manual) Selling S2000 to use as a downpayment for this car with some cash on top. I figure I can get about $15-16k for the S2000. Anyways...
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    Official: Focus RS to sport 345 HP

    Anybody from AT garage getting a focus RS? I'm thinking about it but dealers aren't budging from MSRP.
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    M2 !

    Gt350/Z28 money and I've always been German/Japanese > American cars.
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    Winter car suggestions, 4-8k

    What about that Saab WRX? The 9-2X?
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    Favorite Garage related YouTube channels?

    The Smoking Tire, Everyday Driver, Motor Trend