CJITTY's Build Thread II
#287
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So my 1,100 mile road trip on the new 22" staggered Vossen CV4s wheels can be called a huge success as I am probably the first LS guniea pig to do an extended road trip on these 255/30/22 and 305/25/22 sized Delinte D7 Thunder tires. Tires were nice and smooth after a thorough road force balance (required for these tires IMO), drove through ridiculous amounts of tropical style rain for over 250 miles straight on the first leg. They handled the water just as good as my Conti DWS tires ever did and as far as extended highway speed and tire heat in 90+ degree heat..the air pressure stayed constant at around 42 PSI. (Cold is 39). Tires were quiet enough to keep my 4 month old son sleeping the entire trip. Tires felt sure footed with no squirellyness at speeds averaging near 80mph. I have to say..for $575 shipped for a set of these China produced tires..I have nothing at this point to complain about. I'll see how they are at 5k, 7500 and 10k to really see how they hold up. With a very limited trunk, I do not expect to take another extended road trip with the family since the car was absolutely loaded down with a lot of cargo as well. No space left unused haha. My Instagram CL family knows exactly what I am talking about. So we will make family trips in our new SUV that I am in the process of getting.
As you know..i write up lengthy posts with lots of key words to try to clearly explain my experiences. If anyone has any questions let me know. Jitty Out
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As you know..i write up lengthy posts with lots of key words to try to clearly explain my experiences. If anyone has any questions let me know. Jitty Out
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Last edited by CJITTY; 08-25-13 at 07:52 PM.
#288
What mode did you say you drive on? Let me know how the inner tread wear is on yours I'm gonna unmount my wheels and tires pretty soon to examine the rims for any bends and the tires for irregular wear. But I dont run lowered at all
#289
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#291
So essentially your datasystems is only used for meets and parking? I would most likely do the exact same which is why Im holding off on getting one. Saw another one go for 590 here
#292
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Here is my typical use:
Daily driving to work: Level 4 front, Level 3 rear in normal, sport or comfort mode depending on mood on my 8 mile trip on smooth roads.
Parking at work: No change, leave as is
Highway driving more than 10 miles or so: NORMAL SELECT (bypasses the module essentially)
Bad Roads: NORMAL SELECT and comfort mode
Parking at Meetups: SUPER LOW mode
I generally try to set it and forget it. There are some who drop it each time they park for extended periods of time, but I figure that is unnecessary wear and tear so I don't do all that. My goal was to reduce fender gap, and this controller does exactly that while maintaining a very nice ride. Since the car is designed to lower at highway speed anyway, driving on level 3 or so will have minimal camber wear, at least from what I have heard. I'll be checking the tires monthly for inner, middle and outer tread wear with my tread depth gauge to get a good read.
#293
Update. Just got my new Vossen 22x9 / 22x10.5 CV4s with Matte Graphite / Machined finish installed. I also got new Delinte Thunder D7 tires in 255/30/22 front and 305/25/22 rear. Wheels/Tires balanced up perfectly so far and I am very happy with this new look. Not running spacers anymore either since the Delintes have a wide look to them. Tires were $575 shipped to my door and so far after 60 miles or so I an happy with them. Made a few stops and received some postive comments from passerbys..
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#294
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Thanks man..yes, working on the kit now along with a roof spoiler and kill the mod bug for a while lol
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#299
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Not only that butbdid you search ebay..they have them all damn day..are you searching with a toaster oven or what type of mobile device are you using??
Edit: I don't see your year listed on dallas automotive's website but call them and ask. Ebay has one for $89 and call Rick at Prime Collision who will paint and even install it for you cheap..they are on Lockheed Ave just off of South Marietta Pkwy across from Poly Tech
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Last edited by CJITTY; 11-02-13 at 10:27 AM.
#300
Rome..just use Google smh..damn son. They have a website and others have purchased roof spoilers from them
Not only that butbdid you search ebay..they have them all damn day..are you searching with a toaster oven or what type of mobile device are you using??
Edit: I don't see your year listed on dallas automotive's website but call them and ask. Ebay has one for $89 and call Rick at Prime Collision who will paint and even install it for you cheap..they are on Lockheed Ave just off of South Marietta Pkwy across from Poly Tech
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