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    what tire size should i get???

    245/40/18 Dunlop Star Specs
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    Dunlop Direzza Star Spec

    I have the exact same tires on my MS3, with the only exception being that I'm running 225/45/18. I have never experienced this excessive noise. I am currently on my second set of star specs. My first set lasted slightly less than 10,000 miles. I do have a question, with the 235 do you have...
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    Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar Clunking Only When Angled Bump

    More than likely its your end links. Check the nut that secures the swaybar to the end link. I have both front and rear Hotchkis swaybars. I love them, I have had them for about 6 months now. I had the same issues when i first put the bars on. The nut does loosen for some reason. I ended...
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    Clicking noise in MS3?

    I have a 2008.5 Speed3 and I have also heard this clicking noise. It usually only happens when the cars is standing still and then is moved or when engaging reverse. I think it may be the brake pad settle. I know i have heard a very similar clicking noise from STI's running Hawk pad. Hawk pad...
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    Rear Sway Bar Only?

    End Link Cluncking I just got a set of Hotchkiss sway bars (front and rear) from 7lautosport.com and experienced the famous clunking noise. The noise basically sounds like you have a loose bar somewhere in your trunk / hatch. The guys at 7L were very helpful and helped me figure out what...
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    Which Performance Summer tires to get?

    Dunlop I'm currently on my second set of Direzza Z1. I love these tires. I drive hard, really hard. I got slightly under 10,000 miles / 10 months out of my first set but they are so worth it. They have great grip and are very progressive tires. The only reason i got new ones was because i...
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    225/40 or 225/45? Difference?

    MS3 with 225/45/18 and stock suspencion I have an 08 MS3 currently running 225/45/18 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Sport Star Spec on my stock rims and stock suspension. I have had this setup now for 7 months with zero issues. This car see's lots of hard driving as well as a GMR run every Sunday morning...
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    Goodyear Eagle GT vs Kuhmo Ecsta ASX

    Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec I just purchased a set of Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec from tirerack. These are new the USDM. I have had them for about 2 months now and i love them they are really grippy and much better than the stock tires. The Dunlops are rated just as good as the...
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    How-to: Make & install your own Mud flaps / guards for less than $5

    really ... $50 for mud flaps ... really $50 for mud flaps is a bit much. Granted they are made out of very good material and yes rally armor has constructed a very nice kit that makes it fairly easy to install these on your car. But really $50 bucks that's nearly two full tanks of gas. I...
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    Official Metropolitan Gray Mica Thread!

    Here's my MS on Ortega
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    Pics of my MS3 Metro Grey on Ortega

    Thanx its my buddies camera (he is the owner of the LeMans thats in one of the pics).
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    Pics of my MS3 Metro Grey on Ortega

    My buddy and I took a cruise up to Lake Elsinore. My buddies 69 Pontiac LeMans and my 2008.5 MS3. Here are some Pics of us on Ortega Hwy.
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