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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SoSlow
Toyo Proxes 4 Plus
They are available in Michelin Pilot 4 Sport 4S. Maybe, the place you bought them from, can do exchange since you barely used them.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+4S
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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SoSlow
Toyo Proxes 4 Plus
So from my experience the toyo proxes are run a little bigger then normal. So going down a size my not have the stretch look your thinking of and might work.
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SoSlow
Ordered a set of these caps.
Hey bro, where can I grab these?
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SoSlow
Rear liners are cut through. 265/30 is probably the easiest solution, but stretched tires look bad to me, plus the wheels poke out more than flush. Get Your Wheels is working on a solution. Vertini decided the offset, GYW decided the tire size. I asked for flush fit, not stretched and as wide as I could go with stock suspension.
this is good that they are acknowledging the wheel fitment mistake... hope it all gets worked out for you.
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Apaul
Hey bro, where can I grab these?
The almighty Ebay.
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Old Oct 10, 2018 | 04:26 AM
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Wheel update - Turns out the front wheels were made at +30. I guess they needed it to clear the caliper, but going from 19x9+50 to 20x10+30 added 1.25" of poke and I think that was the real problem. The front wheels and tires were replaced with 255/30/20 on 20x9+30. The fit is much better and no more rubbing issues. Down side is the wheel face ins't concave now. Not a huge deal. I have to give huge thanks to Josh and Jason at Get Your Wheels for making things right. Top notch company to work with!
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Old Oct 11, 2018 | 08:35 PM
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Really nice to hear that when a mistake is made, they actually stepped up and made it right. Big thumbs up
to GYW.
Glad to hear no more scrubbing. That’s the worst.
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Old Oct 13, 2018 | 03:01 PM
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Pic with updated wheels
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Old Oct 17, 2018 | 04:15 PM
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Coming soon!
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Old Nov 23, 2018 | 02:20 PM
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Found some free time today and got the exhaust on.
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Old Nov 23, 2018 | 05:29 PM
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Hey man congrats on the ARK GRIP. Can you please write a review of it? How do you like it? I really would like to hear from you especially going to redline each gear, how does it sound? Does it do the V8 justice?

Some video clips would be nice. Cheers!
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Old Nov 24, 2018 | 07:19 AM
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I have a couple things to mention for anyone doing the install yourself. I went slow, had to start over after realizing it requires reusing stock hardware. I was able to remove the stock system in 1.5 hrs and it took about 2 hrs to install the Ark system. I did this with my car on quickjacks about 18" off the ground.
- The O2 sensors have a shroud around them. You will need a O2 sensor tool to remove and reinstall them. You can get one at most auto parts stores. I got the 3 pc kit as a loaner from Autozone. The deepwell offset is a perfect fit and the sensors came out very easily with no damage.
- Use WD40 and an adjustable wrench to press the mufflers out of the rubber hangers. Tape the bumper around the exhaust to prevent scraping while you fight the hangers.
- The Ark kit does not supply hardware or gaskets for the connections to the cats. You have to reuse the existing. There are 2 sizes of gasket, they match the flange, double check before using.
- The stock exhaust requires a 14mm socket \ wrenches.
- The splash shield requires a deep well 10mm socket. I was able to just remove enough connections to give me access to the brace bolts without removing the shield completely.
- The cross braces requires a 12mm socket.
- The Ark requires a 16mm for the hardware. All hardware is the same size.
- Replacing the center brace before putting in the Ark is useful for an extra hand if you are working alone.
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Old Nov 24, 2018 | 08:49 AM
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Up next - AEM intake. Yeah, yeah I know it doesn't increase Hp, but I've had AEM on my last 2 cars and found them to be quality products. Scored on special for under $400, so it's on the way.
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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 02:37 PM
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This looks great so far! Curious to see where it goes, and it's cool to see how subtle things make a big difference overall.
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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SoSlow
Up next - AEM intake. Yeah, yeah I know it doesn't increase Hp, but I've had AEM on my last 2 cars and found them to be quality products. Scored on special for under $400, so it's on the way.
AEM and K&N have been in the industry for some time and I've always used K&N products which both companies worked on this design. You will always have people who debate gains but those same people won't offer proof of anything different. Shoot some companies claim hp gains from just a carbon fiber heat shield so i guess it would be safe to assume (if you're drinking that Kool-Aid)that this should make more hp. Its a mod that always works well with other bolt-ons plus the fact you wont need to buy another air filter again pays for itself.

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