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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 12:52 PM
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I read on a japanese harrier fansite that he put nitrogen gas into his tires... what effects does that do?? is it possible that we can do it here in the US??
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 01:12 PM
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Nitrogen comprises 72% of the air you breathe and that goes into your tires. There are a couple of special situations in which nitrogen has an advantage over air. None of those situations apply to a consumer vehicle driven on the street or offroad.

You could, but why??? Get some turn signal grease if you really want to see perfomance improvements..........
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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we use nitrogen to service aircraft tires........something to do with altitude. no benefits on the ground
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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Maybe it reduces unsprung weight?

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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 05:54 AM
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Originally posted by LexRX
Maybe it reduces unsprung weight?

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Funny Nick. Maybe Wild ***** will explain how it reduces body roll.

I heard helium in the tires makes it ride much smoother, like it's floating on air.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 07:16 AM
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Funny Nick. Maybe Wild ***** will explain how it reduces body roll.

I heard helium in the tires makes it ride much smoother, like it's floating on air.
I put some helium in my tires, the RX handles like it's on rails!!! Chaging the aspects of the wheels and tires will do that ya know

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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 01:48 PM
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nitrogen is used to service aircraft tires because it has no water/condensation. it is used so the tires won't freeze (since there is no water) at altitude.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Shonuff -

We believe you. Nick and I we're just having some fun goofing on another person who happens to be very opinionated and likes the sound of his own voice. And will never admit when he's wrong. If you look in the dictionary the word "bombastic" fits him perfectly.

I'm sure if you poke around here you'll see who we mean
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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LOL hahhah give ***** a break... hahah hes just trying to prove a point heheh

And i just picked up my cold air box... hahah it looks kinda janky... but i guesss it will do... didn't install it yet.. soon
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 10:47 AM
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Normally I would agree with you Spin, but the way ***** handles himself dictates he doesn't deserve a break. Remember, "a man reaps what he sows".
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