Brady

Oh ... and this will likely be my last meet.

 

I'm officially moving to Denver in the immediate future. As soon as October 1st, but probably no later than November 1st. I'm thrilled. This is a move I've been wanting for a while, it comes with a promotion at work, and my sister lives out there as well, and it will be very nice to be closer to her and her husband.

 

Presently though, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it on Saturday!

Saw an attractive Blonde in a Black LGT on Hwy 7 toward Calhoun (just east of 100) around 6:00 tonight. Was it Kimmi? Could we possibly have TWO attractive blondes in Black LGT's around the cities?!

Posting from California.w00t!

 

So, did we ever pick a time and a final place for Saturday? Is it Majors? What time? I'll be back on Tuesday night.

Majors has hot chicks on Wednesday or Thursday nights. Not so much on Saturday afternoon I'd guess.

 

I'd be game for Majors too though. It's alright.

For a car-meet, I'd rather do Senser's, despite living much closer to Solera.

 

We like to look at and talk about cars - I'd rather meet in an easy lot to deal with.

Just go to RadioShack and get the wire taps. If you pull the plug on the radio for a new one, you'll be disconnecting other features. That and the issue that you're tapping into two different connectors on the back of the radio.

Two recent silver sightings in Minneapolis area.

 

Saturday, May 19th, around 8:30 pm. Silver LGT Sedan w/ disabled DRL entering Highway 100 north from Excelsior in St. Louis Park.

 

Today (May23rd) at 7:25 am. Silver LGT Sedan w/ what appeared to be an RBS grille northbound on Normandale just north of Old Shakopee road.

 

Anyone?

No need for custom maps. You'll be running the same engine, only bolted to a new transmission. There is not Transmission Control Unit. Also, a WRX STI map will not work with your Legacy GT ECU. You don't need to run Stage 2 for an STI tranny, but there also isn't any reason not to so long as you have the appropriate exhaust hardware.

So let me get this straight if i have a 05 legacy auto i can replace one side of the shifting controls and put the sound controls in or do i have to switch both??

 

And is there anyone in phoenix vincinty that has done this mod.. would love some help...

 

Pretty much not possible. If you have an auto, you sever the wires that run the shifter controls in able to install the radio controls.

 

Casopolis may still be working on a different system, but I haven't heard him at that for a while.

#1) Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position 225/45/17 on stock wheels - Summer tires - price paid ... well, I got the buddy deal. $529 out the door with mounting, balancing. I opted to skip the Road Hazard program this time since I learned Firestone won't prorate the use for 4 new tires if you need to replace them all. I figure I'll take the money I saved and hope I never have to use it.

 

41,800 miles on car at time of new tires

 

#2) Minneapolis, MN

 

#3) Standard city driving, Commuting, Some aggressive leisure driving.

 

#4) Probably 50/50 highway/city driving

 

#5) Coming fresh off of Blizzak LM-25 winter tires and of course had Stock RE92 last year

 

#6) Early review. Bought these tires this morning. The 80 degree temps we saw on Monday convinced me I couldn't keep running the Blizzaks any longer into the spring and I'm just barely convinced it isn't going to snow anymore.

 

The first thing I noticed is how square the tires look on the wheels. I was worried about them being flared by using a 225 tire on a 7" wide stock wheel. The tires have nice and firm sidewalls, there is some tramlining on deeply rutted roads where I hadn't noticed any tramlining on the Blizzaks. The steering response, handling, and steering feeback is excellent. Today is rainy and wet, so traction is currently un-tested, but initial impressions seem to indicate they hold just fine in the wet. No signs of hydroplaning. The other thing that's great about these tires is how QUIET they are! They have a variable width tread block so that at cruising speeds, the treads don't cause a droning because the variable tread block width creates a variable pitch. Cool stuff. More updates to come.

 

6/12/07 - *** Edit: Ignore noise comments in this update, see below *** 3500 mile update. These tires have become obtrusively noisy. So much so that I've had 4 people comment on it in the last two weeks. One of them being my mother who doesn't normally notice such things, another being a buddy with an S2000 running Bridgestone S-02. They still handle and brake great, but unless I can find a way to quiet these suckers down, I'll be looking elsewhere on my next set of tires. It could be a tire pressure related issue, but it doesn't seem to be having an effect so far. I'm really hoping I can figure out how to get these closer to the sound level they were when I first had them mounted because they were so quiet then. I don't understand how in a short 3500 miles they've become so damned loud.

 

7/6/07 - 5,000 mile update. These tires are still silly quiet!!!! Turns out I had a bad rear wheel bearing and it sounded like tire noise from all over. As soon as the wheel bearing was replaced, all noise went away and it sounds like a new car! No issues with the tires whatsoever. Will be driving 400 miles this weekend so I'll have a good chance to see how they compare to the same drive I did last weekend.

 

8/22/07 - 7,500 miles. Tires rotated at 49,400 miles on Odometer.

 

9/29/07 - 9,000 mile update. Still happy with how quiet these tires are. After the tire rotation, they were riding really harsh. After two days, I found the monkeys at the shop just rotated the tires front to back, but didn't bother to adjust pressure, so I was riding about 36f/39r. Re-adjusted to 44f/41r, and currently running 41f/38r. Having firmer pressure in front seems to be crucial to a smoother ride for these tires. I'm still very happy with how connected they feel to the road and how quickly they set in turns. It really took out all of that floaty feeling I was always spooked by with the stock rubber - and that isn't just because of tire pressure, the tires feel better at MFG Recommended pressures also. I'm still thrilled with my purchase on these tires and recommend them to anyone looking for a max performance summer tire.

 

11/9/07 - 11,500 mile update. 53,200 miles on car and retiring these for the winter, going back to Blizzak LM-25 for snows. The RE050A PP has been a great tire all summer. I've played with tire pressure on these and run them anywhere from the Subaru recommended 35/33 up to 44/41. I like the firmer pressure, but ride can be a tad harsh. They seem to offer the best compromise around 39/36 or so. I still think these tires are very quiet, very responsive, and nice and sticky. I can't wait to get them back on the car in the spring (after ski season).

Who was it?!

 

2005 ABP Ltd Sedan, wingless. Parked next to me in front of Jimmy John's in Bloomington. I'm sure it was intentional because you crowded me!

 

And what happened to your passenger side front fender and door?

Ok, I think I've posted this before, but Lunds on Normandale. Silver '05 LGT Sedan non-limited, no wing, at lunch. Woman in a lavender coat.

 

Why'd you go out the back to go north on Normandale?

This morning, about 7:25 am, HWY 100 southbound. Obsidian Black Legacy GT Sedan. You got off at 77th.

 

I in the Red LGT of course and I waved.

 

Anyone here? (No, it wasn't Kimmi this time ... is she still alive?)

That wouldn't be so bad, would it?

 

New thread?

Neither of them were me but wow, two LGTs in one day, pretty amazing..

 

Crap ... we need to set up a meet. Last time we did a winter meet it got up to like 45 degrees ... just what we need!

 

Then again, the more I think of it, we just have "extreme" weather for every meet - 45 in January, 45 (again) in June (wtf?), 103 in July ... with the luck we've had lately, a meet could push us down to -30!

Two sightings yesterday ...

 

GRP GT Ltd Sedan going from 35W south to 494 East @ 8:10 am

 

White or Silver LGT Sedan (couldn't tell due to being really dirty thanks to our weather the last two days) Fully debadged east-bound on 84th at the Normandale intersection ... about 5:20 pm.

Silver '05 GT Base Sedan parked in Lunds on Normandale in Bloomington over Lunch today.

I'm betting shipping probably hits $10.

 

Maybe it was a typo, and he meant $100..

 

HV

 

I should hope so, I sold mine for $175 shipped (granted, I shipped to Canada, so the extra headache clearing customs to my recipient was worth at least an extra $25 ... I think $150 shipped is still a great price!)

Minnetonka Blvd. & Williston

 

Thursday 1-4-06, 9:15am

 

White LGT sedan w/wing, debadged

 

Anyone here, or anyone know the guy?

 

I know who that is ... he lives in my apartment complex and parks in my garage!

 

It's an '06, completely debadged, guy is in his early 30's. Seems like a nice guy. He's been on here, but isn't a member. Next time we have a meet I'll drop him a note and see if he wants to meet some of the locals.

Did your wife ask "what the hell are you doing to the car now?"

 

Even my co-workers ask me that

Glad it all worked out for you!

 

Sorry I was confused when you called! If you said you were from LGT.com to begin with my skepticism would have been gone ... Thought you were a telemarketer or something!

Red Outback LLBean ... Sedan?!

 

Saw it at a business on the corner of 94th and James in Bloomington yesterday. Can't remember the company name, but it was Suite 100 of the 9401 building.

 

Purty.

Black LGT Sedan pulling into Firestone parking lot on Jackson in St. Paul at 4:00 pm today. Missed you by about a minute as I had just left after getting tires for my friend's car and my buddy manages the store.

 

Anyone?

Adding a review for the Bridgestone Potenza G 009 since it might be useful to the 2.5i folks.

 

#1) Bridgestone Potenza G 009, 215/60/16 (for a 2002 Altima), All Season tire, Paid $79 a tire with free mounting and balancing. Brand new ... so updates to come.

 

#2) Minneapolis, MN

 

#3) These will be used on a daily driver/commuter

 

#4) Tires will see 70-80% HWY miles. Currently drives about 30,000 miles a year. Expected to handle Rain well and do well in some snow.

 

#5) Previous tire was Continental ContiTouringContact IIRC. Previous size was 205/65/16. Wanted to give her a little more contact patch and diameter was VERY similar.

 

#6) I have no personal experience yet. Girl called to thank me because they were GREAT compared to the old tires. Just got them today, but more to follow.

 

Update: I got a deal on these through a buddy for a lady friend, and then about a month later hooked up a co-worker with the same deal. Both love the G-009 tires. The woman has thanked me a few times and commented that they're the best tires she's ever had (and she's not into cars). My coworker also has commented that they've been great in the snow and in the wet. I amazingly still haven't driven the girl's car, so STILL no first hand account of the tire.

I keep forgetting to update this thread with one more reason I love my steering wheel controls ...

 

It's winter ... So now that I'm wearing gloves in the car again, this is MUCH easier to use to control the volume.