[Z06] New Shoes!!
Pro
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by Twil1ght
Actually the name is not the reason - although it's the reason they are what they are. If you saw them in person you would understand...it's like a high end sports car...every last stitch is absolutely perfect. Both shoes are exactly the same - and I mean you could check them with a magnifying glass and not find one detail different. So from a distance in perfect, they stand out as much as the Armani suits I love so much. It's not that I'm into the name, but there is a reason the name carries such stature - it's SERIOUS high quality. Having said that, I bought those shoes on a sale for $169 - which anyone who knows shoes would tell you is like buying a Z06 for 15k... it's a friggen steal. Also, from a personal stand-point, once you put them on, you will FEEL the difference. You can wear a pair of Brunomagli shoes and stay on your feet all day and come home without the pains associated with a lesser shoe. This is why the guy up there recommended that other brand - even though most people wouldn't know that name, they are carbon fiber suspended over a suspension system - and it's like floating on a cloud. Quality costs money. You want sore feet and cheap looking shoes, buy some Florsheims and look like a door-to-door sales man...me I'll stick with quality and comfort.
Drifting
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by Twil1ght
Actually the name is not the reason - although it's the reason they are what they are. If you saw them in person you would understand...it's like a high end sports car...every last stitch is absolutely perfect. Both shoes are exactly the same - and I mean you could check them with a magnifying glass and not find one detail different. So from a distance in perfect, they stand out as much as the Armani suits I love so much. It's not that I'm into the name, but there is a reason the name carries such stature - it's SERIOUS high quality. Having said that, I bought those shoes on a sale for $169 - which anyone who knows shoes would tell you is like buying a Z06 for 15k... it's a friggen steal. Also, from a personal stand-point, once you put them on, you will FEEL the difference. You can wear a pair of Brunomagli shoes and stay on your feet all day and come home without the pains associated with a lesser shoe. This is why the guy up there recommended that other brand - even though most people wouldn't know that name, they are carbon fiber suspended over a suspension system - and it's like floating on a cloud. Quality costs money. You want sore feet and cheap looking shoes, buy some Florsheims and look like a door-to-door sales man...me I'll stick with quality and comfort.
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas NV
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
If I have to get within 3 inches with a magnifying glass to tell they're better.. than i'll pass on spending the extra money
Pulled that right out of context didn't ya?
Well...you could just put a pair on and know immediately why they cost what they do... but those who have chosen to be argumentative have obviously never done that, otherwise, they wouldn't have to comment in the first place. Probably relegates them to the category of those guys wearing a K&G suit who think I spent to much on an Armani as well.
I think we've hijacked this guy's thread long enough, haven't we?
Last edited by Twil1ght; Jul 5, 2006 at 09:56 AM.
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Hercdriver
I just put my new Pilot Sport PS2's on today and WOW they look awesome! I put 315/30/18's on the back and 275/40/17's on the front. The rear tires look mean!!! I haven't got to drive it yet though. It is still at the shop getting an alignment. I can't wait to drive it!! Does anyone know how to properly break in new tires, and what kind of tire presure should I use for normal street use? Thanks!
Does anyone know how to properly break in new tires, and what kind of tire presure should I use for normal street use? Thanks!
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From: Eads, Tennessee
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Originally Posted by Twil1ght
Pulled that right out of context didn't ya?
Well...you could just put a pair on and know immediately why they cost what they do... but those who have chosen to be argumentative have obviously never done that, otherwise, they wouldn't have to comment in the first place. Probably relegates them to the category of those guys wearing a K&G suit who think I spent to much on an Armani as well.
I think we've hijacked this guy's thread long enough, haven't we?
Well...you could just put a pair on and know immediately why they cost what they do... but those who have chosen to be argumentative have obviously never done that, otherwise, they wouldn't have to comment in the first place. Probably relegates them to the category of those guys wearing a K&G suit who think I spent to much on an Armani as well.
I think we've hijacked this guy's thread long enough, haven't we?
Wasn't this thread about TIRES?
BTW when you talk about shoes it's more about feel than appearance. Most of the time you get what you pay for.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dallas, TX
Originally Posted by Hercdriver
I just put my new Pilot Sport PS2's on today and WOW they look awesome! I put 315/30/18's on the back and 275/40/17's on the front. The rear tires look mean!!! I haven't got to drive it yet though. It is still at the shop getting an alignment. I can't wait to drive it!! Does anyone know how to properly break in new tires, and what kind of tire presure should I use for normal street use? Thanks!
Does anyone know how to properly break in new tires, and what kind of tire presure should I use for normal street use? Thanks!
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by RoliO
How wide are your rear wheels? I had 18x11" FM5's on my old C5 and was running a 295 rear cuz I thought that was the widest I could have at that time. Do you have aftermarket wheels? Does the tire stick out of the fender? Just wondering cuz I will be shopping for a C5 Z soon and want some fat tires on the back.
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