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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Default Noise reduction ?

Originally Posted by T5Mika
Oh the noise! I can listen to radio on highway now.

I'm cussing how stupid I was not to do this the day I got the car.
I was on a section of 476 and it had just been paved. Real fresh smooth black top. The 2003 was so quiet that you could hear the wind rippling at the 'a' pillers. and just the burble of the Corsa "Pace Car" exhaust out back. First time since new that it's been that quiet.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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I am running the Nitto Invos, and i absolutly love them, amazing traction in dry and pretty good in the rain too. I recently took my 2000 Targa to Road America and pulled 80MPH in the carousel and did not have any tire squeal. and they are quiet on the highway.

Nitto Invos, great all around tire for almost half the price if pilot sport cups
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by oh1vette
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Hey Nuke, if thats for me, no not "unknowingly" - I got a little help from my friends on here (I believe you inlcuded)

Did the usual research on the web, then asked opinions here (in a couple forums)...

It was for the OP, but if I was able to help you out in any way, Im glad.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by killain
I bought a full set of the Michelin's Pilot Sports PS/2 but ZP's. Damn near the best mooney I ever spent on this car.
Could not agree more. Bought the Michelin PS a couple of years ago and they are AWESOME!
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Default Double Sded Tape

Originally Posted by Deanos/2004/C5
Anyone having a problem with their center wheel caps being lose and squeaking?
I used some double sided tape to help keep em in tight
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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I pretty mush did the same thing, I thought it was my brakes at first, but I have plenty of pad left. Talk about annoying noises these cars make lol
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Sadly that has been my experience with EVERY GoodYear tire. I have never purchased a set, but they end up as OEM because they are the cheapest supplier. My F1 Supercar tires are terrible. I'd love to sell them but there is no market. The rears are unfortunately almost new (previous owner installed them). I don't see how GoodYear stays in business, except for the OEM market keeping them going.
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