Unless you've got some pretty compelling reason. IMO, TPWS is *more* valuable to someone running non-runflats than those running RFs.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Your 2000 C5 FRC uses Type I Sensors. They cost about $320 for four from Frictner's (sp?). On your model you can NOT turn off the warning, that wasn't available until the Z06 came out. You will have to hit reset since the Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning will come up everytime you start the car.
I agree that they are a good thing to have, even with non-runflats. They will warn you when you are loosing air so that you can add air and get the tire fixed BEFORE you get a flat. Low air can cause failures (loose tire, wheel and maybe some body). Even when available most dealers won't turn off warning, they say it is a safety feature. I agree, all new cars are being mandated to have them by NTSB.
I agree that they are a good thing to have, even with non-runflats. They will warn you when you are loosing air so that you can add air and get the tire fixed BEFORE you get a flat. Low air can cause failures (loose tire, wheel and maybe some body). Even when available most dealers won't turn off warning, they say it is a safety feature. I agree, all new cars are being mandated to have them by NTSB.
Drifting
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From: Hollywood Md
Deflate tire.
Remove nut from valve stem.
Push valve stem / sensor into the tire.
Break bead carefully with tire machine.
Reach in and grab the sucker OR...
Remove tire from rim completely if replacing.
Remove nut from valve stem.
Push valve stem / sensor into the tire.
Break bead carefully with tire machine.
Reach in and grab the sucker OR...
Remove tire from rim completely if replacing.
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Drifting
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From: Hollywood Md
???
And why would anyone assume the poster intends to run sans sensors? Maybe he's replacing or removing them to other wheels. He didn't ask for a lecture.
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Whoa, Vince, easy there!
I never said that RF shod cars don't need TPWS. As far as an RF owner knowing he's got a flat, I would expect that the car doesn't drive normally with one tire down. I just believe that *all* cars are better equipped with TPWS than without.
And, I don't think a one sentence response is a "lecture".
Have a good one,
Mike
I never said that RF shod cars don't need TPWS. As far as an RF owner knowing he's got a flat, I would expect that the car doesn't drive normally with one tire down. I just believe that *all* cars are better equipped with TPWS than without.
And, I don't think a one sentence response is a "lecture".
Have a good one,
Mike
