Question by david l: What are the best cheap all-season performance tires for a saab?
I need a good deal on a saab turbo tires. I don’t race or anything but I like good performance. What tires do the best on a sporty sedan

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Answer by nolmthug24
www.tirerack.com is a great place to start. they have tons of tires with consumer ratings and great prices. you can even look them up buy make and model, allseason, performance etc.

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Question by pokeninja014: What is a good discount site or place to buy rims and/or tires?
I’m looking for rims for a Nissan 200SX SE.

Please and thank you. =D
I live in Tampa, Florida; so if it is a location, then around this area would be better.

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Answer by CD
The best website to look for this type of discounts is http://www.SearchAllDiscounts.com.　Just start with a search term like “Discount rims for Nissan”.

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Question by atvman_400: Where can I find performance parts for a Lincoln LS V8?
I am hoping to find some performance parts for a 2002 Lincoln LS V8, but all I can find is a Cat-Back exhaust. Does anybody know where to find parts like a cold air intake, computer tuner, maybe even headers, etc for this car? Believe it or not, this car is pretty sporty.

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Answer by sonnie_b
Try out this forum, they can help you out.

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Question by JiggaJigga: Will aftermarket performance parts affect (in a bad way) the performance my BMW?
I want to put some aftermarket DINAN performance stuff to my BMW 650i. Wouldn’t the weight distribution change? Or maybe adding power is a bad thing because my brakes will still be the same?

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Answer by Travis Gunter
Without spending tens of thousands of dollars, you won’t get enough power to warrant high performance brakes (but hell, they’re still nice to have!)

Performance parts and weight distro…nothing to big, most performance parts are actually lighter than the OEM – you’ll be fine. If you intend to lower your vehicle you had better be prepared to pay the price – lowering changes aerodynamics and party wear. make sure you get an alignment.

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The BFGoodrich® Tires Road Crew has embarked on a whirlwind tour through several southern states to showcase what football fans like to do when they are not watching their favorite college football teams battle it out on the gridiron. Beginning September 22, college football fans will be treated to a series of 90-second commercial vignettes, featuring many of BFGoodrich Tires’ top drivers doing what they do best. Each segment will air during college football games on CBS. The vignettes connect the viewers to the active driving lifestyle that college football fans crave. Each vignette features a different driving activity showcased by a popular BFGoodrich Tires’ drivers; such as two-time Formula Drift® Champion Samuel Hübinette demonstrating what it takes to be a professional drifter, and rally legend, John Buffum showing viewers how to rally race like the pros. The vignettes also feature Rock Crawling Champion, Shannon Campbell as he tackles trails with the all-new BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain™ T/A®KM2 plus muscle car expert, Kevin King and renowned Skip Barber driving instructor, Spencer Pumpelly as they prove why BFGoodrich Tires are the perfect choice for the street or the track. Throughout the series of vignettes, viewers will experience the performance capabilities of BFGoodrich Tires while learning why the right decision in tires makes all the difference. “The BFGoodrich Tires Road Crew experience taps into the enthusiasm surrounding the rush of college football fever by …

April 23rd, 2010 2:27 pm MT
Doug’s Performance Transmission
With the summer months approaching, many families are planning road trips. To have an enjoyable worry-free road trip be sure to have your vehicles checked by reliable mechanics. One of the East Valley’s best kept secrets is the excellent service provided at Doug’s Performance Transmission in Apache Junction.

While planning for a recent road trip from Mesa Arizona to Silverdale Washington, the mechanics changed the oil, checked fluids, brakes and performed a tire rotation. One of the mechanics also noticed that the vehicle needed new wheel bearings. After a short wait the wheel bearings where replaced and the vehicle was on the road again.
Having been a valued customer at Doug’s Performance Transmission for many years, my vehicle has continued to be maintained at high performance standards. Many services have been performed on my vehicle through the years, such as: radiator replacements, tire services, brake replacements and transmission repair and servicing.
Doug Hare SR also operates a second local business called Addictive Desert Designs, 1491 S. Conestoga Rd. Doug and his team of experts also specialize in diesel and truck upgrades.

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Doug Hare SR., owner, Doug JR, Darren and Lance are well trained, experienced mechanics who provide top of the line service in a timely manner. They are friendly, knowledgeable and very informative while explaining diagnostics. The shop is located on Meridian Road in Apache Junction. Although the location may be a bit remote, the shop provides three bays with the most up-to-date equipment. Vehicles left overnight are secured behind locked gates. By having a thorough service done to any vehicle, family road trips can be filled with enjoyable memories.

Some helpful tips to remember:

1. Change oil and filter, especially prior to long road trip

2. Check all fluid levels and ensure good quality of coolant

3. Ensure good tire tread and proper tire pressure and good spare tire – be sure all equipment for changing tire is in vehicle

4. Be sure all brakes are in good working order

5. Check status of vehicle battery

6. It’s also a good idea to carry an extra gallon of water for the vehicle
A recent 1600 mile road trip from Arizona, through California and Oregon to Washington State was a big success, thanks to the mechanics at Doug’s Performance Transmission. Be sure to stop and talk to the team prior to any road trips in your summer plans. You too, can travel through hot deserts, snow covered mountains and green grasslands with peace of mind.

Question by Lelo PR: Do I need a performance exhaust system or just the performance muffler to make my car sound better?
My exhaust is in decent condition and i want it sound performance like. Do i need to get a whole performance exhaust system or would it make a difference in the sound if I just get the performance muffler? P.S .I have a dual exhaust system on a 97′ Camaro.

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Answer by Adult Toy Parties By Emily
You can change the sound by changing the exhaust tips. It would save you a lot of money just to change the tips rather than change the entire muffler and exhaust system. Talk to your local auto parts distributor, they’ll have some quick and easy do-it-yourself tips on improving your sound!

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Question by J Corry: Where can i find the cheapest high performance automotive parts?
I need expensive things, like electric water pump, carb, air cleaner, heads, oil pan, etc. Things are just to expensive through summit or jegs. Is there anyway to get discounted parts anywhere other than ebay or craigslist?

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Answer by 1000 Man Embassy
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This gives you a great deal of confidence that your drive will be extremely relaxing in a motor that will not cause you any problems.

In order to keep your mind at ease, www.leasecar.co.uk staff are here to help me conclude what type of performance you may experience with a Lotus:

Lotus cars are really quick and clear to use specifically because of their low power to weight ratio. They are really full of excellence for speed acceleration and city roving, making them ideal for commuters or for regular trips into the city centre. The speed and power of the engine which Lotus motors are adept at ensures that the company has become known for producing fast, easy to drive vehicles that are more than capable of dealing with the majority of driving situations. An example is how well they suit university leavers and young families.

Many drivers value a high level of efficiency in their car and taking this into account, the Lotus is a great option for efficiency. Lotus cars are particularly economical, which means you’ll get the most out of your journey on longer trips. Lotuss are perfect for the everyday driver, as they are built with functionality in mind which means that you can dramatically cut down on the quantity of petrol you use; especially compared to other cars. This and many other considerations mean that the Lotus is a best seller in its class on the market today. They are therefore ideal for everyday driving, such as for city driving, running errands, taking the kids to school and the work commute.

With a new Lotus you get a car with a stylish modern interior, smooth design features and vibrant colours. The display panel is brightly lit and easily visible and the fabrics and upholstery are of immense quality. There is also a sound system and easy to use control panel, which is ideal for the modern driver. The interiors are also easy to keep clean, making them ideal for parents and young drivers. The stylish and practical design of Lotus cars, as well as the other aspects mentioned in this article, makes Lotus cars perfect for professional, young and modern drivers that do a lot of city driving.

As many have attested the smooth drive of a Lotus can’t be ignored, as it seems to flow along the street effortlessly. This could explain the reason why it is so efficient, because it is relatively economical to drive. What this means is that you take pride in strapping on your seat belt and taking your Lotus out for a drive, irrespective of whether it is to a bustling shopping complex or your job base. What’s more they handle excellently giving you a huge level of control as well as exceptional grip. Thus the experience of driving Lotus models really makes a prime choice at www.leasecar.co.uk.

Practicality and functionality are a big issue with most drivers as they want to make sure that they feel entirely at ease in their car. Comfort is an important aspect of design and it requires innovative concepts to make a car more comfortable to drive. Because of this, the engineering teams at Lotus have worked hard to up the functionality of their vehicles, creating a car that will appeal to the modern motorist. Lotus cars have all taken into account the needs of the everyday driver, such as having extra luggage and baggage space, as well as having additional safety features. Models in the Lotus range are perfect for everyday run around driving and regular usage.

By now you may have a clearer idea of how a Lotus handles and the type of performance you will be expecting if you want to drive away in a new vehicle.

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There is probably a transmission shop in almost every town in the country that can build a bulletproof transmission for American made vehicles. Whether it is a late model Mustang or a 60′s Chevelle, there are lots of aftermarket components and many years of technology available for the transmission rebuilder to utilize.

The same cannot be said for the 4EAT automatic transmissions found in Subaru vehicles. In factory form, these transmissions demonstrate several problem areas that can cause failure in as little as 20,000 miles with a stock engine and even sooner in modified applications.

Poor shift quality, anemic factory components, and above all, improperly configured torque converters plague the automatic transmission equipped vehicle. This is in conjunction with the automatic’s propensity to burn out the high clutch pack (third gear) and the 2-4 clutches (second and fourth gear) with even moderate increases in engine output.

Realizing the need to take import and sport compact automatics to their fullest potential, IPT Performance Transmissions- a New Jersey based company, committed a large portion of their research time and dollars toward improving the Subaru automatic transmission.

First up on the hit parade of internal modifications is the need to address the issue of valve body calibration. The valve body mods are really the foundation of any performance trans rebuild. An automatic transmission utilizes a network of valves, servos, solenoids, orifices, accumulators and passages that control and route hydraulic pressure to the appropriate places to apply the clutches and bands.

Without going into elaborate detail which would fall outside the scope of this article, suffice it to say that modifying the valve body effectively changes the rate of clutch apply and also increases the clamping force with which these components have to work with. This is why shift kits and modified valve bodies produce that firm, performance type shift that increases the transmission’s overall capacity for power handling.

Next, all critical support bushings need to be replaced to insure that the centerline of the transmission runs in perfect alignment with the centerline of the crankshaft. Ignoring this step puts a lot of undue stress on the internal transmission components.

Many of the other parts also such as the pinion shaft, the front differential ring gear and the planetary gearset undergo various metallurgical processes such as heat treating, Meta-Lax stress relieving, and cryogenic treatment (freezing them in liquid nitrogen at -300 degrees Fahrenheit to ‘reset’ the part’s structure on the molecular level).

Lastly, all of the required seals and gaskets are changed to materials that are better able to cope with the heat and stress that is common in high powered applications. Performance clutches and steel reaction plates are installed and their clearances set to much more exacting specifications than those that are used by the factory. Most importantly, IPT utilizes a proprietary six disk high clutch pack and a five disk 2-4 clutch pack which increases the second, third, and fourth gear torque capacity by over 25% versus the factory set up- this is the key to getting a high powered vehicle make a 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 shift instead of just bouncing off the rev limiter.

As for the modifications outside of the gearbox, the next thing of importance is of course the torque converter. In an automatic equipped vehicle, one of the most important components in the entire car in regards to optimizing performance is a correctly configured converter.

In addition to being made with many strength improvements over the factory piece, a performance converter enables a vehicle to better take advantage of the RPM range at which maximum power is made. In simple terms, a properly designed converter will allow a vehicle to launch under more power by increasing the rpm at which the launch takes place. In essence, a torque converter is an infinitely variable transmission in and of itself, and altering its torque multiplying characteristics becomes absolutely necessary when other variables in the vehicle are changed (bigger turbos and bigger cams).

Even in otherwise stock turbocharged Subaru vehicles, ET reductions of over one full second are not at all uncommon with the addition of a properly configured converter.

Transmission, torque converter and valve body upgrades are not only for American made vehicles anymore. Increased performance, durability and more efficient shifting is now available for the vehicles of almost every manufacturer- thanks in part to the few companies that are willing to do the research and development work required for this rapidly growing segment of the automotive aftermarket.

For more information, please follow this link: http://www.importperformancetrans.com/subaruauto.shtml

-John Lombardo, IPT Performance Transmissions