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10-07-2005, 03:00 PM
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Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
Those running Kumhos, what all gets sand blasted other than the rear part of the side sill? What about the painted lip on the fender well and rear valence?
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10-07-2005, 03:12 PM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
I recommend NOT running them on the front. In the rear, the painted lip, back end of the sill and the very lower part of the rear valance (well under the car). One of the worst parts..the black inner well ends up looking whitish. You can armorall it for temporary black, but it won't last.
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10-07-2005, 03:13 PM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
Thanks again Tony.
I only have rears in mind. |
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10-07-2005, 06:25 PM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
or you can 3M or clearbra those areas to be protected
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10-07-2005, 07:54 PM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
I ran the Michelins Sport Cups up front and back and they blasted everything in the way of the tire wash. Not worth the added traction on the road courses. I took them off after two weeks and re-painted the side sills.
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10-07-2005, 08:06 PM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
I have them on front and rear they sandblast inside the fender on both. On the rear they sandblast under the back bumper. On the front they will get your sidesills from time to time.
I think the performance is worth it though. Just my opinion. I will repaint and 3M them in the future. For now just touch up paint. |
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10-08-2005, 09:15 AM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
My car isn't a show car. I run Kumhos up front....
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10-08-2005, 11:32 AM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
Is this post for running them at the track or around town?
Are they that sticky? Thanks, Robert  |
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10-08-2005, 01:00 PM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
Mine were for the track but I'll drive it to there and back.
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10-08-2005, 02:34 PM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
I'm going to run them on the rear for street tires. The pilots are horrible with my setup.
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10-08-2005, 08:37 PM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
That is the tradeoff of running sticky tires. Will 3m film hold up to the heat of the side sills?
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10-09-2005, 01:37 AM
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Re: Kuhmo\'s sand blasting
I am running the BFG drag radials, but i'm probably getting the CCW 505's in about 3 months and i'm thinking about switching to the Kuhmos, BUT my question is. Do you hook good? I mean compaired to the drag radials??
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