Turbobrick Neutral Newbie February 5, 2002 Share February 5, 2002 Jap pride? Tell me about it, I got first hand experience. I work in a Jap firm!! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear February 6, 2002 Share February 6, 2002 Why they neber force you to buy a Toyota meh....still allow you to drive a swedish brick ???? LOL Neber mind....if force to buy Toyota....then go for the TRD Celica !! Or better still.....GT4 !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie February 6, 2002 Share February 6, 2002 (edited) Actually there's word going round my office saying that our boss red eyes those who drive cars as big as his Lexus ES300. So far got two managers with Merc E200 and I'm one of the most junior staff with a Volvo! Hee.......as if I give a sxxt! Once on the road I'll let those Jap expats smell my Swedish smoke! Edited February 6, 2002 by Turbobrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear February 7, 2002 Share February 7, 2002 U beri the brave man.......I was offered to buy a COE paid E200 sometime ago....dun dare to buy cos at that time my big boss only driving a BM 318i (not 318iS somemore...tsk tsk tsk) already my Legacy same CC like his and not to mention BIGGER that his steed...... I thought that if I bought that car.....then I have to park like mile & miles away man.....if not he see liao I kenna BIG TIME !! (May be dock salary ??) That is only 1 Japaness company that I know that dun have a Toyota in its stable....farking Jap manager drives a Proton Saga (which he really buay tahan but no choice cos company car) Better dun let those Jap smell too many smoke man....if not later you find your CP full of Evos & Rexes or Skyline waiting to blow you back !! Bwhahahahahahhaahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie February 7, 2002 Share February 7, 2002 I dun give a rats ass what they drive or think lah. If got Jap monsters here probably belong to some other companies one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hensony Clutched March 10, 2002 Share March 10, 2002 Hi Appreciate if you can advise how much you paid for your Aspec dB. What's the size? Btw, I was at Autobacs this afternoon. The guy tried selling the tyres to me at about $108 per piece for R15, on the condition I took his rim/tyre package. Wondering if it is cheaper elsewhere. Thanks No no....not true...it depends on how sharp the corner is lah...if Marina South kind.....80 cannot but if its like my place AYE turning toward Clementi Ave 6......80 still boleh !! Tried at Costal Rd at the airport before.....110 !! Still can tahan.... What I am saying is...dun bring this tyre to PG....but for 90% of the road in SG....good enuff. Now if Yoko makes this tyre a bit grippy in the wet....I dun mind going for another set man !! Next change will go to the Toyo Guwns....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly75ts Neutral Newbie March 10, 2002 Share March 10, 2002 Hi! there, Hensony, I've forgotten what car you drive, I've experienced the wet performance of the SO2, but now it's the SO3. I saw an Alfa 146 tracking very well on an SO2 in the wet. Not sure if the SO3 is quiet or not. Rgds Paul Yong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear March 11, 2002 Share March 11, 2002 Slightly cheaper than what SE Tyre quoted. SE Tyre quoted I think was $110/pce.....but no strings attached unlike Autobacc...... BTW the size that I am using is 195/55/15. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hensony Clutched March 12, 2002 Share March 12, 2002 Thanks for the info. The tyre quoted to me by Autobacs is the same config as yours. Slightly cheaper than what SE Tyre quoted. SE Tyre quoted I think was $110/pce.....but no strings attached unlike Autobacc...... BTW the size that I am using is 195/55/15. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hensony Clutched March 12, 2002 Share March 12, 2002 Hi, Paul I'm driving a 3 years old Ford Laser. Present tyres are Yokohama A300. They are noisy. Have been looking around for quiet tyres for quite a while. Although Aspec DB's grip is not good, it is its quietness that attracts me. Since I'm not the racing type and will definitely slow down at a bend/curve, I think Aspec DB's road holding properties should suit me fine. Hi! there, Hensony, I've forgotten what car you drive, I've experienced the wet performance of the SO2, but now it's the SO3. I saw an Alfa 146 tracking very well on an SO2 in the wet. Not sure if the SO3 is quiet or not. Rgds Paul Yong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparetyre Neutral Newbie March 12, 2002 Share March 12, 2002 Greetings, Sorry, I am new to Yokohama Aspec DB. This is the first time I am using it (come as stock @ 215/45/R17). Came across a few reviews from car mags. Rated highly for comfort & quiteness but average for grip. I am actually surprised that it costs S$110 per piece!! Had used Falken ST115 (195/50/R15) for about S$85 per piece (a year ago). Please don't get me wrong, I am not an advocate of ST115 but merely using it for price comparison (maybe not apple to apple). Just curious that Yoko Aspec DB is so expensive. Wonder how much is that for the 215/45/R17??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie March 12, 2002 Share March 12, 2002 For that $$, the ST115 are a better buy IMHO. Better grip although the quietness may not match the Aspec dB, the 115s are still decently quiet tires as far as I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear March 13, 2002 Share March 13, 2002 Do they come in a 60 series profile? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear March 13, 2002 Share March 13, 2002 Yokohama mah....he he he he...the brand cost more. But it all depends on what is consider as a good deal. If you are all for comfort,....then no matter the price, as long as you feel the comfort, then its a good deal. Frankly Falkens I will neber touch them. Had a bad experience with them before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie March 13, 2002 Share March 13, 2002 What problem U faced with Falkens? The con against Falken so far I know is they are really soft and wear out fast! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparetyre Neutral Newbie March 13, 2002 Share March 13, 2002 Greetings, Like I said in my previous message, I am not PRO-Falken!!! Just using it for price discussion. Actually, my experience with ST115 was quite OK. Anyway, my next set should be Toyo. (have to wait another 2 years!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie March 13, 2002 Share March 13, 2002 Can tell me yr rim cost $? Autobac quote me 17" plus tyre 215x45x17 total S$2200.00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie March 13, 2002 Share March 13, 2002 Why not go to the tyre shop opposite Ikea.. Leong something. They got OZ, Zigen, BBS and Enkei.. with wide range of tyres.. Autobacs.. very expensive and personally, I don't like them. THey screw up my sound proofing when I was just a "green horn" ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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