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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Ok I need some insight on this... WOT shifts from 1st to 2nd (even 2nd to 3rd) are quite dangerous alot spin a couple close calls for me lately. I have Potenza's in close perfect shape is there some kinda trick at helping to link up??? I've beginning to get better at feathering the throttle to help is it just the cold weather and the tires being ice cold?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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You're kidding, right?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Are you power shifting?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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check your tire pressures.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Guys, he's on "ice cold" Potenzas. Is there anything else that needs to be said?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CKit,Dec 2 2007, 02:43 PM
Guys, he's on "ice cold" Potenzas. Is there anything else that needs to be said?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CKit,Dec 2 2007, 05:43 PM
Guys, he's on "ice cold" Potenzas. Is there anything else that needs to be said?
Yes. I would go with Forced Induction. Perhaps a Lovefab or Inline Pro kit. Turbos love the cold, dense air.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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Performance tires are not designed to work to their full potential in the cold. Also, if it has not rained latetly, dust on the roads can cause some traction problems.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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he didn't say which Potenzas...

but if they are summer ones, just get used to driving in a more tame manner until the warm weather is back
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nightcrawler7188,Dec 2 2007, 04:00 PM
he didn't say which Potenzas...

but if they are summer ones, just get used to driving in a more tame manner until the warm weather is back
All Potenzas are "performance" tires.

There are a few "all season" Potenzas, but that would still answer the question.

I'm betting he's still talking about OEM summer Potenzas, though.
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