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Very nice ride

Sorry, I just reread the original post. Didnt realize that you have an automatic...

It is important to match the rpms when downshifting. For example, when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd, while in neutral bring the rpms up to where you expect them to be for 2nd gear. If you dont match the transmission speed with the engine speed yourself, the synchros in the transmission will. Synchros are like brake pads that synchronize the speeds of the engine and the transmission. Unfortunately, like brake pads, synchros wear over time. The better you match rpms between shifts the less you wear your synchros. If the synchros become too worn they wont correctly synchronize your engine and transmission speeds which causes gears to grind.

My experience with larger rims has been that the larger rims offer a slightly stiffer ride (less roll caused by sidewall flex). The disadvantage is that you "feel" the road a little more. Personally, I love having larger rims because of the handling advantages.

Looks like fun... Ill be there

Everytime I have been to a dealership they leave the old replaced parts in my car...

I like the rims in the original post.

Does anyone know what new stresses this may introduce into the lighting system. Will I be burning through bulbs, ect....

Ive heard of this being done with great success. I wonder if I can figure out how to do it with my aftermarket HID kit.

I agree. If it doesnt call for oil, dont oil it. Most foam filters are nonmaintenance and require replacement after a certain number of miles.

Ive had bad experiences with aftermarket bulbs so I decided to go with a rebased HID kit. Its all OEM and it cost about $300.