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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Hey all! Been reading through these forums for a few weeks now and it has become the #1 place for me to lookup any info on my car.. I drive an 06 GP GXP, Dark Cherry Metallic, black interior.. All options except for the touch screen navigation .. Anywho.. You guys all seem VERY helpful and I look forward to asking MANY questions ... First things first, will a pair of 18x8 Alcoa's fit in the rear? I want to be able to rotate my tires.. Second: What good mods will help increase the longevity of my tranny? Cooler/clutch/chain/shift kit/TC? I hear the shift kits beat on the trannies more than help them... Probably going to start with the cooler.. Anyways, more quetions later! Ciao folks!
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Welcome aboard! Pretty sure you wont have any issues running the 8" Alcoa's out back (other than finding a set, lol), I believe JP_GXP among others run them. I'm sure they'll chime in. As far as the tranny goes, from what I've read on here that Dave at Triple Edge Performance (TEP) is the man to talk to about our 4T65-E's. There's probably some helpful info in the sticky as well.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Welcome aboard! You've found the right place!
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyjoe
Welcome aboard! Pretty sure you wont have any issues running the 8" Alcoa's out back (other than finding a set, lol), I believe JP_GXP among others run them.
Nope, I'm still running 8s and 7s. Just wider tires, best mod ever.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Nope, I'm still running 8s and 7s. Just wider tires, best mod ever.

Lol, I stand corrected!! Maybe someone will chime in that is running 8"s on all fours.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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8" fits on the rear no problem.

There's a guy in my local club that runs 8" all around and a few guys on here as well.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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The 18x8 with 255/45 fit in the rear, no problem. If you are driving with 4 others in the car and stuff in the trunk, watch out for road imperfections.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Lol love the name. N welcome
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Yeah they will fit. No one has confirmed loads, lowering, and whatnot.

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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Welcome aboard and how about some pics!!!
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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welcome to the site! and you really should get a cooler, just a pain to install
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