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My replacement tires [mikdee]
by mikdee
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May 31, 2006 (6:08 am)
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Replying to: mikdee (May 30, 2006 6:52 am)
If you goto www.tirerack.com and put in your vehicle info, it will show you the original equipment tire for your car, in this case it is the BFGoodrich Traction T/A (Spec) tire. Which is a good tire for the money, suitable for this vehicle if it's not found to be defctive like mine were. Better yet, is the BFG Traction T/A (T, H, & V) just check the ratings graph right there, & compare. I upgraded to these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Traction+T- - - - - %2FA+H
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- #627 of 695
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [swaman]
by martint
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May 31, 2006 (10:12 pm)
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Replying to: swaman (May 14, 2006 4:19 am)
How much of the exhaust system did you replace, since it has dual? Also did any of these changes affect the warranty? Any further info would be appreciated. Thanks
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- #628 of 695
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [martint]
by swaman
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Jun 03, 2006 (5:11 am)
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Replying to: martint (May 31, 2006 10:12 pm)
The exhaust was replaced from the cat on back. The new muffler has twin exhaust just like the original. I put different tips on. They look just like the Hyundai tips. No, it did not affect the warranty. I have not had any problems with the dealer and they upgrades sure make a difference. 
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [swaman]
by mikdee
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Jun 05, 2006 (3:21 am)
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Replying to: swaman (Jun 03, 2006 5:11 am)
"The exhaust was replaced from the cat on back. The new muffler has twin exhaust just like the original."
Hey swaman, You say it looks, and fits, just like the original, but is lower restriction, & has more sound, Fess Up, what's the muffler brand, and where did you have it done, so myself, & others here, might be able to do this also. I like a little sound from my car, as well as low restriction exhaust. thanks, Mike
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [swaman]
by martint
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Jun 11, 2006 (9:49 pm)
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Replying to: swaman (Jun 03, 2006 5:11 am)
I would like to know a little more. By chance, did you just replace the air filter first and did thay make any noticible difference? What was the brand of muffler and was the exhaust pipe repalced with lareger diameter pipe.
Thanks for the help.
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- #634 of 695
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4x4 4 cyl 5 sp Sportage - Options
by sportagewantab
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Jun 13, 2006 (9:44 am)
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We are seriously considering the Sportage as a replacement to our 1992 Subaru Legacy Wagon (204,000 miles!). Have looked at the Subie's, but they appear over priced and the Forrester is very small in the back seat. We drove a 4x4- 4 cyl-5sp Sportage, and while the vehicle itself (inside room, features, especially safety) where very good, the engine was not very rev-y. It seems it would get the job done and having lived with our old Subie w/120 hp. with have learned not to be in a rush. After reading the many complaints about poor V6 mpg, I'm a little liery of going with the V6. I would if I could get a 5sp, but not the automatic.
Would like to hear from some 4 cyl owners about their experiences.
Brian
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [martint]
by swaman
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Jun 14, 2006 (3:01 pm)
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Replying to: martint (Jun 11, 2006 9:49 pm)
OK, sorry it took so long to get back to you all. I unfortunately lost the paperwork but went out to look at the exhaust. The pipe is just a bit larger than the original. The muffler is a Magnaflow. And the tips are Silverline (these are oval like on the Tuscon). They also help with the sound. It is not loud by any means, but a nice little rumble to it. Let me know if you need any other information. Oh, I did replace the air filter first with a K&N and it did help a little bit. But there was a larger difference when the exhaust was done.
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