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Old 04-22-2009, 12:14 AM
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are you serious about that?
Yes...the boots are most stressed when the wheels are turned. Leaving them that way while park doesn't help prolong their lives.
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Correct. What will prolong them is making fewer U-turns.

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Yes...the boots are most stressed when the wheels are turned. Leaving them that way while park doesn't help prolong their lives.
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Old 04-22-2009, 02:54 AM
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Offtopic: JT, I live in Riverside (Riverwalk) and always go to Corona. I'm surprised I haven't seen your Estoril 4.8is or you haven't seen my LeMans Blue 4.8is around town?

Have you seen a red C4S with black wheels around town?

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As far as seeing any other 4.8is, thats been few and far between. Seems like there are hardly any around! Thats kinda how I like it tho. Very exclusive lot of cars.
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Correct. What will prolong them is making fewer U-turns.

perhaps if you only drive in a straight line they will last forever and ever.
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perhaps if you only drive in a straight line they will last forever and ever.
YES they will...why do you think no one has ever replaced the rear boots as those wheels alway goes in a straight line
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what silicon spray do you use for CV boot to spray ?
(pl be more specific..- couse an attractive idea -good one)
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I would think the BMW silicone spray would work.
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WD-40?
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WD 40 isn't a silicone product and wouldn't be as good, but also wouldn't be a bad thing and would be better than nothing.
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what silicon spray do you use for CV boot to spray ?
(pl be more specific..- couse an attractive idea -good one)
Run into any major auto parts store and you'll see Silicone Lubricant spray right around where the white lithium spray and wd-40 would normally be found.
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