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December 3/4 would work for me as long as it's around the noon hour.

 

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Just name the place and I'll be there.

 

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Now that it appears to be a go I can advise that I still have 3 Goodyear Integrity tires ( 235 70 R-16 ) taking up space in my basement. They would make a good tire for a full sized spare ( I took them off @ 2 months after getting the Pilot ), you'd just have to buy a honda steel wheel and get the tire mounted. If any of the Toronto area Piloteers who are coming this Sunday want one for free let me know by posting here. I'll give them to the first three who post here wanting one and who also show up on Sunday. If you don't show on Sunday I'll go to number 4 on the list etc. as I don't want to drag them out to TO and back again if someone doesn't show.

 

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Thanks Scoobs, that is kind of you. May I ask you for one?

You got one. How did I know that you'd be the first to reply?

 

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Hi, scoobs its that so nice of you, may i ask for one tire too.

No problem, you're number 2

 

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Bump. Two of the tires are spoken for so far.

 

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Can the tire be mounted on the place where the original spare is? If so, yes, count me as the third one! Thanks a lot for the offer, Scoobs!

According to many others at Hondapilot.org a full sized spare will fit in the space that holds the original spacesaver spare tire. You'll have the original spare left over and no-one seems to want them.

 

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The drive's just a tad over 2 hours for me, but I plan on being there, unless inclement weather hits

How far is it to say the Eaton Centre? I'll be bringing the family, and thought we might head over there to check things out after lunch.

It would be easier and faster for you to get to the new Vaughn Mills Mall up the 400 from the 401. driving downtown off the 401 to get to the Eaton's Centre ain't much fun.http://www.vaughanmills.com/static/node959.jsp;jsessionid=akERhSzjVTwc

 

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What does the Swiss army use for weapons now ??

 

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Looks like some snow tomorrow, there goes the shiney Pilot line up. I am sure there will be salt all over the place.

Good thing I put the Michelin Latitude X-Ice tires on the Pilot. I wouldn't want to skid into a light post after being blinded by OnHonda11's shiny new baby.

 

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Okay, you can tell that I'm a proud new dad. Don't think I have cigars to give out at the meet tomorrow to celebrate the arrival of my baby! Now who was saying that the truck looked orange in some lights:headslap:

What's with the dirty muffler and tailpipes ?:2:

 

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and scrub underneath the front (the cowling). Anyone else find this a PITA to clean?

I gave up on washing the cowling underneath the front bumper. Now I buy some of the cheap spray on foam tire cleaner, the stuff I would never put on the tires because it turns them brown, and spray that on the cowling. In 5 minutes, after the foam has done it's thing, the cowling is nice and black. Give it a try.

As for the tires I'll tell you more tomorrow. It's the difference between night and day for turning and braking. The commercial on TV where all the cars slide by the concierge except for the one with the X-Ice tires doesn't exaggerate.

 

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That sounds like a great idea. I didn't know about the brown tire problem.

Unfortunately most of the foam cleaners seem to turn tires a brown colour after several applications. Michelin tires seem to be less susceptible to this because of Michelin's Durablack technology. They claim it will keep the tires black without the necessity of cleaners etc.. Personally I think they still need a cleaner/tire dressing.


http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/carcare.htm

 

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It was nice to meet all the guys, a great bunch. Sorry I couldn't stay longer but my son was getting antsy to get to his hockey game. Thanks for all the swag.

 

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Scoobs, what type of wheels are you using for your snow tires?

They are Honda black steel wheels with a set of Walmart ($34.95 for 4) wheel covers. I wanted to leave it with just the steel wheels showing but the "boss" said no way.
I just got back from two days in Niagara Falls and the snow tires were nice and quiet on the 401/403/QEW trip there and back. The only thing I noticed was a bit more "squirm" on the ramps. I guess I should slow down.

Sunday was very busy for me. Up running errands in the AM. In to TO to meet the guys in the early afternoon, back home to Courtice to pick up my son for hockey and get him to the arena for 3:30 ( I made it guys, so you can figure out how fast I was driving, :roadtrip: , and people were still passing me ) ,back home after the game for dinner and packing, into the office for 2 hours of work, left work about 10:00 pm and finally made it to Niagara Falls and checked into the Hotel at 11:55 pm. I was bagged.