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Old 08-23-2007, 09:47 AM
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Talking New rims arrived this morning!!








I am going to have them put on as soon as I take my gf to work at noon. Pics will follow!
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Old 08-23-2007, 09:56 AM
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Those are universal 5 lug wheels ?
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Old 08-23-2007, 09:58 AM
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5x114.3 18x7.5 +45
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Old 08-23-2007, 10:12 AM
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Old 08-23-2007, 10:16 AM
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Old 08-23-2007, 10:16 AM
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wanna see them on ur car
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they will be on in about an hour or so... now, I just got to wait to be able to afford some springs!
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Old 08-23-2007, 10:57 AM
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HURRY UP!! lol and what are your current rims, give a before and after pic
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:41 AM
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HURRY UP!! lol and what are your current rims, give a before and after pic
New rims are muuch better You going to make it to nopi?
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:42 AM
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Nice. Lets see the picture with them on the car.
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:57 AM
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SSR GT3 knock offs? Anyways nice wheels
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SSR GT3 knock offs? Anyways nice wheels
yup, that's what i was thinking...
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yup, that's what i was thinking...
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Old 08-23-2007, 02:35 PM
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Don't hate...appreciate!!! Nice wheels!
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Old 08-23-2007, 02:44 PM
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They'll look much better with 5 mouting holes instead of 10.
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Anyway it goes tha' new rims look better than the old ones. I say your choice was great!
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Old 08-23-2007, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by datzdaboi
Those are universal 5 lug wheels ?
I have the same wheel from WheelMax but mine only have 5 lug holes...
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Old 08-23-2007, 03:02 PM
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I hate you = im very jealous, anyway congrats!!! cant wait to see them on
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Old 08-23-2007, 03:47 PM
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Talking Ok here they are and the process! :)
Figured I would take a picture of the headers while the car was lifted to show everyone how they have held up:


















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Old 08-23-2007, 03:49 PM
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I know I know that I need to drop it. I am getting up the money now for some H&R sport springs so leave me alone! lolz
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Old 08-23-2007, 04:06 PM
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Before and After
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Old 08-23-2007, 04:32 PM
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better than before, but that drop that you will get will make them look a WHOLE lot better.
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Old 08-23-2007, 04:41 PM
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yea, I know it I just don't have the cash right now. I just spent $400+ on the wood grain steering wheel and 470$ on the new escort passport 9500i radar detector.
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Old 08-23-2007, 05:09 PM
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were did you buy it?
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Old 08-23-2007, 05:24 PM
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which one? rims, radar detector or steering wheel?
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Old 08-23-2007, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sistom
which one? rims, radar detector or steering wheel?
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Old 08-23-2007, 10:04 PM
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Those look much better. They are indeed SSR GT3 knock offs.
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likin ur new rims better than ur older ones
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Old 08-24-2007, 12:15 AM
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Those look much better. They are indeed SSR GT3 knock offs.
Oh yea 100% knock offs but I like them. only $600 too so not bad either.
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knock offs or not...they look good
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lookin good man- what are you going to drop it on?
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Talking Springs
HR (51858 TL) Sport Kit Stage 2 Springs - V6 (F 1.75" R 1.5")



$219.28

They should be here sometime next week. Ordering them today.
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Old 08-24-2007, 08:38 PM
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They are the right size eh? Anyone foresee me having any problems with them? Too low? Not low enough?
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KIT KIT KIT KIT KIT KIT KIT KIT
You need a lip kit And it will be a RAPPPP, those rims look nice
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springs are good choice or no?
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Go with coilovers if you can find them used I paid 350 shipped for mine- and having the adjustability is awesome.. slam it for around town driving where you are familiar with the roads and hazards, raise it up for trips. IIRC the hr sports drop you down to a 2 finger gap.
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much better before, but your call bro!
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