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Old 04-25-11, 12:22 AM
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pics of my project

just after i got the car


after ive spent a lil time making everything better






I hate the stance with the front being higher than the rear, i have just received my coilovers from re-speed, so ill post pics soon with it being lower in the front.
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the rims in the first pic are killer....better then the generic ones......white is a nice color
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Nope - newer rims far cooler! Damn - that white sure shows the exhaust stains tho. Great color when clean -

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+1 for the rims in the first pic, what are they?
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they are oldschool 13x8 3 piece gotti wheels. i would rock em daily but 4k at highway speeds is too much gas for me.

anyone know if wet sanding will remove the burn marks?
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no need to sand it. it's just an oily stain from the exhaust, get a good spray on engine cleaner/de-greaser. it'll clean right off.
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those look identical to mine. Now i really need to double check and make sure i dont have 3 piece wheels..... pretty sure mine are 14's too...

do you still have the gotti's? Want to get rid of them?

(Turns out I'm pretty tired, my spokes aren't gold.........lol)

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Originally Posted by highnitro12187
they are oldschool 13x8 3 piece gotti wheels. i would rock em daily but 4k at highway speeds is too much gas for me.

anyone know if wet sanding will remove the burn marks?
Have you actually tested the fuel economy at different RPMs? I know I actually get better mileage running 3000 - 4500 than lower.

Stock (as far as I know) 12A, stock or close to it tire size. I get better fuel economy running at higher RPM in 4th on the highway than lower in 5th.

Worth testing for you.
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Originally Posted by Viich
Have you actually tested the fuel economy at different RPMs? I know I actually get better mileage running 3000 - 4500 than lower.

Stock (as far as I know) 12A, stock or close to it tire size. I get better fuel economy running at higher RPM in 4th on the highway than lower in 5th.

Worth testing for you.
good to know, ill test it out and find out, id be nice to rock the gotti's daily.
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If you decide to sell the wheels in the first pic shoot me a pm. I have Rewinds and I think they look super GAY!
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put re-speed front coilovers on last week.

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good stance

have you entertained removing the side moldings ?
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MO

Originally Posted by notveryhappyjack
good stance

have you entertained removing the side moldings ?
NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo.. wait YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS and then send it to me
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Originally Posted by notveryhappyjack
good stance

have you entertained removing the side moldings ?
only after i widebody it
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Originally Posted by Viich
Have you actually tested the fuel economy at different RPMs? I know I actually get better mileage running 3000 - 4500 than lower.

Stock (as far as I know) 12A, stock or close to it tire size. I get better fuel economy running at higher RPM in 4th on the highway than lower in 5th.

Worth testing for you.
my SA was like that too, its not a huge difference, but MPG is best in between 3000-4000, which means @65 4th is better....
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What size are those rear tires on the rewinds? I have them on my car but with 205/50's, a little too short and narrow.
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perfect height, how have you lowered the rear?
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To the right people, those RWL Goodrich T/A's would have maybe been worth more than the wheels. Pure unobtanium.
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Originally Posted by DivinDriver
To the right people, those RWL Goodrich T/A's would have maybe been worth more than the wheels. Pure unobtanium.
+ 1 on that!
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Originally Posted by chevsica
what size are those rear tires on the rewinds? I have them on my car but with 205/50's, a little too short and narrow.
225/50-15
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Originally Posted by KFC3S
perfect height, how have you lowered the rear?
im on racing beat springs right now, til i buy the re-speed rear coilover kit.

pics coming soon on it lowered on the gotti's
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after you get the coilovers if you need something to do with the RB springs, let me know ( have all 4)? I've been looking for a set.
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