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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 08:39 PM
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17" wheels and wiring

HIya all, i have a question for the experts cause im not one....is it possibel to fit 17" rims on an 87 rx-7, and if so what profile tires woudl i need to get to avoid rubbing the wheel wells??

question 2: i have problems with my neon undercar kit. It seems to be draingin the battery's power while they are turned off...coudl this be bad wiring..or what shoudl i check to try to fix it...thansk for responses check back later
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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 08:54 PM
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Ya 17s fit, 18s will with the proper offset and width. About your lights, the S4 alternator is pretty damn weak. You can upgrade to one from an 89-91 or even better 93+. Oh and some people will prolly rag on you about the neons, so be prepared.
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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thanks dude i will look into that...and people can rag on my lights all they want but they will be staring when they see me put on a show
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 01:02 PM
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Where in Pa are you located?
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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take off the neons and your battary wont be drained by them anymore
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 01:12 PM
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hey 1fastT2, im in Northern VA and it took me around 1.5-2hrs to get to breezewood PA. Do you ever go to MIR? I would REALLYY like to meet up w/ you sometime and see the 7. it looks really nice
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 01:20 PM
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Where in NoVA darkwave???
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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im near Reading PA...but currintly im in FL..i haet it here :'(
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