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New Rims on the Rex!!!

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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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New Rims on the Rex!!!

Finally got some rims and tires, and let me just say, whole new world of difference.
I bought FRD 17 rims, and Z rated 215/ 45 Z Tires. Costed about 1500$ of my hard earned money! Got a pretty good deal too!
So I'm gonna buy new shocks and struts and have it lowered maybe an inch or an inch and a half. Any ideas on what brand I should get?
Here's some pics....
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Cool. Pics didn't show up though. The only thing is, why so much for wheels so skinny? 215s are pretty narrow for a wheel that tall. Not flaming, just thought I'd share.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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sry about that, here ya go, 17 inch FDR Rims, with Z rated R215 Tires.
Still need to lower it with new shocks and struts, any idea on what brand?
By the way, it cost me all 1500$ that was left in my bank account! Hope I made the right choice. I know some of you guys would say I should have modded performance, but I can't stand the look of stock rims. World of difference in comparison!
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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ya my friend said that too. I got half off the price for these tires though. Keeping in mind I paid in Canadian dollars.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Nice looking car!

I'm installing Racing Beat springs and Tokico Illumina struts right now. If you're looking for something a little more comfortable for every day driving maybe try the Eibach progressive springs and Tokico HP struts for a good bang for the buck.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Looks good ,but you might want to get spacers
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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They look nice, but spending your last penny on rims doesn't strike me as the wisest move.
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