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Old May 15, 2004 | 03:26 AM
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widest wheels on convertible?
Will be able to put 17x8 and 17x9 wheels on my 91 convertible? I'm getting them from a friend that has it on his 89 tll. Thanks.
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Old May 15, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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if they fit a turbo why do you think they would not fit a 'vert???
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does the T2 have fenders and struts? if so, you're probably good to go
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Old May 15, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Your car is going to be one good looking slow bastard
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Your car is going to be one good looking slow bastard
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Old May 15, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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Your car is going to be one good looking slow bastard
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ya they will fit with the right offset
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Old May 17, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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verts are 800 lbs heavier than hard tops
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verts are 800 lbs heavier than hard tops
Hahaha.. no.... they're not
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Old May 17, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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Originally posted by RX7 allnight
verts are 800 lbs heavier than hard tops
WOW VERY incorrect, nice try though. Actually that wasnt a nice try, but thanks for playing.
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Old May 17, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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yeah, it feels like 800 lbs with an automatic like mine but i think its more like 300 so not too bad. but have no doubt the vert is sloooow
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Old May 17, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Why are they verts heavier? With a cloth vs. metal roof you'd think they'd weigh less. Does the rest fo the body have more bracing to make up for the lack of roof or something like that?
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Old May 17, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Why are they verts heavier? With a cloth vs. metal roof you'd think they'd weigh less. Does the rest fo the body have more bracing to make up for the lack of roof or something like that?
Yes, most all cars that are convertable are heavier due to the reinforced chassis, and other little things. Convertable top motors, etc.
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Old May 17, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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yep, that's one thing. i found lots of underbracing stuff when i was tearing down my 91 vert.
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