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Old 03-30-05, 08:58 PM
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My new Fikse's

I posted a WTB on the forum a couple of weeks ago - Fritz Flynn responded in about an hour. I was convinced that nobody would have a set of FM5's for sale because if you have 'em, you don't want to get rid of 'em. He had a set that were in great shape with good rubber. Fritz was great to deal with and very responsive with immediate turnaround. A very good transaction overall.
So here are some pics. I'm not a photographer - so maybe someday I'll take some better ones if I practice
Next steps: YES I will be doing the suspension. Car looks a little jacked right now.
Also - there is a 99 front end in my future... no plate holder. Probably Rotary Extreme poly.
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Beautiful. With shocks/springs and the 99' spec front your car will be a black version of Rich's car.
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looks nice! Can't go wrong w/ Fikse's
Old 03-30-05, 09:19 PM
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Thanks.
Yeah - Apologies to those that already have that look, but it's my favorite.
Rich (GoodfellasFD3s) has the plate and a spoiler...
Old 03-30-05, 09:21 PM
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hahahaa... i have that look, and apology accpeted
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Originally Posted by DGblk93
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Yeah - Apologies to those that already have that look, but it's my favorite.
Rich (GoodfellasFD3s) has the plate and a spoiler...
No need to apologize. It is obviously the BEST look so it's good that people are using it!
Old 03-30-05, 09:44 PM
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Heh...if you lower it a touch and get a '99 front end, you're going to have replica of my FD...

Man, that Fritz...fuggin' guy must have an FD chopshop or something, he turns over so many parts...
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Originally Posted by Kento
Heh...if you lower it a touch and get a '99 front end, you're going to have replica of my FD...

Man, that Fritz...fuggin' guy must have an FD chopshop or something, he turns over so many parts...
thats not even a shout away from the truth
Old 03-31-05, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Barban
thats not even a shout away from the truth
Um, it's called a "joke", son. I've bought many parts from Mr. Flynn, FYI.
Old 03-31-05, 02:34 AM
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Nice wheels.
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Very nice. But I don't understand how people can't take pictures. You hold still, you press the button, you here a click, and your done.

I just don't get it.

FM/5s I assume.

-Joseph
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Damn those are nice, how much do they weigh?
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Gorgeous wheels, they look great with your black paint.
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Question

What size are they... sorry if I missed it somewhere.
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Rear 17x 10 - 17.5 lbs
Front 17 x 8.5 16.5 lbs

Thanks for the compliments
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Unhappy

What size tire are you running in the back , I have a brand new set but mouted
315's on the back, now I have to roll my fenders
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275 / 40

They look great and no fitment probs at all.
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Originally Posted by TAMAatWork
Very nice. But I don't understand how people can't take pictures...I just don't get it. -Joseph
Hey, If those were my wheels I might be shaky too. And even out of focus they look great. Congrats!

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Old 03-31-05, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DGblk93
275 / 40

They look great and no fitment probs at all.
Very nice! Drexel Hill? You must know Ashley.
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nice car man... I love the black color too... the rims go really well with the car.

hey all, is it still possible to buy Fikse's nowadays? Where's the best place to get them? $?
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Originally Posted by Sgtblue
Hey, If those were my wheels I might be shaky too. And even out of focus they look great. Congrats!

Yeah- digital camera, nighttime, etc. etc. For every sweet picture of an FD that somebody posts on this forum I bet he's got a hundred blurry, crappy pics that we don't see.
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Old 03-31-05, 09:17 AM
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Look at those bling bling, hope I can put mine on my car when I get it running. It will be a very dark dark titanium grey with the Fikse FM5.
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where can I get new Fikse FM5s? and how much?
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Originally Posted by RX 4 Speed
where can I get new Fikse FM5s? and how much?
try google for places to purchase them from

they cost a pretty penny.. you are looking at around 800-900 depending on width per 17" wheel..

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