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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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pic of my car (need new wheels???)

I just wanted to get peoples opinions on the wheels. The only reason i put them on was because i thought they would look better than the weak stock 16's. Does anyone think it is worth the time and $$$$ to re-finish the wheels. The gold looks king of ugly. Thanks
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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pic?
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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sorry here is the pic
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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FDokinawa used to have the same wheels. I actually kinda like them.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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17's?
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:09 PM
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Not my style of wheels... However, it will probably look a little better if you drop it a little with some H&R's or Eibach's (plus you'll gain some better handling).
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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actually it is lowered with eibach's. And they are fdokinowa's wheels. I got them from him befor he had to go to Iraq
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 12:31 AM
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THose wheels are old school, but they are NICE!
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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I think they're ok. Definitely better than stock. But the best are Super Advan Gen II!
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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I like them...if you don't please send them to me.
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 01:32 AM
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Yeah, even its old school, its better than stock. Its a nice rims if you had a good deal
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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I like the stock, and they're light.
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 10:11 AM
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unless they're forged or near stock weight, i'll keep my stockers.
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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**** I like them. Itrade you for my BBS in Gold that 16"w/ some very good rubber(Yokohamas AVS Sport 245/45-16, new)
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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Anything is better than stock.... but you can get better than those IMHO
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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Nothing a quick call to CCW couldn't fix
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by johnchabin
I like the stock, and they're light.
Maybe he is putting down 450 RWHP and the stock width won't cut it? There is a legite reason some people change from stock rims ya know...
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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I use the stock wheels for slicks at the track. I got a good deal on the wheels from a buddy of mine. One of the front wheels had a huge bend on the lip. I paid a local shop 50 bucks to fix it. Looks good as new. The tires on the back of the car are 275-40-17, and they are way to big. Had to fix my fenders so they wouldn't rub. I tried to get them as wide as I could for better traction. It didn't help. Still burn them all through first and second, loose traction in third. That is why I bought M\t et streets. . Thanks for everyones input

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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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Powdercoat the stock wheels and get a set of Tiens...



j/k It looks good kinda high though, maybe just from that angle
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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car looks great and the wheels look great...but for the city, is that polution? or fog?
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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Powdercoat the stock wheels and get a set of Tiens...



j/k It looks good kinda high though, maybe just from that angle
I've always loved the look of your car
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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They are old school but they do look good but I have always loved the advan model-7 wheels personally and the te-37's but those always are everyones favorites.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:24 AM
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Originally posted by Mikey
car looks great and the wheels look great...but for the city, is that polution? or fog?

Actually, I live in Tucson and that is smoke in the backround. It is called the aspen fire, It has burned 145,000 acres, they always show it on cnn,fox news, ect. The fire is really close to my house. I'll make sure my car is safe and sound
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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They are old school but they do look good but I have always loved the advan model-7 wheels personally and the te-37's but those always are everyones favorites.
LOL.. thats the rims I have now.




Scott.. you look into getting them repainted yet?
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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Actually, I live in Tucson and that is smoke in the backround. It is called the aspen fire, It has burned 145,000 acres, they always show it on cnn,fox news, ect. The fire is really close to my house. I'll make sure my car is safe and sound
Wow, that is horriable, I was fixin to say nice view and that I wish I lived there. I thought it was just the morning fog and mist.
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