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Old 12-22-14, 05:49 AM
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Thanks and respect that ull see the vision even before its finished. Goal was to keep it stockish...

The rims was build to the specs i gave but then i decided to go wider the lines flow better. Im def thinking about socal suggestion and put 12s in the rear. If you talking about him hooking you up as in a discount on the wheels im def going to pick his brain.

Definitely going to take a look at your fittments
Old 12-22-14, 10:16 PM
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Nice work, echoing what a few others have said, these widebody threads usually make me cringe but I like the way you're doing it, retaining the factory lines and shape of the car to a degree.
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Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
That will totally fit - given that I run 20x12.0" wheel with 295/25-20 on the rear under stock (trimmed) rear quarters. On yours, I'd shoot for 20x12.5 or 20x13.0 with 305/25-20. All day, every day..

I have 20x10.0" 255/30-20 under the stock-ish front fenders (pulled & trimmed) so you an probably go nuts up there, too. I'd consider 20x11.0 or even 20x11.5 with 285/25-20. Would be killer.

Very cool build, by the way. The way you've done it is how I would've done mine - it retains that stock body/shoulder line - very slick. I'd recommend shaving the trunk emblem and windshield squirters on the hood while you're at it.

Also, the color looks killer. Is it going to be a matte finish, or does it just need to be cleared?
What offsets are you running on your current set up?
Old 12-26-14, 05:50 AM
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Im running 20x8.5, -15 offset and 20x10.5, 0 offset and in the rear i have a 1/2 inch spacer and still have room.
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Matte blue.....
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Before paint...
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subscribed.. apparently i missed this thread.. don't know how lol... the matte paint looks pretty cool... Looking forward to daytime pics...
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Car looks great. .good job..can't wait to see it with the wheels..
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oh wow. looking solid so far.
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interesting front bumper, really wanna see this thing put back together. ps I think gold or bronze wheels would really set this off
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
interesting front bumper, really wanna see this thing put back together. ps I think gold or bronze wheels would really set this off
Thanks everyone...

@socal you always on point with your suggestions i was going with gold but going with a rusty copper rose gold kindna color
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Originally Posted by marmar
Thanks everyone...

@socal you always on point with your suggestions i was going with gold but going with a rusty copper rose gold kindna color
nice choice, hurry up more pics
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