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Old 04-05-06, 06:35 PM
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Hey guys i finally saved up enough to get the rims ive always wanted . 20" Helo Specs with Kumho Ecsta SPT tires. Took a few quick pics today, didnt get a chance to detail it yet.
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Old 04-05-06, 06:37 PM
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Heres another
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ya im going to do a drop as soon as i can, the rims really robbed me lol. Ya 1989 i got it for my bday


EDIT: Has anyone made themselves a custom grill, ive seen the chrome strips before, anyone have this. Also ive seen one made of some kind of like chrome fencing it looked really good???
Old 04-05-06, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rice h8r
you = lucky.
me = jealous!

not sure about the grille... maybe you can custom make one using those "truck grille" kits.
looks good,keep modding
Old 04-06-06, 02:26 AM
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Like to hear what you think of the tires. I have been very impressed with them in 235/45/18 so far.
Old 04-06-06, 04:17 AM
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Hows the ride from stock with thoes 20 and skinny tires. Im scared to make the jump to 20" since the roads here in hawaii have to damn many crater size potholes
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The tires are pretty good, it took me a few days to get used to it but the ride went from probably a 10 to an 8 with the 20" rims.

Heres a new pic of mine and a few friends rides
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Old 04-30-06, 07:15 PM
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Looks good! Do you mind telling us how much you paid for the whole package?
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Very nice and clean looking the drop will have it sitting pefect I have 18's on my 96LS400
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Looks way hot -
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i paid around 1500 for everything installed which is a really good price, ya the drops coming soon. Heres another pic of it lookin clean
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Originally Posted by lexodude
i paid around 1500 for everything installed which is a really good price, ya the drops coming soon. Heres another pic of it lookin clean
from where?
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I will refrain from saying anything but good things.....
Old 06-02-06, 01:07 PM
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The rims actually needed spacers the installer didnt even tell me i found out when i went to get them balanced. I got them from VIP customz in sunrise, fl
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$1500 thats a good price.
What type (Brand) tires are you running?


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