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Old 10-26-04, 04:17 PM
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I know, I know, you told me that giovanna was not a good company but I need some new shoes for my baby my summer long search for some Dronell CA-05's turned up empty and as soon as I dont come to Cl for a week J_Rok sells a set hot out the box so a friend of mines brother in law is selling his Giovanna Capri's for 1200 w/tires minor curb rash but only noticable to CL members and chubby kids with bifocals so should I sit on my money and wait to the warm weather hits or cop out and be doing it big @ Howards Homecoming HELP?

Old 10-26-04, 05:12 PM
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save your money and get something better ...thats too much ghetto bling!
Old 10-26-04, 05:18 PM
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Giovanna=equals crap..I know from experiance and i don't think you should have to find out the hard way.....
Old 10-26-04, 05:22 PM
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Old 10-26-04, 06:41 PM
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good looking I'll just wait... I need some new shoes
Old 10-26-04, 06:51 PM
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Heed the advice previously given...wait for the wheels you really want and have no regrets.
Old 10-26-04, 06:59 PM
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man i remember i almost made the same bad decision, but a friend convinced me to wait, u should do the same...good luck
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I also recommend waiting. But if you don't wanna wait too long here's a couple relatively low priced wheels that seem to be okay.
Alba wheels. I had a set. Guaranteed 3 year warranty. Triple chrome plated. There are some 3 piece wheels that don't come with that much warranty.
Axis wheels. Nothing but good stuff heard about them.
Decorsa wheels, again, heard nothing but good stuff.
MKW wheels. Had a set. Chrome plating was excellent.

Again, I agree on getting quality but you don't always have to spend $4k to get it.

No Giovanna. Seen too many of them at the wheel shop returned because of poor craftsmanship.

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Old 10-26-04, 07:50 PM
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Old 10-26-04, 07:57 PM
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Bmore...wait and get what you really want. I like my 19s...really like them...but I originally had my heart set on 20s and now I find myself looking again. Wait and buy once.
As for the HU homecoming...C'mon bro...with ALL those women there do you really think anybody is going to pay attn. to your wheels for more than a hot sec.? (ha ha)
Ahhhh, I remember the days. GREAT flashbacks.
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Hey, not to get your hopes up. But i "SOLD" these on ebay. But i have yet to hear from the high bidder about payment. If he does not get to me by next week. i will have to report him, and put these back up for sale. I will keep you posted.

But i hope they get back to me.

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man i wouldn't even spend more than 2 secs on that wheel
Old 10-26-04, 09:24 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
man i wouldn't even spend more than 2 secs on that wheel

oh come on Rom why not?
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Originally posted by bluelex
oh come on Rom why not?
just cna't take the style of the rim myself @_@
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Thanks for all the replys I know I was gonna get it when I mentioned Giovanna but for 1k w/tires my mouth was watering I guess you guys are right I mapped out a financing plan @ work and I think in the winter I'll just upgrade my baby all together and I can put secrecy underway like Rom hahahaha


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