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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Hi there you guys. I just bought those wheels. They are 18 2 piece light wheels and I look forward to it putting them on the car. Antera type 349




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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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hm...something different I guess..
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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This is some real **** made in Italy. They make rims for ferrari
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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they look kind of goofy. hopefully they'll sit better once the car is on the ground.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Your taste in wheels is better than your taste in furniture.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Thats just some old sofa I keep in the garage. Its very comfy
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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^^^^ now who doesn't like a good green poofie chair in their line up.....but hey...some green VOLKS would match better
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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I'll reserve judgement until I see them mounted and the car dropped.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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looks good actually
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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They look good to me. Def get it dropped.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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llook good
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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what's the weight of each wheel, since you said it's light?
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Here is a pic of a Is that I found. The first hing is to lower the car and get some spacers on the rear


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Old May 6, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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These are very nice rims!! The NSX guys ran these when I had mine. I think the Exotic/Sports car guys more commonly run this brand of rims

Good choice!
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Old May 6, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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looking good..
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