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Old 05-14-2003, 05:12 PM
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I did some body modifications (GTA Wheels, Rear Hatch, Taillights). I think the car looks 200% better. Let me know what you think.
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Old 05-14-2003, 05:16 PM
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Old 05-14-2003, 05:17 PM
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Lookin good!
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the old rims look alot better, but i like the new hatch.
Old 05-14-2003, 07:51 PM
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Wow, that really looks great! Might I suggest getting a door hinge rebuild kit from Classic Industries though? Everything looks so good that your sagging driver side door kind of sticks out. I think they're about $90. :hail:
Old 05-14-2003, 08:29 PM
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i think the old rims look better on cars without gfx. the gta's look better on ta's. so you should sell them to me
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Just the rims made it look better, the spoiler looks great. Altogether it does look better.
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I am going to be putting ground effect on the car as soon as i get it painted. The door is slightly opened, I didn't close it all the way, lol. My door shuts well actually. I like the new rims because you can see the caliper better through them, and they are 16" as opposed to my old 15" inchers. I may have another set of GTA rims for sale pretty soon so I will let you know, or maybe we could work out a deal for the old ones if those are the ones you want.

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I like the crosslace wheels and aerowing (cept for its weight)
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Looks good, like the upgrades!
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Nice work, car looks much better!
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looks good to me hey how much was the wing? and rims? i need a new wing and i want those rims!.
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I think the car looks great! Nice work man!

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Old 05-15-2003, 11:57 AM
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I bought the wing, rims w/tires, and taillights off a guy who was parting a car for $400. I know exactly how you feel, I've been looking for these rims and wing for SOOOOOOOO long!

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I like! Nice Improvement!
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Originally posted by Soft Taco2
the old rims look alot better, but i like the new hatch.
Old rims better??!! You're nuts!
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