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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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Car: 91 Z28
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A pic, finally

Here's a shot of the 91 while the engine is out. I remember saying I'd scan a pic of the Iroc on here a while back, but I never got around to it, so here's the new 91.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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Here's another..
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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And here's one last one..
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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nice, i like it. looks preety. I dont know what else to comment. Nice.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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i like the rims!
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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Looks really nice. Going to be fast when done. I really like the rims.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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Car: 91Z
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I know the engine is out, but the car sit's really high, even in the rear. Are you gonna drop it?? Other than that I love it!!
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by 91wtROH17's
I know the engine is out, but the car sit's really high, even in the rear. Are you gonna drop it?? Other than that I love it!!
I was thinking the same, the rear shouldn't sit that high
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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sweet. what size rims/tire??
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Car: 91 Z28
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The car has the Eibach drag springs all the way around, it also has Lakewood drag shocks, struts and an air bag in the right rear. That's why it looks high. The stance looks awesome w/ the engine in the car.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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sweet. what size rims/tire??
275-40-ZR17's. The tires are Yokohama A520's, which are not being made anymore.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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Originally posted by camarojoe
275-40-ZR17's. The tires are Yokohama A520's, which are not being made anymore.
who sells the rims??
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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They are ROH synpers his appear to be 17x9.

i bought mine from www.groupawheels.com

www.jdwheels.com also sells them.

i bought mine for $160 a rim for 17x8's
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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love the rims
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Originally posted by scottland
They are ROH synpers his appear to be 17x9.

i bought mine from www.groupawheels.com

www.jdwheels.com also sells them.

i bought mine for $160 a rim for 17x8's
"OUCH" so whats that like....$1600.+ w/wheels & tires?
I dunno if I like them so much anymore J/K

thanks for the site's I been checkin them out
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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Oh, ok ....the motor is out.

I was about to say "nice 4X4 !! "
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 12:31 AM
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looks great, i have that same stance in the rear, couldnt get the front ones in so i settled for putting in my prokit upfront.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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Car: 91 Z28
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Thanks guys, here what the car looked like before the other shots. Fun stuff, huh?
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Originally posted by Z dude
"OUCH" so whats that like....$1600.+ w/wheels & tires?
I dunno if I like them so much anymore J/K

thanks for the site's I been checkin them out
The wheels are cheap compaired to buying good tires for them. I paid 200 a wheel for my 17x9 snypers but paid over 800 for 4 tires. I did however get Goodyear Eagle F1 GS though. The wheels themselves are pretty cheap considering their size and great overall finish. The total came out to be right around 1700 after tax and balancing stuff. Money well spent in my opinion. Changes the whole car from looks to handling.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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I second the nice rims comment!
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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hey BirdsofPray how do you like your T roof ? I know most people like em but some complain of leaking..thats what I was originaly
going for but settled without

nice car by the way :hail:
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