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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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New wheels and skins

Just got new wheels and tires put on so I thought I'd post a picture. They didn't turn out to good because my camera battery was almost dead. I'll post some better ones when I get some.
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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I'll try this again.
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 11:22 PM
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another crappy picture.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 01:12 AM
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Car: 87 GTA 120,000k, 90 CRX Si
Engine: 5.7 TPI, 1.6L 16 valve SOHC
Transmission: 700r4, 5spd std
Axle/Gears: 3.73
looks good, just need better pics
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 01:54 AM
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looks good to me, better pics would be nice though
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Axle/Gears: SLP Posi and 3.23 Gears
here
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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Very nice, move that thing outside and get us some real good pics.

Very nice though
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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Thanks. Ya the pictures suck bad. As soon as it stops snowing in this frozen wastland we call Alberta, I'll pull it outside and snap some decent pics.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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its 13 degrees here just out side of toronto
What rims are those so i can get a clearer pic on the net i cant tell what the heck those things even look like
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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thats a very weird angle there. Looks like you photoshopped those wheels and tires on there haha. It looks like there is no width to the tire.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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looks like the sidewall is just very shiny and the tread is dusty.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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Car: 1990 Formula Firebird
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yes very dusty :lala:
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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whoops
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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defienetely need better pics to jodge. dont look too bad tho from what i can see.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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OK, here's a better pic of the wheel at least. Hopefully the frickin snow will vanish by the weekend so I can get it outside.
The wheels are Eagle Alloy 211, which are identicle to Torq Thrust II wheels, but much cheaper. Rims 17x8, tire are Comp TA's 245-45's. I didn't actually see the wheels other than on a computer before I went to pick the car up, but the pictures on the web don't do them justice!!
Next on the list is a set of those nice coated Hedman Hedders that ACS sells. Or dropping the car an inch, I can't decide which to do first. Suggestions??
And hey, no laughing at those tiny little stock disks either!! Replacing them is on the list too, but disks and calipers are to many$$ for me right now.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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WOW

I like em a lot
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 10:01 AM
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very nice
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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Awesome! I was trying to get 211s for my 95 formula, but they didnt have them in that offset. so i got 185s until i can get TTIIs.

Canada represent! lol
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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Spray those wheel wells with Tire Wet! Best trick I ever learned. Awesome wheels, bro.
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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Thanks for the info CaysE, nothing shows the dirt and dust better than the flash of a camera.
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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midlifeman, a late welcome to the board

Those rims look really nice, can't go wrong really. The style is popular but for good reason :rockon:
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks tpiroc. I've been more of a lurker than a poster since I joined. Figured I better learn a bit before doing any posting. This is an excellent board, with a pant load of great info. And all you guys are friendly, which is rare for a message board!!
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