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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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got my new rims & tires on finally.they are 16x8 245/50-16 rear & 16x7 205/55-16 front.the wheels are american racing hopster.what does everyone think?
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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They look great. I would have gone with a bigger rim, but they look nice on your car. Hope you enjoy them.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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I like them and thats all that matters
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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Not bad...I woulda gone with 17" but they look good
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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What type of wing is that? Is it a factory piece? Does it have a name?
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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What type of wing is that? Is it a factory piece? Does it have a name?
Yep. It's called a spoiler and it came on 88 sport coupes only.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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I like those alot and you got the perfect size. There are a lot of people on here that will call something r1cey then tell you put some 18's on and lower it. 16's are perfect.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Why did u put a 205 on the front? Thats pretty small.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Yep. It's called a spoiler and it came on 88 sport coupes only.
IIRC a wing is raised off of the deck to allow air underneath. A spoiler or lip does not let air underneath it.
Only on 88s you say. I kinda like it, for a wing that is.

edit: White with silver gfx is one of the nicest color combos for maros. The wheels are a little tennessee for me. But still a cool ride

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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by srdynamics1
IIRC a wing is raised off of the deck to allow air underneath. A spoiler or lip does not let air underneath it.
Only on 88s you say. I kinda like it, for a wing that is.

edit: White with silver gfx is one of the nicest color combos for maros. The wheels are a little tennessee for me. But still a cool ride
I know man I was just yanking your chain
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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i will call it a spoiler and you will be the only one who freaks out about it

ITS A SPOILER!!! swiw
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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I quess I take spoliers very seriously, even though they are a joke.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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nice! What size is your cowl hood?

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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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I agree that 16's are cool. So are 17's and 18's. There doesn't HAVE to be 1 right answer.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Originally posted by DanTheMan_smlk
i will call it a spoiler and you will be the only one who freaks out about it

ITS A SPOILER!!! swiw
OMG OMG are you sure? Cause wouldnt a wing be type of spoiler? OMG OMG


srdynamics1, now u arent alone
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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thanks for the replies guys.i thought about 17 or 18 inch but i really like 16 inch wheels better.seems like everyone arond here has tt2's,i just wanted something different.all in all i am very satisfied.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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nice wheels, like the White/Silver combo too
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Strangely; I kind of like it.
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