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Jul 1, 2006 | 10:28 AM

UDAMON

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From: Lapeer, Michigan

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New wheels are on!!

woohoo! finally got the new wheels on. as you can see the car is a work in progress but shes comming along. just need to paint a few areas and lower it for sure!

18x9 w/ 255/40s on all 4 corners

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Jul 1, 2006 | 10:43 AM

The Phantom

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Very niiiiccceee! What make are they?

Jul 1, 2006 | 10:46 AM

white91formula

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looks good man, i love the no spoiler look on that

now it just needs a good buff job and itll look mint

Jul 1, 2006 | 10:55 AM

'86 350

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Very nice, but 255 on a 9" wheel? Damn......

Jul 1, 2006 | 11:38 AM

tyrvidar

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Car: 83 Z28, 88 Iroc

Engine: 305 CFI, 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R4, 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.73

dfsgsdfg

Shine those side walls up! Looks sharp, really sets it off. MAKE IT SHINE then post some more pics.

Jul 1, 2006 | 11:46 AM

Brisk

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Car: '88 IROC-Z / '91 Z28 / '91 GTA

Engine: LT4 Hot Cam 305 / L98 355 / MR 383

Transmission: 5-spd / 700R4 / 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3:45 / 3:23 / 3:23

looks sweet, like the hood too

Jul 1, 2006 | 11:56 AM

UDAMON

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thanks guys!

the wheels are z06 replicas

maybe ill go buy some tire shine later today

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Jul 1, 2006 | 02:14 PM

rs_boy

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Looks good, mang.

Jul 1, 2006 | 02:17 PM

TheBandit

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i was at quickchek with my car and a guy told me not to put tire shine on my tires becasue it rots them.. that true? .. nice car man =) like the hood 3 inch?

Jul 1, 2006 | 06:24 PM

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so it looks like the adapters worked out well huh? nice looking setup...255s on 9" wide wheels looks perfect

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Jul 1, 2006 | 06:29 PM

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UDAMON

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so it looks like the adapters worked out well huh? nice looking setup i dont get the comment about 255 on a 9" wide wheels being "damn"...thats perfect

i cant thank you enough for all your help GodSpeed!

thanks a lot!

yes its a 3 in cowl

Jul 2, 2006 | 05:15 PM

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92RS(real slow)

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Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z

Engine: 350 TPI

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Axle/Gears: ones that turn

Those rims make the car look so much differnt, and they make it look a lot better

Jul 2, 2006 | 11:53 PM

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PROCHARGED

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Car: 1992 TRANSAM 1989 FORMULA 350

Engine: L-98 350

Transmission: FIRM SHIFTING 700-R4

Axle/Gears: 3.73

100% better!

Jul 2, 2006 | 11:56 PM

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looks good......but about that ride height......

What kind of tires are those....look nasty cool

Jul 3, 2006 | 12:41 AM

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Car: 1992 Camaro 5.7L Z28

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Transmission: Pro-Built 700R4

Great improvement!! Looks 100% better.

Jul 3, 2006 | 01:13 AM

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where did you get them? How much? Thats what I'm looking for! e-mail bobidontcare105@hotmail.com

Jul 3, 2006 | 02:38 AM

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Those look great man. I also like how the car looks without the spoiler, and with the cowl hood. I personally haven't seen too many like that, and it looks awesome!

Jul 3, 2006 | 06:04 AM

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forklift

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Car: 1988 IROC-Z

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Axle/Gears: Stockers, 2.73 (?)

awe come on, no link to were you gott'em? Looks vommit inducing sick!!! Where can I get some?

Jul 3, 2006 | 08:43 AM

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Looks a lot better

Jul 3, 2006 | 10:25 AM

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UDAMON

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irocbirdbuilder: i agree! im waiting to see whats going to happen with the drop spindle GP so hopefully i can fix that soon!
as for the tires they are Goodrich g-Force T/A kdw. the new tread design is pretty crazy

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