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Old May 13, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Well i Finally got some tires/wheels for my TA...BFG Radial T/A's and 15" Eagle Alloy 28 Series, Im pretty happy, I did the STUPIDEST thing right after getting them put on in my dads buddies garage...I knew that I had to turn left one I backed out, my stupid *** turned to soon wasnt paying attention...BAM! I was like oh my god did that really happen? Now looks I need a new fender ...
well anyways heres some pics...









Now for the damage






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Old May 13, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Ouch! Well the wheels look awsome. Sorry to hear about that dent though.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Looks good man, I like those rims!!!
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Old May 13, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Thanks guys, think I will need a new fender?
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Old May 13, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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i would replace the fender just for the sake of not having bondo on my car.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Thats probably whats going to happen...still cant believe i did that

anyway heres some more pics with my cuz's 4th gen




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Old May 13, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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dude where abouts in ct are you? near ny? because i MAY have a fender upstairs in my attic, new in primer i bought it for my ta and sold the car, it has like 1 or 2 small dings, im not sure what side it for, been up there for 4 years.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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very nice...looks way better then the old rims
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Old May 13, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Re: New Wheels/Tires

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dude where abouts in ct are you? near ny? because i MAY have a fender upstairs in my attic, new in primer i bought it for my ta and sold the car, it has like 1 or 2 small dings, im not sure what side it for, been up there for 4 years.
Tolland, Near Hartford
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Old May 13, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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thats not anywhere near the ny border is it?
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Old May 13, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Eh probably not...where in NY are you? ill google map it
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Old May 14, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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12309 near albany
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Old May 14, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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looks good man.

did you ever find a headlight motor?
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Old May 14, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Nope I need to get on that, when I get paid this week, maybe I was talking to someone about it, might have been you I don't remember, still have to pay off the tires..
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Old May 14, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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yeah i had some i was going to sell you but they wont fit your car.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 1988CamaroSC
12309 near albany
Ya thats like 150 miles away i might be bringing it to the shop this week to see whats up...
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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wheels/tires look sweet! except for your latest modification to the fender, she looks great.

i'd say "keep it up" but, uh...lol.

sharp bird bro.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Re: New Wheels/Tires

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wheels/tires look sweet! except for your latest modification to the fender, she looks great.

i'd say "keep it up" but, uh...lol.

sharp bird bro.


Never thought of something like this being my first car , it has come along way though check out my car domain you'll see what i mean, I have big plans, first fix the fender fix up the little paint spots, redo the interior from Grey to an all black, maybe the orig decal kit (undecided), get the long stainless steel tips, right now i have walmart ones , then the motor swap next year....big plans and a small wallet haha

thanks guys!

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