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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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torque thrust vs firehawk

i have 17" torque thrust 2's on my 91 formula a guy has some 17" 92 firehawk wheels(looks like 5 star kinda) for sale or trade he wants to trade his for mine can i please get some opinions on what u would do i like both sets but i think i might like the firehawk ones a lil better thanks guys
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 01:59 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

The Firehawk wheels are Ronal R15's. Look those up and be sure they're the right wheel he's talking about.

Those, when in good shape, can be worth a pretty good bit of money. Search the classifieds here to get an idea.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

What color is your car??
91 formy and 91-2 R15 Firehawk wheels = delicious

Classic industries and prolly Hawks will have these wheels forsale again around the new year..
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

my car is white u traded already though they look great on it!
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

pix!!!
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

very very nice!! If they were mine Id prolly paint the inserts white to match the car!!
I have a yellow formula Im putn those wheels on and painting wheels to match...
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

well i painted the new engine like a lime green color maybe a lil lighter than lime i think iy looks good i thought about having the body stickers custom done in that same green and painting the wheels that color also yes or no?
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

I would of painted the motor black like factory but thats me and this is your car. Do what you want to it..

Here is a pic of the only white firehawk.. you could almost have a clone
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

Those Firehawk rims are Awesome!
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

Really? You traded for those. They just look way to plain. Guy on my local craigslist is selling a set for 150. Torque thrust looks ten times better.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

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Classic industries and prolly Hawks will have these wheels forsale again around the new year..
No way! Really?! Will they be Ronals or some kind of reproduction/replica wheel?
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

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Really? You traded for those. They just look way to plain. Guy on my local craigslist is selling a set for 150. Torque thrust looks ten times better.

Id like to see that add. NO WAY he is selling a REAL R15 RONAL set for $150.00
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

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Id like to see that add. NO WAY he is selling a REAL R15 RONAL set for $150.00
if he is, send me the link
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

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if he is, send me the link
LOL me too
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

Ill find it again. I dont know enough aboit them to know of theyvare real or not. I will find and post link
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

Sorry fellas I lied. Another set of wheels I was loojing at wer 150. These 350. Have locking fire hawk cemtercaps
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

POST the link even at $350 its a smoking deal.
If this is your local Clist http://bellingham.craigslist.org/ I find nothing for fire hawk
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

Originally Posted by cphgncowboy
my car is white u traded already though they look great on it!
Wise choice!
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

This thread got me excited, i bought my 91 Firebird back from my cousin lol

I want to get some Ronal R15's, who sells the replica and where is a good place to get them from?
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

Originally Posted by jchaussee
Really? You traded for those. They just look way to plain. Guy on my local craigslist is selling a set for 150. Torque thrust looks ten times better.



AR TT's are a better looking rim but not on a 'Bird. Firebird's can get away with a flat looking rim but a Camaro needs a classic look like the TT.
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

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Really? You traded for those. They just look way to plain. Guy on my local craigslist is selling a set for 150. Torque thrust looks ten times better.
Whaaat!?!?!?! Ronals belong on thirdgens and TTs look waaaay better on classic cars.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

AR TT II's look awesome on thirdgen F-body's, but for more of a factory look im wanting to go with Ronal R15's.
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

Originally Posted by STROKED
This thread got me excited, i bought my 91 Firebird back from my cousin lol

I want to get some Ronal R15's, who sells the replica and where is a good place to get them from?
Classic Industries will start selling R15 replicas next year:

http://www.classicindustries.com/sea...&p=1&sb=0&r=15

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...-r15-rims.html

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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 03:30 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

Thats awesome!
i might get a set one day.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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They look good
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Re: torque thrust vs firehawk

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Whaaat!?!?!?! Ronals belong on thirdgens and TTs look waaaay better on classic cars....
I think both look good. Just got my TT2's not too long ago, I honestly like them better. I know, I know, the car needs to be lowered in the front lol....

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