Steppin through the motions - Lots of pics

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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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^^^and I gots me some DVD playaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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Nice! You got them put in? Did you post up the pics yet?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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took a couple tonight but my camera sucks at night. But here you go until I finish the rest of the car and do a good shoot in the spring.







 

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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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That came out nice Chico. I want one and you got 3!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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Looking good buddy, I'm glad all of the parts made it out to you safely and that your shop was [eventually] able to figure out how to install it.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by G35papa
That came out nice Chico. I want one and you got 3!
thanks bro. I'm very happy with the set up.

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Looking good buddy, I'm glad all of the parts made it out to you safely and that your shop was [eventually] able to figure out how to install it.
Big thanks to Vodkarocket for hooking me up. The way you packed everything, Fedex would've had to drop a pallet on the box to damage it. Can't wait for the other goodies.

BTW, doing the install for the first time was a b!tch. I must have called Boris at least five times for tips. These cars have too many hidden clips and screws. I've taken it apart a couple of more times for adjustments, and did it in half hour.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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someone told me that running 30 series tires will damage the aftermarket rims, and damage the axles especially if you live in a not so clean smooth paved streets...is this tru? and how long will it usually hold out b4 the axle break?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 04:08 AM
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the iF wheels look the best
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Infinite_636
someone told me that running 30 series tires will damage the aftermarket rims, and damage the axles especially if you live in a not so clean smooth paved streets...is this tru? and how long will it usually hold out b4 the axle break?
Axle break?????? I've never heard of that. I've been riding on 20", 30 series in the rear and hit a pothole occasionally and my car and wheels are solid.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Don't be silly jimmy
I have OEM rims with tires already on them....so I swap between complete sets. That would be insane if I swapped tires...besides, they wouldnt fit on my stockers
I meant the complete sets...not the rubber...that's still insane though IMO! (but I guess if you've mastered it to only 15 minutes, then I guess it isn't that bad). Why the need to keep your rims dry if you don't mind me asking? Obviously less cleaning of the wheel is required....
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyc13
Why the need to keep your rims dry if you don't mind me asking? Obviously less cleaning of the wheel is required....
BINGO!

These are not the easiest wheels to clean...so, 15 minutes to swap them out equals about 45 minutes saved on cleaning them up later

I can't believe it's such an odd thing to you to swap wheels out Guess I'm just use to working on my cars.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Infinite_636
someone told me that running 30 series tires will damage the aftermarket rims, and damage the axles especially if you live in a not so clean smooth paved streets...is this tru? and how long will it usually hold out b4 the axle break?
Yes, less tire means your rims are closer to the contact surface so there is more potential for you rims to get damaged. As far as axles breaking, maybe if you are doing 80 and hit a significantly large pot hole but like Chico said, I've never heard of that happening.

It's too late for you anyways, you ride looks pimp as is. You can't change it now
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by G35papa
BINGO!

These are not the easiest wheels to clean...so, 15 minutes to swap them out equals about 45 minutes saved on cleaning them up later

I can't believe it's such an odd thing to you to swap wheels out Guess I'm just use to working on my cars.
I prefer to swap out the car on a rainy day, but if I can't, I also take off my aftermarket wheels when driving in the rain. Better safe than sorry... Unfortunately, my backup wheels are going to have R-compounds on them so I've gotta get creative or buy another set.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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^You're bringing your M to the meet right?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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^You're bringing your M to the meet right?
G will likely be sold this week, so I'll have no choice.
 
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