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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Thanks for all the comments,my wife and I have had a few good laughs.As for the tires what should I get ,someone said GT2s.Whats the consensus?As for the IRS there my friends I really don`t mind paying taxes you have to spend it somewhere.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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You could look into getting the bumpers repainted.

Firestone Indy 500 & many run BFG T/A.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ganey
You could look into getting the bumpers repainted.

Firestone Indy 500 & many run BFG T/A.


Ganey beat me to it....

I prefer the BFG T/A's over the Firestone's. JMO

Stay in tune...
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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[IMG][/IMG] I wanted to get a new Grand Sport but after building my garage in January.I didn`t have the cash.And believe it or not my 71 has the same Goodyear Eagle ST on it looks like I better get 2 sets.(man you guys are going to break me)

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I kinda like the GT2`s but should I go with 225/70 15,or 255/60-15 ?
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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put what ever tire size came on the car but the 255 60 15 looks better. don't paint the car not even the bumpers if u want to show it i would try to bowtie her.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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I'd check all the numbers and if it's a genuine original, I wouldn't paint it. And if your a NCRS member, I have it judged at a area meet to see if it has 'survivor' status. If so it's a real find.
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