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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Santa brought me a 74 for Christmas last Friday, and today I got new wheels from a very nice Forum member. What do you think?



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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Nice change. I like those wheels and think they look good on there.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Huge improvement. Does not look like the same car.

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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mds3013
Huge inprovement. Does not look like the same car.
X2 I couldn't agree more.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Now thats SMOKIN HOTT!!! amazing what wheels can do .... congrats!!
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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X2 I couldn't agree more.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Thanks so much everyone. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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They completely transform the appearance of the car; very nice!
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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You didnt go wrong getting those wheels & tires. The car has a nice stance as well.
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Hi R C6,
I agree, the wheels and tires make it look like a very different car.
Well Done!
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Happy New Year!
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sexy!!!
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Awesome! Are those Cragers? Would you mind telling thebtire info? New wheel package is on my list of mods to do before spring. Can't wait!!!
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Thanks again everyone.

Lupigiato 73, they are American Racing Torque Thrust 2's - size 17X8. The tires are Goodyear Eagle ZR45 - size 245/45/17. They just bolted right on and fit perfectly. Thanks again to my new Forum friend who sold them to me - thanks Mark!
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Originally Posted by Racer C6
Thanks again everyone.

Lupigiato 73, they are American Racing Torque Thrust 2's - size 17X8. The tires are Goodyear Eagle ZR45 - size 245/45/17. They just bolted right on and fit perfectly. Thanks again to my new Forum friend who sold them to me - thanks Mark!
Thanks Racer C6! Sweet looking ride - enjoy!
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Wow! I never thought I would want aftermarket wheels on my car , but those look cool as hell !
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I like the wheel size but I think the tires need more sidewall to fill the wheel arches better.



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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 05:33 AM
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I don't disagree - maybe next time. I got the wheels and tires already mounted from a forum member and he gave me an incredible deal on them.
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car looks much better. hope you put locking lugnuts on those babies.
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