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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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I finally received the correct rims and put new rubber on today. I went with 17x8 all around and Mickey Thompson Sport Comp tires. I also have a complete brake kit from Vette Brake Products (Mike was great to deal with) I ordered the oring calipers and powder coated them red.



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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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Looks awesome!!!!!!
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Looks good!! More pictures?
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Red calps will look nice with those rims.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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post up after a few thou how you like those tires, curious
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The tires a bit on the soft side, I agree but I just couldn't bring myself to buy something else and I don't know why.. Maybe a momentary lapse of sanity.. I should just order another set of rears now



Cant wait till I get done with work and get home and start installing new brake stuff and all other goodies.
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I just came in from the garage and I got alot accomplished tonight. Cut and welded the parking brake tab on two sides. Drilled out rivets on right rear rotor and knocked out a broken wheel stud. replaced all the rear brake lines and mounted rear calipers. It looks awasome

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