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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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X2 specs please. really like the rake on your stance. any more pics?
Front - 17x8 with 4'' back space with 245/45/17 Toyo T1R coils cut on the front

Rear - 18x 9.5 with 5 back space with 285/40/18 Toyo T1R longer bolts in the back

Wheels are Coys Chrome C5's

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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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Panic what does that sign say on the front wheel "Sit your kid here for pictures" ?
No, politely it says: ''Please don't touch, fresh paint'' (with a )

(Which means do not let your children pass the line with their sticky hand because there is a sniper on the other side of the show ready to fire....)

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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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bump..anyone else?
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Great thread. Stance is everything!!!

Front:
255-60-R15s on 15x8 with 3.75BS (1/4 inch further out from OEM)
460lb coil with 3/4 turn cut out for lowering
Bilstein Sport shocks

Rear:
255-60-R15s on 15x8 with 3.75BS (1/4 inch further out from OEM)
9leaf 2.5inch steel FE7 spring
10 inch bolts cut to 9inch for lowering
Bilstein Sport shocks



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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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TT2's 17x8 with 4" backspace
245/45/17 Front
255/50/17 Rear
Front and rear mono springs, 8" bolts with about 1/2" thread left

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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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255/50/17 all corners
17x8 4BS all wheels
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Full cage and ready to race.

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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Gkull, that is a sweet ride, Hows come we haven't seen much of this
car? I would love to see some more info and photo's of this car, maybe
do a thread on this car, it really is a great looking car.

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Originally Posted by gkull
Full cage and ready to race.

WWAAAA!That is SMOKIN!
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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what wheel tire specs and what flares?
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Full cage and ready to race.

George you did an outstanding job. That looks killer. Race the cars at the shop and leave that for cruising, looks too good now

Post some more pics from other angles
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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That is the rear end/spoiler that I have been wanting for my 74.
Please tell me where and how much for such a perfect flowing look?
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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205/75R15 Fronts
225/75/R15 Rears
$200 total cost for used tires and wheels, $2000 for the car
(teaching my daughter how to save money)
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Old Skool is Kool
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Originally Posted by riggs 74
I would love to see some more info and photo's of this car, maybe
do a thread on this car, it really is a great looking car.

Riggs.
It is a great looking car.

Here's a little more to droll over.

http://www.lateral-g.net/members/yoshino/

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Can you please post the suspension specs and wheel/tire combo?
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Originally Posted by Blackkaz04
Can you please post the suspension specs and wheel/tire combo?
VB&P glass springs front and rear, 255-15 on AR 200 wheels
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Originally Posted by snoopykissedlucy


205/75R15 Fronts
225/75/R15 Rears
$200 total cost for used tires and wheels, $2000 for the car
(teaching my daughter how to save money)
Sweet vette.
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Originally Posted by gkull
Full cage and ready to race.

Bad AZZZZZZ!
bet ya get those C4,5&6' a shaaaken in there boots!!!!!
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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First off, this thread was a great idea.

Secondly:
Originally Posted by snoopykissedlucy


205/75R15 Fronts
225/75/R15 Rears
$200 total cost for used tires and wheels, $2000 for the car
(teaching my daughter how to save money)
Bad move. you're gonna be spending your daughter's high school years threatening every boy in her school. she's gonna be more popular than you can stand. good luck!
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