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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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That rim crack problem is really really common, I am thinking of some FIKSE's to replace my curb rashed polished aluminum 5 spokes, I bet they'll crack any day now
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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just stopping in to say hi. been reading this forum about some mods on my silver 04 coupe. thanks for all the info.

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Welcome to the forum - You and your '04 Vette!

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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Welcome, there is tons of great info on here
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Now dust off that Polaroid SX-70 and let see some pics Mr. Photographer

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as soon as I get that rascal back
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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And welcome aboard.......Just so you know....posting here wihtout pictures is like not doing the wave.....You will get a bunch of dirty looks until you do
as soon as Jimmy get it's back to me I'll get a pic up for ya. end of the week for sure. if I have too I'll find the pics I shot about 3 years ago.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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A photographer without pics of his vette? What do you photograph, sunspots and lunar eclipses?
Just busting your chops a little. Seriously, Welcome to the family!
I was shooting girls however I'm changing professions to writer.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by VetteFTW
That rim crack problem is really really common, I am thinking of some FIKSE's to replace my curb rashed polished aluminum 5 spokes, I bet they'll crack any day now
I get my flats fixed at a place that sell lots of custom stuff like rims etc. they do all the work on the cars with the 22 inch rim. I'm thinking of getting some rims from them. not any larger than I have just a different spoke pattern. my concern is weight. will things go 'hinky' if the rims I use to replace the stock are heavier? this is something I've been wondering about. like I said though with the career change it's gonna be a few months before I start dumping $$$ in the the car.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by VetteFTW
That rim crack problem is really really common, I am thinking of some FIKSE's to replace my curb rashed polished aluminum 5 spokes, I bet they'll crack any day now
didn't even crash. the roads are so bad in LA it's unbelievable. already had all the wheels made round again once. I might have to start driving about 20 mph in town and just deal with a pile of cars behind me banging on the horn and waving the finger.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by madmatt9471
Welcome to the forum - You and your '04 Vette!

It will never be the same as it was stock!

Thanks,Matt
that's my dream
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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WELCOME TO THE FORUM
now that my friend is a GREAT idea!!! good plan!!!
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