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Old 01-31-2008, 09:54 PM
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Cool New wheels for the Viper (pics)

I've been enjoying the random sunny days lately, and finally had the chance to install my Eibach coil springs and new CCW SP600 wheels. The wheels are 19x10 fronts and 20x13 rears (285 wide front tires, 345 wide rears, Nitto Invo). I had the wheels custom powdercoated locally to give it more of a race inspired appearance. The plain centercaps are temporary, I'm having another shop custom make some with Viper head logos milled into them.

Springs were relatively simple to install since I have the proper tools and coil compressor to do them. They take about 3 hrs the first time, but I can do them in 2 hrs no problem now. Ride quality is improved over the stock setup, probably due to getting rid of the run-flat tires. Traction is also improved with the Nittos. The suspension is still stiff like usual, but less jarring over bumps.

Next up is the Paxton that shows up in a week or so. I'll have fun installing that one too! Euroteck 2-pc rotors and EBC red stuff pads are also on their way. I'm getting the car ready for the Texas Mile event in March.

Anyways, here are the pics I snapped this afternoon.















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fkn pimp dawg!
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damn those look killer!
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i love your toy box of cars. I like the wheels and the ride height looks perfect. They should be fun to keep clean.

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tony, once again another bad *** car man!!!
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i'm not big on 6spokes, but it really looks good Tony!
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I hear you on the 6-spokes, but the Viper has a 6-lug wheel so it looks balanced to me.
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looks great, but man you are stronger than me because I would cry to see those rims dirty

so tony which one is your fav car.....are is it all of them and whats next
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only on a viper could you pull of white rims and not look ricey.... thats a bada$$ setup man
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Looks great as usual!

did you try the wheels just polished before you coated them?
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white is different... i could live with or without white. idk what you like matters. keep em clean.. good gosh haah
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Originally Posted by Tiago
Looks great as usual!

did you try the wheels just polished before you coated them?
No, I ordered them bare. They were just aluminum color, not polished. Gives the powdercoat something better to stick to.

As for my favorite car, it is probably the Firehawk. Mostly because it took me so long to find one, and they only built 16 like it.

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Nine Ball, one of these days I am going to have to go to your pad and see all the impressive vehicles you own in one area! Those wheels look sick! I love the white!
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Great choice with the rims like always Tony they look awesome
Thanks for sharing.

Is it true you bought another camaro????
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car looks bad a$$!!!!
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2 words

um....WoW...
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I hate to say this beccause i almost always LOVE your taste in wheels na appearance mods, but in this case I like the stockers better.
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absolutely gorgeous
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Very Nice!
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Looks nice.



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