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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Thumbs up Gots me some new wheels...


Here's a quick shot before putting her back in her hole.

http://www.justagt2.com/wheels2 for the rest.

Initial impressions:

These are heavy wheels. I noticed right after pulling out of Discount Tire that it was different. Acceleration isn't as crisp, steering is heavier, and braking requires a touch more effort. I'm too aggressive a driver I guess. But it is REALLY noticeable.

On the plus side, it's much smoother over bumps and a touch quieter on the highway. If this were a highway car (roadtrips) only, then I would leave them on. Just driving over the gravel to put her back in her garage I noticed it was MUCH smoother.

Verdict?

My stockers are on the way to a joint in Dallas so they can replicate the replicas with my originals. Then when they come back I'll sell the replicas for a little less that what I paid for them.

Tough way to learn a lesson, but I'm glad I did it. Because now I know. And knowing is half the battle. GOOOOO JOE!
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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Like I said though Scotty... Looking good!
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Like I said though Scotty... Looking good!
Grey loves me. (swoon)

You coming to Galv tomorrow?
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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Grey loves me. (swoon)

You coming to Galv tomorrow?
Probably not. Girlfriend is intown. Had other plans, might hit up the Texans game. Want to grab some drinks Sat night? Me and Kbo might do something.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BigBronco
Probably not. Girlfriend is intown. Had other plans, might hit up the Texans game. Want to grab some drinks Sat night? Me and Kbo might do something.
whoop whoop
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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Nice wheels, and awesome screen name!

Later Tard.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BigBronco
Probably not. Girlfriend is intown. Had other plans, might hit up the Texans game. Want to grab some drinks Sat night? Me and Kbo might do something.
Lemme see what TA and Niner are doing after dinner and I'll let ya know.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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what kind of tires did you go with
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
what kind of tires did you go with
Still rolling on stockers for now. Tread seems fine. I will probably go with Nittos when it's time for new ones.
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looks great
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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black on yellow looks good.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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damnit i need to be back in the tex
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