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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!
Old 01-31-2008 | 09:57 PM
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Sharp Tony! That white just seems to jump out and grabs eyeballs! Nice choice of wheels than any I've ever seen. However, how white will those stay let's say a 10 mile drive down the road?
Old 01-31-2008 | 09:58 PM
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Omg thats car = sex.
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:00 PM
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I don't think any other car could pull that off. Very nice Tony
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Looks good Tony.
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Sharp Tony! That white just seems to jump out and grabs eyeballs! Nice choice of wheels than any I've ever seen. However, how white will those stay let's say a 10 mile drive down the road?
Oh, they get dusty for sure. That is one reason I'm switching to the EBC red pads. Supposedly they work better than stock and have much less dust. I had a set of white powdercoated Cobra-R wheels on a previous Mustang, they are easy to wash. Even black wheels look like crap after a few miles.

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Old 01-31-2008 | 10:11 PM
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that is a clean *** viper
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:11 PM
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very nicee
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:12 PM
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Awsome car, and awsome stance...Im just not feeling the white wheels. I think some chrome rims in that size would look amazing.
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:15 PM
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Not a big fan of the white rims but they do look very good on that beautiful car. The paxton should add a very nice touch to that car huh?
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:15 PM
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WOW! Should I change majors? Again? Engineering looks promising all of a sudden .. You already know, but, NICE RIDE! .. woah, just read the Paxton info.. unbelievable.. wanna trade jobs? accounting's cool, i swear
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:20 PM
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Great looking car. I dont like white wheels but I think they look pimp on that car.
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wow that looks baller! nice choice!
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I have to say, it looks awesome.....
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that is an awsome lookin car
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:37 PM
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...DAMN that car looks sharp Tony!
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:39 PM
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For some reason I just can't stand painted rims. Unless they're metallic black. Yours are nice though (I guess). It's a damn viper though so it would be hot with hubcaps, nice car.
Old 01-31-2008 | 10:40 PM
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Alittle too KAblam for my taste. Luckily the man that drives it is the only one that matters.



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