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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Default Out with the old....(Updated Pics 3-2-06)

In with the New!!!

19 C5's gone for some 17 Work Nezart Spoke 2's, TRD drop gone for Progressive Coils.

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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Personally, I like the old ones better. Looks cleaner in my opinion. The black ones still look really good though. Nice looking ride.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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I like 'em Work wheels. Way to go Bret!!!
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Nice!
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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very very nice.. I like! ;)

how do the Progress coil overs ride compared to the TRDs?
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Looks real good
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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I'd say both set-ups look great. But the 19's did fill the wheel well nicely... Did you go to 17's for comfort or just a change of appearance? How do the Progressive coilovers feel?
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Dude,

Car looks great, good job on the wheels and drop...good fit.

If you needed it, you have our approval....

Oh, putting Jeff's cap in the mail as soon as I get the pics all downloaded onto a disc for you.... I know, I am a

CC and JJ
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Cool, hows the ride, especially with all the weight you have in back? I think the 17s give a more agrresive look, and better porpotion.
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i like it a lot ehhehe
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Still working on the ride part. I am getting the allignment done today. Right now, it seems a little floaty(bouncy) on the ride compared to what I am used to. I am not sure if that is more the wheel/tire combo or the suspension change. I only drove it for a day with the wheels and the TRD springs.

I do want to drop the rear a little more to make it sit a little more level.

The main reason I did it was that i was going to need to buy tires for the 19's soon and the price of Yoko Parada Spec tires was pretty steep($170 ea.) I figured why not get new wheels, better ride, and practically new tires and sell the 19's to cover the price difference.

BTW, if the pending sale doesn't happen, the C5's will be up for sale.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bdonscion
I do want to drop the rear a little more to make it sit a little more level.


Whoa....you're right the rear sits a little higher. And oh...is that Lupe I see in the rear wheel well??? J/K Lupe....
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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good WORK bret!
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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Those wheels are way better!

Looks like you need to get a hold of Van!
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Looks awesome, I really like the stance.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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I likes the black.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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Looks like your springs did the opposite of what Gold-Lines did for me...my rear sits lower than my front.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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Mine sits even on Goldlines.

He got the coilovers though, he can change the ride height.



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