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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by biglilsteve
529 retail. Potential group buy around 460 to 470.

____ man, I almost bought front lip last night but I just talked myself out of it

wheels 1st!
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Yeah man I feel ya. If this car didn't already come with pretty cool 18s I would probably be in the same boat.
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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gently get the rust off the ring and oil it on the new pulley
Can you elaborate on this please?
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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when u take off the stock pulley you can see the oil on the part where steel ring is on the NST pulley. I guess technically you dont have to put oil on it but just jently scrape off the rust so it doesnt get anywhere inside of the moving parts
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Oh yeah kinda forgot that its my 8th year in Americano Republic. Where are my presents?


oh yeah, tonight is David Guetta's first ever University concert. and it's here!
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Scion202
Oh yeah kinda forgot that its my 8th year in Americano Republic. Where are my presents?
enjoy

Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Toshio
Can you elaborate on this please?
We used scotch bright, you might be able to gently use a razor blade, or be aggressive rubbing it with a shop rag.
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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David Guetta came to UNH! Best concert ive ever been to

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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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looks so sick in person! After I paint them black then its gonna look even better

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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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You did it!!! You gotta give us some shots a bit further from the car. Congrats man
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Oh my god they do look good. You're still crazy. This is why you called at midnight isn't it?
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So what are the specs on the wheels/tires again?
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Damn they look f_ nasty.... Good job I can't wait to see them after you paint them. Two thumbs up.
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Ha! 370Z wheels! Looking good!
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Damn, they look better than I thought. And I was one of the ones who agreed with you on the wheel choice. Don't paint them black though. Leave them as is or maybe do the DupliColor Black Chrome paint. Regular black and they will disappear into the car. JMO though. Give us some better pics!!
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Ok, dont paint them black.

If your going to paint them pick a brighter color. Like blackedout said, black will lose all of the wheel. Get some colored lugs. Oh and needs moar low.
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I like the idea of the Chrome Black.
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nice!!

wheels specs i do believe.
Front: 19 x 9 +47
Rear: 19 x 10 +30
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Lol, I should add, I think they look sick on there.
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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thanks guys

I will plasti dip em first and see how it looks. If it sux, it will be removed momentarily

Those are just on, I haven actually tested if it rubs or not

Specs:

Wheel Brand: Rays Engineering (Forged)
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Wheel Size: 19x9 (front), 19x10 (rear)
Wheel Offset: +47 (front), +30 (rear)
Wheel Weight: 23.2lbs(front), 23.9lbs(rear)
Hub Bore: 66.1
Price per new rim: $950
Tire Brand: Bridgestone (RE050A)
Tire Size: 245/40/19 (front), 275/35/19 (rear)
Tire Weight: 29lbs(front), 32lbs(rear)
Price per new tire: $350

and black looks sick!

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