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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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how r thoes tires in the rain
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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Those look sick. Is that a silver CF hood too? I wasn't sure if it was the lighting.
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Zsanz
how r thoes tires in the rain
Not sure yet!!

Those look sick. Is that a silver CF hood too? I wasn't sure if it was the lighting.
Thanks. No its just a stock hood.
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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nice wheels. how's he handling improvement?
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:19 AM
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275... holy batman... one question, why?
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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what suspension you running on and what modifications have you have you done to your fenders in front and the back?

And nice choice on wheels got the same ones too sitting on my car
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SoFloTC
275... holy batman... one question, why?
x2
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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specs on the wheels?
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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those are beefy...any more pics outside? it looks pretty nice.
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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x3 on why the 275 tire size?
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dilirious
what suspension you running on and what modifications have you have you done to your fenders in front and the back?

And nice choice on wheels got the same ones too sitting on my car
I rolled the rear fenders a lot and slightly rolled the front fenders.
My current suspension is Tein SS Coilovers w/ EDFC, Hotchkis Sway Bars w/ adjustable endlinks, Hotchkis Rear Camber Links, DC Front Strut Bar, Ingalls Rear Strut Bar and all Energy Suspension Bushings.

Alignment settings are -2.2 camber in the front and -2 camber in the rear. 1/16 toe out in the front and 0 toe in the rear.

-Jeremy
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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looks good!
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Pretty setup but 275 is gigantor your going for hella flush theme. This reminds of an evo I saw recently.
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionJim23
x3 on why the 275 tire size?
x4 On why the 275 tire size....at the size 255 is well enough already for traction. Unless he purchase these wheels off of an Evo owner since it looks like it's 5 lug universal.
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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275!?!?!?! wow. more pics outside please.
Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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Watching. Even though they are rotas, that is a lot of tire. Those are the exact tires I am wanting/going to run so definitely write up on how sticky they are.
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
275!?!?!?! wow. more pics outside please.
I will try and get more pics this weekend!

Watching. Even though they are rotas, that is a lot of tire. Those are the exact tires I am wanting/going to run so definitely write up on how sticky they are.
The NT05 is an amazing tire. I have tried the Azenis, XS, and the Star Spec. The NT05 will out perform all of them. The Star Spec has a little better handling in the rain.

-Jeremy
Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KCTTC
The NT05 is an amazing tire. I have tried the Azenis, XS, and the Star Spec. The NT05 will out perform all of them. The Star Spec has a little better handling in the rain.

-Jeremy
Awesome, thank you for the info! Looks like I made a wise decision!
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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not trying to make fun or anything, but arent those tires more expensive then the wheels? lol

i love the meaty tire look!!! definitely looks sick!



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